CHRISTMAS COMES EARLY FOR STRATHCLYDE
Monday 23 November 2009
ScotRail has the perfect present for customers in Strathclyde– extra trains every Sunday right up to 20 December.
The additional services – from Sunday 29 November – will give customers more opportunities to do some Christmas shopping or simply enjoy a festive day out.
With more trains on offer, as well as great value for money fares like Kids Go Free tickets*, there is even more reason to head for town by train.
Graeme Macfarlan, ScotRail’s marketing manager, said: “Our extra Sunday services help meet the demand from Christmas shoppers and provide an ideal opportunity to leave the car at home.
“With no parking hassles and a choice of fares, taking the train is the perfect way for customers to take advantage of everything on offer in the city centre this Christmas.”
On arrival in the heart of Glasgow, customers can enjoy cafes and restaurants in the city’s ‘Style Mile’, indulge in fabulous festive shopping and go skating in the iconic George Square.
Special trains will operate on routes to Glasgow that normally do not have Sunday services – from Anniesland via Maryhill, Paisley Canal, Springburn via Alexandra Parade, and Shotts and Whifflet.
Additional Sunday services will operate on routes from Airdrie and Dalmuir, via both Yoker and Singer; Ayr, Cumbernauld, Croy and Gourock – providing increased frequency of service.
Media enquiries
Iain Wilson, ScotRail Communications: Tel 0141 335 4565 / iain.wilson@firstgroup.com
Clare Meikle, ScotRail Communications: 0141 335 5152 / clare.meikle@firstgroup.com
Notes to Editors
*Kids Go Free – up to two children, up to the age of 15 can travel for free, off peak, all week with each adult who purchases a Kids Go Free ticket.
For more information, see ScotRail’s Christmas website at www.scotrail.co.uk/christmas - or pick up an extra services leaflet at relevant staffed stations.
Glasgow City Marketing Bureau has joined forces with the city’s major retailers and partners for this year’s Christmas Wrapped up campaign.
For all the latest information on festive events, gift ideas and updates, visit the one-stop shop to get Christmas Wrapped Up in Glasgow at www.seeglasgow.co.uk
