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November 2008

17 November 2008More seats, more services - more opportunities to shop!
14 November 2008Accolade is 'just cricket' for First ScotRail
03 November 2008Customers in Edinburgh area invited to give their views

October 2008

31 October 2008£175,000 investment brings greater accessibility to Stirling Station - wheelchaire user trials new counters
23 October 2008Rail Learning Centre open at Ayr Station
23 October 2008Plans and improvement on track as Mary Mulligan MSP visits Bathgate Station
23 October 2008Rail Learning Centre opens at Yoker Depot
23 October 2008Michael McMahon MSP joins First ScotRail directors to tour Bellshill Station
23 October 2008Local artist thanked by First ScotRail on visit to Prestonpans Station
22 October 2008Rail Learning Centre opens at Dumfries Station
22 October 2008More services and more staff bring boost to Fort William
21 October 2008Provost of Inverness opens Rail Learning Centre at Inverness Station
21 October 2008First ScotRail directors visit Invergordon Station to view award-winning murals and highlight future service improvements
21 October 2008Spotlight on Arbroath Station
21 October 2008Ongoing investment brings First ScotRail senior management to Elgin Station
21 October 2008Andrew Welsh MSP tours Montrose Station with First ScotRail Deputy MD
21 October 2008First ScotRail MD visits Dundee Station to see investment enhancements
21 October 2008First ScotRail MD meets Stonehaven 'station adopters' and outlines improvement plans
20 October 2008Spotlight on Inverurie
20 October 2008Accolades at Aberdeen Station
20 October 2008First ScotRail directors steam into Dunblane Station to visit adopters
06 October 2008First ScotRail disappointment over strike go-ahead
06 October 2008Reasons to celebrate
03 October 2008First ScotRail hope strikes can be averted

September 2008

30 September 2008What's in a name?
24 September 2008Timetable changes to services between Alloa and Glasgow
19 September 2008Railway Oscar for Haymarket Stalwart
19 September 2008Prestigious UK award for First ScotRail
10 September 2008Passenger Update: Scotland v Norway travel information
09 September 2008Take off to Leuchars Air Show with First ScotRail's combined rail and entry package

August 2008

28 August 2008Nick Nairn joins First ScotRail to support Scottish food producers
25 August 2008First ScotRail provides extra services for the Bank of Scotland Fireworks Finale
21 August 2008New First Class Lounge at Aberdeen Station
16 August 2008Stewart Stevenson MSP commemorates 150 years of the Inverness to Aberdeen Line
08 August 2008Online Bookings for Overseas Visitors

July 2008

24 July 2008First ScotRail recognised as Investor in People
07 July 2008Customer Satisfaction at Record High

June 2008

23 June 2008Leadership award for First ScotRail MD
22 June 2008First Mini Monster a resounding success
11 June 2008First ScotRail hite the right note with sponsorship of RSNO
11 June 2008First ScotRail hite the right note with sponsorship of RSNO
09 June 2008Last chance to take part in First Mini Monster
03 June 2008First ScotRail advice for Rockness festival-goers
02 June 2008Neil Diamond Concert: Advice for Customers

May 2008

28 May 2008New Lounge on track at Aberdeen Station
16 May 2008New Travel Centre opens at Aberdeen Station
13 May 2008Special Train for fans heading to Scottish Cup Final
09 May 2008Kids Go Free seven days a week First ScotRail leads the way in the UK
06 May 2008Customers in Stirling asked to give their views

April 2008

30 April 2008First ScotRail calls for Stirling Station adoption proposals ahead of line opening
30 April 2008First ScotRail calls for Bridge of Allan Station adoption proposals
30 April 2008New and exclusive club 55 comes to Carlisle!
23 April 2008Neilston Station puts 'trust' in adoption plans
22 April 2008On track for more services
21 April 2008Barrhill station is bloomin' marvellous
14 April 2008Strathclyde fares
11 April 2008HR award for First ScotRail
07 April 2008First ScotRail delivers another £1million in station facility enhancements
07 April 2008Message for customers and football fans
06 April 2008First ScotRail delivers another £1million in station facility enhancements
03 April 2008FirstGroup Plc statement: Extension of First ScotRail Franchise

