ScotRail


New trains for Glasgow's north bank


New class 334s are due to be introduced to Glasgow's north bank. 180 drivers are to be trained.


North Berwick service improvements


Three class 318s are to be released for service between Edinburgh and North Berwick, this will not over all services and two diesels will be retained.


Edinburgh 'Revenue Protection Scheme'


A six month 'revenue protection scheme' will be introduced at Waverley and 'Greater Edinburgh'. This will involve collection of tickets at barriers and will be carried out independently from the usual train conductors.


Feeder Bus Services


ScotRail is planning to introduce feeder bus services within the next 6 to 9 months which will bring passengers from areas not served by trains to stations. Details have yet to be announced.


Scotland Timetable


The RPC commended ScotRail on it's A5 sized Scotland-wide railway timetable which is available from larger stations or by request. ScotRail commented the timetable includes all passenger services in Scotland they do not receive any financial help from other Train Operating Companies operating in Scotland in producing the timetable.


Franchise renewal


In 3 to 4 years the ScotRail franchise will be due for renewal rather than extension. It is expected that the next franchise will run for 20 years, while franchises in England will run for 7.


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