Tag Archives: Scotland

Extension of ScotRail SmartCard trial to monthly season ticket holders

Plans to roll out SmartCard rail tickets across Scotland have taken another step forward. ScotRail is extending its current customer trial to include monthly season ticket holders who travel between Glasgow Queen Street, Croy, Falkirk High, Polmont, Linlithgow, Haymarket and … Continue reading

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2010 FARE FREEZE AND PUNCTUAL TRAINS BOOSTS POPULARITY OF SCOTLAND’S RAIL

The January 2010 fare freeze and punctual trains have led to an improved report card for Scotland’s railway. The largest survey of Britain’s rail passengers has revealed three out of five (61%) ScotRail passengers are satisfied with value for money, … Continue reading

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New public address systems at stations

Work to install new public address systems at 39 stations across Strathclyde begins this week. The updated systems will include automated announcements, including train arrivals, station calling points, and information relating to forthcoming engineering works. Anne Gray, ScotRail’s communications and … Continue reading

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North of Scotland station investment plans

ScotRail is to improve interchange facilities at Oban and Stonehaven stations this year. These new facilities complement the £1.85M of station investments made by ScotRail across Scotland during 2009/10. At Oban a clearly-marked walking route will be provided from the … Continue reading

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West of Scotland station investment plans

A new round of ScotRail investments at stations in the West of Scotland is announced today. The new investments complement the £1.85M of station improvements made by ScotRail across Scotland during 2009/10. Over the next year, enhancements will include: • Improved … Continue reading

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