Network Rail Scotland

Scotland’s Railway is the network managed by Network Rail Scotland, serving passengers, businesses and communities from the Borders to Wick and Thurso. Its diverse infrastructure includes busy intercity routes connecting Scotland’s eight cities, as well as rural lines across the Highlands. The organisation is investing more than £4 billion to improve the railway and deliver projects such as bridge and viaduct restoration, station development, accessibility upgrades and rail electrification.

Scotland’s Railway works alongside passenger and freight train operators, while its services and infrastructure support travel, tourism and the movement of goods. The network forms part of Scotland’s integrated public transport system and provides businesses with sustainable routes to market. Its work also includes managing railway lineside environments and advancing climate action, biodiversity and environmental management. Freight development is a particular focus, contributing to Scotland’s net-zero ambitions and sustainable economic growth. Through ongoing investment and improvements, Scotland’s Railway aims to create a more reliable, accessible and sustainable network that benefits communities and helps support the country’s future.