The Latest Breaking News from ScotRail

Company forced to fix AI train announcer after woman recognised her own voice

The voice actress had been told by ScotRail earlier this week that the matter was between her and ReadSpeaker

The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2025

John Swinney responds to 'controversial' ScotRail AI voiceover row

THE First Minister has responded to the ScotRail's "controversial" move to use AI to make announcements rather than Scottish actors

The National (Scotland) · Jun 5, 2025

Major disruption to Glasgow to London trains as fallen tree blocks line

TRAINS between Glasgow and London are facing major disruptions after a fallen tree damaged overhead electric lines

The National (Scotland) · Jun 3, 2025

Voiceover artist claims her voice is being used on ScotRail’s AI-generated announcements without permission

Gayanne Potter says she feels ‘violated’ after discovering the announcements that she believes are in her voice

The Independent UK · May 28, 2025

I’ve heard the same train announcement voice for 30 years, but now it’s been replaced by AI – and Scotland isn't happy

I've grown up listening to the same train announcement voice for years, but now it's been replaced by AI – and an actor says her voice has been stolen.

TechRadar · May 28, 2025

Person struck by train near Aberdeen as ScotRail services cancelled

TRAIN services across Scotland have been disrupted after a person has been hit by a train

The National (Scotland) · May 28, 2025

Actress says ScotRail’s new AI announcer uses her voice data without permission

Gayanne Potter says she feels ‘violated’ that her voice is being used in this way.

Evening Standard · May 27, 2025

Voiceover artist demands ScotRail stops using her voice for AI announcements

A VOICEOVER artist has demanded ScotRail stop using her voice in its artificial intelligence announcements – claiming it has been used without…

The National (Scotland) · May 27, 2025

ScotRail to end ‘ineffective’ alcohol ban on trains

The rail company is focusing on other ways to address anti-social behaviour on its trains

The Independent UK · May 13, 2025

Peak fares and alcohol ban to be scrapped on certain trains

The Scottish Government acknowledged the ban is ‘counterproductive and ineffective’

The Independent UK · May 6, 2025