ScotRail#Services
{{Short description|Train operating company in the United Kingdom}}
{{About|the train operator from April 2022|previous operators|ScotRail (brand)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2025}}
{{Infobox rail
|name = ScotRail
|other_name = {{lang|gd|Rèile na h-Alba}}
|bgcolor =
|logo = ScotRail logo.svg
|logo_size = 200px
|image_filename =File:43134 and 43148 at Pitlochry.jpg
|caption = Two ScotRail Class 43 (HST) Inter7City trains at Pitlochry
|nameforarea = region
|regions = Scotland
|secregions =North West England
|fleet ={{plainlist|
- {{BRC|43|Inter7City|dab=HST}}
- {{BRC|153|Super Sprinter}}
- {{BRC|156|Super Sprinter}}
- {{BRC|158|Express Sprinter}}
- {{BRC|170|Turbostar}}
- {{BRC|318}}
- {{BRC|320}}
- {{BRC|334|Juniper}}
- {{BRC|380|Desiro}}
- {{BRC|385|AT200}}
}}
|franchise = ScotRail
|stations =
|stationsop =
|parent_company = Scottish Rail Holdings
|start_year = 1 April 2022
|end_year = present
|predecessor = Abellio ScotRail
|successor =
|website = {{Official URL}}
|abbr = SR
|map = File:Rail map scotland 2014.png}}
ScotRail Trains Limited, trading as ScotRail ({{langx|gd|Rèile na h-Alba}}), is a Scottish train operating company that is publicly owned by Scottish Rail Holdings on behalf of the Scottish Government.{{cite web |url=https://www.railholdings.scot/who-we-are |title=Who we are |publisher=Scottish Rail Holdings |place=Glasgow |access-date=26 August 2022 |archive-date=19 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419123033/https://www.railholdings.scot/who-we-are |url-status=dead }} It has been operating the ScotRail franchise as an operator of last resort since 1 April 2022.
History
{{Update|section|date=December 2024}}
The ScotRail network had since 2015 been operated by the private-sector franchisee Abellio ScotRail. In December 2019, Transport Scotland announced Abellio had not met the performance criteria necessary to have its seven-year franchise extended for a further three years, and the franchise would conclude on 31 March 2022.{{cite news |date=18 December 2019 |title=Abellio ScotRail contract to end three years early |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-50841814 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191218202540/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-50841814 |archive-date=18 December 2019 |work=BBC News |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |url-status=live}}{{cite magazine |title=Abellio's ScotRail franchise to end early in 2022 |magazine=The Railway Magazine |publisher=Mortons Media Group |place=Horncastle |issue=1426 |date=January 2020 |page=9 |issn=0033-8923}}{{cite magazine |title=ScotRail franchise to end early |magazine=Rail Express |publisher=Mortons Media Group |place=Horncastle |issue=285 |date=February 2020 |page=8 |issn=1362-234X}}
In March 2021, Transport Scotland announced that the franchise would not be re-tendered for another private-sector operator to run, but would be operated by an operator of last resort owned by the Scottish Government.{{cite web |date=4 April 2021 |title=ScotRail to move to Scottish Government ownership |url=https://www.transport.gov.scot/news/scotrail-to-move-to-scottish-government-ownership/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210404182044/https://www.transport.gov.scot/news/scotrail-to-move-to-scottish-government-ownership/ |archive-date=4 April 2021 |publisher=Transport Scotland |url-status=live}}{{cite magazine |title=Operator of Last Resort to take over ScotRail franchise |magazine=Rail Magazine |publisher=Bauer Consumer Media |place=Peterborough |issue=927 |date=24 March 2021 |page=11 |issn=0953-4563}}{{cite magazine |title=ScotRail to be Nationalised |magazine=Rail Express |publisher=Mortons Media Group |place=Horncastle |issue=300 |date=May 2021 |page=6 |issn=1362-234X}}
The move was welcomed by the ASLEF, RMT and TSSA unions.{{cite news |url=https://www.railexpress.co.uk/7692/scotrail-rail-services-to-be-nationalised-when-abellio-contract-ends/ |title=ScotRail: Rail Services to be Nationalised when Abellio Contract Ends |date=18 March 2021 |first=S. |last=Hewitt |work=Rail Express |publisher=Mortons Media Group |place=Horncastle |archive-date=24 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220124105659/https://www.railexpress.co.uk/7692/scotrail-rail-services-to-be-nationalised-when-abellio-contract-ends/ |url-status=live}}
The then Minister for Transport, Jenny Gilruth, confirmed in February 2022 that ScotRail services would return to public ownership. She invited key stakeholders to take part in a discussion on the future of the service, saying "I can confirm that the transition of ScotRail into Scottish Government control will take place on 1 April 2022. Whilst that’s good news, it’s clear that much work still needs to be done... I want to kick-start a National Conversation about what our new beginning for ScotRail should look like - an affordable, sustainable, customer focused rail passenger service in Scotland in a post pandemic world."{{cite web |url=https://www.transport.gov.scot/news/scottish-government-will-take-over-scotrail-services-on-1st-april/ |publisher=Transport Scotland |title=Scottish Government will take over ScotRail services on 1 April 2022 |date=9 February 2022 |archive-date=9 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220209154657/https://www.transport.gov.scot/news/scottish-government-will-take-over-scotrail-services-on-1st-april/ |url-status=live}}
The Scottish Conservatives Transport Spokesman, Graham Simpson, criticised the planned consultation, saying that it "should be about lower fares, restoring services and stopping cuts to ticket offices - measures that will encourage people to use public transport."{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-60319922 |title=Scotland's train services nationalised from 1 April |date=9 February 2022 |archive-date=9 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220209195058/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-60319922 |url-status=live |work=BBC News |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation}} The Scottish Liberal Democrats added that discussions should have started two years earlier, when nationalisation was decided.
