ScotRail records 2.1 million passenger journeys in a single week

4 Aug 2026 · Originally published 3 Aug 2026 7/10 Original headline: ScotRail hits record 2.1m journeys in a week during Glasgow Games and Calvin Harris gig

ScotRail saw its busiest week since returning to public ownership, with 2.1 million journeys made between 26 July and 1 August. The surge in passengers was driven by major summer events including the Commonwealth Games and several large-scale concerts, highlighting the role of rail in supporting Scotland's busy events calendar.

Source: Glasgow Live Scotland

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