Given the importance of the rail network to those of us living and working in the North, it is worth noting that Transport Scotland have issued a consultation process about the future of the rail network from 2014. This will include the future of the Sleeper Service, rural stations and schedules.
From Transport Scotland:
"Rail users and stakeholders are being asked to play their part in shaping Scotland's rail services with passenger interests at the heart.
In 2014, both the current contract for rail passenger services (ScotRail) and the funding arrangements for Network Rail in Scotland are due to come to an end and new arrangements have to be in place. This consultation is a crucial part of our considerations.
There will be a number of rail station events throughout the consultation. Promotional postcards are being distributed at the station events throughout the consultation."
