SNP government minister s were told that ScotRail drivers pay could lead to an exodus of staff to rival companies as they searched for better paid roles with rivals.
The train operator has already experienced a number of drivers leaving in 2018 for jobs with other UK operators in London North Eastern Railway (LNER) and TransPennine Express, who are growing in Scotland.
An investigation by the Scottish Express showed that the standard ScotRail driver’s salary advertised through recruitment website GlassDoor sat at £53,444 per annum.
