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Call for rethink on de-staffing stations plan
Edinburgh city council has called on Scotrail to rethink plans to cut opening hours at the city’s Gateway railway station as part of a nationwide plan to slash staffed office times by a third...
ScotRail issue travel advice for people heading to Edinburgh Festivals from this weekend
ScotRail has issued travel advice to those travelling to the Edinburgh Festivals from this weekend.
The Edinburgh Festivals, including the International Festival, the Fringe, and events such as Fringe by the Sea, are expected to...
Day Out – Hop on Borders Railway for a time travelling adventure this summer
FAMILIES in search of a fun and fascinating day out that won’t cost the earth are being urged to hop on board the Borders Railway for a time travelling adventure this summer.
As well as taking...
Disruption on railways from Monday to Thursday
ScotRail customers are reminded that they should only travel if their journey is essential on routes affected during the Network Rail safety-critical engineering works which begin on Monday 29 January and are due to last until Thursday 1 February.
This...
Trains to be suspended in Scotland on Tuesday evening
ScotRail has advised that all services in Scotland will be suspended from 7.00pm on Tuesday and there will be no rush hour services on Wednesday morning, as the extreme weather from Storm Jocelyn arrives.
With...
Storm Isha – ScotRail will suspend all rail services all over Scotland this evening
ScotRail has announced that all services across the entire country will be suspended from 7.00pm on Sunday night, and there will be no rush hour services on Monday morning, as the extreme weather from Storm...
ScotRail introduce tariff for charging electric vehicles
An electric vehicle charging tariff is to be introduced at ScotRail car parks.
Customers with electric vehicles will have better access to charging points to support their journeys when ScotRail introduces charges from 8 January...
Book a bike on board Scotrail through the app
Cyclists can now book their bike on board a ScotRail train using the train operator’s mobile app which has a new update.
As part of The Scottish Government’s 2023 UCI Legacy Cycling Investment Programme, ScotRail...
Top award for the Highland Explorer
ScotRail’s Highland Explorer scheme has landed a top award at the Scottish Transport Awards 2023.
The carriages which carry bikes and other sports gear for those cycling and walking on the west coast won the...
ScotRail trains running normally on Friday and Saturday
ScotRail has confirmed that its services will operate as normal on Friday, 2 June and Saturday, 3 June, when members of two rail trade unions take part in planned strike action.
Members of the RMT...
ScotRail urge Springsteen fans to plan ahead
ScotRail has issued travel advice to those attending the concert at BT Murrayfield on Tuesday to plan ahead and allow additional time for travel. All services are expected to be busy, and queuing...
Increased Saturday services on Edinburgh to Glasgow train route
Scotrail have announced that services between Edinburgh and Glasgow will increase to a train every 15 minutes on Saturdays from 21 May between 8.45am and 5.15pm.
The rail operator has recognised that Saturday is now...
Call for ‘concrete plans’ for Scotland’s railways on anniversary of Scotrail being nationalised
Opposition parties have called for concrete plans and a better vision for Scotland's rail services, on the first anniversary of Scotrail being brought back into public hands.
From April 1 last year, in what...
ScotRail reminds customers to plan their journey in advance for Scotland v Spain
ScotRail is reminding customers to plan their journey in advance for the Scotland v Spain match at Hampden tomorrow night.
Scotland take on Spain in their Euro 2024 qualifier at Hampden Park on Tuesday, 28...
ScotRail operating as usual on Thursday
Following the suspension of planned strike action by RMT members of Network Rail, ScotRail has confirmed that its services will operate as normal on Thursday.
The RMT trade union’s planned strike action by its...
Rugby fans – urged to plan ahead of the weekend match
ScotRail is encouraging fans travelling to see Scotland take on Ireland in the Six Nations this weekend to plan ahead.
Scotland host Ireland at BT Murrayfield on Sunday, 12 March, at 3pm and to help...
Discounted fares on Scotrail on sale this week
Scotrail is putting millions of half-price tickets up for sale between 26 January and 2 February for travel before the end of February.
This is part of the Yours to Use campaign to encourage...
Edinburgh trains will be affected by planned strikes next week
ScotRail says that customers have to expect significant disruption during the latest round of strike action by RMT members of Network Rail.
The dispute does not involve ScotRail staff, but it will have a...
Children from 5 to 15 can travel free with Scotrail next weekend
Next weekend on 2 and 3 April children between five and fifteen will travel for free.
The scheme is funded by The Scottish Government to mark the historic change for ScotRail which will now be...
Scotrail names high speed train in honour of Gordon Aikman
Scotrail has honoured the life and legacy of Motor Neurone Disease (MND) campaigner, Gordon Aikman BEM by naming an Inter7City high speed train after him.
In the last three years of his life Gordon...
Scotrail are keeping trains running for key workers
ScotRail tell us that their staff are working round the clock to provide vital transport for key workers such as NHS staff, emergency workers and carers.
The company is operating a revised timetable intended to...
More ScotRail Seats Added for League Cup Semi-finals
ScotRail has announced it’s adding more seats to its trains to help fans travel to the upcoming Betfred League Cup semi-finals at Hampden Park.
Hibernian take on holders Celtic in the 5.30pm kick-off on Saturday,...
Scotrail celebrates first birthday for class 385 trains
ScotRail celebrates the first birthday of its Class 385 Express trains entering passenger service today.
To mark the occasion, the train operator will hand out cupcakes to customers, as well as provide some onboard entertainment.
The...
Street Soccer Scotland celebrate its 10th birthday with ScotRail Support
A life-changing social enterprise has been helped to celebrate its 10th birthday by ScotRail
Street Soccer Scotland hosted its Summer Festival at the Tony Macaroni Arena, Livingston on Wednesday 17 July to mark the occasion,...
ScotRail get VisitScotland accreditation
ScotRail staff have been coached by a customer services' company to improve the service they give to tourists
WorldHost trained 118 hospitality stewards in ways to make a good first impression and 'go the extra...
Letter from Scotland
Winter has finally arrived.
Admittedly not the “polar vortex ” bringing show storms and temperatures of
minus 30 C to parts of the United States but it’s still been pretty cold by our
standards. Braemar was down...
ScotRail to add more seats for 6 Nations
ScotRail is adding more seats for fans travelling to Scotland’s Six Nations home game at the BT Murrayfield Stadium this weekend.
Scotland play Italy on Saturday 2 February at 2.15pm, and to help the day...
More ScotRail seats for Final Test
ScotRail is, once again, adding more seats on trains to and from Edinburgh this weekend as Scotland play their third, and final match, in the Autumn Test Series.
Scotland will play Argentina at the BT...
ScotRail Adds Extra Seats for Crunch Nations League Tie
Train operator ScotRail is adding extra carriages to help the tartan army travel to Hampden Park and cheer on Scotland in their crunch UEFA Nations League fixture tomorrow.
The national team face Israel in their...
Letter from Scotland
One of the many disturbing aspects of the Brexit saga is how the tail always seems to end up wagging the dog. Who ever thought a small rump of right-wing Tories would force David...
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