A new rail pass for domestic holidaymakers will be launched later this year to boost the recovery of domestic tourism, the Government has announced.
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Tag: Scotland
Dates confirmed for Caledonian Sleeper workers’ 11-day strike action
Caledonian Sleeper workers will take strike action for 11 days later this month over a pay dispute.
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Stonehaven crash investigation to focus on lack of drainage inspections
An investigation into the Stonehaven rail crash is focusing on the “lack of an effective drainage inspection regime”.
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ScotRail lifts restrictions on rail travel in Scotland
Travel on trains will no longer be restricted to essential journeys only.
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ScotRail conductors industrial action going ahead
Passengers in Scotland are being warned to expect significant rail disruptions on Sundays because of strike action by ScotRail conductors.
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Stonehaven: Report calls for more drones to inspect rail lines
Network Rail should make more use of drones and helicopters to inspect the railway, an investigation launched after the Stonehaven crash has found.
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ScotRail: Rail services to be nationalised when Abellio contract ends
The ScotRail rail franchise will be nationalised from 2022, the Scottish Government has announced.
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Police make arrests on rail network to help exploited children
British Transport Police has revealed that more than 1,000 people have been arrested along the railway network in a crackdown to help protect children who are exploited by organised gangs.
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Stonehaven-Montrose railway line repairs underway
The railway line between Stonehaven and Montrose is to remain closed until February 22 as engineers work to carry out repairs on a damaged bridge between the towns.
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Successful completion of £16m investment in Scotland’s Railway
Passengers and freight customers will benefit from more reliable services after the successful delivery of £16m of enhancements on Scotland’s Railway.
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