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Conductor returns to work

A ScotRail conductor who featured in a video watched by millions on the internet has returned to work. Alan Mitchell, 63, said he was delighted to be back. The conductor, who has been a railwayman for ... Read on

Airdrie man leads colleagues to boost cancer charity

A group of Airdrie and Helensburgh based ScotRail staff raised £750 for a men’s cancer charity – without having to lift a finger. Nine drivers, ticket examiners and members of station staff took part ... Read on

National Passenger Survey autumn 2011 results

Overall customer satisfaction with ScotRail has risen to 89%, according to an independent passenger watchdog. The rating is three percentage points up on last year – and five points higher than the UK ... Read on

Additional service for Plockton High School pupils

ScotRail is to provide an additional early morning service to ensure that Plockton High pupils can get to school – free of charge – while the Stromeferry bypass remains closed. From Monday 23 January, ... Read on

Station celebrates Carnoustie's heritage

New posters celebrating Carnoustie’s rich heritage have gone on permanent display at Carnoustie Station. The colourful posters describe Carnoustie’s evolution from a textile community to one of the wo ... Read on

Happy New Year from Club 55

Tuesday 10 January 2012 ScotRail’s most popular ticket offer is back – from 16 January 2012 – with prices held at autumn 2011 rates. Customers aged 55 and over can travel anywhere in Scotland – plus B ... Read on

ScotRail launches '3D' graphics trial in train toilets

See below for picture ScotRail is trialling the use of ‘3D’ graphics to brighten the look of train toilets. The walls are being covered with laminated images featuring designs using a 'deceive the eye ... Read on

ScotRail fare changes

ScotRail fares will rise by 6% in January 2012. A ScotRail spokesman said: “We are committed to meeting customer demand for high quality punctual services. “This approach enables us to continue to inv ... Read on

Free app with 'real time' train information

Train operator ScotRail has launched a new – free - mobile phone app that provides ‘real time’ train running information throughout the UK combined with an easy ticket purchase option. The ScotRail ap ... Read on

ScotRail commemorates 'railplane' at Milngavie Station

A poster commemorating the ‘Bennie Railplane’ is to go on permanent display at Milngavie Station. The extraordinary contraption even ran in Milngavie for several months in the 1930s, but failed to sec ... Read on
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