ScotRail bosses have warned strikes set to start next month are likely to have a "severe" impact on the train network north of the Border.
More than 40,000 members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union across Network Rail and 14 train operating companies will walk out on December 13, 14, 16 and 17 and on January 3, 4, 6 and 7.
Phil Campbell, the head of customer operations at the nationalised rail firm, said: "While this dispute does not involve ScotRail staff, it will have an impact on our ability to provide services as the RMT planned action will involve Network Rail staff in Scotland.
