AFIK the section of seats at the railway end will be match day pay, this is to allow the club to give this section up to away support in the event of a " big game " so not to get grief from ST holders giving up their seats.
Went to Kirkcaldy on the train once early eighties and it broke down bout 1/4 mile from Starks . Got off on the tracks and walked the rest of the way (heaven forbid health and safety) . You don't know how to live nowadays. Ask voice of reasons dad he wiz there.
I'm part of the hospital radio radio team that uses the facility and heard about this a few weeks ago, also believe there is other funding that has also been held back (not refused).