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The Caledonian Sleeper returned to public ownership in 2023

Complaints about Caledonian sleeper nearly 1,000 since nationalisation

Workers on Avanti West Coast are to stage a series of strikes after rejecting a deal aimed at resolving a dispute over rest day working.

The train operators with the highest cancellations as reliability hit

The lorry crashed into a railway line near Gretna after driving off a motorway

Man charged after lorry crashes on to railway line, causing rail chaos

Passengers wait to board an Avanti West Coast mainline train. Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Avanti West Coast suspends 3 days of planned strikes over Christmas

A location which will need no introduction for Harry Potter fans, the Glenfinnan Viaduct in Inverness-shire was ranked by The Scotsman readers as one of Scotland's top tourist spots.

The 3.1 mile-long plan to stop trespassing at Glenfinnan Viaduct

Four of Scotland's least-used (but very pretty) train stations.

Scotland's Quietest Train Stations: 10 least-used Scottish stations

There has been disruption to ScotRail services this morning. Picture: PA

Trains cancelled and delayed as ScotRail reports signalling faults

Commuters at Edinburgh Waverley Station.

My ScotRail train fare has gone up by £20 - it's not like Portugal Rachel Amery

ScotRail trains have been particularly badly affected on Sundays during the pay dispute

'Extra disruption' for ScotRail trains as pay talks set for Fringe eve

How ScotRail cancellations will impact on getting to The Open in Troon

Taiwan's president-elect and current Vice-President Lai Ching-te survey damage in Hualien, after a major earthquake hit Taiwan's east. At least seven people were killed and more than 700 injured on April 3 by a powerful earthquake in Taiwan that damaged dozens of buildings and prompted tsunami warnings that extended to Japan and the Philippines before being lifted.

British man tells of fear as Taiwan experiences strongest earthquake in 25 years

Train services in the UK are set to be disrupted again this weekend as tens of thousands of workers gear up for more industrial action.

Rail strikes: Full list of industrial action in August & September

Storm Antoni chaos as trains cancelled & houses evacuated

Storm Antoni chaos as trains cancelled & houses evacuated

A woman battles to keep control of her umbrella as she walks through a rain shower in Glasgow.

UK set to be battered by 80mph winds - Met Office sounds weather alert

TransPennine Express has issued a statement to say that there are major cancellations across the network

Warning as TransPennine Express cancels 52 train services today

Foreign Office issues Peru travel warning amid political protests

Commuters wait for an extremely delayed Central Line train at Stratford station in London on December 13 as rail strikes began a wave of festive walkouts in the country.

What you need to know before travelling on Christmas Eve

TransPennine Express has issued a statement to say that there are major cancellations across the network

Train operator issues ‘do not travel alert’ cancelling major routes

Train services across Scotland will be disrupted on Thursday as signal boxes reopen following Wednesday’s industrial action.

Warning to rail passengers as signal boxes reopen after strike

Severe disruption is expected on Scotland’s railways on Wednesday and Thursday due to fresh strikes by thousands of workers in the bitter row over jobs, pay and conditions.

Train services disrupted as fresh RMT strikes get under way

High temperatures have brought severe disruption to rail services.

Trains between Glasgow and London 'returning to normal'

A quiet platform at Waverley Station in Edinburgh, as train services continue to be disrupted following the nationwide strike by members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union in a bitter dispute over pay, jobs and conditions. Picture date: Thursday June 23, 2022.

Rail strikes continue for third planned day amid week of disruption

The strikes are set to cause travel disruption. Picture: John Devlin

ScotRail timetable cuts: Buses between Edinburgh and Glasgow

Picture: John Devlin

SNP urged to lower fares and increase services now ScotRail is nationalised

Parts of Scotland are on alert as high winds and snow start to batter the country as Storm Barra sweeps across the UK.

Storm Barra brings travel chaos as gusts near 70mph

Trains cancelled between Edinburgh and Aberdeen due to signalling fault.

