Two tier structure created for Scottish rail

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Joanna Maguire to become chief executive at Scottish Rail Holdings

Joanna Maguire to become chief executive at Scottish Rail Holdings

The Scottish Government has activated a dormant company to own, oversee and manage ScotRail from 1 April.

Abellio has operated ScotRail since 2015. Its franchise period was seven years with a possible three-year addition. Since April 2020, the government has put in place successive Emergency Measures Agreements in recognition of the difficulties created by the Covid-19 pandemic. 

Rather than extend the franchise beyond its expiry date of 31 March 2022, the government opted to transfer...

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