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08/12/2023 ScotRail surveys passengers on lifting alcohol ban on trains [STV] The train operator said it is looking to 're-evaluate' the drinking prohibition. (Permalink) Alcohol ban ScotRail STV
26/07/2023 Relaxing ScotRail alcohol ban might help offset cost of trial suspension of peak fares Scotsman comment [Scotsman] The prospect of a preprandial gin and tonic might encourage drivers to leave their cars at home and take the train (Permalink) Alcohol Ban Peak fares ScotRail Scotsman
31/05/2023 No alcohol on 'Inverness Express' Scottish Cup final train, ScotRail confirms [Inverness Courier] A 'temporary' ban on alcohol brought in during the Covid pandemic will continue to be enforced on ScotRail services - even the special cup train. (Permalink) Alcohol ban ScotRail Inverness Courier
12/10/2022 SNP transport minister Jenny Gilruth 'pretty relaxed' about ending ScotRail alcohol ban [Daily Record] Transport bosses originally blamed coronavirus rules for banning booze on ScotRail services in November 2020. (Permalink) Alcohol ban ScotRail Daily Record
31/08/2022 ScotRail's alcohol ban kept in place despite the train operator preferring more relaxed rules [Glasgow Times] ScotRail's alcohol ban was kept in place by officials despite the train operator preferring more relaxed rules, which would have seen day-time drinking allowed on board. (Permalink) Alcohol ban ScotRail Glasgow Times
05/08/2022 ScotRail alcohol ban a small price to pay to prevent even more violence and intimidation on our trains - Alastair Dalton [Scotsman] When it comes to alcohol, taking away our right to drink can hit a raw nerve. (Permalink) Alcohol ban ScotRail Scotsman
29/07/2022 ScotRail alcohol ban to remain for the 'foreseeable future' [BBC News] The ban on drinking alcohol on ScotRail trains introduced during the pandemic has not been lifted. (Permalink) Alcohol ban ScotRail BBC News
26/07/2022 ScotRail bosses want to know 'what passengers think about alcohol ban on trains [Scotsman] A ban on drinking alcohol on ScotRail trains will continue for the time being while bosses hear what passengers think about the policy. (Permalink) Alcohol ban ScotRail Scotsman
23/07/2022 ScotRail alcohol ban to continue indefinitely with 'no timeframe' for removal [Daily Record] Opposition parties have called on ScotRail 'to be straight with people' over the reasons for continuing the booze ban. (Permalink) Alcohol ban ScotRail Daily Record
03/05/2022 ScotRail to keep alcohol ban under review with no plans in place for return of wet trains [STV] Alcohol has been banned on all ScotRail trains since November 2020 under Covid restrictions. (Permalink) Alcohol ban ScotRail STV
10/04/2022 ScotRail alcohol ban remains 'under review' [The Herald] An alcohol ban on all ScotRail services is currently under review after the franchise was taken into public ownership earlier this month. (Permalink) Alcohol ban ScotRail The Herald
30/06/2021 Police warn of booze ban on Ayrshire trains and beaches [Ayr Advertiser] Police are warning Ayrshire daytrippers not to drink alcohol on trains bound for the west coast. (Permalink) Alcohol ban Ayr Advertiser
04/06/2021 Alcohol ban continues on Scotlands rail network [Press and Journal] An alcohol ban has been extended on Scotlands rail network. (Permalink) Alcohol ban Press and Journal
16/11/2020 Alcohol ban comes into force on Scotland's rail network [BBC News] People are no longer allowed to drink alcohol on trains or at stations as part of measures to stem Covid. (Permalink) Alcohol ban COVID-19 ScotRail BBC News
12/11/2020 Alcohol ban introduced on Scotlands railway [BBC News] People will not be allowed to drink alcohol on trains or at stations in Scotland from Monday. (Permalink) Alcohol ban ScotRail BBC News