ScotRail boss claims passengers ‘don’t care how old their trains are’
The boss of the ScotRail Alliance said customers “don’t care how old their trains are” when he was challenged on carriages on a new high-speed train roll-out being 40 years old.
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Jump in violent and sexual offences fuels 17% rise in crime on railways
A sharp jump in violent and sexual offences has fuelled a 17% increase in crimes recorded on Britain’s railways, official figures show.
ScotRail announces significant timetable improvements
ScotRail has announced improvements to its timetable.
Union ballots ScotRail staff for industrial action
A transport union has balloted thousands of ScotRail staff for industrial action in a row over pay for working on rest days.
Union plans ScotRail strike ballot
A transport union plans to ballot workers on strike action in a row over working on rest days.
Scottish Labour in day of action over railway ownership
Scottish Labour will renew calls for the railways to be taken back into public hands with a day of action.
VIDEO: Hundreds hot-foot it to annual steam bash
Hundreds of train enthusiasts went full steam ahead to a north-east museum yesterday to get a first-hand look at the country's railway heritage.
Venonmous railway row breaks out between north-east councillors
An acrimonious row erupted between north-east councillors last night over the future of railways in the region.
Fraserburgh and Peterhead ‘most unwanted’ by railway network
Peterhead and Fraserburgh are further from the British rail network than any other town, new research has revealed.
ScotRail could abandon Highlands in favour of Borders with modern trains
Rail passengers in the Highlands could lose their modern carriages to a new railway in the Borders.
More than 100 cyclists sought for 75-mile adventure through Aberdeenshire
More than 100 cyclists will enjoy Aberdeenshire's breathtaking scenery as they take part in a 75-mile challenge this month.
Volunteers plant 200 trees as Burghead community garden takes shape
More than 200 trees have been planted by volunteers on the site of a former Moray railway station.
Hazardous Buchan bridge is closed for repairs
A historic north-east village bridge which was branded a health risk has been sealed off for vital repairs.