On 4 April 2022, on-board catering started to be reintroduced on ScotRail services. It had been suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic.{{cite news |last=Smith |first=R. |date=6 April 2022 |title=ScotRail launches recruitment drive for on-train hospitality stewards |url=https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2022/04/scotrail-launches-recruitment-drive-for-on-train-hospitality-stewards.html/ |work=RailAdvent |archive-date=5 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220705182007/https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2022/04/scotrail-launches-recruitment-drive-for-on-train-hospitality-stewards.html |url-status=live}}
In May 2022, ASLEF balloted its members for strike action, with drivers refusing to work overtime. In May 2022, many Sunday services were cancelled due to driver shortages.{{cite news |date=16 May 2022 |title=ScotRail train driver shortage triggers wave of cancellations |work=BBC News |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-61457827 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220603192653/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-61457827 |archive-date=3 June 2022}}{{cite news |last=Bussey |first=K. |date=11 May 2022 |title=ScotRail strike threat: Train drivers to be balloted on industrial action |url=https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/scotrail-strike-threat-drivers-to-be-balloted-on-industrial-action-3690260 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220517070959/https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/scotrail-strike-threat-drivers-to-be-balloted-on-industrial-action-3690260 |archive-date=17 May 2022 |work=The Scotsman |publisher=National World Publishing}}{{cite news |last=Williams |first=Martin |date=18 May 2022 |title=Summer of Scots rail strikes loom as 800 services are cancelled in a week in driver work-to-rule |url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/homenews/20146248.summer-scots-rail-strikes-loom-800-scotrail-services-cancelled-week-driver-work-to-rule/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220530234152/https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/homenews/20146248.summer-scots-rail-strikes-loom-800-scotrail-services-cancelled-week-driver-work-to-rule/ |archive-date=30 May 2022 |work=The Herald |publisher=Newsquest Media Group}} ScotRail stated that the COVID-19 pandemic had prevented them from training an estimated 130 drivers.{{cite news |date=23 May 2022 |title=ScotRail: Why have hundreds of trains been cancelled? |work=BBC News |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-61553938 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220606082854/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-61553938 |archive-date=6 June 2022}} On 1 June 2022, ASLEF announced that it had rejected an improved pay offer from ScotRail.{{Cite web |title=ScotRail drivers union Aslef rejects improved pay offer and threatens strike ballot unless talks resume |last=Dalton |first=Alastair |url=https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/scotrail-drivers-union-aslef-rejects-improved-pay-offer-and-threatens-strike-ballot-3717700 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220602031217/https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/scotrail-drivers-union-aslef-rejects-improved-pay-offer-and-threatens-strike-ballot-3717700 |archive-date=2 June 2022 |work=The Scotsman |publisher=National World Publishing |date=1 June 2022 |language=en}}
A temporary timetable was brought in on 23 May 2022. The number of daily services was cut by around one-third, from approximately 2,150 to 1,456. Many early morning and late night services were cancelled.{{cite news |date=19 May 2022 |title=Anger over 'devastating' cuts to ScotRail services |work=BBC News |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-61504782 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220531123545/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-61504782 |archive-date=31 May 2022}} In June 2022, ASLEF recommended its members accept a revised offer.{{cite news |date=8 June 2022 |title=ScotRail agrees 5% pay deal with train drivers' union |work=BBC News |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-61737750 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220614045546/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-61737750 |archive-date=14 June 2022 |url-status=live}} Services between Wick and Inverness on the Far North Line were cut from four trains each way per day to two. Stagecoach Highlands are expected to introduce an additional bus service on the route starting 6 June 2022.