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EAST COAST RAILWAY OPEN FOR BUSINESS AS UK FLIGHTS GROUNDED BY VOLCANIC ASH CLOUD

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Dave

Operator plans extra train as travellers switch from the skies TRAIN operator East Coast is reminding travellers that its trains are open for business as hundreds of flights from UK airports are grounded today by a volcanic ash cloud. The … Continue reading →

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SCOTRAIL UPS ITS GAME FOR CALCUTTA CUP DAY

Posted on March 4, 2010 by Aiza

ScotRail said today that it will ensure rugby fans get to and from the Scotland v England RBS 6 Nations game at Murrayfield on March 13. The train operator also announced that it intends to run more than 95% of … Continue reading →

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ScotRail again offers to meet RMT

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Aiza

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 … Continue reading →

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GLASGOW MAN WINS GENEROUS DONATION FOR BLISS

Posted on February 9, 2010 by Aiza

Glasgow man Tony McLean is to run the London Marathon in aid of Bliss – the special care baby charity. His fundraising is a special tribute to the charity after his fiancé received help from Bliss when – on a … Continue reading →

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Train Cascade Plan announced

Posted on December 3, 2009 by Aiza

ScotRail trains are on the move. More than 60 ScotRail trains will start switching routes from September 2010 following the arrival of new electric trains in Ayrshire and Inverclyde. The Transport Scotland investment in 38 new electric Class 380 trains … Continue reading →

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