From mixing with famous faces to finding love, Jim Craig and Alan Young have been part of some incredible memories and have seen some remarkable changes over the last four decades. ScotRail was introduced on September 22, 1983, as part of a reorganisation of British Rail, and 25 years later the iconic Saltire logo was added. Class 37 Oban to Glasgow service, 1988Today, that logo adorns the firm’s fleet of 345 trains which cover more than 80,000 miles every day. Much like the services he and Alan work for, Jim’s journey with ScotRail kept him moving, working in general-purpose relief covering ticket and parcel offices at various stations including Larbert, Falkirk Grahamston and Dundee. Alan Young (Image: ScotRail)When asked what he believes is the best thing about working in the firm, Alan said: “The privilege of working with extraordinary people and some memorable characters.

Source: The Times October 22, 2023 22:44 UTC