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Alex Hynes

@AlexHynes

3 years

One year ago I swapped Edinburgh for Highland Perthshire; and what a place to live! @VisitScotland #oneyearon

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4 years

We've lost a passenger and now two of our own. This is a sad, sad day for Scotland's Railway.

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4 years

We’ve sadly been advised by the @BTP that, in addition to the driver and a passenger, one of the fatalities in the Stonehaven derailment was our conductor. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and colleagues of those who have lost loved ones.

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2 years

Scotland showing off today! #nofilterneeded @VisitScotland 😎

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4 years

Our thoughts are with those who have been affected by this tragic event, particularly the families of those who have lost their lives. The railway in Scotland is a family, and it’s one that is hurting today. @ScotRail @NetworkRailSCOT @BTP

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4 months

Best view from a station award? I think so too. @ScotRail @NetworkRailSCOT

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3 years

Going “all in” for lunch today.

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2 years

Scotland showing off today! 😎 @VisitScotland

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Scotland! ❤️ @VisitScotland

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6 years

This is not the Caribbean! Breathtaking beauty. @VisitScotland

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2 years

Heading home with @ScotRail after a momentous day - returning the company to full public ownership after 25 years. Well done to everyone who worked so hard to ensure a smooth transition and to @ScotGovFM for helping to unveil a commemorative plaque to mark the occasion.

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4 years

No, I will not reign Angus (or anyone else) in for caring about safer travel. @scotgov has been clear: customers should wear a face covering on public transport. This is for the safety of our colleagues and customers alike. That’s it. @ScotRail

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@GMagheramorne

4 years

' who is this Angus character?! he lectures passengers about not wearing masks, yet many of their staff don't either (and justifiably so!) is he trying to be divisive? @AlexHynes are you able to reign your staff in a bit please?

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3 years

Amazing day in Highland Perthshire today. When the time is right, @VisitScotland .

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2 years

On the way back from Lapland (Boat of Garten!), I couldn’t resist riding up front with our driver. Captured here (safely of course) is Druimuachdar Pass Summit, the highest point on the rail network, 1,484 ft above sea level. #ScotRailSantaExpress @ScotRail @NetworkRailSCOT 🎅

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4 years

To the drivers, signallers, cleaners, conductors, maintainers, planners, controllers, dispatchers, social teams and back-room staff, your selfless acts are helping to keep Scotland moving for essential workers in the NHS and for freight. Thank you! 🙏 @NetworkRailSCOT @ScotRail

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After 7 years at the helm of Scotland’s Railway, I’m proud & excited to be joining @transportgovuk as Director General, Rail Services next month. I’m going to miss working with the amazing people at @ScotRail & @NetworkRailSCOT , who work so hard to deliver for our customers.

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4 years

I spent time speaking with colleagues in Aberdeen yesterday. The tragic loss of Brett, Donald and Christopher has left a huge void. The support from across the rail industry and beyond has been a huge comfort and we are all very grateful for this. @ScotRail @NetworkRailSCOT

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20 days

That’s a wrap! Today is my last day in charge of Scotland’s Railway after nearly seven years in the job. It’s been the privilege of my life to run this country’s railway and work with the amazing people at @ScotRail and @NetworkRailSCOT to deliver for customers. I’ll miss you. 😢

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4 years

Everyone in the railway family is mourning Brett and Donald. Our love and support is being sent to everyone touched by this tragic event.

Marky Mark

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4 years

Many lovely, touching tributes at the station for our colleagues Donald and Brett. @scotrail @AlexHynes #railwayfamily

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2 years

In response to your feedback, we have trebled (yes, trebled) the number of bike spaces on board our upgraded @ScotRail #Inter7City high-speed trains from 2 to 6. The feedback from customers and crew has been fantastic! We hope you like it. #customerdriven @transcotland

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2 years

No finer place. @VisitScotland #lochtay

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5 months

When working from home, I always make the point of getting out for some fresh air in the daylight. Here was today’s walk! Please don’t judge the camera work, my fingers were frozen! ❄️

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3 years

Colin sadly passed away this week. His kindness will be sorely missed by us all. I think we could all learn to be a bit more like Colin. Be Kind, Be Calm, Be Safe. We will remember him. @ScotRail @NetworkRailSCOT 😢

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4 years

Be more like Colin. 😊 @ScotRail

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2 years

Christmas in the capital. 🎄 @VisitScotland

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4 years

The railway has left an incredible legacy in Edinburgh with this huge network of paths and cycle ways that I hadn’t fully appreciated before lockdown. 🚂 🚲 👍

