ScotRail adds more seats for International Ayr Show this weekend
Following last week's announcement, ScotRail is adding more seats on trains this weekend for the International Ayr Show – Festival of Flight.
Author: Janine Booth
I worked on London Underground stations for 26 years. I am interested in all things railway, with particular interests in accessibility and industrial relations.
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