[pjc50]

Also this is less nationalised than ScotRail, which will actually be state run: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-564...

[Gaelan]

Can they still do that, now that the ScotRail franchise is (presumably) no more?

[pjc50]

Transport is a devolved matter, so that shouldn't be affected. Although this is often confusing and badly reported.

[grlass]

The ScotRail brand was operated by the private company Abellio, who lost the contract due to long term failure to meet its requirements of reliability etc - was in trouble before the impact of the pandemic.