ScotRail delay compensation jumps more than 70% in a year
Compensation paid out for delayed journeys on Scotrail has risen more than 70% in a year, topping £1 million.
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East Midlands Trains unveils dog-friendly services
A train operator is rolling out “pup-friendly provisions” to make it easier for dog owners to travel with their pets.
Azuma trains launched by LNER on East Coast Main Line after five-month delay
New trains have been launched on the East Coast Main Line, five months later than planned.
Work on Aberdeen to Stonehaven rail improvements finished
A rail operator has successfully completed the first phase of signalling upgrades.
Call to devolve control of regional rail services
Some of Britain’s commuter rail services should be controlled by local transport authorities, an industry body has said.
Aberdeen MSP claims action needed on short-term leases
An Aberdeen MSP has claimed there is a “case to take action” on the oversupply of short-term lets.
£1.6 million upgrade will help improve Aberdeen rail services
A £1.6 million depot upgrade in Inverness will help improve rail services between Aberdeen and the Highlands, it’s been claimed.
ScotRail reduces time required for passengers to book assisted travel
ScotRail has reduced the amount of time required to arrange assisted travel for disabled passengers.
Video: ScotRail boss apologises to Aberdeen passengers after months of cancelled trains
ScotRail boss Alex Hynes has apologised for the major disruption and pledged that will be over by the end of next month.
Aberdeen trains cancelled due to staff shortage
A number of trains arriving and departing from Aberdeen have been cancelled due to a shortage of train crews.
Here are the north-east trains ScotRail has cancelled or changed today
A number of ScotRail services have been cancelled or changed today due to a shortage of train crew.
Aberdeen travellers hit with further cancellations as ScotRail staff shortage continues
North-east rail passengers faced more cancellations this morning due to a staffing shortage.
More north-east journeys delayed after trains cancelled
North-east rail passengers today faced more delays and cancellations due to a shortage of staff.
Aberdeen travellers hit with further cancellations as ScotRail staff shortage continues
North-east rail passengers faced more delays this morning due to a staffing shortage.
Aberdeen train services back on track after signalling fault
Aberdeen train services have been restored this afternoon following a signalling failure.
ScotRail staff shortage causes further travel disruptions for Aberdeen rail users
Passengers travelling in and out of Aberdeen have had their routes changed once more due to shortage of train crew.
Aberdeen trains cancelled due to staff shortage
Trains scheduled to arrive in Aberdeen have been cancelled due to a shortage of train crews.
‘Good news for commuters’ as major rise in rail investment is announced
Investment in the running of Scotland’s railway will increase by 21% over the next five years, but passengers have been warned to expect further delays.
ScotRail cancels Aberdeen trains due to crew shortages
Three trains between Aberdeen and the central belt have been cancelled due to a lack of train crew.
Passengers told to expect ‘teething problems’ with rail timetable launch
Passengers have been warned to expect “teething problems” when train timetable changes adding more than 1,000 extra services to tackle overcrowding come into force on May 19.
Cross-border train journeys rose to 9.6 million last year, figures show
The number of people choosing the train for journeys between Scotland and England rose to 9.6 million last year, according to new figures.
MPs warn that rail passengers face another difficult year
Rail passengers face “another difficult year” amid more timetable changes and an increase in engineering work, a Commons report warns.
Current rail franchising model ‘no longer delivering clear benefits’
Rail franchising “cannot continue” in its current form, according to the head of a review into Britain’s railway.
Here are the north-east trains ScotRail has cancelled or changed today
More ScotRail services have been cancelled today due to a shortage of crew.
ScotRail cancels Aberdeen services due to train faults
More ScotRail services have been cancelled today due to faults.
Trains cancelled due to broken rail on Aberdeen line
A number of trains between Aberdeen and the central belt have been cancelled due to a broken rail.
High-level talks over north-east’s railway service crisis
A ScotRail boss has met a north-east MSP to speak about ongoing issues at a railway station.
Signalling fault causes train delays on Aberdeen line
Aberdeen commuters are facing delays to their train journeys this morning due to a signalling fault.
Aberdeen trains back on track after signalling fault
North-east train services have been restored this morning after a signalling failure.
Rail upgrades could cut journey time from Aberdeen to London
Upgrading rail lines could get passengers from Aberdeen to London an hour quicker than now, an MSP has said.