{{cite news |last=MacAllister |first=Donna |date=27 May 2022 |title=Just two train services a day to cover 5,705 sq miles: Stagecoach puts on lifeline bus service after ScotRail cuts |url=https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/transport/4335552/scotrail-cuts-stagecoach-highland-to-plug-scotrail-gap-on-far-north-line/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220603035222/https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/transport/4335552/scotrail-cuts-stagecoach-highland-to-plug-scotrail-gap-on-far-north-line/ |archive-date=3 June 2022 |work=The Press and Journal |publisher=Aberdeen Journals}}
Services
ScotRail Trains took over all of the services operated by Abellio. {{As of|May 2025}}, off-peak services delivered by ScotRail Monday to Friday are as follows:{{cite web |title=Timetables |publisher=ScotRail |url=https://www.scotrail.co.uk/plan-your-journey/timetables |access-date=31 December 2023 |archive-date=1 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220401011924/https://www.scotrail.co.uk/plan-your-journey/timetables |url-status=live }}
=Central Belt=
class="wikitable" | ||
colspan="3" | Argyle Line | ||
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Route | {{abbr|tph|trains per hour}} | Calling at |
{{rws|Dalmuir}} to {{rws|Larkhall}} | 2 | {{cslist|{{rws|Singer}} (westbound), {{rws|Drumry}} (westbound), {{rws|Drumchapel}} (westbound), {{rws|Westerton}} (westbound), {{rws|Anniesland}} (westbound), {{rws|Clydebank}} (eastbound), {{rws|Yoker}} (eastbound), {{rws|Garscadden}} (eastbound), {{rws|Scotstounhill}} (eastbound), {{rws|Jordanhill}} (eastbound), {{rws|Hyndland}}, {{rws|Partick}}, {{rws|Exhibition Centre}}, {{rws|Anderston}}, {{rws|Glasgow Central}}, {{rws|Argyle Street}}, {{rws|Bridgeton}}, {{rws|Dalmarnock}}, {{rws|Rutherglen}}, {{rws|Cambuslang}}, {{rws|Newton}}, {{rws|Blantyre}}, {{rws|Hamilton West}}, {{rws|Hamilton Central}}, {{rws|Chatelherault}}, {{rws|Merryton}}}} |
Dalmuir to Motherwell via Hamilton Central | 1 | {{cslist|Clydebank (westbound), Yoker (westbound), Garscadden (westbound), Scotstounhill (westbound), Jordanhill (westbound), Singer (eastbound), Drumry (eastbound), Drumchapel (eastbound), Westerton (eastbound), Anniesland (eastbound), Hyndland, Partick, Exhibition Centre, Anderston, Glasgow Central, Argyle Street, Bridgeton, Dalmarnock, Rutherglen, Cambuslang, Newton, Blantyre, Hamilton West, Hamilton Central, {{rws|Airbles}}}} |
Dalmuir to {{rws|Cumbernauld}} via Hamilton Central | 1 | {{cslist|Clydebank (westbound), Yoker (westbound), Garscadden (westbound), Scotstounhill (westbound), Jordanhill (westbound), Singer (eastbound), Drumry (eastbound), Drumchapel (eastbound), Westerton (eastbound), Anniesland (eastbound), Hyndland, Partick, Exhibition Centre, Anderston, Glasgow Central, Argyle Street, Bridgeton, Dalmarnock, Rutherglen, Cambuslang, Newton, Blantyre, Hamilton West, Hamilton Central, {{rws|Airbles}}, {{rws|Motherwell}}, {{rws|Whifflet}}, {{rws|Coatbridge Central}}, {{rws|Greenfaulds}}}} |
Dalmuir to {{rws|Whifflet}} | 1 | {{cslist|Clydebank, Yoker, Garscadden, Scotstounhill, Jordanhill, Hyndland, Partick, Exhibition Centre, Anderston, Glasgow Central, Argyle Street, Bridgeton, Dalmarnock, Rutherglen, {{rws|Carmyle}}, {{rws|Mount Vernon}}, {{rws|Baillieston}}, {{rws|Bargeddie}}, {{rws|Kirkwood}}}} |
Dalmuir to Motherwell via Whifflet | 1 | {{cslist|Clydebank, Yoker, Garscadden, Scotstounhill, Jordanhill, Hyndland, Partick, Exhibition Centre, Anderston, Glasgow Central, Argyle Street, Bridgeton, Dalmarnock, Rutherglen, {{rws|Carmyle}}, {{rws|Mount Vernon}}, {{rws|Baillieston}}, {{rws|Bargeddie}}, {{rws|Kirkwood}}, {{rws|Whifflet}}}} |
Glasgow Central to {{rws|Lanark}} | 2 | {{cslist|Cambuslang, Uddingston, Bellshill, Motherwell, {{rws|Shieldmuir}}, {{rws|Wishaw}}, {{rws|Carluke}}}} |
colspan="3" | North Clyde Line | ||
Route | {{abbr|tph|trains per hour}} | Calling at |
{{rws|Helensburgh Central}} to {{rws|Edinburgh Waverley}} | 2 | {{cslist|{{rws|Craigendoran}}, {{rws|Cardross}}, {{rws|Dalreoch}}, {{rws|Dumbarton Central}}, {{rws|Dumbarton East}}, {{rws|Dalmuir}}, {{rws|Hyndland}}, {{rws|Partick}}, {{rws|Charing Cross|Scotland}}, {{rws|Glasgow Queen Street}}, {{rws|High Street|Glasgow}}, {{rws|Bellgrove}}, {{rws|Carntyne}}, {{rws|Shettleston}}, {{rws|Garrowhill}}, {{rws|Easterhouse}}, {{rws|Blairhill}}, {{rws|Coatbridge Sunnyside}}, {{rws|Coatdyke}}, {{rws|Airdrie}}, {{rws|Drumgelloch}}, {{rws|Caldercruix}}, {{rws|Blackridge}}, {{rws|Armadale|Scotland}}, {{rws|Bathgate}}, {{rws|Livingston North}}, {{rws|Uphall}}, {{rws|Edinburgh Park}}, {{rws|Haymarket}}}} |
