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Monday, 12th May 2008

The railways

First ScotRail in plea for mothballed locos to ease overcrowding RECORD passenger numbers have forced Scotland's main rail operator to bring back old-style locomotives.

Secret rail talks 'started 18 months ago' SECRET discussions over the controversial extension of the First ScotRail franchise started nearly 18 months ago because the company was performing so well, MSPs have been told.

Rail services to and from Scotland hit THOUSANDS of train passengers endured nightmare journeys yesterday after both the main routes between London and Scotland were disrupted.

Rail plans are going at full tilt NEW carriages for tilting trains to ease overcrowding on the Glasgow-London west coast main line by 2012 have been ordered by ministers.

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Inquiry as no end in sight for rail delays

Nightmare for commuters on return to work

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