Scotland’s railways aren’t history, they’re the transport of the future
With around 76% of passenger and 45% of freight journeys already on Scotland's railway already on electric traction and future plans to electrify the lines to Barrhead and East Kilbride there is a very real and genuine ambition to go further.
As the owner and asset manager of around one third of the national passenger fleet, Porterbrook plays an important role in supporting the railway and protecting jobs across the rail supply chain. Every week we invest circa ￡3 million in the many companies who maintain and renew our assets, providing a clear programme of upcoming work and supporting around 7,000 jobs across the UK.
Diesel trains, with significant remaining asset life, can be upgraded cost effectively to improve its environmental footprint and support further reductions in emissions.
We continue to work with key stakeholders to ensure the right rolling stock solutions can be found for the future of Scotland’s Railway.
Rail will be an important enabler of Scotland’s post-pandemic economic recovery but also for decarbonising wider transport.
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