SNP MINISTERS were accused today of “shifting the goalposts” to save Scotland’s national train-operating company from losing its contract for poor performance.
ScotRail’s serious delays and cancellations are its worst in 20 years, according to a report published last week.
The Scottish government had set a performance target of 92.18 per cent, but only 88 per cent of trains arrived within five minutes of the scheduled time between August 19 and September 15.
A just transition to Great British Railways and a clean and safe railway for all is not only desirable but also necessary. MARYAM ESLAMDOUST explains
Our groundbreaking report reveals how private rail companies are bleeding millions from public coffers through exploitative leasing practices — but we have the solutions, writes Aslef Scottish organiser KEVIN LINDSAY