Bringing ScotRail into public ownership is an “historic moment” Nicola Sturgeon has insisted – despite fears from the Scottish Conservatives that the change will result in “rising fares, service cuts and ticket office closures”.
With the rail operator ceasing to be run by Abellio from Friday, the Scottish First Minister said its move into public ownership was a “significant milestone”.
She told travellers: “Obviously from tomorrow services will continue as normal - it is important we provide reassurance and familiarity to passengers in the immediate terms as we recover from the disruption and impact of the pandemic.”