{{rws|Balloch}} to Airdrie | 2 | {{cslist|{{rws|Alexandria}}, {{rws|Renton}}, Dalreoch, Dumbarton Central, Dumbarton East, {{rws|Bowling}}, {{rws|Kilpatrick}}, Dalmuir, {{rws|Singer}}, {{rws|Drumry}}, {{rws|Drumchapel}}, {{rws|Westerton}}, {{rws|Anniesland}}, Hyndland, Partick, Charing Cross, Glasgow Queen Street, High Street, Bellgrove, Carntyne, Shettleston, Garrowhill, Easterhouse, Blairhill, Coatbridge Sunnyside, Coatdyke}} |
{{rws|Milngavie}} to {{rws|Springburn}} | 2 | {{cslist|{{rws|Hillfoot}}, {{rws|Bearsden}}, Westerton, Anniesland, Hyndland, Partick, Charing Cross, Glasgow Queen Street, High Street, Bellgrove, {{rws|Duke Street}}, {{rws|Alexandra Parade}}, {{rws|Barnhill}}}} |
colspan="3" | Cumbernauld, Falkirk, and Maryhill Lines | ||
Route | {{abbr|tph|trains per hour}} | Calling at |
{{rws|Glasgow Queen Street}} to {{rws|Cumbernauld}} | 1 | {{cslist|{{rws|Springburn}}, {{rws|Robroyston}}, {{rws|Stepps}}, {{rws|Gartcosh}}, {{rws|Greenfaulds}}}} |
{{rws|Glasgow Queen Street}} to {{rws|Falkirk Grahamston}} | 1 | {{cslist|{{rws|Springburn}}, {{rws|Robroyston}}, {{rws|Stepps}}, {{rws|Gartcosh}}, {{rws|Greenfaulds}}, Cumbernauld, {{rws|Camelon}}}} |
Glasgow Queen Street to {{rws|Edinburgh Waverley}} | 2 | {{cslist|{{rws|Croy}}, {{rws|Falkirk High}}, {{rws|Polmont}}, {{rws|Linlithgow}}, {{rws|Haymarket}}}} |
Glasgow Queen Street to {{rws|Anniesland}} | 2 | {{cslist|{{rws|Ashfield|Scotland}}, {{rws|Possilpark & Parkhouse}}, {{rws|Gilshochill}}, {{rws|Summerston}}, {{rws|Maryhill}}, {{rws|Kelvindale}}}} |
colspan="3" | Cathcart Circle Lines | ||
Route | {{abbr|tph|trains per hour}} | Calling at |
rowspan="2" | {{rws|Glasgow Central}} to {{rws|Newton}} | 1 | {{cslist|{{rws|Pollokshields East}}, {{rws|Queens Park|Scotland}}, {{rws|Crosshill}}, {{rws|Mount Florida}}, {{rws|Kings Park}}, {{rws|Croftfoot}}, {{rws|Burnside}}, {{rws|Kirkhill}}}} |
| 1 | {{cslist|{{rws|Pollokshields West}}, {{rws|Maxwell Park}}, {{rws|Shawlands}}, {{rws|Pollokshaws East}}, {{rws|Langside}}, Kings Park, Croftfoot, Burnside, Kirkhill}} | |
Glasgow Central to {{rws|Neilston}} | 2 | {{cslist|Pollokshields East, Queens Park, Crosshill, Mount Florida, {{rws|Cathcart}}, {{rws|Muirend}}, {{rws|Williamwood}}, {{rws|Whitecraigs}}, {{rws|Patterton}}}} |
rowspan="2" | Glasgow Central to Glasgow Central via Cathcart | 1 | {{cslist|Pollokshields East, Queens Park, Crosshill, Mount Florida, Cathcart...}}
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1 | {{cslist|Pollokshields West, Maxwell Park, Shawlands, Pollokshaws East, Langside, Cathcart...}}
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colspan="3" | Paisley Canal Line | ||
Route | {{abbr|tph|trains per hour}} | Calling at |
{{rws|Glasgow Central}} to {{rws|Paisley Canal}} | 2 | {{cslist|{{rws|Dumbreck}}, {{rws|Corkerhill}}, {{rws|Mosspark}}, {{rws|Crookston}}, {{rws|Hawkhead}}}} |
colspan="3" | Shotts Line | ||
Route | {{abbr|tph|trains per hour}} | Calling at |
rowspan="2" | {{rws|Glasgow Central}} to {{rws|Edinburgh Waverley}} via {{rws|Shotts}} | 1 | {{cslist|{{rws|Uddingston}}, {{rws|Bellshill}}, {{rws|Holytown}}, {{rws|Carfin}}, {{rws|Cleland}}, {{rws|Hartwood}}, {{rws|Shotts}}, {{rws|Fauldhouse}}, {{rws|Breich}}, {{rws|Addiewell}}, {{rws|West Calder}}, {{rws|Livingston South}}, {{rws|Kirknewton}}, {{rws|Curriehill}}, {{rws|Wester Hailes}}, {{rws|Kingsknowe}}, {{rws|Slateford}}, {{rws|Haymarket}}}} |
1 | Bellshill, Shotts, West Calder, Livingston South, Haymarket | |
colspan="3" | Inverclyde Line | ||
Route | {{abbr|tph|trains per hour}} | Calling at |
{{rws|Glasgow Central}} to {{rws|Gourock}} | 2 | {{cslist|{{rws|Paisley Gilmour Street}}, {{rws|Bishopton}}, {{rws|Port Glasgow}}, {{rws|Bogston}}, {{rws|Cartsdyke}}, {{rws|Greenock Central}}, {{rws|Greenock West}}, {{rws|Fort Matilda}}}} |
Glasgow Central to {{rws|Wemyss Bay}} | 2 | {{cslist|{{rws|Cardonald}}, {{rws|Hillington East}}, {{rws|Hillington West}}, Paisley Gilmour Street, {{rws|Paisley St James}}, Bishopton, {{rws|Langbank}}, {{rws|Woodhall}}, Port Glasgow, {{rws|Whinhill}}, {{rws|Drumfrochar}}, {{rws|Branchton}}, {{rws|Inverkip}}}} |
colspan="3" | Ayrshire Coast Line | ||
