Abellio to lose ScotRail franchise three years early [Scotsman]
Date: 18/12/2019
Abellio is to be stripped of its ScotRail franchise in 2022, three years early. However, the decision appears to focus on the increasing cost of running the operation, rather than train performance.
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Future of ScotRail in doubt as Abellio stripped of rail contract without replacement plan
Scotsman
The future control of ScotRail is in doubt after ministers stripped Abellio of the franchise with no clear plans for a replacement operator.
Abellio ScotRail contract to end three years early
BBC News
Transport secretary Michael Matheson told MSPs the agreement will be terminated in March 2022.
Related images
The 0833 Edinburgh - Dunblane runs into Stirling platform 2 on the morning of 1 April 2015. The red carpet beyond the train is part of an Abellio launch event to mark their takeover of the ScotRail franchise. At the top left of the picture Stirling Castle looks on impassively, having seen it all before.
Location: Stirling
Company: Scottish Central Railway
01/04/2015 John Furnevel
Location: Stirling
Company: Scottish Central Railway
01/04/2015 John Furnevel