March 2008

31 March 2008New Travel Centre marks next stage of Aberdeen Station development
30 March 2008New Travel Centre marks next stage of Aberdeen Station development
27 March 2008First ScotRail Press Photography Awards 2007 - Winners Announced
25 March 2008Denis Straughan to receive Lifetime Achievement Award
24 March 2008Eco power for Leuchars
21 March 2008“Friendly” advice from First ScotRail
21 March 2008Online for jobs - and award
20 March 2008Reducing the carbon footprint - First ScotRail achieves ISO 14001 accreditation
18 March 2008A wicket for a ticket...it has to be cricket! First ScotRail announces latest sports sponsorship of Cricket Scotland
17 March 2008Police commendations for First ScotRail staff
17 March 2008Police commendations for First ScotRail staff
13 March 2008Architect appointed in next phase of adoption of Pollokshaws West station
13 March 2008First ScotRail travel advice for CIS Cup Final
12 March 2008First ScotRail helps local school children experience war evacuation at Aberdeen Station
10 March 2008When Gavin met Nessie - and Jessie
06 March 2008First ScotRail travel advice for Saturday
04 March 2008Ticket gates introduced on platform seven at Aberdeen Station
03 March 2008CCTV extended across Scotland’s railway stations

February 2008

29 February 2008Residents to be consulted on use of station
28 February 2008UK Awards for First ScotRail
27 February 2008First ScotRail Press Photography Awards 2007 - Shortlist Revealed
27 February 2008First ScotRail Press Photography Awards 2007 - Shortlist Revealed
18 February 2008First ScotRail presented with a model Class 158 train in front of its identical big brother
18 February 2008First ScotRail presented with a model Class 158 train in front of its identical big brother
07 February 2008First ScotRail award wins - in New York
07 February 2008First ScotRail award wins - in New York
01 February 2008Wellbeing Week stays healthy at First ScotRail
01 February 2008Tea, Coffee, Clowndoctor...? Scottish charity thanks First ScotRail for continued support
01 February 2008Wellbeing Week stays healthy at First ScotRail
01 February 2008Wellbeing Week stays healthy at First ScotRail
01 February 2008Tea, Coffee, Clowndoctor...? Scottish charity thanks First ScotRail for continued support

January 2008

30 January 2008First ScotRail gears up for RBS 6 Nations
28 January 2008Girvan Station is Bloomin' Marvellous
28 January 2008Architects appointed for study set to enhance Arbroath Station
28 January 2008Architects appointed for study set to enhance Arbroath Station
28 January 2008Girvan Station is Bloomin' Marvellous
24 January 2008First ScotRail message for customers and football fans
24 January 2008National Passenger Survey Results
24 January 2008First ScotRail message for customers and football fans
21 January 2008Further investment set to bring positive 'React-ion' to new facility at Brunstane Station
21 January 2008Further investment set to bring positive 'React-ion' to new facility at Brunstane Station
17 January 2008January sale begins - Travel anywhere in Scotland for £15 return
17 January 2008January sale begins - Travel anywhere in Scotland for £15 return
16 January 2008Aberdeen Station car park moves to new multi storey location
16 January 2008Aberdeen Station car park moves to new multi storey location
10 January 2008Saturday services suspended due to over-run of engineering works
10 January 2008Saturday services suspended due to over-run of engineering works
09 January 2008Over-run of engineering works “unacceptable”
09 January 2008Over-run of engineering works “unacceptable”

December 2007

19 December 2007Coffee 'moccha-tunity' at Paisley Gilmour Street Station
19 December 2007Coffee 'moccha-tunity' at Paisley Gilmour Street Station
14 December 2007North Berwick Station crowned top of the pots
14 December 2007North Berwick Station crowned top of the pots
07 December 2007First ScotRail Press Photography Awards - Call For Entries
07 December 2007First ScotRail Press Photography Awards - Call For Entries

