East Linton Station is Now Open!

There's another new station on the network, this time in Scotland where station number 2,581 opened up at East Linton on the line between Edinburgh and Dunbar on Wednesday 13th December 2023. #EastLinton
I popped down for the for the first train, and took a special guest with me to try and imagine what it must have been like to be a commuter at the original East Linton station ...
You can download my East Linton timetable here : geofftech.co.uk/downloads/Eas...
My thanks to David whom I met on the day who helped with my camera, he also has a video of the day here : • The Opening of the NEW...
CORRECTION:
1:10 this is a test

[@iansutherland7975]

Geoff Marshall, the biggest celeb to visit East Linton since Andy Murray’s mum 7 years ago. Great video, thanks for visiting and nice to meet you- Ian the piper.

[@StevenTurner1997MOGL]

Geoff, I love your videos but Christine really made this one! You need more of her. Having lived in Prestonpans for five years, I'm glad to see the new station at East Linton. Hopefully they'll also get some long distance trains stopping at the Pans.

[@andreawoelke]

I love how the Scots can sanctify any occasion by having a piper: funerals, referendums, station openings...

[@bentilbury2002]

"Sanctify" is a funny way of spelling "ruin" 🤔😜

[@seanolaocha940]

It seems a bit over the top sometimes

[@Mattmerrison]

I love Scotland but bagpipes always sound terrible

[@Nooticus]

Ridiculous. Bagpipes sound AMAZING always!!

[@ListenToGlobal]

@@Nooticus Personally I really like bagpipes and I'm not even Scottish lol. I understand that it's not everybody's cup of tea though and that's okay. Live and let life haha

[@kaliou6645]

🕵🏻‍♂️0:31 Geoff is the Sherlock Holmes of Railways, in search of finding new stations in Britian🚂🎄❄️

[@robertlalor8090]

So close, but no cigar!!! Christine nailed it, 100%. But Geoff...the trainers show though even in sepia. Your effort was fine as far as it goes but it did not go far enough - Brogues, I say, Brogues. Thanks for another delightful vlog, the class of which was elevated by the beautiful and talented Christine.

[@YgorSad]

Christine's voice and eloquence is really something else! Loved her so much ❤

[@EliPomovyev]

She's very funny off the cuff, what a great person.

[@davidn8245]

What a wonderful video! It made me smile and laugh throughout. Christine has impeccable comedic timing and just a hint of cheekiness.

[@davidaarthur]

Yes, I hope we can see more of this double act!

[@DigitalDiabloUK]

Christine has a magnificent onscreen presence. And Geoff has a Daniel Craig/James Bond esq. Aura in that get up. I feel an Agatha Christie type murder mystery tv series is needed 👍👍👍

[@khidorahian]

I did love Christine in this one, such a fun guest! Her reactions and comments were hilarious to see and you had great chemistry, bouncing right off each other! "You promised they wouldn't be in the frame, Geoff!" 😂😂

[@tensa7132]

It warms my heart to see people this excited over something like a new station. Lovely 50s segment.

[@CheekyBandit]

The double arrow wasn't around in the 1950s.

[@BOZSILAND]

More Cristine, please please please ❤

[@locohauledforum]

Blimey, that was a shock. Remember working with Christine a few years ago when we were doing a vintage photo shoot at the classic aircraft collection I was working at.

[@HistoryNeedsYou]

A tale of two Lintons - East Lnton has an excellent new station for 2000 residents. Down in Cambs/Suffolk, Linton and Haverhill have no stations, despite a population of well above 30k. The line from Cambridge to Sudbury was also axed by Dr B but is desperately needed now. Most of the trackbed is still available. What is lacking is the will to do it. Come on Cambs, look at East Linton for inspiration!

