Scotland's railway: Better in the making
Changes happening now in Scotland
Below are press releases from rail companies in Scotland promoting changes and improvements happening in the area.
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Hot food returns as LNER further enhances onboard cateringLNER will be serving a selection of hot food from 30 September as catering services continue to be reintroduced. Customers in...
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Scotland's Railway hits key punctuality milestoneTrain punctuality on Scotland’s Railway has reached its highest level since 2018, according to new figures published at the...
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Greater Anglia’s new trains recognised for accessibility innovationGreater Anglia’s fleet of new Stadler bi-mode trains has been recognised for a design innovation that makes getting on and off...
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Work begins on Class 380 train ‘makeover’ScotRail has begun work to refurbish its fleet of Class 380 electric trains ahead of their 10-year anniversary later in the...
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ScotRail introduces Stonehaven shuttle to keep customers movingScotRail has introduced a shuttle service between Aberdeen and Stonehaven to keep customers in the north east moving.
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Network Rail launches task forces in wake of Stonehaven tragedyNetwork Rail has launched two independent task forces, led by world renowned experts, to help it better manage its massive...
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Big Changes in 2020
Communities and businesses in Scotland will benefit from big changes happening on our railway.
Trains
- 70 new ScotRail trains running
- On the Caledonian Sleeper an entirely new fleet of 75 train carriages is running as part of a £150 million investment
- New trains running on services between Scotland and the North of England
Stations, tracks, depots
- Robroyston Station opened in December 2019
- Kintore Station is planned to open in spring 2020
- Aberdeen station redevelopment will begin in mid-2020.
Communities
- WhatsApp customer support for ScotRail passengers now available
- ScotRail Interpreter Now service, to assist deaf passengers, will continue
Major upgrade work
- Glasgow Queen Street station redevelopment will complete by Summer 2020
- Edinburgh Glasgow Improvement Programme planned to complete
- Work to continue on £4 billion investment by Network Rail on Scotland´s railways
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What big changes do you want?
Rail companies are calling for big changes but what matters to you?
