Question reference: S6W-06565
- Asked by: Neil Bibby, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 14 February 2022
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Current status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 21 March 2022
Question
To ask the Scottish Government (a) what the timescale is and (b) which groups it will consult for its “national conversation” about the future of ScotRail.
Answer
Due to the local elections period, it is expected that the national rail conversation will get underway after 5 May local elections. Decisions on a more definitive timescale will be arrived at when agreement has been reached with Trade Union partners and other interested stakeholders.
It is envisaged that the national conversation will engage a wide ranging group of stakeholders including passengers, regional transport partnerships, rail unions, disability groups, businesses and educational interests.
Transport Scotland officials are currently considering the details on the most effective and productive engagement programme to deliver the national rail conversation.