ScotRail will permanently scrap peak train fares next month, ushering in substantial savings for passengers across Scotland, especially those travelling to and from Aberdeen.
Starting September 1, all fares on ScotRail services will be charged at the off-peak rate, regardless of the time of travel, delivering what leaders call “a new era in rail travel”.
The move follows a government announcement in May, with First Minister John Swinney confirming: “From September 1 this year, peak rail fares in Scotland will be scrapped for good.”
This decision comes after mounting calls from commuters, climate campaigners, and business leaders and after a period of fluctuating fare policies in recent years. Swinney noted: “Given the work we have done to get Scotland’s finances in a stronger position, and hearing also the calls from commuters, from climate activists and from the business community, I can confirm that, from 1st September this year, peak rail fares in Scotland will be scrapped for good”.
ScotRail’s managing director Joanne Maguire celebrated the change: “This is fantastic news, not only for our existing customers, but for everyone across the country considering rail travel for their commute or leisure journeys. Travelling by train remains one of the most convenient ways to get around, and with simpler, more