Route | {{abbr|tph|trains per hour}} | Calling at |
{{rws|Glasgow Central}} to {{rws|Ayr}} | 2 | {{cslist|{{rws|Paisley Gilmour Street}}, {{rws|Johnstone}}, {{rws|Kilwinning}}, {{rws|Irvine}}, {{rws|Barassie}}, Troon, Prestwick International Airport, Prestwick Town, {{rws|Newton-on-Ayr}}}} |
Glasgow Central to {{rws|Ardrossan Harbour}} | 1 | {{cslist|Paisley Gilmour Street, Johnstone, {{rws|Milliken Park}}, {{rws|Howwood}}, {{rws|Lochwinnoch}}, {{rws|Glengarnock}}, {{rws|Dalry}}, Kilwinning, {{rws|Stevenston}}, {{rws|Saltcoats}}, {{rws|Ardrossan South Beach}}, {{rws|Ardrossan Town}}}} |
Glasgow Central to {{rws|Largs}} | 1 | {{cslist|Paisley Gilmour Street, Johnstone, Milliken Park, Howwood, Lochwinnoch, Glengarnock, Dalry, Kilwinning, Stevenston, Saltcoats, Ardrossan South Beach, {{rws|West Kilbride}}, {{rws|Fairlie}}}} |
colspan="3" | Glasgow South Western Line | ||
Route | {{abbr|tph|trains per hour}} | Calling at |
{{rws|Glasgow Central}} to {{rws|East Kilbride}} | 2 | {{cslist|{{rws|Crossmyloof}}, {{rws|Pollokshaws West}}, {{rws|Thornliebank}}, {{rws|Giffnock}}, {{rws|Clarkston}}, {{rws|Busby}}, {{rws|Thorntonhall}} (1tph), {{rws|Hairmyres}}}} |
Glasgow Central to {{rws|Barrhead}} | 1 | {{cslist|Crossmyloof, Pollokshaws West, {{rws|Kennishead}}, {{rws|Priesthill & Darnley}}, {{rws|Nitshill}}}} |
rowspan="2"| Glasgow Central to {{rws|Kilmarnock}} | 1 | {{cslist|Crossmyloof, Pollokshaws West, Kennishead, Priesthill & Darnley, Nitshill, Barrhead, {{rws|Dunlop}}, {{rws|Stewarton}}, {{rws|Kilmaurs}}}} |
{{abbr|{{fract|1|2}}|1 train per 2 hours}} | {{cslist|Barrhead, Dunlop, Stewarton, Kilmaurs}}
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Glasgow Central to {{rws|Carlisle}} | {{abbr|{{fract|1|2}}|1 train per 2 hours}} | {{cslist|Barrhead, Dunlop, Stewarton, Kilmaurs, Kilmarnock, {{rws|Auchinleck}}, {{rws|New Cumnock}}, {{rws|Kirkconnel}}, {{rws|Sanquhar}}, {{rws|Dumfries}}, {{rws|Annan}}, {{rws|Gretna Green}}}} |
Dumfries to Carlisle | {{abbr|{{fract|1|2}}|1 train per 2 hours}} | {{cslist|Annan, Gretna Green}} |
Kilmarnock to Ayr | 7{{abbr|tpd|trains per day}} | {{cslist|{{rws|Troon}}, {{rws|Prestwick Town}} (5{{abbr|tpd|trains per day}}) }}
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Ayr to Girvan | {{abbr|{{fract|1|2}}|1 train per 2 hours}} | {{cslist|{{rws|Maybole}}}} |
Ayr to Stranraer | {{abbr|{{fract|1|4}}|1 train per 4 hours}} | {{cslist|Maybole, Girvan, {{rws|Barrhill}}}} |
colspan="3" | Carstairs and North Berwick Lines | ||
Route | {{abbr|tph|trains per hour}} | Calling at |
{{rws|Glasgow Central}} to {{rws|Edinburgh Waverley}} via {{rws|Carstairs}} | {{abbr|{{fract|1|2}}|1 train per 2 hours}} | {{cslist|{{rws|Motherwell}}, {{rws|Wishaw}}, {{rws|Carluke}}, Carstairs, {{rws|Haymarket}}}} |
Edinburgh Waverley to {{rws|Dunbar}} | {{abbr|{{fract|1|2}}|1 train per 2 hours}} | {{rws|Musselburgh}}, {{rws|Wallyford}}, {{rws|East Linton}} |
Edinburgh Waverley to {{rws|North Berwick}} | 1 | {{cslist|Musselburgh, Wallyford, {{rws|Prestonpans}}, {{rws|Longniddry}}, {{rws|Drem}}}} |
colspan="3" | Borders Railway | ||
Route | {{abbr|tph|trains per hour}} | Calling at |
{{rws|Edinburgh Waverley}} to {{rws|Tweedbank}} | 2 | {{cslist|{{rws|Brunstane}}, {{rws|Newcraighall}}, {{rws|Shawfair}}, {{rws|Eskbank}}, {{rws|Newtongrange}}, {{rws|Gorebridge}}, {{rws|Stow}}, {{rws|Galashiels}}}} |
=Scotland National=
class="wikitable"
! colspan="3" | West Highland Line | ||
Route | {{abbr|tpd|trains per day}} | Calling at |
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{{rws|Glasgow Queen Street}} to {{rws|Oban}} | 6 | {{cslist|{{rws|Dalmuir}}, {{rws|Dumbarton Central}}, {{rws|Helensburgh Upper}}, {{rws|Garelochhead}}, {{rws|Arrochar & Tarbet}}, {{rws|Ardlui}}, {{rws|Crianlarich}}, {{rws|Tyndrum Lower}}, {{rws|Dalmally}}, {{rws|Loch Awe}}, {{rws|Falls of Cruachan}} ({{abbr|5tpd|5 trains per day}}), {{rws|Taynuilt}}, {{rws|Connel Ferry}}}}
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Glasgow Queen Street to {{rws|Mallaig}} | 3 | {{cslist|Dalmuir, Dumbarton Central, Helensburgh Upper, Garelochhead, Arrochar & Tarbet, Ardlui, Crianlarich, {{rws|Upper Tyndrum}}, {{rws|Bridge of Orchy}}, {{rws|Rannoch}}, {{rws|Corrour}}, {{rws|Tulloch}}, {{rws|Roy Bridge}}, {{rws|Spean Bridge}}, {{rws|Fort William}}, {{rws|Banavie}}, {{rws|Corpach}}, {{rws|Loch Eil Outward Bound}}, {{rws|Locheilside}},{{efn|name=Request|Request stop}} {{rws|Glenfinnan}}, {{rws|Lochailort}},{{efn|name=Request}} {{rws|Beasdale}},{{efn|name=Request}} {{rws|Arisaig}}, {{rws|Morar}}}}
