Rail union boss Mick Lynch and Scotland’s transport minister have urged Westminster to step in to help avoid strikes in the run up to Christmas.
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Threat of strikes looms again for Scottish railway
The possibility of strike action by staff on Scotland’s railway has become more likely after union members rejected a pay deal.
Read moreStonehaven rail crash: Report findings ‘must be a watershed for safety’
The findings of the investigation into the Stonehaven train crash are “damning” and must be “a watershed moment for rail safety”, according to train drivers’ union Aslef.
Read moreStorm Dudley: Trains cancelled over 80mph wind warning
The Deputy First Minister has warned Scots the coming days will be “very challenging” as a result of two storms.
Read moreRIA responds to ScotRail public ownership announcement
The RIA has responded to the confirmation that ScotRail services will transfer into public ownership from April.
Read moreEdinburgh Cross Country staff to strike on New Year’s Eve
Strikes by railway workers and catering staff in two separate disputes are to go ahead on New Year’s Eve, union leaders have confirmed.
Read moreSilence for victims of Stonehaven rail disaster one year on
A minute’s silence was held today for the victims of the Stonehaven rail crash one year on from the disaster.
Read moreRail pass for ‘staycationers’ designed to boost tourism to Scotland
A new rail pass for domestic holidaymakers will be launched later this year to boost the recovery of domestic tourism, the Government has announced.
Read moreScotRail: Rail services to be nationalised when Abellio contract ends
The ScotRail rail franchise will be nationalised from 2022, the Scottish Government has announced.
Read moreScotland’s Railway hits key punctuality milestone
Train punctuality on Scotland’s Railway has reached its highest level since 2018, according to new figures.
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