Transport Scotland - Page 2

GWR 43002 Sir Kenneth Grange arrives at Par. CRAIG MUNDAY.

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Could HST cascade be delayed?

Cascaded HSTs are still expected to enter traffic with ScotRail from spring 2018, despite concerns over GWML electrification.

26 Oct

The bodyshell of a seated coach in CAF's factory in Beasain, Spain. CALEDONIAN SLEEPER.

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First glimpse of brand new Scottish Mk 5 sleeper coaches

Caledonian Sleeper unveils its Mk 5 Sleeper prototype.

30 Jun

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Campaigners hit out at “pessimistic” forecasts

Campaigners seeking to re-open Thornton North Junction-Methil line say “ludicrously pessimistic” passenger forecasts could threaten that and similar projects.

27 Jun

Track laying at Glasgow Queen Street on June 3. NETWORK RAIL.

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Glasgow Queen Street rebuilding reaches halfway mark

The rebuilding of Glasgow Queen Street has reached the halfway stage with the first line relaid inside the tunnel immediately north of the station.

6 Jun

158869 at Tweedbank on November 25. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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Borders Railway patronage exceeds forecast figures

More than half a million passengers have used the £353 million Borders Railway since it re-opened in September last year.

4 Feb

Feature

Scotland’s freight fears

RICHARD CLINNICK analyses a Transport Scotland consultation on the prospects for the country’s rail freight industry

Freight 23 Dec

ScotRail Alliance Managing Director Phil Verster (left) and Scottish Transport Minister Derek Mackay at Milngavie on December 21. SCOTRAIL.

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ScotRail reveals £475m plan to upgrade train fleet

A £475 million improvement programme for ScotRail’s train fleet was unveiled on December 21.

22 Dec

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RailQwest urges heavy rail to Glasgow Airport

Campaigners are calling for a rethink on plans for light rail or tram-train links to Glasgow Airport.

15 Dec

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Tain station to be upgraded

A new restaurant has opened in a disused station building at Tain, on the Highland Main Line.

13 Nov

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£170 million improvement for Scottish railway

Capacity is to be increased on the Aberdeen-Inverness route, thanks to a £170 million upgrade funded by the Scottish Government.

23 Oct

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ScotRail managing director praises Borders Railway

Phil Verster welcomes "new era" for Scotland at official opening

9 Sept

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ScotRail’s first scenic Class 158 released into traffic

The first refurbished ‘scenic’ '158' for ScotRail was unveiled on September 1, before being released today in time for its planned use on the Borders Railway.

2 Sept

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ScotRail HST fleet plans

Details of HST deployment in Scotland revealed by ScotRail

1 Sept

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Class 158s being prepared for Scotland’s scenic journeys

First refurbished ScotRail Class 158 to be used on the Great Scenic Railway Journeys north of the border should be released into traffic in early September.

31 Aug

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Serco’s Caledonian Sleeper launches

Inaugural service departs tonight.

31 Mar

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Hitachi signs deal with Abellio for Scottish EMUs

Abellio and Hitachi confirm contract for provision and maintenance for 70 EMUs.

12 Mar

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Serco signs deal for CAF Sleeper stock

Seventy-five carriages to be built by Spanish manufacturer in £148.5m deal.

10 Feb

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Perfecting the process north of the border

Transport Scotland's BILL REEVE tells ANTHONY LAMBERT how careful specification of ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper franchises paved way for Scottish progress

TOCs 17 Dec

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Quality and more trains key to Abellio’s SR franchise

The franchisee that will take over ScotRail on April 1 2015 will “underpin Scotland”, according to Transport Scotland Commercial Director Bill Reeve

29 Oct

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Hitachi's Scottish EMU construction begins in spring

Construction of the first of 70 new AT200 electric multiple units will start next Spring, after Hitachi won a deal to supply 234 EMU vehicles for ScotRail.

24 Oct

Transport Scotland - Page 2

Could HST cascade be delayed?

First glimpse of brand new Scottish Mk 5 sleeper coaches

Campaigners hit out at “pessimistic” forecasts

Glasgow Queen Street rebuilding reaches halfway mark

Borders Railway patronage exceeds forecast figures

Scotland’s freight fears

ScotRail reveals £475m plan to upgrade train fleet

RailQwest urges heavy rail to Glasgow Airport

Tain station to be upgraded

£170 million improvement for Scottish railway

ScotRail managing director praises Borders Railway

ScotRail’s first scenic Class 158 released into traffic

ScotRail HST fleet plans

Class 158s being prepared for Scotland’s scenic journeys

Serco’s Caledonian Sleeper launches

Hitachi signs deal with Abellio for Scottish EMUs

Serco signs deal for CAF Sleeper stock

Perfecting the process north of the border

Quality and more trains key to Abellio’s SR franchise

Hitachi's Scottish EMU construction begins in spring

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

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

Transport Scotland - Page 2

Could HST cascade be delayed?

First glimpse of brand new Scottish Mk 5 sleeper coaches

Campaigners hit out at “pessimistic” forecasts

Glasgow Queen Street rebuilding reaches halfway mark

Borders Railway patronage exceeds forecast figures

Scotland’s freight fears

ScotRail reveals £475m plan to upgrade train fleet

RailQwest urges heavy rail to Glasgow Airport

Tain station to be upgraded

£170 million improvement for Scottish railway

ScotRail managing director praises Borders Railway

ScotRail’s first scenic Class 158 released into traffic

ScotRail HST fleet plans

Class 158s being prepared for Scotland’s scenic journeys

Serco’s Caledonian Sleeper launches

Hitachi signs deal with Abellio for Scottish EMUs

Serco signs deal for CAF Sleeper stock

Perfecting the process north of the border

Quality and more trains key to Abellio’s SR franchise

Hitachi's Scottish EMU construction begins in spring

Most read

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

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

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

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

Delay in EMR Class 810 delivery could affect other operators