https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/scotrail/ Scotrail News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-07-01T19:05:00+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scotrail-appoints-wire-to-lead-consumer-brand-campaigns/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scotrail-appoints-wire-to-lead-consumer-brand-campaigns/ ScotRail has appointed leading creative communications agency, Wire, to handle delivery of its consumer brand campaigns. The first communications agency to be held on retainer by the train provider, Wire was awarded the initial 12 month contract after successfully delivering a number of high profile projects in recent months. Wed, 12 Oct 2016 04:17:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scotrail-to-offer-wifi-on-all-class-380-trains/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scotrail-to-offer-wifi-on-all-class-380-trains/ All 38 of ScotRail’s Class 380 fleet will be equipped with wireless connectivity by March 2014, thanks to Scottish government funding. Nomad Digital, global leader in wireless solutions for the transportation sector, was chosen to provide the installations on the new fleet, after offering a strong technical solution and delivery programme - backed up by an attractive commercial proposition. Thu, 18 Jul 2013 05:45:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/community-group-adopts-aberdeenshire-station/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/community-group-adopts-aberdeenshire-station/ A voluntary group which provides healthy and fulfilling activities for older people has installed a dozen floral planters at Laurencekirk station as part of a ScotRail community project. Sat, 01 Dec 2012 06:00:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scotrail-makes-tracks-to-the-hydro/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scotrail-makes-tracks-to-the-hydro/ ScotRail is to become the official transport partner for The Hydro, Scotland’s new home for live entertainment. Fri, 30 Nov 2012 18:00:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/volunteers-help-scotrail-revamp-croy-station/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/volunteers-help-scotrail-revamp-croy-station/ Hard-working volunteers have completed a floral ‘makeover’ at Croy station, as part of a ScotRail community project. Mon, 15 Oct 2012 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scotrail-new-services-for-winter-timetable/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scotrail-new-services-for-winter-timetable/ Rail passengers will benefit from a host of additional services being introduced as part of the new winter timetable announced by ScotRail and Transport Scotland. Wed, 03 Oct 2012 03:00:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scotrail-planning-to-cut-massive-seat-damage-bill/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scotrail-planning-to-cut-massive-seat-damage-bill/ Passengers putting their feet on train seats – or leaving chewing gum on them – are costing ScotRail almost £100,000 a year in Government penalties. Tue, 18 Sep 2012 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scotrails-diamond-deal-for-leuchars-12-09-0700/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scotrails-diamond-deal-for-leuchars-12-09-0700/ People heading for the Leuchars Diamond Jubilee Airshow on Saturday 15 September can take advantage of a special all-in-one offer from ScotRail. Wed, 12 Sep 2012 06:00:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/extra-scotrail-trains-for-scotland-games/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/extra-scotrail-trains-for-scotland-games/ ScotRail has announced it will provide extra trains to help football fans attending Scotland’s upcoming games against Serbia and Macedonia at Hampden Park. Mon, 10 Sep 2012 00:00:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scotrail-launches-major-safety-campaign/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scotrail-launches-major-safety-campaign/ ScotRail has launched a high-profile campaign aimed at reducing the number of accidents at stations across Scotland. Sat, 08 Sep 2012 18:00:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scotrail-apprentices-graduate/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scotrail-apprentices-graduate/ ScotRail’s first-ever group of Modern Apprentices in Customer Service have graduated under a pioneering initiative to develop young talent. Thu, 06 Sep 2012 06:00:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scotrail-new-floral-displays-at-uphall-station/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scotrail-new-floral-displays-at-uphall-station/ Livingston Rotary Club members have installed two distinctive floral planters at Uphall station, as part of a ScotRail community project. Fri, 31 Aug 2012 03:00:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/train-service-improvements-in-ayrshire-and-renfrewshire/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/train-service-improvements-in-ayrshire-and-renfrewshire/ Five hundred more seats – and two extra trains – have been confirmed for passengers who travel into Glasgow during the morning peak period from towns in Ayrshire and Renfrewshire. Sun, 26 Aug 2012 06:00:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scotrail-expands-club-55-ticket-offer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scotrail-expands-club-55-ticket-offer/ ScotRail has announced it is expanding its Club 55 discount this autumn – to offer customers 16 extra days of cut-price travel. Sun, 26 Aug 2012 