ScotRail’s Public Return Powers £4 Billion Boost to Scottish Economy

ScotRail’s Public Return Powers £4 Billion Boost to Scottish Economy

Three years since ScotRail was brought back into public hands, a new report confirms it has delivered a major economic uplift. Scotland’s publicly owned rail service has generated a £4 billion impact on the national economy. The report highlights a surge in passenger journeys and growing revenue since the move to public ownership. It estimates ScotRail now supports 11,300 jobs across the country, directly and indirectly. This includes roles acro…