Transport Minister Humza Yousaf has confirmed Breich railway station in West Lothian is to remain open.

The station's future was being reviewed as part of the Scottish Government's investment into the Shotts Electrification project.

The electrification scheme between Edinburgh and Glasgow will create a fourth fully electrified line connecting the cities.

A 12-week consultation on Breich station's future gathered views from relevant transport stakeholders, the local authority, trade unions plus the local community and their elected representatives.

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Minister Yousaf said the overwhelming response to the consultation was in favour of keeping the station open.

"Not only that, many respondents wished to see more services calling at Breich Station to increase patronage," he said.

"Having taken on board the strong support for Breich Station, I have made the decision it should remain open. My officials are working with the ScotRail Alliance to see how we can increase calls at Breich to make it a more viable station which encourages greater use of rail."

Any additional calls at Breich will be included in the May 2019 timetable change following completion of the Shotts electrification project, which is expected to finish early that year.

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