ScotRail said the trial, funded by the Scottish Government, will see massive savings across the country, with the fare from Edinburgh to Glasgow via Falkirk High dropping from £28.90 to £14.90.
Peak ScotRail fares are being scrapped from today in a six-month trial which aims to encourage people to travel by train instead of car.
READ MORE: Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers visits Glasgow restaurant as staff call him an 'absolute gentleman'The price of a ticket from Perth to Dundee will fall from £14.40 to £9.90 and the fare from Glasgow to Stirling will drop from £16.10 to £9.60. "Some services may be busier than normal, so customers are advised to plan their journey using the ScotRail website, app, or social media channels. We know that cost and simplicity are critical factors for people when they choose how to travel, and we are looking forward to delivering this fantastic fare reduction for our customers."
"This peak fare removal trial is aimed at achieving this by making ticketing simpler with off-peak fares valid all day. During the trial period, rail travel will be more affordable and accessible while helping to identify longer-term steps to reduce car use. ScotRail said that one of the most significant impacts of the pandemic was to radically change the commuter market, with a significant drop in the number of people travelling during the traditional peak times.Scottish Greens transport spokesperson Mark Ruskell MSP said: "This is exactly the kind of bold, groundbreaking move that Scotland needs.
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