The Scottish Conservatives have called for ScotRail's "draconian" ban on alcohol to come to an end.
Drinking on trains and at station s was banned as a public health measure during the pandemic, but it has not been relaxed in the way that other restrictions have. The publicly-owned operator has said the move will be considered as part of the Scottish Government's "national conversation" on rail, in what transport minister Jenny Gilruth said was a chance to consult both the public and staff.
But Scottish Tory transport spokesman Graham Simpson said the restriction should end, pointing out that ScotRail is just one of three rail operators outside London with a blanket ban on drinking.
