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ScotRail investigating claims of staff accepting gifts for contracts

News imageBBC ScotRail carriages and a ScotRail locomotive with headlights on are waiting on two separate railway lines in a terminus station. People can been seen in the distance under a sign for platform 4.BBC

ScotRail has confirmed it has launched an internal investigation following allegations that some staff were given gifts in exchange for contracts.

Scotland's nationalised rail operator has allegedly suspended staff members from the property services management team while inquiries take place.

According to a report in the Scotsman, a car may have been one of the gifts accepted.

A ScotRail spokesman confirmed an investigation was being carried out but said he could not divulge any details about it.

ScotRail was taken into public ownership by the SNP government in April 2022, having previously been operated by Dutch company Abellio, and before that National Express and First Group.

A ScotRail spokesman told BBC Scotland: "We can confirm that an independent investigation is ongoing.

"We wouldn't comment on individuals.

"We are unable to make any further comment until the investigation process has been completed."