[@roderickmain9697]

WEST Linton, maybe 30 miles away, has a similar number of residents and used to have a Station on the line to Peebles. It also had branch to Dolphinton where there were two stations (pop. today 122 ish)

[@geoffcorker6882]

Same here in Oxfordshire.... Wantage Road station between Didcot and Swindon closed in 1964 the same year as East Linton. Despite massive new housing in the area leading to heavily congested roads and a 48yr campaign to reopen the station nothing ever gets done, it's not even on the radar☹ Like East Linton we are also on a main line [London-Bristol] and have the extra advantage of 4 tracks [2 main/2 relief] which could accommodate stopping services + also on a main road/bus route. A new station here would be a no brainer....sadly all that happens is the can gets kicked further down the road. People in Scotland are so lucky to have these new stations....to us it's but a pipedream.

[@andrewhotston983]

​@@geoffcorker6882Same for Corsham, near Bath. Can't have their station back because stopping for passengers messes up the timetable.

[@geoffcorker6882]

Begs the question who are the railways supposed to serve ....the general public or the operators?

[@Andy1962-in-Kinross]

Nice to have another station in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@richcolour]

Great news for the East Linton folk, and for their house prices, thanks ScotRail!

[@zeno2712]

My summer job while studying electronic engineering at Heriot-Watt University in the mid-1970s was wireman with GEC General Signal, working in the signalling centre in Waverley Station. Most of what I did was wiring up the signalling and points for that section for the East Coast electrification out through Drem and East Linton. I don't think I've caused any accidents!

[@gerrymckenna4878]

Enjoyable video and a new companion. Christine certainly adds to the entertainment. One subject not addressed is the car park access is through a housing estate and apparently the signage isn't very clear.

[@Mreasyplay2]

Looking good, both the station and you two!

[@acfbrown1]

Was great to briefly meet Geoff on Wednesday afternoon. I came to East Linton again on Saturday as I wanted to leave on a train. My plans were slightly scuppered as TPE had crew issues with the Berwick trains so I had to get the bus here. There were only around seven cars in the car park but there were still plenty of people boarding/alighting the Scotrail and TPE services in both directions after 5PM. Hopefully it will perform OK despite the irregular service. Oh and Geoff meant Reston is the next station down the line after Dunbar LOL.

[@webchimp]

Oh TPE, you will not be missed.

[@westlondontransportwildlif5810]

Great video Geoff. Always nice to see new stations opening. Also as a side note; being a big fan of 1940s and 1950s Hollywood films and clothing styles I really liked the way you and Christine dressed up for the occasion. Christine reminded me of Katharine Hepburn or Gene Tierney. The fedora mishap and the trainers were a bit of a let down for you Geoff but other than that it was still a good outfit sort of reminding me of James Stewart or Fred MacMurray. Christine is also a great companion. Would be great to see more of her as you two have a great dynamic and chemistry.

[@2002barneyf]

Thanks Geoff for a great channel. I'm not really a train fan myself but I love your enthusiasm and entertaining videos. I hope you keep healthy and have a lovely Christmas and a super 2024!

[@geofftech2]

That’s super kind of you, thank you!

[@neilbain8736]

I wondered why Geoff looked suspiciously smart. The suit suits. A lot of railways were chopped from East Lothian to the Borders. A few were branch lines- I'm thinking of Gullane and Haddington (were Tranent and Macmerry on branch lines?) and whole connecting routes were erased. This was definitely shortsighted. Hopefully Reston and East Linton help redress this. Friends in the area have invited me to cycle out to East Linton on a bike made around the time the station was originally closed.

[@conscienceaginBlackadder]

Haddington would be on this main line, but in Victorian times when it was built and was a new modern change, they did not want it. So they suffer now from their ancestors' choice.

[@paulwheeler4283]

Christine is by far your best dressed guest so far her outfit was spot on but Geoff trainers really? And you crushed you're hat Tut Tut. Ps the station looks wonderful

[@hughacollins1]

I love this! Many thanks to both of you.

[@Anonymoususer_2023]

I have to say that East Linton in East Lothian wanted to have a railway station back after 60 years since it last had a station before. And it’s really nice to see the new station now officially opened. And I do like how you dress like you are in the 1920s or 1930s with your friend. But as always it’s so nice to see the new station in Scotland now officially opened.

