The Scottish government has announced £25 million investment in freight
Scottish rail freight is set to benefit from investment from Government which is expected to total £25 million in bid to increase innovation in the industry.
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Scottish rail freight is set to benefit from investment from Government which is expected to total £25 million in bid to increase innovation in the industry.
Transport Scotland called on Network Rail to grow rail freight over the next control period, and so a growth programme has been created.
The platforms are the latest upgrade to be delivered at Scotland’s second-busiest station, with a longer platform 12 having entered service in December 2017.
Network Rail has announced further multi-million-pound contract awards for Control Period 6 (2019-2024), worth a total of £467 million.
More than 1,000 jobs are to be created at a new train manufacturing plant in Scotland by a Spanish company bidding to win HS2 rolling stock contracts.
Network Rail Scotland is using a 3D scanner to survey, monitor and maintain the routes that will be carrying new fleets of trains.
Scotland’s railway is undergoing a period of great enhancement and to ensure its success, the company is recruiting for over 200 jobs.
More frequent services, offering more seats, will soon be operating across Scotland as a result of the government-funded rail improvements.
By digitising the ticketing process, ScotRail is working towards securing easy, convenient and enjoyable journeys for passengers.
By spring 2020, Scotland’s third busiest station will have more space, more light and a new concourse, whilst operating longer trains…
The contract represents further investment into the Highland mainline in Scotland as the government continues to improve the rail network…