Question reference: S6W-04749
- Asked by: Graham Simpson, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 2 December 2021
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Current status: Answered by Graeme Dey on 16 December 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Network Rail about the arrangements for the nationalisation of ScotRail.
Answer
A series of Transport Scotland led workshops has been held from June 2021 with Network Rail and ScotRail. The purpose of these workshops has been to develop the policies and strategies for the new ScotRail Trains Limited arrangements.
Transport Scotland is also engaging in bi-weekly joint steering group meetings with both Network Rail and ScotRail at senior level to ensure the coordination of mobilisation arrangements between the parties.