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Fort William to Mallaig | 1 | {{cslist|Banavie, Corpach, Loch Eil Outward Bound, Locheilside,{{efn|name=Request|Request stop}} Glenfinnan, Lochailort,{{efn|name=Request}} Beasdale,{{efn|name=Request}} Arisaig, Morar}} |
Dalmally to Oban | 1 | {{cslist|Loch Awe, Taynuilt, Connel Ferry}} |
colspan="3" | Croy & Dunblane Lines | ||
Route | {{abbr|tph|trains per hour}} | Calling at |
{{rws|Glasgow Queen Street}} to {{rws|Alloa}} | 2 | {{cslist|{{rws|Bishopbriggs}}, {{rws|Lenzie}}, {{rws|Croy}}, {{rws|Larbert}}, {{rws|Stirling|Scotland}}}} |
{{rws|Edinburgh Waverley}} to {{rws|Dunblane}} | 2 | {{cslist|{{rws|Haymarket}}, {{rws|Edinburgh Park}}, {{rws|Linlithgow}}, {{rws|Falkirk Grahamston}}, {{rws|Camelon}}, Larbert, Stirling, {{rws|Bridge of Allan}}}} |
colspan="3" | Fife Circle Line | ||
Route | {{abbr|tph|trains per hour}} | Calling at |
{{rws|Edinburgh Waverley}} to {{rws|Dundee}} | 1 | {{cslist|{{rws|Haymarket}}, {{rws|Edinburgh Gateway}}, {{rws|Inverkeithing}}, {{rws|Kirkcaldy}}, {{rws|Markinch}}, {{rws|Ladybank}}, {{rws|Cupar}}, {{rws|Leuchars}}}} |
Edinburgh Waverley to {{rws|Perth|Scotland}} | 1 | {{cslist|Haymarket, {{rws|South Gyle}}, Edinburgh Gateway, Inverkeithing, {{rws|Dalgety Bay}}, {{rws|Aberdour}}, {{rws|Burntisland}}, {{rws|Kinghorn}}, Kirkcaldy, Markinch, Ladybank}} |
Edinburgh Waverley to {{rws|Cowdenbeath}} | 1 | {{cslist|Haymarket, Edinburgh Gateway, Dalmeny, North Queensferry, Inverkeithing, {{rws|Rosyth}}, {{rws|Dunfermline City}}, {{rws|Dunfermline Queen Margaret}}}} |
rowspan="2" | Edinburgh Waverley to {{rws|Leven}} | 1 | {{cslist|Haymarket, South Gyle, Edinburgh Gateway, Dalmeny, North Queensferry, Inverkeithing, Rosyth, Dunfermline City, Dunfermline Queen Margaret, Cowdenbeath, {{rws|Lochgelly}}, {{rws|Cardenden}}, {{rws|Glenrothes with Thornton}}, {{rws|Cameron Bridge}}}} |
1 | {{cslist|Haymarket, South Gyle, Edinburgh Gateway, Dalmeny, North Queensferry, Inverkeithing, Dalgety Bay, Aberdour, Burntisland, Kinghorn, Kirkcaldy, {{rws|Cameron Bridge}} }} | |
colspan="3" | Glasgow - / Edinburgh - Aberdeen Lines | ||
Route | {{abbr|tph|trains per hour}} | Calling at |
{{rws|Edinburgh Waverley}} to {{rws|Aberdeen}} | 1 | {{cslist|{{rws|Haymarket}}, {{rws|Leuchars}}, {{rws|Dundee}}, {{rws|Arbroath}}, {{rws|Montrose}}, {{rws|Stonehaven}}}}
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{{rws|Glasgow Queen Street}} to Aberdeen | 1 | {{cslist|{{rws|Stirling|Scotland}}, {{rws|Perth|Scotland}}, Dundee, Arbroath, Montrose}} |
Glasgow Queen Street to Dundee | 1 | {{cslist|Stirling, {{rws|Bridge of Allan}}, {{rws|Dunblane}}, {{rws|Gleneagles}}, Perth, {{rws|Invergowrie}}}} |
Dundee to Arbroath | 1 | {{cslist|{{rws|Broughty Ferry}}, {{rws|Balmossie}} (limited), {{rws|Monifieth}}, {{rws|Barry Links}} (limited), {{rws|Golf Street}} (limited), {{rws|Carnoustie}}}} |
colspan="3" | Highland Main Line | ||
Route | {{abbr|tpd|trains per day}} | Calling at |
{{rws|Glasgow Queen Street}} to {{rws|Inverness}} | 5 | {{cslist|{{rws|Stirling|Scotland}}, {{rws|Perth|Scotland}}, {{rws|Dunkeld & Birnam}}, {{rws|Pitlochry}}, {{rws|Blair Atholl}} ({{abbr|2tpd|2 trains per day}}), {{rws|Dalwhinnie}} ({{abbr|2tpd|2 trains per day}}), {{rws|Newtonmore}} ({{abbr|1tpd|1 train per day}}), {{rws|Kingussie}}, {{rws|Aviemore}}, {{rws|Carrbridge}} ({{abbr|2tpd|2 trains per day}})}} |
{{rws|Edinburgh Waverley}} to Inverness | 5 | {{cslist|{{rws|Haymarket}}, Stirling, Perth, Dunkeld & Birnham, Pitlochry, Blair Atholl ({{abbr|3tpd|3 trains per day}}), Dalwhinnie ({{abbr|3tpd|3 trains per day}}), Newtonmore ({{abbr|3tpd|3 trains per day}}), Kingussie, Aviemore, Carrbridge ({{abbr|3tpd|3 trains per day}})}} |
colspan="3" | Aberdeen–Inverness Line | ||
Route | {{abbr|tph|trains per hour}} | Calling at |
{{rws|Montrose}} to {{rws|Inverurie}} | 1 | {{cslist|{{rws|Laurencekirk}}, {{rws|Stonehaven}}, {{rws|Portlethen}}, {{rws|Aberdeen}}, {{rws|Dyce}}, {{rws|Kintore}}}} |
Aberdeen to Inverurie | {{abbr|{{fract|1|2}}|1 train per 2 hours}} | {{cslist|Dyce, Kintore}} |
Aberdeen to {{rws|Inverness}} | {{abbr|{{fract|1|2}}|1 train per 2 hours}} | {{cslist|Dyce, Kintore, Inverurie, {{rws|Insch}}, {{rws|Huntly}}, {{rws|Keith}}, {{rws|Elgin}}, {{rws|Forres}}, {{rws|Nairn}}, {{rws|Inverness Airport}}}} |
Elgin to Inverness | {{abbr|{{fract|1|2}}|1 train per 2 hours}} | {{cslist|Forres, Nairn, Inverness Airport}} |
colspan="3" | Far North & Kyle of Lochalsh Lines | ||
