(and probably largely borne by English taxpayers)
Unlikely given that the Westminster treasury has issued figures that inidicates that it receives more tax
per head in Scotland than it does from England.
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The minister has given his statement to Parliament focusing on the regime for the next franchise.
Highlights:
* Targetted fare reductions and other "innovations" to boost usage of off-peak and poorly used services (the 65% cut in Stranraer fares was given as an example)
* Wi-Fi rollout to cover entire rail network within 7 years
* £100million pounds to help improve reliability and punctuality, encourage more rail freight and to close level crossings
* Next franchise will be 10 years with an option to cancel after 5 years if ToC performance does not meet required standards being considered
* Stricter punctuality targets - ToC will have to publish how many trains arrive bang on time every day
* Changes to the regime for compensating ToCs during strike action
* Caledonian Sleeper will be a separate franchise to make best use of the announced funding package
* Rail users to see improvements delivered within the next few years
More details will no doubt seep into the press in due course.