🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #ScotRail has thanked its customers as passenger numbers at #Glasgow Central station returned to near-normal levels following the full restoration of its timetable. On March 25th, around 120,000 journeys were recorded, demonstrating a swift recovery despite ongoing work on Gordon Street and Union Street entrances due to a fire. Passenger numbers had steadily increased, rising from an average of 55,000 during low-level services (March 11-17) to 94,000 after a partial reopening of high-level platforms (March 18-24). ScotRail's Chief Operating Officer, David Ross, expressed pleasure at the strong return of customers, highlighting rail's vital role in supporting the local economy and thanking passengers for their patience. The company is now focused on maintaining reliable service.
https://www.scotrail.co.uk/about-scotrail/news/scotrail-thanks-customers-120000-return-glasgow-central

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #ScotRail will resume its normal timetable at Glasgow Central High Level from Wednesday, 25 March, after all platforms reopened following a fire on Union Street. Services on routes including Edinburgh–Glasgow via Shotts/Carstairs, Cathcart Circle, Paisley Canal, Newton, Barrhead, and Neilston will return to normal. Temporary alterations to services to Ardrossan Harbour, Largs, Dumfries/Carlisle, and Stranraer will end. Some station entrances remain closed for safety, with access via Upper Hope Street, the carriage driveway, and low-level areas. Staff will be on hand to assist passengers.
https://www.scotrail.co.uk/about-scotrail/news/scotrail-resume-normal-timetable-remaining-glasgow-central-high-level-platforms

🚆 Alstom has secured £330 million (€380m) in long-term contracts with #ScotRail and Beacon to maintain and refurbish the Class 222 fleet. The 10-year agreement, worth £250m, covers technical support and spares supply for 22 trains, running to 2036 with an option to 2042. A separate £80m refurbishment with Beacon includes interior and exterior upgrades, enhanced accessibility, new passenger information systems, CCTV, WiFi and defibrillators. The programme supports ScotRail’s sustainability and inclusivity goals, while sustaining skilled jobs and #UK rail supply chain capabilities.
https://www.alstom.com/press-releases-news/2026/3/alstom-secures-long-term-train-services-and-refurbishment-contracts-ps330-million1-eu380-million-scotrail-and-beacon-uk

🚄🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #ScotRail will replace its high-speed trains (HSTs) with 22 modern Class 222 #trains following a successful procurement process. Beacon will provide the trains, with Alstom supplying maintenance, technical support, and refurbishment, backed by £67m from the #Scottish Government. The £80m overhaul includes new interiors, Wi-Fi, improved accessibility, and updated safety systems. Six trains will be used for staff training from early 2027, with phased passenger service starting late 2027 and full rollout by 2028. The move aims to improve reliability, comfort, and sustainability on intercity routes.
https://www.scotrail.co.uk/about-scotrail/news/scotrail-announces-plans-to-replace-high-speed-trains

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #ScotRail is resuming services from #Glasgow Central high level from Wednesday, 18 March, following a partial reopening of the station after a fire on Union Street. Platforms seven to 15 on the west side will be accessible. Due to limited platforms and entry/exit points, not all usual routes will operate. Customers will use an entrance on Hope Street. Low level services, which resumed earlier, will continue as normal. Safety checks by Network Rail and Glasgow City Council have been completed, with an exclusion zone in place due to ongoing demolition. ScotRail advises customers to check their journey details before travelling via their website or app.
https://www.scotrail.co.uk/about-scotrail/news/some-scotrail-services-resume-glasgow-central-high-level-station-partially-reopens

Glasgow Central fire: Grim travel prediction as huge fire to cause rail misery

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