November 2007

28 November 20072008 Rail Fares Changes
28 November 20072008 Rail Fares Changes
23 November 2007Awards double for First ScotRail
23 November 2007Awards double for First ScotRail
21 November 2007Kilwinning Station proves top of the pots!
21 November 2007Kilwinning Station proves top of the pots!
12 November 2007First ScotRail Ready
12 November 2007First ScotRail Ready
09 November 2007Great news for Scotland
05 November 2007Findings welcomed
05 November 2007Findings welcomed
01 November 2007Boost to services
01 November 2007Boost to services

October 2007

30 October 2007Double win at Scottish Transport Awards
28 October 2007Fort William driver scoops national award
23 October 2007 Carrbridge station is bloomin' marvellous
18 October 2007Karen Whitefield MSP joins Steve Montgomery, deputy managing director of First ScotRail for visit to Cleland Station
18 October 2007First ScotRail celebrates third anniversary with visit to Toy Library at Kilmarnock Station
18 October 2007First ScotRail celebrates third anniversary with visit to Ayr Station
18 October 2007First ScotRail celebrates third anniversary with visit to Ayr Station
18 October 2007First ScotRail celebrates third anniversary with 'Coffee Stop' at Uddingston Station
17 October 2007First ScotRail celebrates third anniversary with 'Coffee Stop' at Uddingston Station
17 October 2007First ScotRail celebrates third anniversary with visit to Ayr Station
17 October 2007First ScotRail celebrates third anniversary with visit to Toy Library at Kilmarnock Station
17 October 2007Karen Whitefield MSP joins Steve Montgomery, deputy managing director of First ScotRail for visit to Cleland Station
17 October 2007Bloomin' lovely. Helensburgh driver presented with certificate as First ScotRail celebrates third anniversary of the franchise
17 October 2007Fergus Ewing officially opens new look Fort William Station as First ScotRail celebrates third anniversary of the franchise
17 October 2007First ScotRail celebrates third anniversary with visit to Lanark Station
16 October 2007First ScotRail celebrates thirdn anniversary with visit to Lanark Station
16 October 2007Bloomin' lovely. Helensburgh driver presented with certificate as First ScotRail celebrates third anniversary of the franchise
16 October 2007Fergus Ewing officially opens new look Fort William Station as First ScotRail celebrates third anniversary of the franchise
16 October 2007First ScotRail celebrates third anniversary with visit to Inverness Station
16 October 2007First ScotRail celebrates third anniversary with visit to Haymarket Depot and Edinburgh Stations
16 October 2007John Farquhar Munro MSP joins Mary Dickson for visit to Strathcarron Station to celebrate third anniversary
15 October 2007First ScotRail celebrates third anniversary with visit to Haymarket Depot and Edinburgh Stations
15 October 2007First ScotRail celebrates third anniversary with visit to Inverness Station
15 October 2007John Farquhar Munro MSP joins Mary Dickson for visit to Strathcarron Station to celebrate third anniversary
15 October 2007First ScotRail celebrates third anniversary of the franchise with visit to Aberdeen
15 October 2007Rail Union Learning Centre opens at Stirling Station as First ScotRail celebrates third anniversary of the franchise
15 October 2007First ScotRail celebrates thirdn anniversary of the franchise with visit to Perth Station
15 October 2007Flat Rail fare offer for customers
14 October 2007Flat Rail fare offer for customers
14 October 2007First ScotRail celebrates third anniversary of the franchise with visit to Aberdeen
14 October 2007Rail Union Learning Centre opens at Dundee Station as First ScotRail celebrates third anniversary of the franchise
14 October 2007First ScotRail celebrates thirdn anniversary of the franchise with visit to Perth Station
14 October 2007Rail Union Learning Centre opens at Stirling Station as First ScotRail celebrates third anniversary of the franchise
11 October 2007First ScotRail ready for Scotland’s Euro qualifier
10 October 2007First ScotRail ready for Scotland’s Euro qualifier
10 October 2007HIDDEN GARDENS BLOOM ONCE MORE AT POLLOKSHIELDS EAST STATION
09 October 2007Seven day tickets connects Musselburgh with 21 stations
09 October 2007HIDDEN GARDENS BLOOM ONCE MORE AT POLLOKSHIELDS EAST STATION
08 October 2007HEALTHY HOUNDS EM – BARK ON CHARITY CAPER THANKS TO FIRST SCOTRAIL

