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March 26, 2026 | Policy

Closer cooperation with Scotland and Wales under Great British Railways

British government agrees to work more closely with its counterparts in Scotland and Wales.

November 6, 2025 | Fleet

ScotRail launches suburban fleet tender

British operator plans to replace two-thirds of its existing trains.

September 10, 2025 | Infrastructure

Scotland funds more electrification

£342m to electrify Fife Circle and Borders lines and procure 69 new trains.

August 13, 2024 | Financial

Network Rail appoints contractors under Scotland Civils Framework

Contracts to undertake civil engineering work are worth up to £1.3bn in total.

March 7, 2024 | Policy

British rail regulator approves open-access London-Scotland service

Grand Union Trains will initially operate diesel trains on the electrified line between London and Stirling.

September 11, 2023 | Infrastructure

Network Rail fined £6.7m over fatal Scottish derailment

Three fatalities in accident at Carmont near Stonehaven in August 2020.

August 4, 2023 | Policy

Network Rail announces £4.2bn five-year plan for Scottish network

The plan for Control Period 7 includes major spending on infrastructure renewals.

June 7, 2023 | Light Rail

Edinburgh opens final section of city’s first light rail line

Scottish capital finally opens last section of its light line linking Edinburgh Airport with Newhaven.

March 3, 2023 | Passenger

Scottish government to take over Caledonian Sleeper in June

Franchise held by Serco will be operated by a publicly-owned company.

January 23, 2023 | Freight

Varamis Rail launches zero carbon parcels and freight service

EMUs converted by Eversholt Rail aim to provide green alternative for next-day delivery companies.

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