End for HSTs edges closer as ScotRail seeks new trains

The Scottish government has announced that the procurement process is under way for new rolling stock to replace its InterCity 125 High Speed Trains.

ScotRail uses the HSTs on its Inter7City routes from Edinburgh/Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen and Inverness via Perth, and on the Aberdeen to Inverness route via Elgin.

“The procurement, which will be led by ScotRail on behalf of Transport Scotland, will seek a replacement for the HST fleet which operates on its Inter7City routes,” said the operator.