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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13. The Borders Railway opening in 2015
Nicola Sturgeon and the Queen make their way onto the stage for the official opening of the Borders Railway. Photo: Kimberley Powell
14. The Borders Railway opening in 2015
First minister Nicola Sturgeon speaks to Tweedbank pupils at the official opening of the Borders Railway at Tweedbank. Photo: Kimberley Powell
15. The Borders Railway opening in 2015
Tweedbank pupils got front row seats in the crowd at Tweedbank to watch the Queen officially open the Borders Railway. Photo: Kimberley Powell
16. The Borders Railway's official opening in 2015
Tweedbank pupils watching the Queen officially open the Borders Railway in 2015. Photo: Kimberley Powell