New zero emissions vehicles have been introduced for passengers using the Glasgow station bus link service. 

ScotRail has partnered with First Bus for the scheme which will see the existing vehicles with new electric buses. The move will remove 50 thousand kilometres of diesel operation from Glasgow city centre.

The electric buses, branded in ScotRail’s iconic blue livery with Saltire logo, began operating on Sunday, October 1, and connects Glasgow’s three major transport hubs - Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street and Buchanan Bus Station.

David Lister, ScotRail safety, engineering and sustainability director, said: “ScotRail is proud to lead the charge in providing greener and more sustainable transport options.

“Our partnership with First Bus to introduce new electric vehicles on our station bus link service represents a bold step toward cleaner air and a more sustainable transport network.

He added: “As Scotland’s Railway continues to work on its wider decarbonisation plans, this initiative will make a significant impact on our journey towards net zero.”

Each year, tens of thousands of journeys are made on the bus link service which makes rail travel more accessible for customers making cross-Glasgow journeys.

ScotRail has already been making progress on decarbonisation, achieving a 12 per cent reduction in emissions (CO2e) since 2019/20.

The introduction of electric vehicles on the Glasgow station bus link further support these efforts and help towards achieving both Scottish Government and Glasgow City Council net-zero targets.

Graeme Macfarlan, First Bus Scotland commercial director, said: “We are delighted to announce this new partnership with ScotRail on the station bus link service.

"Not only will customers be able to take advantage of an environmentally friendly way to travel between stations, but they will also benefit from greater levels of comfort and lower noise levels.”

He added: “First Bus is a leader in sustainable travel in Scotland with over 200 electric buses operating across Greater Glasgow.

“We are incredibly proud to continue increasing sustainable travel options, and I’m sure it will encourage even more people to leave their cars behind in favour of environmentally conscious travel that will help to reduce congestion and improve air quality.”