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Scrapping of peak fares in Scotland prompts questions in Holyrood

Rhodri Clark
19 September 2025
A notice about peak fares removal at Stirling station
A notice about peak fares removal at Stirling station
 

ScotRail’s permanent removal of peak fares has been welcomed by all political parties but led to questions over the Scottish Government’s changes of mind.

As of 1 September, what were off-peak fares apply all day on routes where ScotRail controls the fares. Examples of savings include 48% for Edinburgh-Glasgow, 31% Perth-Dundee and 20% Inverurie-Aberdeen. ScotRail also removed Super Off-Peak  Day Return tickets, which resulted in price increases for some passengers at off-peak...

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