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3 years

This is what days off are for. @VisitScotland ⛰

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@AlexHynes

6 years

And so the railway meets George Square in Glasgow (once again!). @NetworkRailEGIP @NetworkRailGQS @ScotRail @NetworkRailSCOT

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4 years

Good morning from the capital. Stunning day! @VisitScotland

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2 years

A fond farewell to all our friends and colleagues at @Abellio_UK as we prepare to transfer @ScotRail to full @scotgov ownership tomorrow. Wishing you all the very best of luck for the future. 👋 @NetworkRailSCOT

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5 years

Stunning day in Perthshire! @VisitScotland

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3 years

A brief pause for the @Tesco train to pass us on its way to Inverness. Each freight train takes about 60 HGVs off the road! @ScotRail @NetworkRailSCOT @railfreightscot @RailFreightUK @DRSgovuk 🌎

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1 year

Happy 90th Birthday to my wonderful Grandma Pat! 👵🏻 🎉 ❤️

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4 years

Do you remember when people used to say “Excuse me, can you tell me where Queen St station is?”. No more. #itsgonnaebegorgeous @ScotRail @NetworkRailSCOT @NetworkRailGQS 👍

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5 years

More brand-new trains for Scotland! This morning I was privileged to join @CalSleeper for a preview. An incredible step-change that I’m sure will delight customers. Well done to those with the vision to make this happen! @SercoGroup @rsoames @NetworkRailSCOT @transcotland

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@AlexHynes

5 years

Here’s the world-famous @plyons45 from @NetworkRailGLC on his way to London with @VirginTrains for the National Rail Awards. Shortlisted for outstanding personal contribution. Good luck Paul! @ScotRail @NetworkRailSCOT @networkrail @SirPeterHendy @RAIL @NinaLockwood @Jojololo81

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4 years

Heading back after paying our respects to Donald and Brett following events at Carmont. Our hearts will remain broken for a long time to come, but together with the railway family we will provide support and comfort for everyone touched by the tragedy. @ScotRail @NetworkRailSCOT

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3 years

I make a point of trying to get out of the house between virtual meetings to clear my mind. Here’s a pic from today’s dog walk that I wanted to share. When the time is right, @VisitScotland , because it’s beautiful! 🏔

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3 years

Remembering Brett, Donald and Christopher on this incredibly sad day, one year on. Our hearts remain broken and our thoughts are with everyone affected by this terrible accident, in particular those who lost their loved ones. 💔 @ScotRail @NetworkRailSCOT #railwayfamily

ScotRail

@ScotRail

3 years

Today we remember Brett McCullough, Donald Dinnie and Christopher Stuchbury, three lives devastatingly lost at Stonehaven a year ago. Our thoughts and condolences remain with their families and friends and everyone affected by the tragedy.

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3 years

Wishing everyone a Happier New Year. From everyone at Scotland’s Railway. 🙏 @ScotRail @NetworkRailSCOT

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3 years

This morning, we remembered Brett, Donald and Christopher. Our hearts remain broken and our thoughts are with everyone affected by this terrible accident, in particular those who lost their loved ones, many of whom attended today at Stonehaven. 💔 @ScotRail @NetworkRailSCOT

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10 months

Tonight’s @CalSleeper leaving behind the wilderness of Rannoch, arriving into London Euston tomorrow at 0800hrs. Bucket list stuff! @NetworkRailSCOT @VisitScotland 🦌

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3 years

Finally, something to look forward to.

LBC News

@LBCNews

3 years

Britain's Got Talent will not take place in 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic, ITV has said.

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6 years

How would you feel about InterCity rail travel in Scotland if it looked like this? @ScotRail @NetworkRailSCOT

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3 years

Highland Perthshire looking magical this evening. 😊

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5 years

Stunning day in the capital. 😎 @VisitScotland

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4 years

Look at this hero! Abseiling down a viaduct (between Stirling and Dunblane) during Storm Dennis to check for damage due to potentially dangerous water levels. Inspection completed, all safe and line being re-opened. Proud of the team. @NetworkRailSCOT 👍 🦸‍♂️

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3 years

Kudos! @Angus_Duncan 👏 @ScotRail @NetworkRailSCOT @Modern_Railways

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@AlexHynes

4 years

Here’s a sneak preview of the brand-new station at Kintore in Aberdeenshire! We’ll open it as soon as we can safely finish off the works. Accessible and sustainable, the station has lifts and oodles of electric vehicles charging points. @ScotRail @NetworkRailSCOT @transcotland 👍

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3 years

Happy 5th Birthday to my two gorgeous greyhounds, Sasha and Henry! 🎉

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3 years

Pre-pandemic, Fridays were about network visits, the bit of the job I love the most. So here we are, getting back on track, heading up to Inverness on a @ScotRail #Inter7City on this glorious morning! Plenty of space, face coverings and immaculately clean. @NetworkRailSCOT

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4 years

Be more like Colin. 😊 @ScotRail

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9 months

Today is the third anniversary of the terrible tragedy at Carmont, when we lost our colleagues Brett McCullough and Donald Dinnie, and passenger Christopher Stuchbury. As always, my thoughts today are with their loved ones, and everyone affected by this tragic accident.