September 2007

20 September 2007First ScotRail ready for rugby
19 September 2007First ScotRail ready for rugby
06 September 2007 Customer Forum call for North Berwick
04 September 2007Scotland’s Euro qualifier
03 September 2007Scotland’s Euro qualifier

August 2007

29 August 2007First ScotRail photography exhibition in Edinburgh
29 August 2007Travel and mountain bike world championship
29 August 2007Snack van creates appetite at Motherwell Station
28 August 2007Snack van creates appetite at Motherwell Station
28 August 2007Travel and mountain bike world championship
24 August 2007Historic Scottish steam engine is home
23 August 2007Liz McColgan leads First ScotRail on Monster Duathlon
23 August 2007Historic Scottish steam engine is home
14 August 2007Shower power on tap at Fort William Station
13 August 2007Shower power on tap at Fort William Station
03 August 2007Stan Hunter welcomes First ScotRail exhibition
02 August 2007Stan Hunter welcomes First ScotRail exhibition

July 2007

29 July 2007Historic Scottish steam engine returns home
27 July 2007Travel Advice Ahead Of Busy Saturday
26 July 2007Travel Advice Ahead Of Busy Saturday
25 July 2007Golf fans 'putt' faith in trains for The Open
22 July 2007 First ScotRail Photography Exhibition in Stirling
18 July 2007Dressed for Success! Glasgow Queen Street transformed into 2014 Commonwealth Station
17 July 2007Dressed for Success! Glasgow Queen Street transformed into 2014 Commonwealth Station
11 July 2007First ScotRail supports employee back from golf tournament success
09 July 2007What a Stroke of Luck. Perth man wins round of golf with Open Champion Paul Lawrie, thanks to First ScotRail
08 July 2007What a Stroke of Luck. Perth man wins round of golf with Open Champion Paul Lawrie, thanks to First ScotRail
04 July 2007 First ScotRail Press Photography Exhibition comes to Stirling
02 July 2007Through Tickets to ride set to furher improve journey experience
01 July 2007Through Tickets to ride set to furher improve journey experience

June 2007

28 June 2007THOMAS TELFORD PLAQUE UNVEILING AT PAISLEY CANAL STATION
27 June 2007FIRST SCOTRAIL PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION
26 June 2007Station step free access all 'sheep - shape' thanks to £75,000 investment from First ScotRail
21 June 2007NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR UDDINGSTON COFFEE STOP
21 June 2007NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR ABERDOUR STATION MASTER
20 June 2007Carnoustie car park information for regular customers during The Open
19 June 2007 Outsider Festival
13 June 2007Falkirk Grahamston Station is Bloomin' Marvellous
12 June 2007FIRST SCOTRAIL HELPS YOUTH BAND GET TO FESTIVAL
06 June 2007First ScotRail advice for Rockness festival-goers
04 June 2007 National Passenger Survey results

May 2007

29 May 2007First ScotRail invites customers in Inverness to give their views
23 May 2007‘TICKET TO RIDE’ FIRST SCOTRAIL THANKS ‘KIL- WINNING’ TEAM FOR CONTINUED WORK AT STATION
22 May 2007FIRST SCOTRAIL PROVIDES MORE STOPS, MORE SEATS AND MORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR GETTING TO THE OPEN
20 May 2007More routes get Flexipasses
17 May 2007First ScotRail clinches further industry first with launch of ATM trial
16 May 2007North Berwick timetable and facility enhancements
13 May 2007 Mount Florida “wrapped” for UEFA Cup Final
09 May 2007On track for a positive 'react'-ion following investment from First ScotRail
07 May 2007Lie back and think of…the Sleeper
07 May 2007 Michelle McManus launches Vitality Show at Glasgow Queen Street Station
06 May 2007Advertising opportunity on First ScotRail trains
05 May 2007Award winning showcase

