Steve Woods#ScotRail to replace ageing train fleet in £147 million Vomit Comet* purchase.
*=Better known to ordinary mortals as Voyager rolling stock.
CLondoner92 (New Account)🚆 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
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
https://www.scotrail.co.uk/about-scotrail/news/scotrail-announces-plans-to-replace-high-speed-trains
dave cyklGreat to see it confirmed that #ScotRail will replace the (sadly) “past best before date” IC125s with Class 222 #trains on #InterCity services, with 6 bike spaces, catering, charging sockets, etc, and that they hope these will start to enter service from late 2027.
(Sadly still diseasels, while the #ScotGov ongoing electrification programme gradually extends northwards.)
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
https://www.scotrail.co.uk/about-scotrail/news/some-scotrail-services-resume-glasgow-central-high-level-station-partially-reopens
The Mirror: News, Sport, Celebrity & EntertainmentGlasgow Central fire: Grim travel prediction as huge fire to cause rail misery
KattiZwei Weltkriege überlebt und jetzt durch einen Brand in einem Vape-Shop quasi komplett zerstört: ein historisches Gebäude neben dem Bahnhof Glasgow Central. 😔
Fluffgar 🏴[The day after the fire.]
Unsurprisingly, the ScotRail bot ( @ScotRail ) is reporting many trains cancelled today. The station is intact but the high level trains are off completely. The low level trains will only pass through the station, not stopping. Argyle Street isn't too far off though. So, if you've the option, disembarking there is a good call.
#GlasgowCentral #fire #ScotRail #SFRS
Unsurprisingly, the ScotRail bot ( @ScotRail ) is reporting many trains cancelled today. The station is intact but the high level trains are off completely. The low level trains will only pass through the station, not stopping. Argyle Street isn't too far off though. So, if you've the option, disembarking there is a good call.
#GlasgowCentral #fire #ScotRail #SFRS
Glasgow Central station shut after major Union Street fire as services suspended
