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ScotRail Introduces Starlink Satellite Technology in New Trial

ScotRail has introduced new, Starlink-enabled satellite technology on six Class 158 trains operating a rural service in northern Scotland.

Hitachi Rail Gains Contract Extension to Maintain Class 385 Fleet in Scotland

Hitachi Rail has secured a seven-year extension to its maintenance contract for ScotRail’s Class 385 electric train fleet.

UK: Network Rail Completes Refurbishment Project on Awe Viaduct

Network Rail has completed a 3.5 million GBP refurbishment project on Awe viaduct, a rail bridge situated near Taynuilt, Scotland.

Scotland: Procurement Begins for New InterCity Trains

The Scottish Government has commenced procurement to replace ScotRail's fleet of InterCity trains.

Direct Rail Services Commence between Cardiff and Edinburgh

CrossCountry has launched a direct rail connection between Cardiff and Edinburgh for the first time in nearly 40 years.

Network Rail and ScotRail Strengthen Alliance Agreement

Network Rail and ScotRail have signed a strengthened Alliance Agreement, committing to closer integration on Scotland's railway network.

Scotland: New Railway Station to Be Built in Balgray

Plans for a new railway station in Balgray have been approved following a funding award from the Glasgow City Region City Deal.

Transport Scotland to Procure New InterCity ScotRail Trains

The Scottish Government has announced a procurement plan to replace ScotRail's InterCity train fleet.

Network Rail Announces Up to £1.3bn in Contracts

Network Rail has announced up to 1.3 billion GBP in contracts for work on Scotland’s Railway over the next five years. 

Scotland’s Railway Publishes Climate Action Plan

Network Rail and ScotRail, under the Scotland’s Railway partnership, have published a five-year Climate Action Plan for 2024-2029.

Scotland: Network Rail Invests £3.4 Million in Glenfinnan Viaduct

Network Rail is commencing a 3.4 million GBP investment project to repair the 123-year-old Glenfinnan Viaduct. 

Open Access Services from London to Stirling Gain ORR Approval

ORR has provided approval for Grand Union Trains to launch an open access rail service between London and Stirling, Scotland from June 2025.

Scotland: Network Rail Awards Contracts for Electrification of East Kilbride Line

Network Rail has awarded contracts valued at 61.5 million GBP for the delivery of the East Kilbride Enhancement Project in Scotland. 

First Electric Train Completes Test Runs on Glasgow-Barrhead Line

Network Rail has announced that the first ScotRail electric train has completed test runs on the Glasgow-Barrhead line in Scotland.

Network Rail Invests £1 Million in Glasgow's Rail Infrastructure

Network Rail has announced that it is investing more than 1 million GBP in improving rail infrastructure around Glasgow, Scotland. 

Scottish Government to Take Ownership of Caledonian Sleeper Services