[@jgodfrey546]

Cracking video (despite the shoes😄)! Your friend with great time is a nice addition, indeed.

[@HenrysAdventures]

Great to see another railway station opened. Love the 1950/60s theme, all you needed was a steam train to pass through!

[@ScotRail380018]

As someone with a soft spot for older media, I love how the past segment with yourself and Christine turned out in the end. Great video and great to see you there as well!

[@geofftech2]

thanks David! Great to see you too, will link to your video in my Description.

[@brianbell4937]

Excellent Geoff, enjoyed that - like your new friend!

[@Carlos-im3hn]

Thank you Geoff. great info and fun !

[@danielraiter]

Brilliant Geoff, Christine made it special (sorry), but wow, great hair, makeup, and wardrobe. Good work guys, great effort, love it. I hope the 50's style comes back into fashion again, so classy. Fantastic work; well done to all!

[@philroberts7238]

In the '50s, when wearing a hat, you would always raise it if meeting a lady. And probably remove it in the lift - even Americans used to do that!

[@danielraiter]

@@philroberts7238 I was at school in the 70's and if you didn't raise your hat (cap) when appropriate it was detention or worse punishment. Also must stand up when a lady (or any teacher) enters or leaves the room.

[@bahnfanhh]

You are really looking smart, Geoff. That suit and tie do suit you. Cheers from Germany, Rick

[@oldfart6318]

Brilliant Geoff, love it.

[@stuartholland3392]

Seems mad that Express trains stop at basically a village station and Scotrail don't on a Sunday! Great video as usual Geoff

[@rolandharmer6402]

So smooth! One of the best!

[@transponderings]

Love it! Was waiting for this one, having spotted you at East Linton. (Mind you, I’d have been shocked if you hadn’t been there!) I got the first train back to Edinburgh rather than waiting for the first TPE train, so missed the rain … and the Brief Encounter remake. 😊

[@GeorgeChoy]

Great job,thanks

[@neilmcdonald9164]

My late father lived in East Linton from 1946-64,leaving for London 4 months before the old East Linton station closed in May 1964🎩

[@johncassels3475]

That was a great bit of fun! Thanks.

[@sabersz]

This was such a lighthearted and cutesy video, love it!!! Definitely do more like this Geoff and Christine. Perfectly done

[@DaveDriver]

Mr. Marshall, you have been outshone effortlessly by your delightful companion in this video.

[@glenncooney3959]

Christine is lovely. Brilliant video. Loving the outfits of both of you. :)

[@ywilty]

Brilliant sequence set to “By the light of the silvery moon”!!!

[@chrishall3785]

Thanks! Merry Christmas

[@geofftech2]

Thank you Chris, most kind!

[@srn4couk]

I enjoyed your brief encounter at East Linton

[@rayob9131]

Well done on getting to East Linton, Geoff. My visit on Saturday, 16th December was frustrated by a TPE cancellation - just as happened when trying to make a first visit to Reston. The design looks okay, functional and probably easy to maintain. Conversely, the new Brent Cross West has broken the mould with bespoke design features although the area it serves is rather different. Waiting shelters at East Linton look a bit sparse. Has the ‘newest station in Scotland’ banner been taken down at Inverness Airport? Will have to make another attempt to check out this new station - at least there won’t be a piper there…….

[@Nooticus]

Great video! A lot of fun!

[@nigelh4617]

And today, Christine is joined by Frank Pick...

[@stokesbradley]

Christine is so classy but in such an understated way, rare nowadays.. Great video both!

[@richardharrison6993]

Very clever. Well done. 👍👍

[@speechino]

This was lovely as I make my way through every video

[@MrBoatbuoy]

Brand new station, with lifts and ramps for step free access. Great! But then there’s a MASSIVE step up to the train. Why not design platforms that are flush to the train floor height, or am I missing something? Christine seems nice too!

