The rail operator scrapped peak train fees last year, with the initiative now set to run longer than previously planned.
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The union claimed the rail company had cut over 100 jobs in past two years.
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ScotRail is steaming into 2024 with scores of vacancies set to be filled as part of its biggest recruitment drive in years.
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A concerned local reported the tree lying across the tracks before a train drove into it.
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A train driver should have been alerted to a fallen tree and campaigners call for funding to prevent floods.
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Trains will stop a little earlier on New Year's Eve 2023, the rail operator has announced.
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Rail bosses have spent more than £330,000 on taxis for travellers after trains were cancelled since ScotRail was taken into public ownership less than two years ago.
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The train drivers' union Aslef said the type of train involved in the incident during Storm Gerrit was 'outdated'.
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Improving the rail network could help Scotland achieve net zero, reduce depopulation and grow the economy.
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The Intercity 125 trains still used by ScotRail are more than 40 years old and have been called museum pieces.
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Two busy train lines have fully reopened after a day of travel chaos amid Storm Gerrit.
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ScotRail has issued a travel warning head of the Celtic and Rangers clash on Saturday, December 30.
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Services to and from Aberdeen and Inverness will not resume on Thursday until inspections are carried out on routes.
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ScotRail has revealed it was so worried that suspending peak fares would cause overcrowding that it limited advertising of the discount.

The operator said passenger numbers had increased by 4 per cent since the trial started in October. However, the experiment is not expected to recoup its £15 million cost, which was funded by the Scottish Government.
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ScotRail has announced there will be rail replacement buses in operation today as train services between Wick and Inverness remain suspended.
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Rail fares in Scotland will increase by 8.7 per cent in April in a hike that has been branded outrageous by union leaders.
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The Scottish government says current ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper prices are not sustainable.
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If you're planning on travelling by train over the festive period, here's everything you need to know.
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New electric vehicle charging tariffs will be introduced at train stations in Fife with EV parking spaces from next year. The move brings ScotRail into line with many local authorities.
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ScotRail has issued a warning to fans travelling to Rangers v Aberdeen League Cup final.
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The train operator has confirmed it will operate additional late night weekend services on key routes.
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Members of the TSSA at ScotRail are in dispute over on-call working.
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The timetable has been introduced during the train operators off-peak all day fares trial which started in October and is set to run for six months.
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The train operator said it is looking to 're-evaluate' the drinking prohibition.
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ScotRail's timetable will change on Sunday and customers are being asked to check their journey for any changes.
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The senior politician has welcomed ScotRail's new winter timetable which brings in seven extra trains on the Inverclyde line, creating ahalf-hourly service on Sundays.
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Dunfermline landmarks have been included in a new campaign encouraging people to enjoy train travel.
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ScotRail's entire network is set to be thrown into chaos by a tech fault. Services running across the entire country faced disruption after the radio system between drivers and signallers went down.
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Services will be extended to run between the capital and Dunblane, Glenrothes and Perth via Kirkcaldy. The full changes are set to be revealed in the coming days. The additions to the Boxing Day services include: Bathgate to Edinburgh, Glasgow to Alloa, Edinburgh to Dunblane, Edinburgh to Glenrothes via Dunfermline, Edinburgh to Perth via Kirkcaldy.
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Get to the heart of it for less this Christmas when you go by train. Get on board with great value train travel. Christmas can be an expensive time, so we've highlighted the best ways you can save on train travel this festive period.
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ScotRail has reported that services between Helensburgh Central and Edinburgh will be affected.
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Glasgow Caledonian University students looking to assist visually impaired people team up with ScotRail ...
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Following a Freedom of Information request, ScotRail has made available more than 3,300 files from automated on-train announcements.
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Train passengers have been left furious after another outage on the ScotRail app left them stuck in massive ticket queues at stations. A number of commuters claim that the app took their money but ...
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It's a dispute that has bedevilled ScotRail and other train operators for years - and I can't believe I'm still writing about it more than a decade on.

The vexed issue of who controls the opening and closing of train doors has returned to haunt Scotland's main operator with the impending launch of electric services on the Glasgow - Barrhead line in a month's time.
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Rail union RMT is demanding that the Scottish government rule out ticket office cuts by ScotRail following the decision to scrap all closure plans in England.
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ScotRail has issued new travel advice to Scottish football fans ahead of semi-final matches taking place at Hampden this weekend including Rangers V Hearts.
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ScotRail customers along the route between Barrhead and Glasgow Central will see the introduction of electric trains as part of the train operators upcoming timetable change.