April 2007

26 April 2007Clowndoctors say thank you to First ScotRail for ongoing support
18 April 2007PEDAL POWER! POLLOKSHAWS WEST STATION ‘ADOPTED’ FOR CYCLE RESOURCE CENTRE
16 April 2007Customer Forum
16 April 2007Value Advance Launch
15 April 2007Engineering Director Appointed
09 April 2007HEALTHY HOUNDS EM – BARK ON CHARITY CAPER THANKS TO FIRST SCOTRAIL
03 April 2007First ScotRail Press Photography Awards 2006 - Winners announced
01 April 2007Sign of the Times
01 April 2007UEFA seen this before? UEFA Cup goes on display at Glasgow Queen Street Station

March 2007

26 March 2007Service alterations
25 March 2007Customers at Bathgate and Livingston North benefit from improved information
22 March 2007First ScotRail strikes a chord with sponsorship of Ceilidh Culture Festival
22 March 2007First ScotRail supports Spean Bridge woman in Namibian Desert charity cycle ride
21 March 2007GREAT HOTELS, GREAT DEALS, GREAT NEW SERVICE
14 March 2007Aberdeen ticket gates prepare to go live
13 March 2007 First ScotRail Press Photography Awards Shortlist
05 March 2007Revisions to Services
05 March 2007Earn As You Learn - As Easy As ABC

February 2007

21 February 2007Perth and Dunblane stations to benefit from TVMs
20 February 2007First ScotRail prepares for Roman invasion
13 February 2007Transport Minister at award-winning Haymarket depot
12 February 2007Class 322 refurbishment complete
06 February 2007First ScotRail scores extra carriages for rugby
06 February 2007Return of Tales on Rails with launch of book festival
01 February 2007GIRLS’ DREAMS COME TRUE

January 2007

30 January 2007WELLBEING FOR FIRST SCOTRAIL STAFF IN AYR
29 January 2007Customer satisfaction record-breaking
29 January 2007First ScotRail launches 'Wellbeing Week' for staff
24 January 2007Phase Two of Aberdeen Station revamp gets underway
22 January 2007Ticket Vending Machine installed at Kilwinning
22 January 2007Ticket Vending Machine installed at Inverness
22 January 2007Ticket Vending Machine installed at Paisley and Johnstone stations
22 January 2007Ticket Vending Machine installed at Motherwell Station
22 January 2007 Ticket Vending Machine installed at South Gyle Station
15 January 2007Ticket Vending Machines installed at Aberdeen and Angus Stations
15 January 2007Ticket Vending Machine installed at Leuchars station
01 January 2007Keeping you posted on latest news
01 January 2007Thanks a bunch - Hidden Gardens Bloom at Pollokshields East station

December 2006

28 December 2006Aberdeen Station New Year Revamp
20 December 2006Penny Lancaster judges our Scottish Press Photography Awards
13 December 2006Mary Dickson thanks local schools and community groups for their contributions to Linlithgow station
12 December 2006Staff bring early Christmas cheer to local Primary School at Fort William station
11 December 2006More Trains, More Opportunities with fourth train from Caithness to Inverness
09 December 2006Larkhall-Milngavie - A Resounding Success
06 December 2006 "Wrapping" First for trains

November 2006

27 November 2006New Coffee 'Moccha-tunity' - Mary Dickson and Pat Steel, Provost of east Dunbartonshire officially open coffee kiosk at Milngavie Station
21 November 2006North Berwick Station to get new Virtual Ticket Office
17 November 2006 First ScotRail takes the treble at Scottish Transport Awards
10 November 2006CUSTOMERS ASKED TO EXPRESS THEIR OPINIONS
09 November 2006Late night service boost from First ScotRail
09 November 2006 Boost to late night services
09 November 2006Livingston late night train service boost
09 November 2006Late night train service boost for Dunbartonshire
09 November 2006Late night service boost for Lanarkshire
08 November 2006 First ScotRail introduces new freephone numbers for disabled customers
08 November 2006MORE STRATHCLYDE SERVICES THIS FESTIVE SEASON

