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ScotRail

RMT members on the picket line outside Edinburgh's Waverley Station. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Here are the only trains running in Scotland today

ScotRail's remaining diesel fleets such as its 40-year-old Inter7City trains are due to be scrapped by 2035. Picture: SNS Group

Are SNP's other transport pledges more achievable than the A9? – Alastair Dalton

The derelict Ayr Station Hotel had been served with a dangerous buildings notice because of its poor condition. Picture: N Hackett

Two teenagers charged over fire at derelict Scottish rail station hotel

The Scottish Cup final between Celtic and Inverness will kick-off at 5.30pm at Hampden on Saturday. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Celtic v Inverness cup final set for BBC channel move if FA Cup final overruns

Councillor John Crawley (Chair of Nestrans and chair of Aberdeenshire Council’s Infrastructure Services Committee), Alex Bray (Stakeholder Liaison Manager, CrossCountry), Councillor Wendy Agnew (chair of the Aberdeenshire Council’s Kincardine and Mearns Area Committee), Garry Clarke (Regional Driver Manager Scotland & NE, CrossCountry), Councillor Sarah Dickinson, and Councillor Alan Turner.

Travel experience improved with completion of Stonehaven Wayfinding Project

Education secretary Jenny Gilruth, seen with Humza Yousaf, has been quizzed about decisions made while transport secretary. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA

FMQs: Yousaf says claims Gilruth broke ministerial code will be investigated

The incident happened at Argyle Street station

Five injured as escalator malfunctions at Scottish train station

ScotRail

Ministers urged to put car clubs and bikes at heart of smart ticketing overhaul

A visualisation of the Desiro Verve, Siemens Mobility's concept hydrogen or battery train for use on the British rail network, shown crossing the Forth Bridge. Picture: Siemens Mobility

The hydrogen trains which could be coming to Scotland

Three people were killed in the Carmont derailment in August 2020. Picture: RAIB

New safety gear added to ageing ScotRail fleet involved in fatal Carmont crash

Around 500,000 visitors flock to the area around Glenfinnan, in the West Highlands, each year – much of the footfall is from Harry Potter fans hoping to witness a steam train crossing the iconic railway viaduct that features in the world-famous film series

Harry Potter fans cause traffic hell at iconic railway bridge

The trial will see some fares halved. Picture: Jame Barlow/PA

Six-month ScotRail peak fares suspension to start in October – Humza Yousaf

More than £200,000 was spent on taxis for travellers after train services were cancelled since the service was taken into public ownership

ScotRail spent £200,000 on taxis to replace cancelled services in 10 months

ScotRail will follow other train operators in introducing an e-scooter ban. Picture: John Devlin

Electric scooters to be banned by ScotRail over fire risk

The six-month ScotRail peak fares suspension is due to take place sometime in the year to next March. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA

No end to ScotRail fares freeze in sight – while peak fares suspension awaited

The vaults under Waverley Station. Picture: BrownBob/The Architecture The Railways Built is Tuesdays 8pm on Yesterday and UKTV Play

Behind-the-scenes tours of Edinburgh Waverley Station being considered

The fatal railway accident occurred in August 2020, when a passenger train hit a landslip, near Carmont

Scottish Government urged to replace 'antiquated HST fleet' with newer trains

RMT Scottish organiser Mick Hogg described the Scottish Government's public sector pay policy as a "blatant attack on free collective bargaining". Picture: Robert Perry/PA

RMT threatens ScotRail with another ‘summer of discontent’ over pay limits

Gas-fired power stations are answer to UK's energy needs

ScotRail services have been cut due to the drivers' dispute. Picture: John Devlin

ScotRail adds more Sunday trains after union row sees services cut

ScotRail has announced extra train services and carriages for Scotland's Euro 2024 qualifiers at Hampden.

ScotRail to operate more trains for Euro 2024 matches at Hampden

Ten of ScotRail's fleet of 25 Inter7City trains were damaged at the peak of the problem. Picture: SNS Group

ScotRail inter-city fleet hit by failure to equip them to cope with autumn

ScotRail’s Class 385 Hitachi electric train is the breakout star of a new train simulator game, Train Sim World 3: ScotRail Express: Edinburgh – Glasgow.

ScotRail to run more frequent Saturday service than on weekdays on premier route

A scenic train on the GoldenPass Express which runs between Montreux and Interlaken in Switzerland. Picture: MOB

‘Scenic trains’ with larger windows planned by ScotRail for lines in Highlands

Serco launched a new fleet of Caledonian Sleeper trains in 2019

Caledonian Sleeper to be nationalised in June – transport minister Jenny Gilruth

The Caledonian Sleeper franchise is due to end on June 25. Picture: Serco

Caledonian Sleeper expected to be nationalised by Scottish Government

Scotland was hit with winds of up to 80mph as Storm Otto left thousands of homes without power, cause significant travel disruption and even ripped the roof off of a school in Angus.

