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.
See also ...
17. The Borders Railway opening in 2015
Spectators at Tweedbank to see the Queen officially open the Borders Railway. Photo: Kimberley Powell
18. The Borders Railway opening in 2015
St David's Brass Band entertain the crowd waiting at Tweedbank for the arrival of the Queen. Photo: Kimberley Powell
19. The Borders Railway opening five years ago
St Ronan's Silver Band from Innerleithen entertain the crowd waiting at Tweedbank. Photo: Kimberley Powell
20. The Borders Railway's 2015 launch
Nicola Sturgeon speaks to Tweedbank pupils at the official opening of the Borders Railway. Photo: Kimberley Powell