Peak time rail fares srapped on ScotRail trains

Pik ray fees have been scrapped on Scotrail trains, so passengers will no longer pay higher prices to travel at heavy weekdays.

So far, Scotrail passengers have paid different fees at different times of the day. The abolition of high wages means significant savings for customers who use the services of the government operator.

A railway ticket from Edinburgh to Glasgow will be almost 50% cheaper, and the trips between PeTH and Dundee will be less than one third.

The aim is to get more vehicles from cars and trains. Currently, fees on routes that do not have the highest time prices will not change.

Scotrail tickets will also be simpler and more flexible under the new system.

Peak-Time Scotrail Fares, a policy supported by the Scottish Greens, was introduced in 2023, but ended after saying the costs of the subsidies of the subsidies. could not be justified.

However, in May, the First Minister John Swinney announced that Peak Fares will be scrapped again.

“Last year, in the face of serious budget prints, we hardly decided to end the Peak Fares pilot in our railways.

“But now, considering our work to obtain Scotland’s financing in a stronger position, and at the same time hearing calls from vehicles, climate activists and business world, I can confirm that Peak Rail Fares in Scotland in Scotland this year will be scrapped for good.

“A decision to put more money in people’s pockets and will be pumped less CO2 in our heavens.”

Joanne Maguire, General Manager of Scotrail, told BBC Scotland News: “We are really excited about the cars and the opportunity to get more customers in the railway.

“If you’re traveling from Edinburgh to Glasgow, you’ll see about 50%savings.

“You will save 40% from Inverkeithing to Edinburgh, and 35% between Inverness and Elgin – so great news for our passengers.”

The summit fees covered the tickets purchased before 09:15 on weekdays and certain services between 16:42 and 18:30.

The first pilot to scrapped them began in October 2023, but after the “limited success” ended in September 2024.

Passenger levels increased by 6.8%, but the scheme required a 10% increase to finance itself.

Maguire said that the trial time has seen an increase in the number of passengers and that Scotrail’s customers have enjoyed a successful article.

Now the aim is to enlarge the suburban passenger base, he added.