03:00:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scotrail-rolls-out-refurbished-trains/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scotrail-rolls-out-refurbished-trains/ Four trains have been introduced after receiving a ‘makeover’ as part of a £4million enhancement programme. Tue, 14 Aug 2012 21:00:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/50000-access-improvements-at-stonehaven-station/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/50000-access-improvements-at-stonehaven-station/ A variable height counter has been installed to enable ScotRail’s booking office staff to serve wheelchair users, children and other customers at eye level with the flick of a switch. Thu, 09 Aug 2012 18:00:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scotrail-statement-on-alcohol-ban/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scotrail-statement-on-alcohol-ban/ ScotRail has welcomed the public response to the introduction of its alcohol ban on its trains between 9pm and 10am. Sun, 29 Jul 2012 21:00:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scotrail-announce-11000-extra-seats-for-madonna-concert/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scotrail-announce-11000-extra-seats-for-madonna-concert/ ScotRail has announced it is providing 11,000 extra seats to help fans travel to and from Madonna’s concert at Murrayfield. Tue, 24 Jul 2012 06:00:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scotrail-kicks-off-60-days-of-summer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scotrail-kicks-off-60-days-of-summer/ ScotRail has launched a new Facebook app to give customers the chance to win prizes – and get inspiration for family days out –  over the school holidays. Mon, 23 Jul 2012 00:00:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-group-breaths-fresh-life-into-kingussie-station/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-group-breaths-fresh-life-into-kingussie-station/ A new community group has given ScotRail’s Kingussie station a floral makeover, by installing a dozen colourful planters on the main platform. Sun, 22 Jul 2012 00:00:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/faster-ticketing-at-scotrails-aberdeen-station/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/faster-ticketing-at-scotrails-aberdeen-station/ ScotRail has installed a touch-screen machine at Aberdeen station to speed up ticket collection for customers. Sun, 15 Jul 2012 06:00:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scotrail-12m-alliance-investment-to-deliver-better-trains-by-christmas/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scotrail-12m-alliance-investment-to-deliver-better-trains-by-christmas/ Network Rail and ScotRail have confirmed a £12m joint investment that will deliver a more modern and comfortable train service for customers between Glasgow Central and Paisley Canal by December 2012. Sat, 14 Jul 2012 06:00:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/upgraded-customer-screens-at-scotrail-stations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/upgraded-customer-screens-at-scotrail-stations/ Easy-to-read LED display screens are being installed at 19 ScotRail stations this year. Fri, 13 Jul 2012 21:00:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/national-passenger-survey-scotrail-outperforms-uk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/national-passenger-survey-scotrail-outperforms-uk/ The latest National Passenger Survey released today reveals that ScotRail is rated more highly than UK train operators in 31 of 33 categories, including overall customer satisfaction, punctuality and reliability and staff helpfulness. Tue, 03 Jul 2012 18:00:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scotrail-takes-tough-stance-on-alcohol-fuelled-anti-social-behaviour/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scotrail-takes-tough-stance-on-alcohol-fuelled-anti-social-behaviour/ ScotRail is to ban the consumption and carrying of alcohol on its trains between 9pm and 10am. Mon, 02 Jul 2012 06:00:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scotrail-searching-for-new-apprentices/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scotrail-searching-for-new-apprentices/ ScotRail is searching for a second group of apprentices following the success of the rail industry’s first ever Modern Apprenticeship in Customer Service scheme. Sat, 23 Jun 2012 21:00:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scotrail-reveals-biggest-ever-festivals-timetable/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scotrail-reveals-biggest-ever-festivals-timetable/ ScotRail has announced its biggest-ever Edinburgh Festivals timetable – including more late night trains to Glasgow and an additional service to Dundee. Sat, 16 Jun 2012 18:00:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/msps-praise-scotrail-apprenticeship-scheme/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/msps-praise-scotrail-apprenticeship-scheme/ MSPs have praised ScotRail’s unique modern apprenticeship scheme, which helps young people gain experience and employment opportunities. Sat, 16 Jun 2012 00:00:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/steam-train-company-joins-scotrail-scheme/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/steam-train-company-joins-scotrail-scheme/ Strathspey Railway has become the latest transport company to offer cut-price tickets as part of a ScotRail travel scheme. Fri, 15 Jun 2012 06:00:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scotrail-rolls-out-500000-ticket-machines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scotrail-rolls-out-500000-ticket-machines/ ScotRail has announced it will roll out 29 touch-screen machines at stations across Scotland in