From Sunday, 10 December, ScotRail will operate modern Class 380 trains on its local services between Barrhead and Glasgow Central. The recent electrification of the route has paved the way for more sustainable, eco-friendly journeys, ensuring that customers benefit from a more comfortable and reliable service.

The timetable change will also see an hourly service operate on the Cathcart Circle throughout the day Monday to Saturday. This improvement will nearly double the number of services calling at Langside, Pollokshaws East, Shawlands, Maxwell Park, and Pollokshields West. It will provide passengers at other stations in south Glasgow with more options and flexibility, making it easier to plan their daily journeys and leisure trips.

Eighteen additional limited stop services will be introduced on the route between Glasgow and Edinburgh via Shotts each day, Monday to Saturday. This will provide customers at Livingston South, West Calder, and Shotts with fast journey opportunities and more convenient connections to both Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Sundays will also become even more accessible and convenient for customers traveling between Gourock and Glasgow with the introduction of additional trains. Recognising the demand for weekend travel, a new half-hourly service will operate between Gourock and Glasgow Central on Sundays.

The new timetable will see changes between Dundee and Inverurie, delivering improvements to service reliability, particularly at local stations between Dundee and Aberdeen.

Additional stops are being added to services between Glasgow Queen Street and Aberdeen, and between Edinburgh Waverley and Aberdeen, creating new direct journey opportunities between communities in Angus and Aberdeenshire.

The change will see a reduction in local services for customers in the northeast, however, the timetable introduced in December will better connect them with Aberdeen, Dundee, Perth, and Glasgow whilst maintaining the overall number of journey opportunities.

Customers in East Lothian will benefit from ScotRails Dunbar to Edinburgh services calling additionally at Wallyford to access the mobility hub there, as well as East Linton when the new station opens.

A later service will operate between Inverness and Elgin on a trial basis to benefit customers in Moray. This will depart Inverness at 22:12. The 21:34 Inverness to Aberdeen service will continue to operate as at present.

The new timetable is introduced during the train operators off-peak all day fares trial which started on 2 October and will run for six months.

With the new timetable coming into place, customers are encouraged to check their journey on the ScotRail website, mobile app, and through social media channels as train times may have changed.

Customers can check train times at scotrail.co.uk and on the ScotRail app. Timetables will also be available to download from the ScotRail website.
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The company is reminding people that its only username on Twitter is @ScotRail, and its only number on messaging service WhatsApp is 07555012345.
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ScotRail had cancelled all direct services between the central belt and Aberdeen and Inverness.
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ScotRail has warned customers that they could be impacted by flooding on the track in parts of West Lothian if they are travelling to or from the capital on Monday October 30.
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Cyclists can now book their bike on board a ScotRail train using the train operators mobile app which has a new update. As part of The Scottish Governments 2023 UCI Legacy Cycling Investment Programme, ScotRail has introduced the ability to make cycle reservations directly through the ScotRail app, making it more convenient than ever for cyclists to plan their adventures along Scotlands Railway.
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ScotRail and LNER services are to be severely affected across the weekend due to a flood and yellow weather warning.
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Even with ScotRail's six-month peak fares suspension, a day return is still £14.90, one third more than £10 on the bus, so I thought I'd try out the ... [Article may require subscription.]
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ScotRail, in partnership with First Bus, has introduced new zero emissions vehicles to operate its Glasgow station bus link service.

The new electric buses, branded in ScotRails iconic blue livery with Saltire logo, began operating on Sunday, 1 October, and connect Glasgows three major transport hubs Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Buchanan Bus station.

Replacing the existing vehicles with new electric buses will remove 50 thousand kilometres of diesel operation from Glasgow city centre.
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Two Glasgow ScotRail staff reminisce as the firm marks 40 years.
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Tha Stoirm Babet air a bhith a' toirt buaidh mhòir air còmhdhail ann am m`ran sgìrean de dh'Alba.
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The cancellations come as the Met Office issued a rare red alert as Storm Babet arrives.
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Scotrail has issued a warning to passengers as Storm Babet is set to hit Scotland this week.
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ScotRail have confirmed that lines have reopened between Inverness and locations in the south.
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Train journey times between Ardrossan and Glasgow could increase under new plans by ScotRail.
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ScotRail is calling on the public to give their views on new timetable proposals for Inverclyde through a six-week consultation which launched this afternoon.
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Commuters have been warned that train services across Scotland will be disrupted throughout Sunday as ScotRail battles with the impact of torrential downpours, and begins a major clear-up operation to get all lines operational for Monday.
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The Met Office has extended its amber alerts across huge parts of Scotland with up to 50mm of rain expected to fall in some part in the next few hours.
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The publicly-funded owner of Scotland's railways has had to fork out £133m of in compensation claims in two years while incurring an over £350m budget 'overspend' over four years, it has been revealed.
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Three weeks' worth of rain could fall across parts of the country this weekend with people urged not to travel unless necessary.
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Scenes of flooded stations across Scotland have been posted by Network rail as Saturdays torrential downpour continues unabated.
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The persistent heavy rain in the Highlands is beginning to claim more services after trains south were cancelled.
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West Highland Line, Highland Mainline and Helensburgh / Balloch services to be severely affected. Speed restrictions also being introduced elsewhere across the network due to risk of flooding and landslips.
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ScotRail suspends some services and cross-border passengers warned not to travel to Scotland.
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Passengers have had their ticket prices slashed this week as ScotRail launches its off-peak all day trial, scrapping peak time prices.
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ScotRail are holding a public consultation on a proposed new timetable for services between Edinburgh, Fife, and the Tay Cities, including services to the new stations at Cameron Bridge and Leven.