Route | {{abbr|tpd|trains per day}} | Calling at |
Inverness to {{rws|Dingwall}} | 1 | {{cslist|{{rws|Beauly}}, {{rws|Muir of Ord}}, {{rws|Conon Bridge}}}} |
Inverness to {{rws|Invergordon}} | 1 | {{cslist|Beauly, Muir of Ord, Conon Bridge, Dingwall, {{rws|Alness}}}} |
Inverness to {{rws|Tain}} | 1 | {{cslist|Beauly, Muir of Ord, Conon Bridge, Dingwall, Alness, Invergordon, {{rws|Fearn}}}} |
Inverness to {{rws|Ardgay}} | 1 | {{cslist|Beauly, Muir of Ord, Conon Bridge, Dingwall, Alness, Invergordon, Fearn, Tain}} |
Inverness to {{rws|Wick}} | 4 | {{cslist|Beauly ({{abbr|3tpd|3 trains per day}}), Muir of Ord, Conon Bridge ({{abbr|3tpd|3 trains per day}}), Dingwall, Alness, Invergordon, Fearn, Tain, Ardgay, {{rws|Culrain}},{{efn|name=Request}} {{rws|Invershin}},{{efn|name=Request}} {{rws|Lairg}}, {{rws|Rogart}},{{efn|name=Request}} {{rws|Golspie}}, {{rws|Dunrobin Castle}}{{efn|name=Request}} ({{abbr|3tpd|3 trains per day}}), {{rws|Brora}}, {{rws|Helmsdale}}, {{rws| Kildonan}},{{efn|name=Request}} {{rws|Kinbrace}},{{efn|name=Request}} {{rws|Forsinard}}, {{rws|Altnabreac}},{{efn|name=Request}} {{rws|Scotscalder}},{{efn|name=Request}} {{rws|Georgemas Junction}} (trains reverse), {{rws|Thurso}} (trains reverse), Georgemas Junction}}
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Inverness to {{rws|Kyle of Lochalsh}} | 4 | {{cslist|Beauly, Muir of Ord, Conon Bridge, Dingwall, {{rws|Garve}}, {{rws|Lochluichart}},{{efn|name=Request}} {{rws|Achanalt}},{{efn|name=Request}} {{rws|Achnasheen}}, {{rws|Achnashellach}},{{efn|name=Request}} {{rws|Strathcarron}}, {{rws|Attadale}},{{efn|name=Request}} {{rws|Stromeferry}}, {{rws|Duncraig}},{{efn|name=Request}} {{rws|Plockton}}, {{rws|Duirinish}}{{efn|name=Request}}}} |
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Fleet
File:Scotrail Class 385 test train at Gourock - geograph.org.uk - 5270526.jpg
ScotRail operates a number of different electric and diesel train types in its fleet.{{cite web |url=https://www.scotrail.co.uk/about-scotrail/news/bike-bonanza-scotrail-customers |title=Bike bonanza for ScotRail Customers |publisher=ScotRail |date=13 April 2022 |archive-date=16 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220416102402/https://www.scotrail.co.uk/about-scotrail/news/bike-bonanza-scotrail-customers |url-status=live}}
In 2021, ScotRail's predecessor introduced five newly refurbished Class 153 carriages, which are attached to two-car Class 156 units. These new carriages, named "Highland Explorer" feature a 50:50 split between seating and bicycle racks.{{cite news |url=https://www.modernrailways.com/article/highland-explorer-takes-rails |work=Modern Railways |publisher=Key Publishing |place=Stamford |title=Highland Explorer takes to the rails |date=26 July 2021 |access-date=19 December 2022 |url-access=subscription}}
The new carriage, which carries a £10 supplement to the regular ticket price, includes complimentary refreshments, cycling-themed interior decorations and external vinyl wrap, and maps for cyclists planning to explore Western Scotland by bicycle.{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_xMm7lOyAk |title=Travelling with a bike on our Highland Explorer (Class 153) trains |date=22 September 2022 |publisher=ScotRail |access-date=19 December 2022 |via=YouTube}}
Electrification
Transport Scotland has a plan to implement the Scottish Government's policy to "decarbonise domestic passenger rail services", part of which involves replacing all diesel trains by 2035.{{cite book |url=https://www.transport.gov.scot/media/47906/rail-services-decarbonisation-action-plan.pdf |title=Rail Services Decarbonisation Action Plan |publisher=Transport Scotland |place=Glasgow |date=July 2020 |archive-date=19 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210919133307/https://www.transport.gov.scot/media/47906/rail-services-decarbonisation-action-plan.pdf |url-status=live |isbn=978-1-911582-92-2}} The £55{{nbsp}}million first phase, to electrify {{Convert|104|km|abbr=on}} of Fife Circle track, between {{rws|Haymarket}} and {{rws|Dalmeny}}, for use by battery electric multiple units, was begun by Scottish Powerlines in June 2022 and is due to be completed by December 2024.