[@JackHawkin5]

Ramps on the platform themselves are nearly always used. Very rare to find any platform that's flush to the edge of the train door

[@katrinabryce]

The reason at Brent Cross West, and probably the same here, is that freight trains would crash into the platform if they did that.

[@davebowman6497]

The consequence of having one of the oldest loading gauges in the world. Hard to change that, and the cost and time would be humongous.

[@_JohnDoe]

@@katrinabryce, it's also the reason for the stations on the western and eastern sections of the Elizabeth line, I believe.

[@KeithAustinYTGetRidOfHandles]

If you make one station level without doing every single other one then you run the risk of wheelchair users being stuck on the train because they did not board at the correct spot for the alighting humps.

[@Domhnall_A_Ghalltachd]

My Grandparents live in East Linton, now it being a station it will make it much easier to visit - and vice-versa- as they no longer enjoy driving.

[@TheFrogfather1]

I couldn't get out there on Wednesday because work, but cycled out on Friday morning. Service is a bit patchy - hopefully that'll improve eventually - but everything's shiny and new :)

[@kellypaws]

What a fun video that was. Beautifully turned out Geoff, apart from the trainers and the fedora mishap - unfortunate blemishes. How about adopting these fashion standards?

[@PamelaBane]

Vibes of Brief Encounter there Geoff, just missing the cafe ! Great video though more like tis please

[@DerekHartley]

I, for one, welcome our new Queen Christine.

[@16bookie]

Great video just a shame you didn’t explore east Linton a bit as it’s a lovely wee village.

[@tomcarlos7929]

Great hat Geoff!!

[@billmmckelvie5188]

As soon as I saw the of you two together dressed up in all your finery, it was almost a flashback to Bond meeting Vesper Lynd on the train in Casino Royale. Great to see another Beeching closure reversed in Scotland. Are you coming to the new station opening close to the White Rose Centre, South West of Leeds on the TPE route between Huddersfield and Leeds? This is really moving Cottingley Station south to almost near the shopping centre!

[@ace-paidinfull5240]

Like the fact that you got the lumo, transpenine, lner and cross country services in

[@fthagn]

10:26 You could have just worn the hat, on the way up Geoff! It looks nice!

[@Sim0nTrains]

Thought you were wearing the suit to unleash your inner David Tennant Dr Who! East Linton does reminds me of Reston but a smaller down version! Really enjoyed the video, lot of laughter and superb editing! Bravo... Bravo...

[@user-bv5lc1nf5d]

I was half expecting Brief Encounter.

[@Sim0nTrains]

@@user-bv5lc1nf5d Was thinking Brief Encounter when watching it as well.

[@paulharvey9149]

I thought it was his funeral suit...!

[@apl175]

Geoff looks so dapper! ;-)

[@erinmcgrathejm4985]

9:39 So…Geoff of 70-ish years ago only taps the elevator button once! How unusual!

[@darganx]

The lady has some great retro style! Would have been great if a steam train passed through during filming lolol

[@cameroff]

Not long to wait for the next additions to the Scottish Network at Cameron Bridge and Leven in the New Year

[@NeillyVille]

I can see the chemistry there 😍

[@frankbagshaw6886]

Thanks for the latest railway news from Scotland. Brogues next time please.

[@ThomasWhiteford]

Theres me at 03:52 in the Red Fleece lol nice briefly chatting to you at the Station

[@alexanderboulton2123]

You look like a strange mix between Martin Freeman and Cillian Murphy. I love it, it’s like the quintessential British man, the platonic ideal of a Brit 😍

[@baseballfan99]

Bit of a mixed timetable bag with big gaps so will be interesting how useful it is for people. Hopefully it grows and more services will stop.

[@fToo]

yeah - if you miss the 17:42 westound ... that will be nearly a five hour wait for the next westbound! actually, i suspect you'd be quicker taking the 17:53 or 19:31 eastbound ... and coming back!

[@paulharvey9149]

And a space of just 3 minutes on Saturday afternoons! But who knows that TPE offers cheaper advance fares?

