ScotRail launches off-peak all-day fares trial

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One price fits all. Happy to welcome passengers aboard at any time for uniform fares in Scotland ScotRail

ScotRail, the operator of the vast majority of services in Scotland has launched a uniform fare structure regardless of the time of day, as a trial. That means rush hour travel costs have been slashed on many routes, including the prestige Glasgow – Edinburgh service, where travel at the busiest times drops in price by almost half. The trial, backed by the Scottish Government, is for six months with the stated aim of encouraging passengers back on to the railway.

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ScotRail launches off-peak all-day fares trial

Smiling train conductor leans out of door of ScotRail train
One price fits all. Happy to welcome passengers aboard at any time for uniform fares in Scotland ScotRail

ScotRail, the operator of the vast majority of services in Scotland has launched a uniform fare structure regardless of the time of day, as a trial. That means rush hour travel costs have been slashed on many routes, including the prestige Glasgow – Edinburgh service, where travel at the busiest times drops in price by almost half. The trial, backed by the Scottish Government, is for six months with the stated aim of encouraging passengers back on to the railway.

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