Trains cancelled between Edinburgh and Aberdeen due to signalling fault

Some of Lothian Buses' fleet of electric double decker buses. Picture: Ian Georgeson Photography

Bus firms get up to £42m due to lost ticket income from Covid

Nerea Bello, Julia Taudevin and Mairi Morrison are ill involved in the Fringe show Move, which is being staged on Silverknowes Beach this week. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Revival for Edinburgh’s festivals feels tentative but thrilling - Brian Ferguson

ScotRail engineers are inspecting a bridge in Burntisland after it was hit by a lorry. Picture: John Devlin.

Train services disrupted after lorry strikes railway bridge

Train services are increasing due to demand from office workers and school kids ...

Rail workers recover the vehicle from the tracks. Pic: John Devlin.

Train collides with car in Renfrewshire

A body was found near the rail tracks on the Forth Rail Bridge. Pic: Andrew Wilson/Scottish Viewpoint/Shutterstock

Body found near Forth Bridge tracks

People wishing to drive or use public transport are advised to check the conditions before they travel picture: JPI Media/Social Media

Major delays to travel in Scotland after heavy snowfall

Train services across Scotland to be affected by railway works picture: JPI Media

Major railway works to disrupt train services across Scotland

Passengers delayed due to highland cows on the railway tracks picture: ScotRail

Watch: Cow blocking Glasgow train is finally guided off the tracks

The busy line was closed down temporarily after a person was struck by a train between Greenock and Gourock. Picture: PA

Person struck by train on busy line led to temporary suspending of services

The scene of the fire. Picture: ScotRail

Huge blaze breaks out at Pets at Home store in Perth

A car is stranded in flood waters in Greater Manchester

ScotRail trains through Glasgow delayed as line affected by heavy flooding

ScotRail has warned there will be disruption.

Disruption to Edinburgh train services after signalling problems

Services will be delayed, cancelled or revised.

Delays to Edinburgh-Tweedbank trains after lorry collides with bridge

Fife commuters face rush hour delays after signal failure

The travel firm posted images online of the damage caused to some of their trains. Picture: ScotRail

Storm Ali: the train lines that are still affected
Rail, roads, flights and ferry services were all affected by Storm Ali on Wednesday which saw gusts of up to 100mph and trees blown down and buildings damaged b...

Drivers say they have been offered incentives to go out on their bikes in high winds.

Deliveroo drivers offered 'incentives' to work, despite amber weather warning

Storm Ali: ScotRail cancels Fife trains

Severe disruption to train services

Photograph by Ian Georgeson.

Tree branch on overhead wires at Haymarket causes severe rail disruption

A number of rail services are cancelled this morning due to an electrical fault.

Rail services in Central Belt cancelled due to electrical fault

Weather warnings are in place for much of Scotland.

Scotland's weather: Warning for elderly as '˜Beast from the East' hits

ScotRail have said they organise alternate transport. Picture; Lisa Ferguson

ScotRail services from Glasgow to Ayrshire cancelled or delayed

Delays are expected at Glasgow Central until 7pm.

Train disruption at Glasgow Central '˜expected until 7pm'

Trains are delayed after damage to overhead wires in Dumbarton

Trains to and from Edinburgh and Glasgow delayed after wire damage

Fans have been urged to make their way home as soon as possible. Picture; Ian Georgeson

Rangers fans warned over Hearts travel chaos

The warm welcome for the Borders Railway has given way to anger over the quality of service. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Passengers fuming after faults plague Borders Railway

The rail line linking Kilmarnock and Dumfries will be closed for a fortnight following a major crash on Saturday which derailed 18 carriages. Picture: Network Rail

Kilmarnock-Dumfries rail line shut for two weeks

The station is on the busy Argyle line which feeds into Central Station and runs eastbound to Motherwell and Lanark and to Milngavie and Balloch in the west. Picture: TSPL

Cancellations and delays hit busy Argyle rail line

Picture: Police Scotland

Death near Kilmarnock-Ayr rail line ‘suspicious’

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