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Book Review: Class 126 DMUs: The First Inter City Units in Scotland by Colin J. Howat

Guest authors
December 1, 2025
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This book provides an account of Class 126 diesel multiple units in Scotland, from their introduction in 1956 until their withdrawal in 1983.

Increased fare income means less government subsidy for the railways

Guest authors
November 27, 2025
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The Office of Rail and Road has announced that in the last year, the subsidy the railways receive from the government has decreased,

Investment for Green Freeport in Scotland

Simon Walton
November 27, 2025
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Hidden away in the depths of the UK Budget (delivered on Wednesday, 26 November) was some good news for Scottish maritime and future energy interests.…

ScotRail Timetable Changes bring Electric Trains to East Kilbride

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November 25, 2025
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ScotRail passengers to benefit from extra trains, extra seats and greener services from December 14th

Striking Blue Pullman HST to pass through Oxfordshire on its way to Scotland

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November 24, 2025
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The Blue Pullman HST is set to pass through Oxfordshire this Wednesday (26th November) as it heads to Edinburgh. Departing Oxford at 06:03, the HST…

Scotland Defeats Denmark 4-2 to Qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Helen Carrie
November 19, 2025
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Key goals included Scott McTominay’s early bicycle kick, Lawrence Shankland’s strike, Kieran Tierney’s 93rd-minute winner from outside the box.

Scottish rail line to welcome electric trains next month

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November 16, 2025
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Network Rail has confirmed that electric trains will be operating on the line between East Kilbride and Glasgow from Sunday 14 December.

UK intermodal wagonload about to take off?

Simon Walton
November 13, 2025
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Carlisle-based rail freight operator DRS has launched a new England-Scotland intermodal trial between Daventry and Coatbridge.

ScotRail takes fans to sporting fixtures at Murrayfield and Hampden

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November 13, 2025
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ScotRail will help fans travel to see the Scotland team play in two important international sports fixtures this week.

More Kalmar hybrid strads for Forth Ports

Simon Walton
November 12, 2025
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Same again. Forth Ports orders another round of hybrid straddle carriers from Kalmar. The Edinburgh-headquartered port operator has followed up on an order from earlier…