ScotRail

Discontinuous electrification on the Far North Line, as part of net zero plans, could involve hydrogen trains replacing the current diesel units. A ScotRail service from Inverness to Thurso crosses the Culgower Burn bridge near Helmsdale on July 3 2021. ALAMY.

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Disruption expected in June on Far North Line after Network Rail investment

Network Rail will invest £11.5 million to refurbish and replace critical infrastructure on the Far North Line, aiming to boost long-term reliability on one of Scotland’s most remote rail routes.

ScotRail 2 Jun

On July 28, because of industrial action, the 1552 Edinburgh-Inverness was worked by an Edinburgh crew that did not sign the route from Dunblane to Perth, so ran via Ladybank. 43137 leads 43037 past Woodmill Mains (near Lindores Loch) on the single-track line. PIP DUNN.

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No plans for ScotRail to remove AI voice used on trains "without permission"

Voiceover artist claims ScotRail is using a voice from a tech company she has been in dispute with for two years.

ScotRail 28 May

ScotRail 170403 passes Hillend (near Dalgety) on October 10 2024 with the 0939 Edinburgh-Perth service. PAUL BIGGS.

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Peak fares in Scotland to be permanently scrapped from September

Scottish government announces peak fares will be no more from September 1.

Scottish Government 7 May

Just how good a journey experience do HSTs still offer? On March 26 2022, 43021 leads 43124 at Dalwhinnie with the 1508 Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness. JAMIE SQUIBBS.

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Review: Should we salute Scotland’s magnificent Inter7?

In our third and final Mystery Shopper piece covering ScotRail, we head out on the InterCity network to see if older trains still offer quality.

Locomotives 11 Apr

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Scottish Labour vows to end peak fares despite trial not leading to sufficient demand increase

Pledge made to axe peak fares "for good" if it wins the next Scottish election.

Ticketing 10 Mar

Glasgow Central is Scotland’s busiest station. As well as commuter and semi-fast trains, Sleeper and inter-city trains also use the terminus. 385022 has just arrived with the 0852 from Lanark-Glasgow Central, while 156495 has arrived from Kilmarnock.

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Review: ScotRail with a 'Spirit of Scotland' rover ticket

In the first of a three-part Scottish Special, RAIL’s latest mystery shopper survey covers Ayrshire and Galloway - including the reduced service to Stranraer.

Reviews 7 Mar

The damaged ScotRail HST, viewed from outside and in, after it hit a tree near Broughty Ferry. RAIB.

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RAIB finds six calls reporting fallen tree went unanswered around time of Broughty Ferry crash

Rail Accident Investigation Branch publishes report into crash involving ScotRail HST in December 2023.

RAIB 23 Dec

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Firm chosen to handle overhaul of ScotRail Class 170s

Work to refurbish the Turbostars is due to start in October 2025

ScotRail 19 Dec

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Procurement process to replace ScotRail HSTs gets under way

Scottish Government confirms plans to replace fleet of 25, with contract set to be awarded in 2025

ScotRail 17 Dec

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Key role of peak fares in Scottish Budget

Green MSPs have vowed to press the SNP government to reverse its decision to bring back peak rail fares.

Scotland 19 Nov

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ScotRail to reduce ticket office hours at 54 stations

ScotRail has unveiled scaled back plans to reduce ticket office opening hours at 54 stations from next year

ScotRail 1 Nov

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ScotRail to restore full timetable

ScotRail is to restore its full timetable from Monday 7 October for the first time since a temporary timetable was introduced on 10 July.

rail 1 Oct

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End for HSTs edges closer as ScotRail seeks new trains

The Scottish government has announced that the procurement process is under way for new rolling stock to replace its InterCity 125 High Speed Trains.

ScotRail 1 Oct

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Scottish HSTs head back north

Two of ScotRail’s HST power cars have returned to Scotland.

ScotRail 1 Oct

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Long-running rail dispute is over

Rail staff in the RMT union have voted to accept pay offers from train operating companies (TOCs) and Network Rail.

rail 25 Sept

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Scotland to restore peak fares after year’s trial

Ministers announced that passenger numbers had not increased enough to make an all-day off-peak trial permanent.

ScotRail 19 Sept

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Scotland to replace HST fleet

The Scottish Government is moving forward with plans to buy new trains for the nation’s InterCity services.

Scotland 3 Sept

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Scotland’s Railway sets five priority targets for climate action

Network Rail and ScotRail, under the Scotland’s Railway partnership, have published their Climate Action Plan for 2024-2029, setting out what they intend to deliver over the next five years to help address the climate crisis and to be prepared for further action in the future.

Scotland 8 Aug

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ScotRail ‘156’ moves to Northern

Ex-ScotRail 156478 has moved to Northern.

ScotRail 30 Jul

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ScotRail axes services due to driver shortage

More than one-quarter of trains have been suddenly axed by nationalised ScotRail, owing to worsening industrial relations that has resulted in a driver shortage.

ScotRail 18 Jul

ScotRail

Disruption expected in June on Far North Line after Network Rail investment

No plans for ScotRail to remove AI voice used on trains "without permission"

Peak fares in Scotland to be permanently scrapped from September

Review: Should we salute Scotland’s magnificent Inter7?

Scottish Labour vows to end peak fares despite trial not leading to sufficient demand increase

Review: ScotRail with a 'Spirit of Scotland' rover ticket

RAIB finds six calls reporting fallen tree went unanswered around time of Broughty Ferry crash

Firm chosen to handle overhaul of ScotRail Class 170s

Procurement process to replace ScotRail HSTs gets under way

Key role of peak fares in Scottish Budget

ScotRail to reduce ticket office hours at 54 stations