October 2006

31 October 2006Strong Performance across Strathclyde
18 October 2006FIRST SCOTRAIL CELEBRATES SECOND ANNIVERSARY WITH SCOTLAND TOUR - KEY STOPS MADE AT MUIR OF ORD AND DINGWALL STATIONS -
18 October 2006FIRST SCOTRAIL CELEBRATES SECOND ANNIVERSARY WITH SCOTLAND TOUR - SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM VISITS PAISLEY CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRE -
18 October 2006FIRST SCOTRAIL CELEBRATES SECOND ANNIVERSARY WITH SCOTLAND TOUR - SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM VISITS HELENSBURGH -
17 October 2006FIRST SCOTRAIL CELEBRATES SECOND ANNIVERSARY WITH SCOTLAND TOUR STIRLING STATION KEY STOP
17 October 2006FIRST SCOTRAIL CELEBRATES SECOND ANNIVERSARY WITH SCOTLAND TOUR - FORT WILLIAM STATION AND CUSTOMER CONTACT CENTRE KEY STOPS -
15 October 2006First ScotRail senior management kick off second anniversary tour in Aberdeen
15 October 2006Nora Radcliffe, MSP, joins First ScotRail Managing Director, Mary Dickson at Keith Station, to celebrate second anniversary
11 October 2006Colin and Justin show off ideal bathroom beauty at Glasgow Queen Street Station
09 October 2006Celebrations mark 150 years of opening of Keith railway line
05 October 2006 Automatic Ticket Gates for Stations
02 October 2006First ScotRail Customer Contact Centre celebrates first anniversary

September 2006

25 September 2006FIRST CLASS TRACK RECORD AS DRIVER CLOCKS UP HALF CENTURY OF SERVICE
25 September 2006Success comes in threes for First ScotRail
18 September 2006First Scotrail Inverness Depot staff conquer new heights
17 September 2006 'Best in the World'
17 September 2006 Plaque unveiling at Arbroath Station commemorates legacy of Matthew Kerr
14 September 2006Bloomin' Marvellous scheme celebrates first anniversary
11 September 2006First ScotRail provides STAR treatment at stations
03 September 2006First ScotRail revises on train scooter policy

August 2006

31 August 2006New real time customer information systems at Crossmyloof Station
28 August 2006Rail’s bargain packages - for Airshow
27 August 2006 Carluke Station to be Bloomin' Marvellous
24 August 2006Bride to be opts for wedding train with a difference
22 August 2006Advance Rail Travel Advice for Rolling Stones concert
21 August 2006Clowndoctor brings smiles to childrens faces in Aberdeen thanks to free travel pass from First ScotRail
20 August 2006<p> New First Class Lounge at Aberdeen station </p>
17 August 2006 Rail on right track for life long learning
17 August 2006Money Saving Days Out
14 August 2006Roll out of restructuring of long distance fares
13 August 2006East Kilbride Station received new Customer Information System
13 August 2006Carnoustie Station to receive state of the art Customer Information System thanks to joint partnership
13 August 2006Customers Asked To Express Their Opinions
13 August 2006Ten Fife Stations to receive state of the art Customer Information Systems thanks to successful partnership
06 August 2006New 'all-inclusive' day out in East Lothian
03 August 2006Stan Hunter welcomes First ScotRail exhibition

July 2006

31 July 2006 Industry first with launch of text message tickets
30 July 2006More trains, more opportunities with First ScotRail's Edinburgh Festivals timetable
18 July 2006 First ScotRail wins UK Transport Operator of the Year at National Transport Awards

