FMQs 08-02-24 South Scotland Labour MSP Martin Whitfield raises plight of East Lothian rail commuters on overcrowded trains into Edinburgh
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00:00 I'm very grateful, Presiding Officer. This week, rail commuters in East Lothian travelling
00:06 to Edinburgh experienced the consequences of SNP mismanagement, with a reduction in
00:11 the carriage numbers on the trains during the busy morning commute and overcrowding.
00:17 Gregor Miller, one of the commuters, said, "It's uncomfortable. You have to stand, and
00:22 it becomes hard to hold on to anything. When I get to Preston Pans, you have to stand.
00:26 When I get to Wallyford, people are just squeezing on, and at Musselburgh, people can't get on
00:32 the trains."
00:33 Given these ongoing issues, what assurances can the First Minister offer to Gregor and
00:38 the other constituents that commuters travelling between East Lothian and Edinburgh can depend
00:44 on a robust and reliable train service?