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2 years

Please forgive my excitement (railways do this to people) but I’ve just spotted my first bit of relaid track for the Levenmouth Reconnected project. We’re reconnecting Levenmouth to passenger services for the first time since 1969! @ScotRail @NetworkRailSCOT @transcotland 🌍

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4 years

Brave ScotRail conductor Nicola Whyte receives special recognition accolade at Aberdeen's C… via @eveningexpress @ScotRail

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3 years

A poignant day today as we remember Brett, Donald and Christopher. ❤️ @ScotRail @NetworkRailSCOT

Network Rail Scotland

@NetworkRailSCOT

3 years

We can confirm that the line between Aberdeen & Dundee has now reopened. Thank you to all passengers and lineside neighbours for the understanding you've shown during this time. @ScotRail @LNER @CrossCountryUK @CalSleeper

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3 years

Clearly a very sensible bloke! @ScotRail @NetworkRailSCOT 🚂

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3 years

Well this is exciting! Night, night! 💤 #journeyofanighttime @CalSleeper @NetworkRailSCOT

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8 months

Good morning from Glasgow! Heading through to the capital with @ScotRail . The cost of a peak return on this route drops from £28.90 to £14.90 from Monday 2 October, and the new fares are now showing in retail systems. We’re also adding extra carriages to services on this route.

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4 years

The calm after the storm. @VisitScotland

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2 years

Spring has sprung! @VisitScotland

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3 years

Can you believe that there used to be a “colour bar” on the railway in London?! Thank you Asquith, for all you did. 🙏 @NetworkRailEUS

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@AlexHynes

3 years

Glorious evening for an after-work walk. @VisitScotland

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3 years

Dogs walked, fires lit, Christmas tunes on and presents opened. Merry Christmas to everyone in the railway family. #railwayfamily 🎄 🎅 ⛄️

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3 years

In a UK 1st, it was brilliant to launch the new @ScotRail #HighlandExplorer in Glasgow yesterday. These carriages can accommodate up to 20 cycles on the West Highland Line. A landmark moment for lovers of Scotland’s great outdoors! @NetworkRailSCOT @SustransScot @leecraigie_ 🚴

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3 years

Megan is a superstar, and was one of the many people trying to deal with the most difficult of incidents last night when a person decided to jump off the Waverley Bridge onto the roof of the station. Sorry to our customers for the disruption. @ScotRail @NetworkRailSCOT 🙏

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2 years

Northwest Highlands, Scotland. Another world. @VisitScotland ⛰

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4 years

We have teams on site and we will do all we can to support everyone affected. We are working closely with all the relevant authorities to establish the cause of this incident. @ScotRail @NetworkRailSCOT @BTP

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1 year

What a brilliant day! Delighted to welcome @JennyGilruth to Inverness Airport station for its official opening! Part of a £42m @scotgov investment in the Highlands. Thanks to everyone who helped make it happen! Give it a whirl. @ScotRail @NetworkRailSCOT @transcotland 🌍👍🏻👏🏻

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4 years

Just sliced a minute off my latest lockdown run! Running is hideous but it’s amazing how quickly your fitness improves. #Couchto5K

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1 year

What’s better than seeing the Flying Scotsman on its 100th birthday? Driving it I should imagine! Good to chat with the crew today. Thank you to everyone who worked hard to make today’s event at Edinburgh Waverley possible. @NetworkRailSCOT @RailwayMuseum #FlyingScotsman100 👏🏻

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5 months

I love boarding the Sleeper at Euston knowing I will wake up in Scotland. Journey of a night time! @CalSleeper

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@AlexHynes

4 years

Delighted to have raised £2,338.75 for the @RailwayChildren by spending the night sleeping on the floor at @NetworkRailGLC . Thank you to everyone who donated to this amazing cause. @ScotRail @NetworkRailSCOT #bigstationsleepout

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2 years

On this day 7 years ago, we introduced electric trains in the North West of England. A great project with a brilliant team of people! 👏🏻 @northernassist @networkrail #helloelectric

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4 years

Thank you. This is really appreciated by everyone. 🙏 @ScotRail @NetworkRailSCOT

GWR

@GWRHelp

4 years

We will be joining our friends @ScotRail in observing a minutes silence where we can at 09:43 on Wednesday, to give our thoughts to the tragic loss of Brett McCullough, Donald Dinnie and Christopher Stuchbury.

