SCOTRAIL has been urged to give a member of staff a pay rise after taking down a Twitter troll. 

The staff member, known only as Ste, responds to customer queries and keeps passengers up-to-date with transport information as a member of the rail operator's social media team.

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But on Saturday he became a cause célèbre for Twitter users after calling out a troll on the platform. 

Unveiling the new ScotRail Pride of Scotland train, decorated with the rainbow colours of the LGBT movement, the rail operator tweeted: "Seen our #PrideOfScotRail train yet? Don’t worry if not, it’ll be wearing this design until it needs repainted in 2029!"

One user said, in a now-deleted tweet: "I take it you'll also be painting one in 'straight' colours?

"Or will we be discriminated against?"

Ste responded: "Straight people aren't punched in the face for holding hands with their life partner, nor are they executed in other countries simply for being straight. Please educate yourself on the matter before commenting such nonsense."

His response was hailed by social media users who demanded he be bought a pint, at the very least for the response.

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Another ScotRail social media officer, Megan said: "I'll 100% be buying Ste a drink or five next time we are out for this."

Lesley Kane, ScotRail's commercial director, said: “Scotland’s Railway is for everyone and, this Pride Month, we wanted to do something really special to demonstrate our support for Scotland’s LGBTQ+ community.

“That’s why we are unveiling our Pride of ScotRail train, created by our own staff LGBTQ+ and allies network and designed by one of our talented team.

“It’s a visual commitment to our support and a reminder that we won’t tolerate bigotry or discrimination.

“Regardless of background or your identity, you should feel welcomed and safe when travelling.

“And it goes way beyond the month of June. This design will stay on the train for the next eight years until it eventually requires repainting.”