Scottish trains suspended as HGV crashes off motorway and onto railway
Trains are suspended between Dumfries and Carlisle after a HGV came off the M74 and crashed onto the railway. Emergency services are currently on scene…
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Storm Bert: Trains across Scotland suspended due to extreme weather
ScotRail is warning passengers to check before travelling as a number of lines have been suspended due to the extreme weather caused by Storm Bert.…
Scotland: Train strikes called off as agreement is reached
ScotRail is advising passengers that strike action set to take place this weekend, 18th and 19th May, has been called off and services will operate…
Defibrillators to become more accessible at Scottish railway stations
87 stations across Scotland now have defibrillators installed thanks to ScotRail investment
Accessibility milestone for Scottish railway station
Work to install the superstructure of a new footbridge and lifts at Dumfries station in southern Scotland was completed yesterday, Sunday, 14 April.
Video: Accessibility projects strengthen partnership between Network Rail Scotland and local steel maker
Network Rail and steel fabrication company M&S are working together to deliver improved accessibility at three stations in Scotland.
Network Rail removes footbridge at Dumfries station
Network Rail successfully removed Dumfries station footbridge over the course of last Saturday night (16 December).
Dumfries station footbridge to close to improve accessibility
The footbridge that connects platforms one and two at Dumfries station will be permanently closed after the last train next Friday, 15 December.
Book Review: Railways of South and West Scotland by Ian Lothian
This is a photographic journey around the railways of southern Scotland, showing changes in motive power, liveries and services over the last 30 years…
Volunteers recognised at ‘ScotRail in the Community Awards’
The ScotRail in the Community Awards ceremony recognised many volunteers from across Scotland for the work with their communities.