ScotRail peak fares are to be scrapped 'for good', as the rail provider enters a 'new era'.

In May, the Scottish Government announced they were aiming to make train fares simpler, more flexible, and provide better value for money for rail users. They also hoped the change would encourage more people to leave the car at home and travel by rail instead.

Removing peak fares will mean significant savings for customers across the country, with some journeys set to reduce by almost 50 per cent – including the Glasgow to Edinburgh service.

From Monday September 1, customers will pay the same fare no matter what time they travel, or the day of the week.

First Minister John Swinney took to Glasgow Queen Street last week to mark the new move. Posting to X, he said: "From next Monday, your rail

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