June 2006

18 June 2006RAIL COMMUTERS MAY HAVE ‘LONG RUN’ HOME
13 June 2006SCOTTISH PRESS PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS EXHIBITION COMES TO STIRLING STATION
08 June 2006CUSTOMERS ASKED TO EXPRESS THEIR OPINIONS
08 June 2006 DEFIANT IN FACE OF STORM
07 June 2006 Dalmeny Station is Bloomin' Marvellous thanks to First ScotRail and Queensferry in Bloom
07 June 2006Cyclists to get helping hand
06 June 2006Friends Fare ideal for Nairn Book Festival
05 June 2006Class 67 locomotives take to the West Highland Line
04 June 2006Garrowhill Station to be Bloomin' marvellous
02 June 2006Up to 24% savings with launch of new First ScotRail Flexipass
01 June 2006Up to 40% savings for customers with launch of new First ScotRail Flexipasses

May 2006

30 May 2006Dumfries Station customers to benefit from new CCTV and CIS systems
30 May 2006Hamilton Central and Uddingston Station customers to benefit from new facilities
23 May 2006First ScotRail's Summer Timetable
17 May 2006Scottish Press Photography Awards exhibition comes to Aberdeen Station
15 May 2006GLENFINNAN STATION HOSTS LOCH SHIEL SPRING FESTIVAL CONCERT
14 May 2006 ON TRACK FOR SUCCESS
10 May 2006SCOTTISH PRESS PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS EXHIBITION COMES TO GLASGOW QUEEN STREET STATION
09 May 2006Spean Bridge Station set to be 'bloomin' marvellous
09 May 2006READY FOR SCOTTISH CUP FINAL
04 May 2006NEW TICKET OFFERS 33 PER CENT PRICE CUT

April 2006

26 April 2006First ScotRail employee wins staff excellence award
25 April 2006Local Inverness man scoops top award at prestigious Scottish Press Photography Awards
25 April 2006Ayrshire local man named runner up at prestigious Scottish Press Photography Awards
09 April 2006CLASS 322 TRAIN MAKES DEBUT FOLLOWING £3M REFURBISHMENT
06 April 2006CELEBRATIONS MARK 150 YEARS OF OPENING OF PERTH AND DUNKELD AND BIRNAM LINE
04 April 2006FIRST SCOTRAIL AGREES CONTRACTS WITH BOMBARDIER TO BRING FURTHER IMPROVEMENTS TO DIESEL TRAINS

March 2006

26 March 2006On track for safer travel
24 March 2006First ScotRail and Stagecoach launch new through ticket between Inverkeithing Station and dinburgh Airport
24 March 2006CELEBRATIONS MARK 20th ANNIVERSARY OF REOPENING OF EDINBURGH TO BATHGATE LINE
16 March 2006Extra trains for Scottish Cup match
10 March 2006Class 318 trains receive major refurbishment
03 March 2006Over £1million invested in further station improvements

February 2006

27 February 2006Sign of the Times
23 February 2006On the Move
21 February 2006 MD joins CBI Council
20 February 2006HUGE CUT IN TRAIN DELAYS
20 February 2006TRAIN DELAYS CUT BY 38%
20 February 2006HUGE CUT IN TRAIN DELAYS
13 February 2006£2.9million invested in new ticket machines
02 February 2006
01 February 2006Girls' dreams come true

January 2006

31 January 2006SAFE AT WORK AND PLAY
27 January 2006MASSIVE CUT IN PENALTIES
25 January 2006CUSTOMER SATISFACTION HITS ALL TIME HIGH
05 January 2006First ScotRail invests £210,000 in cycle hoops at stations across Scotland

December 2005

20 December 2005First ScotRail's Christmas and New Year timetable
07 December 2005First ScotRail's fares changes

November 2005

30 November 2005Celebrating St. Andrew's Day the Caledonian Way
30 November 2005 First ScotRail launches hot buffet service on Inverness routes.
29 November 2005 SCOTTISH TRANSPORT AWARD
25 November 2005More sunday services than ever in Strathclyde area in lead up to Christmas
24 November 2005First ScotRail launches new service for Arrochar and Tarbet
24 November 2005Winter timetable brings launch of Invernet to Highland capital
24 November 2005Winter timetable brings more trains in Aberdeen area
15 November 2005 BOOK YOUR TRAVEL WITH FIRST SCOTRAIL FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR
08 November 2005FIRST SCOTRAIL WINS CUSTOMER ACCOLADE
03 November 2005MORE TRAINS FOR HIGHLANDS

