Latest Scotland News
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£20 Million Upgrade Begins on Scotland's First Electrified Railway
A new £20 million project to upgrade overhead power lines on sections of the North Clyde lines has officially begun.
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Bringing Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite Connectivity to Scotland’s Rail Network
Nomad Digital is deploying LEO satellite WiFi on ScotRail's Class 222 fleet, improving onboard connectivity across Scotland's rural routes.
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UK & Scottish Governments Publish Agreement for Rail Functions Ahead of GBR
The UK & Scottish Governments have published a new agreement setting out plans for rail functions following the establishment of GBR.
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Alstom Signs Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement with ScotRail
Alstom has announced the signing of a long-term Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement (TSSSA) with ScotRail Trains Limited.
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Glasgow Central Station Partially Reopened to the Public
Network Rail has announced a partial reopening of Glasgow Central station's high-level following the Union Street fire earlier this month.
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Scotland: Major Work Begins to Electrify Borders Railway
Network Rail has announced that it will begin the first stage of electrification on the Borders Railway on Saturday 21 February.
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Network Rail Completes £7 Million Freight Improvement Works in Scotland
Network Rail has announced the completion of £7 million worth of rail improvements in North Lanarkshire following a nine-day closure.
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Zonegreen Sweeps Away Safety Worries at Broomloan
Zonegreen Depot Personnel Protection System installed at Glasgow maintenance facility, Broomloan, as part of a £288m subway modernisation pr…
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Network Rail Completes £15 Million West Highland Line Improvement Project
Network Rail has completed delivery on a £15 million improvement project on the West Highland Line connecting Crianlarich and Fort William.
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Alstom to Open Glasgow Traincare Centre to the Public this October
Alstom will open its Glasgow Traincare Centre to the public in celebration of the depot's 150th anniversary on Sunday 12 October 2025.
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£342 Million Investment Announced for Electrification of Fife and Borders Railways
Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop has today announced an investment of £342 million for the electrification of the Fife & Borders railways.
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West Highland Line to Close for Essential Repairs and Maintenance
The West Highland Line is set to close between 7-17 November as essential repairs and maintenance work takes place across the tracks.
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Edinburgh Council Invites Public Opinion on Tram Extensions
A new public consultation has been launched on the future development of an extension of Edinburgh's tram network.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Scotland: Procurement Begins for New InterCity Trains
The Scottish Government has commenced procurement to replace ScotRail's fleet of InterCity trains.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Transport Scotland to Procure New InterCity ScotRail Trains
The Scottish Government has announced a procurement plan to replace ScotRail's InterCity train fleet.
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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.
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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.
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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.