As the Levenmouth Rail Link reopens, ScotRail are taking the opportunity to propose changes to the timetable that will benefit people across Fife, based on feedback received from customers and stakeholders.
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Scotrail will from today remove peak fares from its ticket options, in a 6 month trial.
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ScotRail ticket prices will fall by almost half on some routes as part of the scheme.
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The pilot, in which all peak fare prices will be removed from ScotRail services, will be in place until March 2024.
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Peak rail fares are to be scrapped. But, while this six-month trial has been hailed by ScotRail as a hugely exciting opportunity for Scotlands Railway, it has not been received with the same level of excitement by those in the bus industry.
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ScotRail has confirmed that its services will be unaffected when members of the train drivers' union, ASLEF, take part in industrial action.
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Cops have issued a warning to travellers as Storm Agnes prepares to sweep across the country.
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ScotRail said that it does not expect to be able to run services to or from the station for 'at least the next few days'.
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Parts of Scotland were battered by heavy rain on Sunday causing travel disruption.
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ScotRail will proudly celebrate its 40th birthday today (Friday, 22 September), marking four decades of progress and transformation since the brand's inception on 22 September 1983. During the past 40 years, Scotland's Railway has undergone remarkable transformations, ushering in a new era of rail travel in Scotland. As part of its celebrations, ScotRail has unveiled exclusive footage of some of the nation's most iconic rail bridges illuminated with stories of its customers and colleagues from over the years.
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ScotRail is celebrating its 40th anniversary on Friday marking four decades since the brand's inception on September 22, 1983.
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ScotRail is celebrating its 40th birthday today (Friday, September 22), marking four decades of progress and transformation since the brands inception in 1983.
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The Scottish Government-funded project, encouraging people to travel by rail instead of car, will allow customers to travel all day on off-peak fares from Monday,October 2 until the end of March 2024.
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Passengers travelling by train on north Highland routes will be hit delays this morning with heavy rain forecast across the north-west of Scotland.
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ScotRail received a report of a balloon being caught in overhead wires outside the station.
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From this week, services across the Highlands, Moray and Aberdeenshire will have catering available on board.
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Passengers have had to endure journeys of up to four-and-a-half hours without any on-board food-and-drink service.
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Speed restrictions have been put into place across several lines throughout the ScotRail network due to forecasted heavy rain.
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The heavy downpours affecting the Highlands are expected to cause major disruption to train travels in the region this morning.
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The trial scrapping of off-peak fares by Scotrail has been welcomed by Fife MSP Claire Baker.
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More than nine out of ten customers are satisfied with ScotRail, according to the latest Transport Focus Rail User Survey.
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The 18-deck cruise ship brought a total of 4,000 people to Inverclyde when it arrived this week.
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ScotRail has announced that it will be cutting fares on several train routes to encourage people to ditch their cars in a new Scottish Government-funded project.
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The ticket system has failed to beat mobile phones and paper tickets for travel on Scotland's rail network leading to call for the SNP to not drop ticket officers.
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In May of this year, Scotrail removed a number of off-peak limited stop fast services from local lines.
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ScotRail confirmed a technical problem with the rail information systems on Wednesday morning.
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The Scottish Liberal Democrats have said commuters will be 'clobbered' by steep fare rises without action.
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ScotRail has confirmed that passenger numbers recovered to near pre-pandemic levels last month. New figures released by ScotRail show more than 7.7 million journeys were made with the train operator during August 2023.
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The government have heard loud and clear about the unreliability and danger of the road, says Inverness Chamber of Commerce boss.
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Passenger numbers using ScotRail services returned close to pre-Covid levels last month in a boost for the Scottish Government. More than 7.7 million journeys were made with the nationalised train operator from August 1-31 - a month that coincided with Edinburgh's festivals programme.


