Scotrail

Scotrail is to come under direct state control from March 2022, transport secretary Michael Matheson has confirmed. Mr Matheson said Scotrail will be operated through an arm’s-length company controlled by the Scottish Government, declaring that the current system of franchising “is no lo

Abellio ScotRail's contract to operate Scotland's train services will end three years early, transport secretary Michael Matheson has announced. Abellio has been running the franchise since 2015 but has faced increasing levels of criticism over cancellations and performance levels.