Scotland's railway: Better in the making
Communities and businesses in Scotland will benefit from big changes happening on our railway.
Big Changes in 2020
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
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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Network Rail look to inspire young people as ground-breaking STEM learning facility opensNetwork Rail has opened a dedicated STEM learning facility with the aim of inspiring the next generation to pursue careers in...
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Greenock bridge refurbishment progressing wellWork to refurbish the railway bridge over the B788 at Dellingburn Street in Greenock is progressing well and will be complete...
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ScotRail Alliance extends charity partnership with MND ScotlandThe ScotRail Alliance has today announced that it is extending its charity partnership with MND Scotland for a further two...
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Scotrail punctuality on the right track as more trains arrive on timeThe number of trains running on time across Scotland’s Railway has improved for the third consecutive period.
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Railway sleepers raise record sum for charity with nationwide station eventNetwork Rail have teamed up with the charity Railway Children to host a second annual sleepout event in railway stations...
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Vital step towards rail bridge refurbishment on Old Kilpatrick roadWork is now underway to install a temporary bridge over the railway on the A814 Dumbarton Road in Old Kilpatrick. The...
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What big changes do you want?
Rail companies are calling for big changes but what matters to you?