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ScotRail is adding more seats to trains for customers travelling to the Festival of Flight which takes place on the weekend of September 9.
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ScotRail is adding more seats for customers travelling to the Largs Viking Festival over the next two weekends.
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ScotRail is launching a new campaign, 'Go by train', to encourage more people to choose rail when planning days away in Scotland.

The hub's introduction:
'Welcome to ScotRail's new Inspiration Hub, your one-stop source for things to do, upcoming events, discounts and offers to fuel your next trip in Scotland. Whether you're looking for an outdoors adventure, a new dog walk, some history and culture, a new culinary experience or ways to entertain the kids, the train is your ticket to keeping your weekends fresh and getaways unforgettable. Go by train, and step into hundreds of destinations across Scotland.'
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More than 3.5 million customers travelled on ScotRail services in the last two weeks, with the 2023 UCI World Cycling Championships helping to deliver the busiest period since before the pandemic.
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ASLEF, the train drivers trade union, has today announced that its members have voted to accept the recent pay offer made by ScotRail.
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Adventurists can explore scenic Scotland by rail and bike, with free and discounted cycle hire, thanks to partnerships between ScotRail and Brompton Bicycle, Blair Atholl Bike Hire, Ticket to Ride, and Nevis Cycles.
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In the 1919 Magazine for August, the headline story is: Rail staff find themselves on the wrong side of the tracks.
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More than half a million customers travelled on ScotRail services across the country during what was the busiest weekend of the year for rail travel.
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ScotRail has announced the addition of more trains and increased services to support the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships next week. In a first of its kind event, the world's greatest riders will come together to compete in the inaugural UCI Cycling World Championships between Thursday, 3 August and Sunday, 13 August. Around 8,000 elite and amateur cyclists, from more than 120 countries, will participate in the 11-day championships, taking place in venues and locations in Glasgow and across Scotland. [Extra services will run on the 3rd, 4th and 5th of August: 0607 Glasgow-Fort William and 1836 return.]
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ScotRail issues travel advice ahead of Scotland v Italy match at Murrayfield.
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People travelling to and from Carlisle on ScotRail trains have been warned they could see some disruption due to industrial action by the RMT and ASLEF.
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A £2m legacy fund has been announced ahead of the UCI Cycling World Championships, which will feature Loch Lomond next month. New green-coloured signs will appear on ScotRail trains, showing where cyclists can board and secure their bikes.
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Scottish Rail Holdings chief executive said trial could cost £60m a year.
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The prospect of a preprandial gin and tonic might encourage drivers to leave their cars at home and take the train
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ScotRail has announced its plans for next months Edinburgh Festivals, with more services, late-night trains, and tens of thousands more seats at times when they're needed most.
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A push to have lifesaving defibrillators sited on far north trains and/or stations has taken a step forward after the Groat highlighted the issue.
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ScotRail urged people to book their tickets in advance.
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ScotRail has confirmed that there will be no changes to services amid a wave of strike action over the next couple of weeks.
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Thousands of music lovers are set to descend on Glasgow Green in the next few days for Scotland's biggest music festival.
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The 4.8% rise excludes season and flexi tickets - these will remain frozen at current prices.
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Glasgow is set for a massive few days for music fans with TRNSMT festival returning to Glasgow Green from Friday to Sunday following a show by Mtley Cre & Def Leppard.
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A scheme to help keep people safe on the railway in Inverclyde is back on track for the first time since the pandemic.
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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 award for Excellence in Transport Design at the ceremony on Thursday.
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Chaidh iarraidh gun tèid faraidhean rèile ann an Alba a lùghdachadh às dèidh dhan Chaledonian Sleeper a dhol dhan roinn phoblaich.

Tha aonadh an RMT ag ràdh gu bheil an t-àm ann crathadh mòr a thoirt air an rèile is ScotRail is an Caledonian Sleeper a-nise le Riaghaltas na h-Alba.

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As the school summer holidays approach, ScotRail is reminding families that a day out by train is a thrilling and convenient option, offering endless opportunities for fun and exploration.
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Muse, Arctic Monkeys and Guns N' Roses are set to perform at Bellahouston Park.
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Changes to ferry timetables on CalMacs Gourock-Dunoon services have been implemented today to maintain commuter connections with ScotRail trains.
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Carlton Reid toured around Argyll and the Isles with his folding bicycle in tow, stopping to soak in the region's history and to dine on 'hearty' Scottish fare.
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ScotRail will now be covered by anti-rip-off law after a push by a consumer rights champion. George Eckton - who has crusaded for passengers to be told about the cheapest ticket options - said the move would help hold the rail operator to account.
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