{{cite web |date=2 June 2022 |title=Green light for £55m Scottish Government investment in decarbonisation |url=https://www.transport.gov.scot/news/green-light-for-55m-scottish-government-investment-in-decarbonisation/ |publisher=Transport Scotland |archive-date=2 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220602142549/https://www.transport.gov.scot/news/green-light-for-55m-scottish-government-investment-in-decarbonisation/ |url-status=live}}{{cite web |date=2 June 2022 |title=Piling work to get underway to electrify line to Fife |url=https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/piling-work-to-get-underway-to-electrify-lines-to-fife |publisher=Network Rail |archive-date=11 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220611183543/https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/piling-work-to-get-underway-to-electrify-lines-to-fife |url-status=live}} Further phases will electrify the lines between {{rws|Kinghorn}}, Thornton, {{rws|Ladybank}} and {{rws|Lochgelly}}.{{cite web |date=1 June 2022 |title=Four phases of Fife Electrification |url=https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/resources/four-phases-of-fife-electrification |publisher=Network Rail |archive-date=10 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220610194651/https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/resources/four-phases-of-fife-electrification |url-status=live}}
Stations
{{As of|2022|March}}, ScotRail operates 355 stations in Scotland.{{cite web |url=https://dataportal.orr.gov.uk/media/1907/table-1410-passenger-entries-and-exits-and-interchanges-by-station.ods |title=Table 1410: Passenger entries, exits and interchanges by station (annual), Great Britain, April 2021 to March 2022 |format=ODS |date=November 2022 |last=Leese |first=D. |publisher=Office of Rail and Road |place=London |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230325012224/https://dataportal.orr.gov.uk/media/1907/table-1410-passenger-entries-and-exits-and-interchanges-by-station.ods |archive-date=25 March 2023 |url-status=live}} Not included are {{rws|Prestwick International Airport}} station, owned and operated by the airport,{{cite web |url=https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/19298/download |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141024131010/http://orr.gov.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1528/1stScotr-S17_apfrm.pdf |archive-date=24 October 2014 |title=Form 17s: Application to the Office of Rail Regulation for a Station Access Contract under Section 17 of the Railways Act 1993 |id=Document 235824.01 |publisher=Office of Rail Regulation |place=London |date=April 2006}} as well as both {{rws|Edinburgh Waverley}} and {{rws|Glasgow Central}}, which are managed by Network Rail.{{efn|In precise terms only the high-level portion of Glasgow Central is managed by Network Rail, with ScotRail operating the low-level portion, but the distinction is not commonly noted.{{cite web |title=ScotRail Franchise – Invitation to Tender |url=http://www.transportscotland.gov.uk/system/files/uploaded_content/documents/tsc_basic_pages/Rail/ScotRail%20franchise/scotrail-franchise-itt-4855286-45.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141013212842/http://www.transportscotland.gov.uk/system/files/uploaded_content/documents/tsc_basic_pages/Rail/ScotRail%20franchise/scotrail-franchise-itt-4855286-45.pdf |archive-date=13 October 2014 |publisher=Transport Scotland |date=February 2014 |id=B/4855286/45 |page=48 (in work p. 52)}}}} {{cite web |title=Our stations |url=https://www.networkrail.co.uk/managed-stations/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140410040141/http://www.networkrail.co.uk/managed-stations/ |archive-date=10 April 2014 |publisher=Network Rail}} ScotRail operates {{rws|Lockerbie}} and {{rws|Reston}} even though no ScotRail services currently call at either station.
Depots
ScotRail's fleet is maintained at Edinburgh Haymarket, Glasgow Eastfield, Glasgow Shields Road, Corkerhill Glasgow, Yoker, Ayr Townhead, Bathgate, and Inverness, as well as a newly built EMU stabling depot at Millerhill in Midlothian and a rebuilt depot at Cadder Yard.{{cite web |title=Scotland's Railway opens £33million servicing depot |url=https://www.scotrail.co.uk/about-scotrail/news/scotland%E2%80%99s-railway-opens-%C2%A333million-servicing-depot |publisher=ScotRail |archive-date=10 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211210165016/https://www.scotrail.co.uk/about-scotrail/news/scotland%E2%80%99s-railway-opens-%C2%A333million-servicing-depot |url-status=live}}
Notes
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References
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External links
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