> Most of the big parties up here are touting renewable energy and more
> electric rail links.
>
> In the lib dems manifesto they promise two things:
>
> "more new trains for our rail network with
> lower emission engines. Where it makes sense we will
> electrify the network as part of our drive to reduce the
> impact transport has on our environment."
>
> combined with
> "A Scotland with 100%% clean, green energy - the renewables powerhouse
> of Europe"
>
> The downside is that they want to build a raillink to Glasgow Airport
> but hey Doug you can't have everything.
>
> The nationalists want
> "Scotland can be greener. An SNP government will not give the go ahead
> for new nuclear power stations. We will invest instead in developing
> Scotland's extensive renewable energy potential."
> and
> "Substantial investment in improvements to our rail infrastructure to
> ease the commute and
> cut journey times between our major cities"
>
> Downside is they want to build a new road bridge. While Doug may cry
> greenwash I'm willing to wait and see how it pans out. Plenty of wind/
> wave/hyrdo options up here...