SCOTRAIL will continue to use Inter7City High Speed Trains in the immediate future, while discussions continue with drivers’ union ASLEF regarding the long-term future of the fleet.
There had been the possibility that SR would be forced to remove the IC7 fleet from service after August 12. This threat was made in the Scottish parliament at a Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting, by ASLEF’s Scottish organiser Kevin Lindsay, on May 30.
However, sources have suggested that a revised deadline of the end of the year is more likely. This will allow SR to explore all options including finding possible321).