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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

Inverness Airport Rail Station Opens in Scotland

Scotland's Transport Minister has opened Inverness Airport rail station, with passenger trains arriving and departing from 3 February.

Alstom to Overhaul ScotRail’s Class 334 Trains

Alstom will carry out an overhaul of ScotRail’s Class 334 fleet of 40 trains that operate between Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Scotland: Testing Underway on New Glasgow Subway Trains

Transport Minister Jenny Gilruth has visited the new trains currently undergoing testing for the Glasgow Subway in Scotland.

Scotland's Railway Boosts Power Supply to Support Electrified Rail Network

Work is underway to deliver the next phase of enhancements to the power supply that will support Scotland's electrified rail network.

Work Starts to Renew Glasgow Rail Bridge

Network Rail is about to start vital maintenance and renewal work on the Glasgow city centre rail bridge which spans the A8 at Saltmarket.

£120m Investment to Boost Scotland's Railway Electrification

Network Rail is investing more than 120 million GBP of Scottish Government funding to increase the power supply of Scotland’s railway networ…

UK: Spring Weather Helps with Inverness Airport Station Development

Development of the new two-platform Inverness Airport station is progressing successfully, Network Rail has reported.

First Minister Marks ScotRail Entering Public Ownership

ScotRail officially entered public ownership on 1 April, with Nicola Sturgeon marking the occasion at Glasgow Queen Street Station.

Scotland: First Rails of Levenmouth Rail Link Are Laid

Progress on Scotland's Levenmouth Rail Link is moving ahead of plan as the first sections of rail are laid.

Scotland: Work Begins on Levenmouth Rail Link

Network Rail has begun construction of the Levenmouth Rail Link, including the removal of the old track bed.

Mechan Jacks Raise Servicing Capacity at Hamilton

Rail maintenance specialist, Mechan, has delivered a bespoke set of lifting jacks to one of Scotland’s busiest depots in Hamilton.

Network Rail Trial Aims to Improve Lineside Biodiversity

Network Rail is about to start a new trial project to improve lineside biodiversity on the West Highland Line.

Scotland Puts Rail Decarbonisation at Heart of Net Zero Plans

Scotland’s First Minister has said that decarbonising transport, including rail services, can help reduce the threat of climate change.

Scottish Government Unveils Levenmouth Rail Link Plans

Scotland's Levenmouth rail link to be double tracked and electrified says Scottish Government Transport Minister Graeme Dey.

Industry Insider Week 31 – 12 Must-Read Rail Stories

The Railway-News Industry Insider week 31: Alstom supply 10 additonal Coradia trains to various French regions, launch the Citadis and more.

Eight-Car Trains Introduced on Edinburgh – Glasgow Route

ScotRail have introduced the first eight-car Class 385 trains on the main line between Glasgow Queen Street station and Edinburgh Waverley.

Scotland: First Successful Electric Train Test Run on Stirling-Alloa Line

Network Rail has achieved a milestone in its electrification efforts. It has run its first successful electric train test run on the route b…

First Upgraded Inter7City High-Speed Train to Enter Service in Scotland

ScotRail has announced that it is about to get another step closer to its goal of building "the best railway Scotland has ever had". Startin…

Scotland: Network Rail and Siemens Start Final Signalling Upgrades Phase

Network Rail will work ith Siemens Mobility to complete the final phase of upgrades to signalling systems in Lanarkshire, Scotland from 21 S…