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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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Next step for Scottish hydrogen train

Converted Class 314 powered by hydrogen fuel cells could be demonstrated in Glasgow next year

15 Sept

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EXCLUSIVE: DfT and TS confirm face coverings required for charters

The DfT and Transport Scotland have confirmed the legislation regarding the mandatory wearing of face coverings on charter train passengers.

21 Aug

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Scotland outlines transport transition plan

Scottish Government confirms plans for transport in response to easing of country's lockdown

29 May

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£15 million scheme to develop Waverley capacity

Three options to boost capacity west of Edinburgh Waverley to be explored

10 Oct

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FROM THE ARCHIVES: A new dawn for the Caledonian Sleeper

When Serco took over the Caledonian Sleeper franchise, then-MD PETER STRACHAN spoke to RICHARD CLINNICK about new stock and business opportunities

6 Sept

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FROM THE ARCHIVES: A night to remember on new-look Sleeper

PAUL STEPHEN travels on the inaugural Mk 5 service from London to Edinburgh

6 Sept

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ScotRail takes three more ‘classic’ HSTs

Three more HSTs for ScotRail as operator seeks to improve performance

25 Mar

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UK interest in Alstom’s hydrogen-powered trains

As Alstom launches world's first hydrogen-powered passenger train, the manufacturer confirms significant UK interest

24 Sept

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ScotRail to follow action points to improve performance

ScotRail to implement 20 recommendations from independent review, with the aim of lifting performance towards Transport Scotland’s 92.5% punctuality target.

4 Apr

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Timetable for Thurso Sleeper service

Potential timings for a Thurso Sleeper service revealed

16 Feb

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Caledonian Sleeper Mk 5s arrive in UK

The first five Caledonian Sleeper Mk 5s arrive in Scotland ahead of October introduction

16 Jan

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More Mk 5s for the Far North?

Could more Mk 5s be ordered?

8 Sept

ScotRail 158869 stands at Tweedbank on November 25 2015. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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Carlisle councillors back Borders re-opening plans

Campaigners and councillors join forces to back Borders plans

5 Sept

Class 385s in Hitachi Rail Europe's Newton Aycliffe facility. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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New trains for Scotland being tested in Germany

Class 385s move to Germany for tests

4 Sept

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December date for Sleeper Mk 5’s main line testing

Caledonian Sleeper Mk 5's set for December main line debut

31 Aug

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Edinburgh-Glasgow wiring delayed until October, says NR

Network Rail confirms EGIP delays.

14 Jun

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Report presses commercial case for extended Borders link

New report by the Campaign for Borders Rail (CBR) makes the case for re-opening the line from Tweedbank to Mossband Junction.

30 May

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Discounts for Scottish rail passengers

ScotRail passengers will receive £3 million worth of discounted travel this summer.

1 Feb

ScotRail 385102 inside Glasgow Shields Road on December 11. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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Testing begins, with Class 385s due in traffic next September

Commissioning of the Class 385s for passenger service begins in July, and they enter traffic in September.

21 Dec

Transport Scotland

Scotland to replace HST fleet

Next step for Scottish hydrogen train

EXCLUSIVE: DfT and TS confirm face coverings required for charters

Scotland outlines transport transition plan

£15 million scheme to develop Waverley capacity

FROM THE ARCHIVES: A new dawn for the Caledonian Sleeper

FROM THE ARCHIVES: A night to remember on new-look Sleeper

ScotRail takes three more ‘classic’ HSTs

UK interest in Alstom’s hydrogen-powered trains

ScotRail to follow action points to improve performance

Timetable for Thurso Sleeper service

Caledonian Sleeper Mk 5s arrive in UK

More Mk 5s for the Far North?

Carlisle councillors back Borders re-opening plans

New trains for Scotland being tested in Germany

December date for Sleeper Mk 5’s main line testing

Edinburgh-Glasgow wiring delayed until October, says NR

Report presses commercial case for extended Borders link

Discounts for Scottish rail passengers

Testing begins, with Class 385s due in traffic next September

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No takers so first DB Cargo UK Class 67 goes for scrap

HS2 faces £100bn cost and delay until late-2030s, government told

FirstGroup explains why Class 222s were "only option" for Lumo Euston-Stirling service

Transport Scotland

Scotland to replace HST fleet

Next step for Scottish hydrogen train

EXCLUSIVE: DfT and TS confirm face coverings required for charters

Scotland outlines transport transition plan

£15 million scheme to develop Waverley capacity

FROM THE ARCHIVES: A new dawn for the Caledonian Sleeper

FROM THE ARCHIVES: A night to remember on new-look Sleeper

ScotRail takes three more ‘classic’ HSTs

UK interest in Alstom’s hydrogen-powered trains

ScotRail to follow action points to improve performance

Timetable for Thurso Sleeper service

Caledonian Sleeper Mk 5s arrive in UK

More Mk 5s for the Far North?

Carlisle councillors back Borders re-opening plans

New trains for Scotland being tested in Germany

December date for Sleeper Mk 5’s main line testing

Edinburgh-Glasgow wiring delayed until October, says NR

Report presses commercial case for extended Borders link

Discounts for Scottish rail passengers

Testing begins, with Class 385s due in traffic next September

Most read

No takers so first DB Cargo UK Class 67 goes for scrap

HS2 faces £100bn cost and delay until late-2030s, government told

FirstGroup explains why Class 222s were "only option" for Lumo Euston-Stirling service

GB Railfreight planning to repurpose at least 12 more Class 66s for heavy trainloads

DB Cargo UK discussing transferring drivers to rival as it deals with Network Rail contract loss

FirstGroup confirms Class 222s for Euston-Stirling Lumo route

Chiltern Railways on verge of agreeing deal to take ex-TransPennine Express Mk 5s

Why the Class 67s have been running on borrowed time for nearly the whole of their lives

Network Rail begins process to replace rail infrastructure monitoring trains