Question reference: S6W-22619
- Asked by: Richard Leonard, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 1 November 2023 Registered interest
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Current status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 15 November 2023
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it has tabled any formal proposals to the recognised trade unions regarding an extension of driver-only operation on the ScotRail network.
Answer
This is an operational matter for ScotRail and we understand that discussions between ScotRail and RMT on this matter are on-going. We fully expect all parties to engage constructively on this matter.
The Scottish Government does not support Driver Only Operations and continues to specify a requirement for a second member of staff to assist passengers on every ScotRail train.