Comfort and connections improved in new trains

The first of a fleet of Scotrail trains to be refurbished with new seats, power sockets and wi-fi has been unveiled.

A total of 38 of the diesel trains are being overhauled for the East Kilbride to Glasgow line, and other routes including the West Highland Line from Glasgow to Oban and Mallaig.

They will also operate on the Glasgow to Barrhead/ Kilmarnock and Stranraer lines, on a secondary route between Edinburgh and Glasgow via Shotts, and on suburban services in Glasgow to Anniesland via Maryhill.

The 30-year-old Class 156 trains are also getting new flooring, lighting and tables, disabled accessible toilets and dedicated wheelchair spaces.

The £16 million refurbishment project is due to be completed in March 2019.