October 2005

26 October 2005YORKHILL HOSPITAL BENEFITS FROM FIRST SCOTRAIL RECYCLING INITIATIVE CLOWN DOCTORS BRING SMILES TO FACES THANKS TO FREE TRAVEL PASSES
20 October 2005Double celebrations at Oban Station
17 October 2005Fort William engineering works
17 October 2005 Fort William engineering works
17 October 2005Pitlochry Station Opens Charity Book Shop
17 October 2005First ScotRail celebrates birthday with cut in train delays in Dunblane to Glasgow route
16 October 2005First ScotRail celebrates birthday with cut in train delays in Ayrshire
16 October 2005First ScotRail celebrates birthday with cut in train delays to services in Inverness
16 October 2005First ScotRail celebrates birthday with cut in train delays in Fife
16 October 2005First ScotRail celebrates birthday with cut on train delays between Aberdeen and Glasgow
16 October 2005First ScotRail celebrates birthday with cut in train delays in Dundee
13 October 2005 Scottish Press Photography Awards back in the frame for 2005
06 October 2005Smoke free zone as First ScotRail introduces no smoking policy on Caledonian Sleeper
03 October 2005FIRST SCOTRAIL'S 300,000 ANSWERS

September 2005

27 September 2005£190,000 Investement at Huntly and Insch railway stations
27 September 2005First ScotRail's Aberdour station has best station garden in the UK
27 September 2005Washing-up liquid is key for First ScotRail’s skid-pan training
20 September 2005“WALK UP AND GO” RAIL TRAVEL ANYWHERE IN SCOTLAND WITH FIRST SCOTRAIL FOR £14 RETURN
19 September 2005Savings for rail passengers with First ScotRail
19 September 2005Savings for rail passengers with First ScotRail
19 September 2005Savings for rail passengers with First ScotRail
14 September 2005Professor David Bellamy opens new visitor centre at Rannoch Station as First ScotRail launches ‘Adopt a Station’ scheme
12 September 2005First ScotRail Invites Customer in Ayrshire to Give Their Views

August 2005

31 August 2005 Take flight to RAF Leuchars Airshow for less with First ScotRail
30 August 2005First ScotRail gears up for Scotland v Italy
28 August 2005First ScotRail pledges continued sponsorship of Clarke family as youngest son sets off to the Royal Ballet School
28 August 2005First ScotRail puts on extra trains for fireworks finale
27 August 2005First ScotRail withdraws smoking on Caledonian Sleeper service ahead of £1million refurbishment
21 August 2005£3 Million Refurbishment for Trains on Edinburgh - North Berwick Line
02 August 2005First ScotRail Launches New Low Flor Buses for Glasgow Stations Link

July 2005

31 July 2005First ScotRail and Tourism, Culture & Sport Minister Launch Late Night Festival Trains
25 July 2005Plaque unveiled at platform four to mark engineering achievements of John Miller
18 July 2005Forth Rail Bridge Closure
01 July 2005Mary Dickson to be ScotRail Managing Director

June 2005

30 June 2005Scott Barrie MSP visits First ScotRail Customer Service Centre
26 June 2005A UK first as First ScotRail launches free text travel alerts
23 June 2005First ScotRail Hits Five Year Peak in Customer Satisfaction
22 June 2005Plan ahead fortravel to Edinburgh during the first week in July advises First ScotRail
15 June 2005First ScotRail invites passengers to take part in a coffee taste test for launch of new on board catering service
14 June 2005£1 million upgrade for Caledonian Sleeper rail services between Scotland and London
13 June 2005Great Summer Days Out On Offer With First ScotRail
09 June 2005First ScotRail advises concert goers to plan ahead
07 June 2005 New First ScotRail poster site targets M8 commuters
06 June 2005 First ScotRail delays at lowest since 1999
06 June 2005New commuter service for Arrochar and Tarbet to launch in December
01 June 2005