Royal Mail, Grampian Country Food Group and O2 have all withdrawn their objections to the Edinburgh Airport Rail Link (EARL) Bill, following successful discussions with tie Limited.

tie has been working closely with all three objectors to properly address any issues which may arise, concerning all three organisations’ operations.

As a result of this close cooperation, tie has provided Royal Mail, Grampian Food Group and O2 with assurances that the construction and operation of EARL will have no adverse effects on their operations.

Barry Cross, Project Director, EARL, said: “We are delighted that three important national organisations have removed their objections. All three recognise the benefits that EARL will bring to Scotland as a whole. We have worked hard together to agree a way forward and will continue to consult as the project progresses.“

EARL will connect Edinburgh Airport to 62 stations across the country, serving 64% of the population, and will remove 1.7 million car trips from the road, per year, by 2026.

For further information, please contact:
Gordon Robertson at Media House, t: 0131 555 1015 or
Jen Johnston at tie Limited, t: 0131 622 8330

Notes:

Royal Mail
Royal Mail Group plc objected to any potential impact on its post boxes along the EARL route. tie has consulted regularly with Royal Mail and has entered into an agreement that the construction and operation of EARL will have no adverse effects on Royal Mail’s operations.

Grampian Country Food Group
Grampian Country Food Group was concerned over the noise impacts that EARL may have on its livestock. tie has provided the organisation with an assurance that EARL’s Code of Construction Practice will follow the standards set out in the Environmental Statement.

02
02 and tie have worked together to ensure that space will be provided at Roddinglaw for the relocation of their equipment.

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