Roof blown off Scottish school and thousands without power as Storm Otto hits

Pic: John Devlin

Urgent track repairs hit weekend train services between Edinburgh and Fife

LNER trialled single tickets only in 2020. Picture: LNER

Return tickets ‘to be scrapped’ in UK Government rail shake-up

Closure of the Edinburgh-Fife line over the festive season to enable preparations for electrifying the route were postponed at late notice by transport minister Jenny Gilruth. Picture: Michael Gillen

Rail chiefs' safety fears over ministers’ move to delay vital track work

Trains between Dundee and Aberdeen have been cancelled after a gas leak was detected near the tracks in Carnoustie.

Trains cancelled after gas leak closes railway line

Free bus travel was extended to the under 22s a year ago. Picture: McGill's Buses

Who are the people most crucial to keeping Scotland’s public transport going?

ScotRail peak fares are due to be suspended for six months at some point in 2023-24. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA

ScotRail peak fares U turn: Suspension will cover all routes for whole trial

Landslip debris at Carmont. Picture: RAIB

Network Rail to be prosecuted over fatal Carmont train derailment

Multiple problems with the new Caledonian Sleeper fleet added to Serco's losses running the service

Caledonian Sleeper nationalisation: Careful what you wish for – Alastair Dalton

The six-month peak fares suspension is due to take place sometime during the year from April. Picture: John Devlin

ScotRail peak fares suspension will only cover some routes – Michael Matheson

ScotRail was nationalised last April after 25 years in private ownership (Picture: John Devlin)

SNP's critics risk misleading passengers about ScotRail – Alastair Dalton

Weekend engineering works on some routes mean that replacement buses will be in operation.

Travel advice for football fans

Empty platforms at Stratford station in east London during a strike by members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT), in a long-running dispute over jobs and pensions. Picture date: Wednesday January 4, 2023.

Scottish RMT leader calls on UK ministers to “intervene in a positive manner”

ScotRail services will be severely disrupted on Wednesday as railway workers walk out in a second day of strike action this week. Network Rail workers across Scotland walked out yesterday as part of an ongoing dispute over pay and conditions.

Second day of New Year strike action on railways impact ScotRail services

The age of ScotRail's trains and carriages has sparked concern.

Rail passengers still relying on trains manufactured as far back as the 70s

The fresh strike begins on Tuesday

ScotRail services crippled as fresh strike action begins

Flooded roads in Whitesands, Dumfries.

Scotland weather: Travel chaos for Hogmanay after downpour

ScotRail passengers won't have to pay more for tickets until at least March followed by six months of no peak fares. Picture: John Devlin

New Year rail fares hike no more with potentially dramatic changes to come

Strike action will cause travel disruption, ScotRail has warned.

ScotRail warns of travel disruption over Network Rail staff strikes

ScotRail was nationalised in April.

ScotRail spent £130,000 on rail replacement taxis in six months

Strike action beginning on Christmas Eve will severely limit rail services with people being advised to only travel if “absolutely necessary”, Scotland’s rail operator has warned.

ScotRail warns travellers of disruption over Christmas because of strikes

Rail passengers such as at Glasgow Central Station - Scotland's busiest - face significant disruption until at least January 7. Picture: The Scotsman

Rail strikes: Eight more days of disruption until end of New Year week

Chris Gibb was due to continue at Scottish Rail Holdings until March (Picture: Duncan Phillips/Network Rail)

ScotRail chair's departure 'calls into question who runs nationalised operator'

Chris Gibb joined Scottish Rail Holdings in 2020. Picture: Duncan Phillips/Network Rail

Political interference claims over departure of Scottish rail chief

Christmas lights in George Square, Glasgow, on Saturday. Picture: John Devlin

Flood risk as temperatures forecast to soar before pre-Christmas cold snap

Walkers crossing Ha'penny Bridge over a frozen River Kelvin in Glasgow on Friday. Picture: John Devlin

Scotland's weather: More snow and ice warnings until Sunday

ScotRail peak hour travel is still 40 per cent below pre-pandemic levels. Picture: John Devlin

Scottish Budget: ScotRail peak fares to be suspended for six months

Southeastern trains parked in sidings near Ashford station in Kent, during a strike by members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT), in a long-running dispute over jobs and pensions. Picture date: Tuesday December 13, 2022.

Public transport in the UK is broken, and it needs a seismic shake up

ScotRail has warned passengers to expect massive disruption during the latest round of RMT strikes.

ScotRail warns of disruption ahead of latest rail strikes

A weather warning has been extended for much of Scotland

Snow causes travel chaos for some with weather alerts in place amid Arctic blast

The Scotsman Top Stories

First Minister Humza Yousaf during a visit to Castlebrae Community Campus in Edinburgh. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Scottish Government misses huge target pledged by Yousaf as waiting times rise

The first deals struck by the UK post-Brexit will come into force on Wednesday. Picture: AFP via Getty Images

Scotland’s producers deserve better than ‘rushed through’ UK trade deals

Bruce Springsteen at Murrayfield, Edinburgh, 30 May 2023.

13 pictures of Bruce Springsteen’s Edinburgh gig – and the full setlist

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