Railfuture Ltd's AGM 2024, which will take place in Edinburgh, has two visits for members. These are planned for both before and after the AGM.
We had hoped for a tour of the tram depot but this has not been possible because of work taking place on the depot roof. Instead, a train trip and two evening meals are arranged.
It would be appreciated if anyone planning to attend either of these could contact us, as we may be able to amend our
restaurant reservation for a larger table. We can also add you to the priority list of complimentary tickets to Leven.
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Friday 12 July - Evening
In Edinburgh, we will take the tram to the Newhaven stop, which is the terminus of the extension that opened on Wednesday 7th June 2023. After arriving some Railfuture directors and Scottish branch committee members are planning to walk over the road to Rishi's Indian Aroma restaurant, where a table is booked for 19.30. Members are very welcome to join us and have a chat but need to make their own booking at the restaurant.
It should take about six minutes to walk there after alighting for the tram. The restaurant is also served by bus 16 from Princes Street (other buses also come to Newhaven, but by a different route).
The address is 100 Lindsay Rd, Newhaven, Edinburgh EH6 4TZ. It is advisable to make a booking - call 0131 374 4184.
Saturday 13 July - Afternoon/Evening
The AGM is scheduled to finish at 15.30, although it is possible that it may overrun by a few minutes. A train trip to Leven on the railway line that reopened on Sunday 2 June 2024 is planned, allowing for a lot of time before it departs. The train departs from Waverley station at 17:01, arriving at Leven at 18:06. Although there is a return train at 18.17 arriving at Waverley at 19.25 the plan is to have dinner at the Mavi restaurant, which is just five minutes' walk away.
We have booked a table at the Mavi from 18.15. The address is 1-3 Branch St, Leven KY8 4AW. Members will need to make their own booking - 01333 423473. This restaurant closes at 20.00. The train departs at 20.25 arriving back at Waverley at 21.31 (the earlier train departs 19.20 arriving 20.26).
The fare for the return train trip is £13.60 or £8.95 with a rail card.
Railfuture has asked ScotRail if they could provide some complimentary tickets for the return trip to Leven. Our application has been successful, and these will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis at the AGM in the afternoon. It will be a condition that everyone with a complimentary ticket travels together, which means staying until the 20.25 departure.
Also see: [Why you Should attend].
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