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4 years

Thank you Chris.

Chris Loder MP

@chrisloder

4 years

My letter of sympathy to Alex Hynes and the ScotRail team, following yesterday's tragic train accident at Stonehaven. My thoughts are with the families and friends of all those who have died or been injured. @AlexHynes @ScotRail @AndrewBowie_MP

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4 years

This is in the process of being arranged so that everyone has the opportunity to pay their respects to Brett, Donald and Christopher.

Abi Broadley

@AbiBroadley

4 years

#railwayfamily Does anyone know if there is a ‘minutes silence’ planned as a mark if respect for all involved in the Stonehaven tragedy? @networkrail @AlexHynes @ScotRail @RAIL @railwaychaplain

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1 year

For those of you into such things! 😊

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4 years

Cracker of a day in Edinburgh. When this is all over @VisitScotland . #StayHomeSaveLives

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4 years

This is why the safety of our customers and colleagues has to come first, particularly in severe weather. Thankfully everyone safe. 👍 @ScotRail @NetworkRailSCOT #StormCaira

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@ScotRail

4 years

#StormCiara One of our InterCity high-speed trains struck a tree near Insch earlier. We're still working to fix the situation, but as you can see, the train has been damaged. Appreciate your patience if you're on board or on any of the services affected.

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3 years

“I like trains.” Always thought there was something special about JVT! What a brilliant public servant. @RAIL #NatRailAwards21 🙏

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@AlexHynes

3 years

Well served by rail, direct, without the faff. City centre to city centre. Lower carbon emissions too! @LNER @NetworkRailSCOT 🌍

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3 years

Loganair to axe its Aberdeen - Newcastle route; with the final flight being on 30 July 2021

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4 years

ScotRail praised for 'outing homophobes' on Twitter @ScotRail

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6 years

You may have heard, as part of building the best railway Scotland’s ever had, we’re bringing back the InterCity brand to Scotland! @ScotRail @NetworkRailSCOT

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5 years

Don’t forget to @VisitScotland !

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5 years

My second trip on brand-new @CalSleeper . Exceptional service! And a railway 1st for me, a shower, on a train! Was really good. An iconic way to travel between London and Scotland.🚿 🚂 @NetworkRailSCOT @NetworkRailGLC @SercoGroup

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Hundreds line the streets to pay tribute to tragic conductor in 'sombre day for Scotland’s … via @pressjournal @ScotRail @NetworkRailSCOT

Hundreds line the streets to pay tribute to tragic conductor in 'sombre day for Scotland’s railway'

An Aberdeenshire community came to a standstill today as the funeral cortege of tragic rail conductor Donald Dinnie passed through the town. The

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3 years

The club car is back! #journeyofanighttime #letsgetbackontrack @CalSleeper @NetworkRailSCOT 💤

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2 years

Thank you to everyone who worked together to transport over 100,000 customers through Edinburgh Waverley yesterday. Services are currently running well and we have extra services and staff on hand to ensure you have a safe and reliable journey. @ScotRail @NetworkRailSCOT 🙏

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4 years

WHAT A DAY! @VisitScotland 😎

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2 years

Snowy scenes! ❄️ @VisitScotland

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3 years

Yes! 🥳 Thank you to everyone who voted for us, and the entire @ScotRail team! 🗳 And well done to our friends at @LNER for reaching the final.🥇

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3 years

Happy Christmas everyone!🎄

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3 years

Sending love, thoughts and prayers from Scotland’s Railway. @ScotRail @NetworkRailSCOT 🙏 #railwayfamily

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Train company praised for response following complaints over rainbow Pride train @ScotRail @NetworkRailSCOT 👍🏻 🏳️‍🌈 👏🏻

Train company praised for response following complaints over rainbow Pride train

The blunt response from ScotRail went viral on social media, with hundreds of people praising the social media manager for highlighting serious issues on twitter

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3 years

How embarrassing! 😂

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3 years

👀 #COP26

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4 years

Congratulations Susan for being @ScotRail employee of the month! @Susan011064 was nominated numerous times by her colleagues for doing fantastic charity work at Johnstone station for the past few years. Well done Susan! Proud to call you a colleague.👏

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3 years

Amazing sky tonight. When this is all over, @VisitScotland .

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When this is all over @VisitScotland .

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In my favourite place. @VisitScotland

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Edinburgh views on today’s exercise. When this is all over, @VisitScotland .

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Colleagues across the rail industry are working around the clock to keep Scotland moving and I’m incredibly proud of them. That is all! @ScotRail @NetworkRailSCOT

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