This article is about the train company operating since 1 April 2015. For other uses, see scotrail
Abellio ScotRail
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| Franchise(s) | scotrail
1 April 2015 – 31 March 2025 |
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| Other Region(s) | Cumbria, Northumberland |
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| Fleet size | 295 (2016) |
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| Stations operated | 354 |
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| National Rail abbreviation | SR |
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| Parent company | Abellio |
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| Website | www.scotrail.co.uk |
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Abellio ScotRail operating services under the name
ScotRail, is the national train operating company of Scotland. A subisidary of Abellio, it has operated the ScotRail franchise since 1 April 2015.
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History
In November 2013, Transport Scotland announced that Abellio Arriva FirstGroup MTR Corporation and National Express had been shortlisted to bid for the new ScotRail franchise In October 2014, the franchise was awarded to Abellio The franchise will operate for seven years with a three-year extension available contingent on performance criteria being met. Abellio began operating the franchise on 1 April 2015.
On 6 September 2015, Abellio ScotRail commenced operating services on the Borders Railway
In June 2016 the RMT union announced that train guards would be going in strike several times during the summer months in protest of more driver only trains An agreement was reached in September 2016, bringing an end to the dispute. It was agreed that the new Class 385 trains will have the doors controlled by both the driver and guard, with the driver opening the doors and the guard closing them
On 20 January 2017 the Managing Director of ScotRail and the ScotRail alliance stepped down from his role after 18 months in the company Within a few days Alex Hynes was named as the new Managing Director.
services
ScotRail routes highlighted in red
Abellio ScotRail took over all of the services operated by First ScotRail on 1 April 2015, except for the Caledonian Sleeper services, which were transferred to a separate franchise operated by Serco The franchise agreement requires the introduction of 'Great Scottish Scenic Railway' trains on the West Highland Far North Kyle Borders Railway and Glasgow South Western lines. Steam special services are also promoted by Abellio ScotRail
Stations
Abellio ScotRail operates 354 stations in Scotland Not included are Glasgow Prestwick Airport station owned and operated by the airport as well as both Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central which are managed by Network Rail Abellio ScotRail operates Lockerbie even though none of its services call there. It also took over management of Dunbar previously operated by Virgin Trains East Coast in June 2015.[
Depots
Abellio ScotRail's fleet is maintained at Edinburgh Haymarket glasgow Eastfield glasgow Shields Road Corkerhill and Inverness as well as a newly built stabling depot at Perth Friarton.
Rolling stock
Abellio ScotRail began operations with the rolling stock below, mainly transferred from First ScotRail
Current
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Future
Abellio ScotRail has mentioned the following as part of the future rolling stock.
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