Trains

West Highland Line.

Buses to replace trains as major West Highland Line upgrades begin

West Highland Line upgrades begin, renewing 4km of track. Replacement buses run from November 9 to 17 between Crianlarich, Fort William and Mallaig.

Rescue team members arrive at the scene where two high-speed trains, one of Renfe and another of Iryo, that have crashed in the village of Urda, Toledo, Spain, 28 October 2026

Rescue team members arrive at the scene where two high-speed trains, one of Renfe and another of Iryo, that have crashed in the village of Urda, Toledo, Spain, 28 October 2026

At least 64 dead as high-speed trains collide in central Spain

Nineteen people have been injured in a major collision at the French side of the Eurotunnel, with all Eurostar services between France and the UK completely suspended.

Nineteen people have been injured in a major collision at the French side of the Eurotunnel, with all Eurostar services between France and the UK completely suspended.

At least 19 injured in Channel Tunnel collision on French side

ScotRail introduced minimum fare tickets to reduce evasion, which the operator says costs Scotland’s Railway more than £11 million each year on July 1, 2026.

ScotRail introduced minimum fare tickets to reduce evasion, which the operator says costs Scotland’s Railway more than £11 million each year on July 1, 2026.

Scottish Government

ScotRail makes over £250k on £10 minimum fare tickets as staff pocket thousands

First Minister John Swinney with ScotRail Managing Director Joanne Maguire (left) during a visit to Edinburgh Waverley station

First Minister John Swinney with ScotRail Managing Director Joanne Maguire (left) during a visit to Edinburgh Waverley station

Mobile Applications

'We let our passengers down': ScotRail chief apologises over app

Edinburgh's South Suburban line.

Edinburgh's South Suburban line.

City of Edinburgh Council

What's next for capital's tram network after northern extension goes off the rails?

ScotRail services are being disrupted following a train fault

ScotRail services are being disrupted following a train fault

Mobile Applications

ScotRail forecasts £31m web and app costs amid £26.5m savings drive

Falls of Cruachan.

Falls of Cruachan.

Major £130 million investment to strengthen Scotland’s railways against flooding

Rail upgrade work to disrupt Newcastle to Scotland train services for three weekends

No services are able to run on the line

No services are able to run on the line

Glasgow Central

Major disruption to busy ScotRail line as trains 'unable to run'

Passengers blasted the operator after a London to Stirling train ran without working toilets, with many asking why the six-hour service was allowed to operate.

Passengers blasted the operator after a London to Stirling train ran without working toilets, with many asking why the six-hour service was allowed to operate.

Passengers rage after six-hour train leaves station with no working toilets

There was speculation after a camp was set up inside the station

There was speculation after a camp was set up inside the station

British Transport Police

Scottish train station campers confirmed as ‘not travellers’ after social media storm

Siemens donates life-saving defibrillators to train stations in Scotland.

Siemens donates life-saving defibrillators to train stations in Scotland.

Defibrillators and AEDs

Life-saving defibrillators installed at South Gyle and Dalmeny ScotRail stations

Avanti West Coast is supporting Railway Children’s Day of Action

Avanti West Coast is supporting Railway Children’s Day of Action

Avanti West Coast

Avanti West Coast joins rail campaign to protect vulnerable children

ScotRail has warned that train services running to and from this station will be cancelled, delayed or revised

ScotRail has warned that train services running to and from this station will be cancelled, delayed or revised

Glasgow Queen Street

Major disruption to busy ScotRail line due to 'track defect' as some trains cancelled

Commonwealth Games

ScotRail records busiest Sunday in more than three years as Games crowds boost travel

Travellers who use a busy train line from Glasgow Central can expect disruption over the weekend and into next week

Travellers who use a busy train line from Glasgow Central can expect disruption over the weekend and into next week

Glasgow Central

Busy Glasgow Central line set for weekend of disruption

Taste of the Commonwealth menu

Taste of the Commonwealth menu

Commonwealth Games

TransPennine Express launches Commonwealth-inspired First Class menu for Games

Millions are missing out on rail fare discounts because of common Railcard myths. One passenger saved £1,500 in seven months using an often-overlooked Railcard.

Millions are missing out on rail fare discounts because of common Railcard myths. One passenger saved £1,500 in seven months using an often-overlooked Railcard.

The little-known railcard tricks that could save you hundreds on train fares

The Tram-Trains for Edinburgh Team at Newington Station.

The Tram-Trains for Edinburgh Team at Newington Station.

Inside the campaign poised to resurrect the capital's forgotten railway

The Herald asked ScotRail if it had anything further to add on the situation, but it did not.

The Herald asked ScotRail if it had anything further to add on the situation, but it did not.

'Grim': ScotRail slammed over closure of remote train station facilities

The Scottish Government will fund the study.

The Scottish Government will fund the study.

Much-anticipated South Sub 'tram-train' study to go forward after funding boost

Rescue workers on the scene of a crash between a train and vehicle in Buggenhout, Belgium, Tuesday, May 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Koen Baten)

Rescue workers on the scene of a crash between a train and vehicle in Buggenhout, Belgium, Tuesday, May 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Koen Baten)

Teenagers among several dead after train collides with school bus in Belgium

Network Rail staff are trying to locate the fault. Pictured, previous delays at Queen Street Station

Network Rail staff are trying to locate the fault. Pictured, previous delays at Queen Street Station

Glasgow Queen Street

ScotRail warns passengers amid major Bank Holiday Monday delays on key routes

ScotRail has confirmed that Network Rail staff are on site to locate the problem.

