Enhancements to Scotland's Rail Services
Scotland's projects are experiencing a period of significant improvement, as evidenced by the latest figures. The Moving Annual Average (MAA) for ScotRail has reached 90.7%, the highest figure in almost two years, according to ScotRail Operations Director, David Simpson.
The sustained levels of punctuality, Simpson attributes to the hard work of everyone across Scotland's project management. In fact, the Performance Measure (PPM) has improved by almost 5% year on year. This improvement is a testament to the dedication of the engineers working tirelessly to prepare for autumn and winter weather.
As the colder months approach, Scotland's Railway is ready to deploy its £1 million 'Winter Train' with specialist equipment to melt snow and ice. A fleet of 10 snow ploughs is standing by, supported by a helicopter unit with thermal imaging capabilities.
The improvements are not limited to winter preparations. Over the last few years, a number of trains improvement projects have been completed across Scotland, aiming to provide travellers with a more efficient service and way of traveling.
One such project is the Aberdeen-Inverness Improvement Project, a Scottish Government funded initiative to upgrade the railway infrastructure between Aberdeen and Inverness. Phase one of the scheme aimed to deliver enhanced commuter services into each city and to facilitate the capacity for new stations at Kintore and Inverness Airport. Future phases of the project will help support an hourly service between Aberdeen and Inverness, with an average journey time of around two hours. The exact scope and timing of works to achieve this is still to be determined, but the whole project is scheduled to be delivered by 2030.
Alter Supplies & Contracting, a company with 30 years of experience operating throughout Scotland, has been involved in crucial infrastructure work to ensure Scotland's rail network is one of the highest performing in the UK. They specialize in the supply and installation of every aspect of fencing, from high-end security to agricultural, and have been subcontracted by numerous main contractors for projects across Scotland. This includes lineside fencing for electrification upgrades and finishing work at various rail stations.
In addition to their fencing work, Alter Supplies & Contracting also has a dedicated team to carry out soft landscaping on large scale planting schemes. They can be found online at www.altersupplies.co.uk.
Another significant project is the Edinburgh Glasgow Improvement Programme (EGIP), a £650 million scheme being delivered by Network Rail to modernize and upgrade key junctions and infrastructure, as well as the widespread electrification of the Scottish rail network. The key elements of the EGIP project include widespread line electrification, a redevelopment of Queen Street station, platform lengthening in various locations, Edinburgh Waverley station improvements, general signalling improvements, junction upgrades, the creation of a new electric Millerhill Depot, the new Edinburgh Gateway station, and Haymarket station redevelopment.
The key person responsible for these enhancements in rail transport in Scotland in recent years is Joanne Maguire, the Managing Director of ScotRail. The Aberdeen-Inverness Improvement Project and the EGIP project are just a few examples of the incremental benefits that will be provided throughout the life of the schemes, as Scotland's trains continue to improve and adapt to meet the needs of its passengers.
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