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Scotland to France sleeper train and £2 bus fare cap proposals in SNP’s manifesto

Rhodri Clark
29 April 2026
SNP proposals include a sleeper train service to mainland Europe
SNP proposals include a sleeper train service to mainland Europe

 

Eye-catching proposals in the SNP’s manifesto for next month’s Scottish Parliament election include a sleeper train service to mainland Europe and legislating for a £2 adult bus fare cap. The party also says it will move national transport bodies, including Transport Scotland, back into the Scottish Government.

Opinion polls indicate that the SNP is likely to win the election but, once again, fall short of a majority of Holyrood seats. They indicate that Reform UK and Labour...

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