ScotRail has confirmed that Network Rail staff are on site to locate the problem.

ScotRail services disrupted at popular ferry port on bank holiday

The fire has halted trains running cuasing major disruption

The fire has halted trains running cuasing major disruption

Major disruption to ScotRail services as fire near the railway line halts trains

It is unclear when services may resume, and replacement bus services are being arranged.

It is unclear when services may resume, and replacement bus services are being arranged.

All ScotRail trains stopped on busy line at rush hour as lorry hits bridge

Edinburgh Waverley.

Edinburgh Waverley.

Edinburgh Waverly Train Station

Edinburgh rail passengers warned over East Coast Main Line bank holiday disruption

Glasgow Central Station

Glasgow Central Station

Glasgow Central

Major disruption to ScotRail services on several routes due to 'emergency'

Generic image of Network Rail engineers

Generic image of Network Rail engineers

Major disruption to busy ScotRail line due to 'track defect' as trains cancelled

Henry Leese drives a 1952 British Rail Ivatt number 46512 at Strathspey Steam Railway on August 27, 2013 in Aviemore,Scotland. This year marks the 150th anniversary of the Highland Main Line built as a transportation link to the South for lairds and

Henry Leese drives a 1952 British Rail Ivatt number 46512 at Strathspey Steam Railway on August 27, 2013 in Aviemore,Scotland. This year marks the 150th anniversary of the Highland Main Line built as a transportation link to the South for lairds and

2026 Holyrood election

Fresh hope for reconnection of historic Scots railway line featured in BBC's Traitors

ScotRail cancels services as broken-down train blocks busy commuter line

ScotRail team wins award for work at major Edinburgh events

ScotRail team wins award for work at major Edinburgh events

Edinburgh Festival

ScotRail wins gold for handling Oasis gigs and Edinburgh Fringe crowds

Passengers on the busy line have been warned to expect delays or cancellations

Passengers on the busy line have been warned to expect delays or cancellations

Glasgow Central

All services on busy Scots train line cancelled or delayed

New exhibition featuring Borders Railway.

New exhibition featuring Borders Railway.

Scottish pupils' artwork to brighten key transport route from Borders to Edinburgh

A digital image of how the Class 222s will look

A digital image of how the Class 222s will look

Scotland's fleet of inter-city trains to be replaced within two years

Services between Helensburgh/Milngavie and Edinburgh will terminate and start from Bathgate.

Services between Helensburgh/Milngavie and Edinburgh will terminate and start from Bathgate.

Major rail disruption as fault affects trains between Edinburgh and the West

Trains to Glasgow have been disrupted.

Trains to Glasgow have been disrupted.

All services between Glasgow and Perth disrupted due to train fault

Image of Glasgow Airport (Image: Image of Glasgow Airport)

Image of Glasgow Airport (Image: Image of Glasgow Airport)

Sarwar pledges to make Glasgow Airport Rail Link ‘national priority’

Thousands more people will qualify for the Disabled Persons Railcard from March 2026, offering one-third off fares and companion discounts.

Thousands more people will qualify for the Disabled Persons Railcard from March 2026, offering one-third off fares and companion discounts.

Thousands more people eligible for travel cards from this week, are you one of them?

Could the return of services provide an economic boost?

Could the return of services provide an economic boost?

Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Calls to reopen Aberdeenshire's abandoned railway stations as commuter numbers soar

Edinburgh Waverley Station

Edinburgh Waverley Station

Edinburgh rail passengers warned to expect disruption due to engineering works

Train passengers at Queen Street station, Glasgow.

Train passengers at Queen Street station, Glasgow.

East Dunbartonshire

Train delays at Glasgow Queen Street after suburban service hit by fault

ScotRail is looking into claims 'back handers' were recieved in exchange for contacts.

ScotRail is looking into claims 'back handers' were recieved in exchange for contacts.

Scottish Government

ScotRail investigates after claims staff implicated in 'back handers' scheme

One of the snow ploughs, pictured at Insch in Aberdeenshire this morning

One of the snow ploughs, pictured at Insch in Aberdeenshire this morning

Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Delays continue as snowploughs battle to clear four foot snow drifts from rail lines

Delays are expected.

Delays are expected.

Glasgow Central

Disruption expected on Glasgow to Rutherglen rail line after broken-down train

The bridge hosted its first train on Friday morning.

The bridge hosted its first train on Friday morning.

'Landmark moment': £5.9 million railway bridge near Scots village enters service

ScotRail services set a single-day record on Friday.

ScotRail services set a single-day record on Friday.

ScotRail breaks single-day record with 345,000 journeys recorded on Friday

A ScotRail train in rural Scotland.

A ScotRail train in rural Scotland.

'A trusted voice': ScotRail's on-train announcements have a new face after AI row

Broken overhead power cables are affecting trains travelling to and from Glasgow Central Station

Broken overhead power cables are affecting trains travelling to and from Glasgow Central Station

Glasgow Central

Power cable fault disrupts trains at Glasgow Central station

Trains at Edinburgh Waverley Station

Trains at Edinburgh Waverley Station

TransPennine Express

UK train operator to increase services to Scottish capital this Christmas

Police at Huntingdon train station

Police at Huntingdon train station

Police: Three previous knife incidents could be linked to Huntingdon train stabbing

The Euston Clock

The Euston Clock

A ticket for 10p and what the Queen did when she needed to spend a penny

Most of CrossCountry's Scottish services will be cancelled on Saturday.

Most of CrossCountry's Scottish services will be cancelled on Saturday.

Scottish CrossCountry services cancelled on Saturday amid industrial dispute