[@fToo]

National Rail Enquiries does indeed tell you to take the 17:53 or 19:31 eastbound and change ... but "no fares available" - so it won't give you the journey details!

[@fToo]

Scotrail, TPE and Trainline all fail to suggest doubling back on the 17:53 or 19:31

[@christopherbutler7588]

You both look great love the Style Think we were back in nineteen fifty or the 1940s Lovely 😊😊

[@Cchogan]

One quite enjoyed your latest OneVision Programme. What a jolly lark!

[@wteff8586]

Great viedo as usual, I just have to add that Geoff, you look GREAT in a hat!

[@rowanmorgan457]

Going there next month, from Southend on Sea, all on the trains!

[@geoffwbaU]

I like it !

[@robm509]

Nice to have the new station. I walked from here to Tyninghame beach and back via Binning Wood at the weekend. Great day out.

[@thisandthat871]

N8ce 😂 Merry Christmas all and a happy 2024

[@Unclerogeeer]

Your the best ❤

[@a11oge]

Dr. John Cooper Clark defines a man by his shoes. On that rating you fail, however for the the video top marks as always - what fun and what a fun friend.

[@nigelkthomas9501]

Good video! I’m going to leave visiting this station until at least April 2024 so I can have more daylight and hopefully walk there from Drem. I’ll probably visit Reston at the same time.

[@scottishtrainspotter7209]

Can't believe how many new train stations opened this year, does feel like in interesting year for it.

[@Pesmog]

2024 could be even better, with about a dozen openings/re-openings in theory. It all depends upon if the Northumberland line opens in late '24 or early 2025 with its 5/6 new and reopened stations. 👍 2025 doesn't look too shabby either for new stations.

[@MLampner]

A lovely lady to grace the new station opening. Have just learned Amtrak may bring back passenger serive to Delmarva here in the states. If they do will welcome you both.

[@mrcogginsgarage7062]

That's the tidiest I've seen Geoff since Bond Street keep it up and Have A Happy Christmas.

[@blackmanjohn9]

Amazed you didn't do the "Brief Encounter" version.!!!!!!!

[@Alfie__2003]

I think i speak for everyone when I say we need more Christine in future videos.

[@raycasey6264]

Great video. Chapeau, Geoff!🎩

[@a_drc9955]

Its always a good day when a new video is up.

[@mauricechen7881]

The puffy one is certainly highlight in this video!

[@RollerbazAndCoasterDad]

Been looking forward to this. Will make getting the train to east linton, walking 6 miles to North Berwick and training home after chips a thing. Unlikely to be an out of station interchange. If you need an Edinburgh based train adjacent guest again say hi. We do rails too.

[@RollerbazAndCoasterDad]

Only sad I was unavoidably busy last week

[@RollerbazAndCoasterDad]

You didn't put a space in East linton on rhe machine!

[@geofftech2]

oh! is that why? aaaagggh

[@hectorthorverton4920]

The flash-back sequence - it made me smile, and the piano? Could it have been you-know-whom? Do tell. But sepia and white? Honestly!

[@AnnabelSmyth]

There should have been more of a "Brief Encounter" vibe....but it was still great.

[@davebowman6497]

Wonderful, as always. And Christine's "I don't believe in monarchy" - badom-tish!

[@stephenglenn1969]

I once stayed with friends in East Linton within sight of the line but obviously they had to drive miles to collect me from Drem.

[@MangleBurble]

Thoroughly enjoyed that, Geoff. Although, during the sepia scene, Christine strolled on like she was in Brief Encounter, you waddled on like you were in Charlie Chaplin. 😉

[@joermnyc]

Geoff could have just said, “the train ran over my hat.”😂

[@AngloYorkshire]

Another great video - whle you were up North, did you look at Castleford's new platform and coming back onto the Trans-Pennine network with all the work going on with the TRUpgrade? - Work starts on my home station, Huddersfield in the new year

[@LeeRender1980]

Technically there won't be a 2582 station was Cottingley station will close upon the opening of White Rose as it is the long drawn out replacement for Coittingley :-)