a near-£500,000 project to speed up ticket-buying. Fri, 25 May 2012 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scotrail-start-your-summer-with-club-55/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scotrail-start-your-summer-with-club-55/ ScotRail is celebrating the start of summer by bringing back its most popular ticket offer – Club 55. Thu, 24 May 2012 06:00:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boost-for-scotrails-highland-cycling-scheme/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boost-for-scotrails-highland-cycling-scheme/ ScotRail today announced the expansion of a cut-price bike hire scheme – to save cyclists cash and enable scenic A-to-B journeys across the Highlands. Sun, 13 May 2012 03:00:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scotrail-reintroduces-sunday-trips-to-oban/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scotrail-reintroduces-sunday-trips-to-oban/ ScotRail’s Sunday train services for day trippers to Oban will return this summer following their success over the last two years. Sat, 12 May 2012 18:00:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scotrail-beats-passenger-record/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scotrail-beats-passenger-record/ ScotRail has revealed it has beaten passenger records for the eighth year in a row. Sat, 12 May 2012 03:00:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scotrail-ayr-honours-scotlands-brunel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scotrail-ayr-honours-scotlands-brunel/ One of Ayr’s most famous sons – engineer John Miller – is to be honoured with a plaque at ScotRail’s station in the town. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 21:00:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scotrails-irvine-station-is-a-model/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scotrails-irvine-station-is-a-model/ Unused rooms at one of Scotland’s oldest working train stations have been transformed into a clubhouse for model railway enthusiasts, thanks to a ScotRail community project. Sat, 21 Apr 2012 00:00:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/1million-commonwealth-games-investment-at-stations-announced/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/1million-commonwealth-games-investment-at-stations-announced/ ScotRail has announced a £1million programme of improvements in passenger facilities at 19 stations in Glasgow and Lanarkshire in the run up to the Commonwealth Games in 2014. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:00:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scotrail-introduces-enhanced-jobcentre-plus-travel-discount-card-to-scotlan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scotrail-introduces-enhanced-jobcentre-plus-travel-discount-card-to-scotlan/ ScotRail, the primary rail operator in Scotland, has agreed to introduce the Jobcentre Plus Travel Discount card onto its network from 1 April 2012.‬ Mon, 19 Mar 2012 03:00:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scotrails-elgin-inverness-train-returns/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scotrails-elgin-inverness-train-returns/ ScotRail’s Elgin-Inverness train returned on Monday 5 March. Sun, 18 Mar 2012 03:00:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scotrail-vans-to-boost-west-highland-line-stations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scotrail-vans-to-boost-west-highland-line-stations/ ScotRail has unveiled a specially-equipped van to help its roving maintenance teams carry out their work at West Highland Line stations. Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:00:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scotrail-vans-to-boost-aberdeenshire-stations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scotrail-vans-to-boost-aberdeenshire-stations/ ScotRail has unveiled a specially-equipped van to help its roving maintenance teams carry out their work at Aberdeenshire stations. Thu, 01 Mar 2012 03:00:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/winds-of-change-at-montrose-station/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/winds-of-change-at-montrose-station/ ScotRail has announced a £75,000 project to install a wind turbine at Montrose station to generate eco-friendly power for the premises. Wed, 29 Feb 2012 21:00:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/colourful-planter-to-brighten-glasgow-station/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/colourful-planter-to-brighten-glasgow-station/ A colourful new train – known as Barry the Barrel – has rolled into Glasgow’s Exhibition Centre station. Wed, 29 Feb 2012 06:00:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/station-celebrates-carnousties-heritage/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/station-celebrates-carnousties-heritage/ New posters celebrating Carnoustie’s rich heritage have gone on permanent display at Carnoustie Station. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 03:00:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scotrails-most-popular-ticket-offer-is-back/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scotrails-most-popular-ticket-offer-is-back/ ScotRail’s most popular ticket offer is back – from 16 January 2012 – with prices held at autumn 2011 rates. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:00:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/40m-improvements-delivered-by-scotrail/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/40m-improvements-delivered-by-scotrail/ ScotRail has delivered on its franchise commitment to spend £40m on improvements by the end of October, 2011. Sat, 29 Oct 2011 07:00:51 +0000