Trains

ScotRail has traditionally only run Boxing Day trains in the former Strathclyde region in and around Glasgow. (Photo by John Devlin/The Scotsman)

Christmas travel boost for Fifers with first Boxing Day service for decades

Exclusive First Edinburgh-Glenrothes, Dunblane and Perth Boxing Day trains for 40 years

Passengers awaiting updates during the major disruption at Edinburgh Waverley Station last night. (Photo by Alastair Dalton/The Scotsman)

Edinburgh Waverley rail disruption: Huge power surge ‘fried everything’

Storm Antoni chaos as trains cancelled & houses evacuated

Storm Antoni chaos as trains cancelled & houses evacuated

ScotRail peak fares move is inspired, but overcrowding risk? – Alastair Dalton

Aslef, a union that represents 16 of the country’s 35 rail operators, announced last month that its members would withdraw non-contractual overtime, known as rest-day working, from Monday (July 3) to Saturday (July 8). (Photo by Vuk Valcic/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Rail workers refuse to work overtime for 6 days - July strike dates

Today's lack of aircraft variety and viewing facilities could signal the twilight years for planespotting.

Spotting planes and trains just ain't what it used to be - Scott Reid

Eurostar to suspend operations from London to Amsterdam (Photo by JONAS ROOSENS/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)

Eurostar trains from London to Amsterdam to be suspended

Scarves and hats for sale outside ahead of the Emirates FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium (Pic: Nick Potts/PA Wire)

Scottish Manchester United fan’s £300 strike-hit trip to get to FA Cup Final

Officials say at least 280 people have been killed and 650 injured in a crash involving three trains in India’s eastern Odisha state. (Credit: AFP via Getty Images)

India train crash: Hundreds injured and more than 280 killed

Claire's second tip: "If your dog is not great at travelling or has never been on a train before, start them off with just going to the station and sitting on the platform. When they are ready, go on the train for a short journey and build up from there. Travel at quieter times so your dog will have more space."

8 top tips from the experts about taking your dog on a train

The incident happened at Argyle Street station

Five injured as escalator malfunctions at Scottish train station

Extra trains will be running during coronation weekend

Extra trains for King Charles coronation weekend - services listed

Northern Railway has asked its passengers to stop watching porn onboard its trains

Passengers told to stop watching porn onboard trains

The Flying Scotsman will be travelling around the UK on its centenary tour this year.

Where to see the Flying Scotsman on its 2023 centenary tour

Network Rail has warned of Easter distruption

Network Rail warns passengers to expect disruption this Easter

The video shows a man just inches from being hit by the speeding train.

Watch moment pedestrian narrowly misses being hit by speeding train

Police and emergency crews search wreckage after a train accident in the Tempi Valley near Larissa, Greece, March 1, 2023. - At least 32 people were killed and another 85 injured after a collision between two trains caused a derailment near the Greek city of Larissa late at night on February 28, 2023, authorities said. A fire services spokesman confirmed that three carriages skipped the tracks just before midnight after the trains -- one for freight and the other carrying 350 passengers - collided about halfway along the route between Athens and Thessaloniki. (Photo by Sakis MITROLIDIS / AFP) (Photo by SAKIS MITROLIDIS/AFP via Getty Images)

UK travel advice to Greece issued after deadly train crash

Steam trains, fine dining and unrivalled coastal

Ad Feature All aboard a modern loco-wonder for steam train tours from Glasgow and Edinburgh

The Thompson, Fentoun Green, Gullane. CALA Homes (East)/Chris Humphreys Photography

New builds: Showhomes open for view at Saltcoats Grange

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

Flying Scotsman to travel the UK for its 100th birthday - here’s where you can see it.

Where to see the Flying Scotsman in 2023 for centenary celebrations

The Inca citadel of Machu Picchu in Peru.

Protests in Peru leave hundreds stranded at Machu Picchu

The rail strikes taking place this week

Rail strikes: Passengers warned travel only if “absolutely necessary”

Commuters wait for an extremely delayed Central Line train at Stratford station in London on December 13 as rail strikes began a wave of festive walkouts in the country.

What you need to know before travelling on Christmas Eve

Katie Price has shared a video on Instagram of Harvey Price fulfilling his dream on the Gatwick Express

Katie Price shares video of Harvey making Gatwick Express announcement

CCTV footage released by Network Rail capturing some of the reckless behaviour at a popular level crossing.

