Wednesday, September 9, 2015, was also the day the Queen became the longest-serving monarch in British history, overtaking her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria’s record by a day with a reign, at that point, of 63 years and 217 days.
The Tweedbank-Edinburgh railway’s official opening came three days after passenger services commenced on Sunday, September 6, and five days after a press preview trip on Friday, September 4.
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5. The Borders Railway being opened by the Queen five years ago
Queen Elizabeth II walks past ceremonial archers as she arrives at Tweedbank. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) Photo: Chris Jackson Collection
6. The Borders Railway opening in 2015
A well-wisher wearing union flags on her head waits to greet Britain's Queen Elizabeth II at Tweedbank on September 9, 2015. (Photo: Leon Neal/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: AFP
7. 2015's opening of the Borders Railway
Hawick rail campaigner Madge Elliot five years ago today. (Photo by Andrew Milligan/WPA pool/Getty Images) Photo: Getty Images Europe
8. The opening of the Borders Railway in 2015
Rail campaigners including Simon Walton, far right, and Madge Elliot, centre, in Edinburgh five years ago today. (Photo by Andrew Milligan/WPA pool/Getty Images) Photo: Getty Images Europe