Rail

Improving Scotland's rail network through franchise development and forward-thinking policies.

Learn about Transport Scotland’s role in the operation and improvement of the rail network and train services in Scotland.

Scotland's Railway

Overview of the rail industry in Scotland and how it is regulated

Investing in Scotland's Railway

A programme of proposed railway projects aimed at sustaining investment in Scotland’s Railway has been unveiled

Rail policy and strategy

We have a formalised strategy and policy for developing and improving Scotland's rail networks, upgrading stations, and honing timetables - we work with local communities to achieve our goals

ScotRail franchise

ScotRail is one of the busiest transport franchises in Scotland and the latest contract with Abellio is set to improve our networks even more

Caledonian Sleeper franchise

Offering overnight trains between London and cities across Scotland, we're in charge of tendering and accounting for the franchise - currently operated by Serco

Access for disabled people

Identifying which Scottish stations should be given priority for improving access for disabled people

Performance and service quality

How well our operators are delivering on their commitment to run the services on Scotland's rail network

Service Quality Incentive Regime

A customer-focused scheme that measures the qualities of facilities at stations and on trains

Evaluation of rail projects

Guidance outlining the stages which should be followed when evaluating rail projects

Public Register

The Scottish Ministers must maintain a Public Register in accordance with section 73A of the Railways Act 1993 (as introduced by paragraph 31 of Schedule 1 to the 2005 Act)