During upcoming industrial action, ScotRail has said that it will operate as normal, except Carlisle services.

Members of the RMT union are planning to walk out on Thursday 20th July, Saturday 22nd July, and Saturday 29th July. Meanwhile, ASLEF have implemented an overtime ban until the 22nd July, and also plan for the same from Monday 31st July 2023 until Saturday 5th August.

Whilst the industrial action affects other operators, the action does not involve any ScotRail staff.

Only a small number of services between Glasgow Central / Dumfries and Carlisle will be impacted by the ScotRail strike action due to train dispatchers (from other companies) being on strike at Carlisle

Phil Campbell, ScotRail Head of Customer Operations, said: “The dispute between the trade unions and other train operators does not involve any ScotRail staff, which means we’ll be able to run our services as normal during the latest industrial action.

“A small number of ScotRail services to and from Carlisle will see some disruption, so customers travelling on this route should check their train times before leaving for the station.

“We’d also encourage anyone travelling to plan their journey in advance, as we’re expecting our trains to be busier than normal due to customers of other operators travelling with ScotRail.”