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Scotland Freezes ScotRail Fares for One Year From April 1

Ministers present the step as cost-of-living relief ahead of the first Budget vote.

Overview

  • The freeze covers Season Tickets and Flexipass products across ScotRail for 2026–27.
  • The Scottish Government has allocated £4.3 million for the policy next year, with the final cost dependent on passenger demand.
  • Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop confirmed the move in a written answer to Holyrood, and First Minister John Swinney announced it at Edinburgh Waverley.
  • Officials say the measure will ease household travel costs and builds on the permanent removal of peak fares in September, which cut some prices by up to 48%.
  • The announcement comes before the first Budget vote at Holyrood, with Labour set to abstain and the Greens withholding support as they seek further transport and childcare commitments.