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Scottish HST removal edges closer

Procurement to replace the last HSTs used on long-distance intercity services has begun. The Scottish government announced on December 17 that it is now planning for new trains to take over ScotRail’s fleet of 25 ex-Great Western Railway sets operating between Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Inverness. Cabinet Secretary for Transport Fiona Hyslop confirmed the start of the process, in response to a question from Kevin Stewart (Aberdeen Central, SNP). A contract is due to be awarded in 2025. Hyslop said: “In the meantime, the HSTs remain safe to run until a replacement fleet is ready. “They are needed for the capacity required by ScotRail to deliver an appropriate service level. As the replacement trains arrive, the HSTs will be withdrawn.” The Scottish government is also refreshing its Decarbonisation Action Plan,…
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