ScotRail again offers to meet RMT

ScotRail today reiterated its offer to meet the RMT at any time.

Steve Montgomery, managing director of ScotRail, advised the union in writing:

“Firstly, we strongly refute your allegations that driver door operated services with a ticket examiner on board is unsafe.

“Secondly, I note that you have challenged ScotRail to join you for meaningful talks. I would remind you that I have repeatedly made clear I am available for talks at any time. This is the first suggestion that you want to meet. Please contact me to arrange a suitable date and time.”

Mr Montgomery was responding to a so-called “challenge” by the union for talks.

The RMT has announced a strike tomorrow over having ticket examiners rather than conductors as the second person on services on the new £300m line between Glasgow and Edinburgh via Airdrie and Bathgate.

ScotRail intends to run at least nine of 10 trains across Scotland.

Mr Montgomery said: “It is business as usual for Scotland’s railway. Our contingency plans are such that almost all our customers will not notice there is a strike.

“However, ScotRail has repeatedly said it remains available for further talks at any time.”

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