ScotRail came under public ownership on 1 April 2022 when the Scottish Ministers became 'operator of last resort'. In advance of the transfer date, the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee took evidence from key stakeholders in the rail industry and from the Scottish Government.
The Committee took evidence from: Michael Clark, Programme Director, Strategy and Transformation, Great British Railways Transition Team; Mick Hogg, Regional Organiser, RMT (The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers); Robert Samson, Senior Stakeholder Manager, Transport Focus.
The Committee took evidence from: Jenny Gilruth, Minister for Transport and Jan Spy, Solicitor, Scottish Government; Bill Reeve, Rail Director, Transport Scotland.