North East MSP demands more trains for the Tartan Army
Liam Kerr has written to ScotRail bosses asking for additional services
Last updated 31st May 2022
Liam Kerr MSP has written to ScotRail's Managing Director pleading for extra trains from the north-east to Glasgow, ahead of Scotland's crucial World Cup play-off match against Ukraine on Wednesday.
Extra services were launched yesterday, however Stirling is the northernmost station on the routes added.
The final train from Glasgow to Aberdeen on Wednesday evening departs at 7.45PM, the same time as kick-off.
In his letter to Managing Director Alex Hynes, My Kerr said: "It’s inexcusable that passengers in the north-east are once again being abandoned at the platform in favour of the Central Belt.
“This announcement may well be great for fans who live in areas such as Edinburgh or Stirling but for supporters further north, this just adds to the travel misery which is continually placed upon them."
Similar issues are expected next week when Scotland host Armenia in their opening game of the UEFA Nations League on the 9th of June.
Mr Kerr added: "I would be grateful if you would urgently consider having another look at the range of services that night and laying on further services which would allow those fans who live in the north-east to return home after the game.”