‘Frightening’ footage shows young boy playing on live UK train tracks

The RMT has threatened a one-day strike and indefinite overtime ban from next week. Picture: John Devlin

ScotRail strike to go ahead after RMT rejects improved pay offer

Best travel strollers ideal for taking on planes and public transport

Best travel strollers ideal for taking on planes and public transport

Rail services across the UK are set to be affected.

UK Rail strikes: How is each rail operator affected by the latest strikes?

High temperatures have brought severe disruption to rail services.

Trains between Glasgow and London 'returning to normal'

ScotRail will only operate on five routes during the strike action. Photo: National World.

Why are the rail workers striking?

ScotRail does not expect its reduced timetable to be scrapped until mid July. Picture: John Devlin

Dozens more ScotRail Sunday trains disrupted despite 50 per cent timetable cut

Network Rail engineers are working to repair a section of the line between Kilmarnock and Barassie after a large hole appeared close to the tracks.

Network Rail confirm line to remain closed after sinkhole discovered

Saturday night services will be greatly reduced. Picture: John Devlin

Saturday nights hit by ScotRail cuts as last trains up to four hours earlier

Nearly 700 weekday services will be cut from Monday. Picture: John Devlin

No guarantee ScotRail service cuts will not hit Edinburgh festivals

Queen Elizabeth II dressed in yellow at Paddington station in London, to mark the completion of London's Crossrail project.

In pictures: Queen makes surprise visit to mark Elizabeth line opening

Al fresco bananas with nary a knife or fork in sight (Picture: Janek Skarzynski/AFP via Getty Images)

My pet bonkers belief about fruit is one I'm sure the Queen must share

Royal Mail runs a dedicated fleet of mail trains. Picture: North West Transport Photos

Royal Mail to run more cross-Border trains in expansion of 192-year-old service

Several people have been shot at a subway station in Brooklyn, New York City, fire chiefs said.

‘Several people shot’ and unexploded devices found at New York subway station

Photo by HOLLIE ADAMS/AFP via Getty Images

Businesses continue to feel impact of Covid staff absences

Jenny Gilruth visiting the Leven line as Mid--Fife and Glenrothes MSP in December, a month before being appointed transport minister. Picture: Scotland's Railway

Cost of reopening Levenmouth rail line in Fife rockets by nearly £50m

ScotRail has been forced to cancel some 400 services since Saturday because of Covid-related absences. Picture: John Devlin

ScotRail considering timetable cuts after 400 trains cancelled by Covid absence

Parts of Scotland are on alert as high winds and snow start to batter the country as Storm Barra sweeps across the UK.

Storm Barra brings travel chaos as gusts near 70mph

Emergency services responded to reports of an injured woman on the tracks.

Rail services affected after emergency services respond to injured woman on line

Ladybank to Perth railway incident: Vehicle poses risk of 'falling onto tracks' as train line closed for safety

Trains disrupted as vehicle poses risk of 'falling onto tracks'

Trains are one of the most sustainable modes of transport to get around.

How did Scotland's public transport fare on day one of COP26?

A major incident has been declared in Hawick in the Scottish Borders, as the continued persistent heavy rain has caused the River Teviot which runs through the town to rise to dangerous levels

Road bridges 'washed away' on the river Annan during major flooding

Trains cancelled between Edinburgh and Aberdeen due to signalling fault.

Trains cancelled between Edinburgh and Aberdeen due to signalling fault

Trains from Aberdeen are delayed after a ScotRail driver collapsed.

Aberdeen trains delayed after ScotRail driver falls ill

Train services between Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh via Falkirk High were cancelled late on Saturday night after a fight broke out among passengers. Picture: Michael Gillen.

Trains cancelled due to fight between passengers

ScotRail services between Dundee and Perth have been disrupted by a fallen tree.

ScotRail: Trains disrupted after tree falls and 'smashes through front window'

Suburban services around Glasgow will be among the only ScotRail trains running on Sunday. Picture: John Devlin

All Easter Day trains outside Glasgow area cancelled by ScotRail

Transport Secretary Michael Matheson said new electric buses would help tackle climate change, benefit the economy and improve air quality (Picture: Mike Scott)

Humble bus has big role to play in climate fight – Scotsman comment

Passengers will not be slow to judge if public ownership of ScotRail does not deliver much-needed improvements (Picture: John Devlin)

ScotRail's return to public ownership is not a cure-all – Scotsman comment

The hillside at Fairlie was still moving a day after the landslip on Friday night. Picture: Network Rail

'Significant' landslips expected to block Largs rail line until Wednesday

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

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Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries