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ScotRail: ScotRail Smartcard [68] All ScotRail services except Carlisle to Newcastle [69] Area bounded by Milngavie, Balloch, Helensburgh Central, Gourock, Wemyss Bay, Largs, Ardrossan Harbour, Ayr, New Cumnock, Neilstom, East Kilbride, Larkhall, Lanark, Carstairs, Edinburgh Waverley and Falkirk Grahamston (Scotrail Tap & Pay app) [70] None
The ScotRail brand was created by British Railways Scottish Region manager Chris Green in the mid-1980s [3] to provide a distinctive brand for the rail network in Scotland. . The brand has developed and is still in use to
The 16-17 Saver was introduced in 2019 [3] in order to allow people aged 16 and 17 to access child fares, which are normally only available to children under 16. [4] The railcard costs £30.00 for a year (or until the holder's 18th birthday, whichever is sooner), [5] and offers up to 50% off rail fares, the same as child rate tickets.
The Senior Railcard is an annual card available to people aged 60 and over, which gives discounts on certain types of railway ticket in Britain. The Railcard has existed in various forms since 1975; the current version is priced at £ 30.00 and is valid for one year, with a 3-year card available for £70.
ScotRail operates a number of different electric and diesel train types in its fleet. [21] 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. [22]
The nature of ScotRail was a matter of some political controversy throughout its operation; in February 2003, the Scottish National Party publicly promised to undertake various measures towards the renationalisation of Scotland's rail services, specifically mentioning the ending of the ScotRail franchise in favour of state control.
ScotRail was the trading name providing a distinctive brand for the British Rail network in Scotland, [1] [page needed] first adopted on 22 September 1983, under manager Chris Green, British Railways Scottish Region.
On 30 October 2023 Ian Appleby, the owner of a neighbouring property, was arrested for behaving in a threatening or abusive manner as part of a dispute with Scotrail and Network Rail over access to the station. From Sunday 12 November 2023, ScotRail trains were temporarily not calling at Altnabreac due to the altercation. [6]