Scotland's beleaguered rail network could finally receive a boost today as union bosses announce the result of a ballot on pay.
If members of ASLEF - which represents train drivers - vote to accept a deal it could mean an end to the hated temporary timetable which has caused chaos for passengers over the last seven weeks.
ScotRail drivers announced an overtime ban in May after rejecting an initial pay offer.
The move led to 700 services being slashed from the timetable at a time many hospitality businesses were gearing up for their first uninterrupted summer of trading since 2019.
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Fans going to Scotland’s World Cup qualifier against Ukraine at Hampden Park in June were told they had to leave the national team’s most important match in 20 years early if they wanted to catch the last service from Mount Florida, its nearest station.
Thousands of golf fans were also urged to avoid the railways by organisers of The Open in St Andrews.
And festivalgoers wanting to watch Lewis Capaldi headline Trnsmt on Sunday were told by the firm if they waited until the end of his set they would not be able to catch the train home.
If members do back the plan in the ballot, which has been recommended by union bosses, their pay will climb by five per cent.
They will also get more money for rest day and Sunday working, driving instructor and maternity pay along with a policy of no compulsory redundancies for the next five years.
According to ScotRail, 2.2% of the increase will be funded by Transport Scotland with the remaining 2.8% coming from ScotRail’s coffers.
If drivers accept the rise, the state-owned firm has warned passengers its temporary timetable could be in place for up to 10 days.
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