Dumfries & Galloway Transport Improvements Survey 🚆🚗🌱
Share your views on regional transport projects to support local business growth.
About Your Business
Business name
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Location (town or village)
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Type of business
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Retail
Hospitality / Tourism
Logistics / Distribution
Agriculture
Professional services
Manufacturing
Other
Number of employees
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1–5
6–20
21–50
51–100
100+
Current Transport Challenges
How important is transport infrastructure to your business operations?
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Very important
Important
Moderately important
Slightly important
Not important
Which transport-related issues currently affect your business?
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Delays on the A75
High transport costs
Difficulty attracting customers due to poor connectivity
Difficulty attracting staff due to poor transport links
Limited freight options
Other
Views on Reopening the Dumfries–Stranraer Railway
How familiar are you with proposals to reopen the Dumfries–Stranraer railway?
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Very familiar
Somewhat familiar
Heard of it, but not in detail
Not familiar
What is your level of support for reopening the railway?
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Strongly support
Support
Neutral
Oppose
Strongly oppose
If the railway were reopened, how likely is your business to benefit?
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Very likely
Likely
Unsure
Unlikely
Very unlikely
In what ways could a reopened railway improve your business?
Increased customer footfall
Better access for tourists
Improved staff commuting options
More reliable freight transport
Reduced delivery times
Improved regional visibility and economic activity
Other
What concerns, if any, do you have about reopening the railway?
Cost to taxpayers
Construction disruption
Environmental impact
Uncertainty about long-term viability
None
Other
Views on Upgrading the A75
How do you feel about major upgrades to the A75?
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Strongly support
Support
Neutral
Oppose
Strongly oppose
What impact do you expect A75 improvements would have on your business?
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Significantly positive
Somewhat positive
No impact
Negative impact
Unsure
Which A75 improvements would benefit your business most?
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Reduced congestion
Faster travel times
Improved freight reliability
Better safety
Improved access for customers
Other
Comparing the Two Options
Which investment would benefit your business more?
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Reopening the Dumfries–Stranraer Railway
Upgrading the A75
Both equally
Neither
Unsure
Please explain why you chose this option
Future Growth & Regional Development
Would improved rail connectivity make your business more likely to expand in the future?
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Yes
Possibly
No
What additional transport improvements would you like to see in Dumfries & Galloway?
Any further comments on transport, infrastructure, or regional development
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