ScotRail has announced it is moving away from the classic suit-based uniform for staff to a more "modern and contemporary look". 

Gone will be the traditional shirt, tie, waistcoat and blazer as they're swapped for puncture proof ballistic trousers, a utility vest and softshell jackets, plus other forms of Personal Protective Equipment

It's the first uniform makeover ScotRail has given front-line staff since 2015, although they haven't revealed the new look quite yet. 

The train operator says staff have been calling for a more up to date and stylish uniform, but also one that is more practical for them to wear.

They added that that the new softshell jackets are showerproof and much more "practical" as for conductors, for example, operating the opening and closing of train doors, especially when it’s raining with heavy waterproof coats, are too bulky for comfort and traditional suit jackets become soaked. 

Suits have been a staple of railway uniforms since the days of British Rail. But all that's changing as we're making the clothing our 4,000 frontline staff wear more modern and practical.

New trousers, polo shirts, dress shirts, ties, and softshell jackets will be given to the almost 4,000 staff who wear company uniforms while carrying out their duties.

This includes drivers, conductors, ticket examiners and train presentation.

There’s also been a subtle change to the colour of the uniforms, which are being supplied by Glasgow-based manufacturer CKL. The traditional ScotRail Blue has been replaced by navy blue.

Joanne Miller, ScotRail Uniform Project Manager, said: “Wearing a smart uniform has been part of being a railway worker since the days of the old British Rail.

“But, sometimes the clothes haven’t been as practical and up to date as staff would have liked.

“We’ve really listened to what our colleagues have had to say and we are confident the new look will fit the bill perfectly as we continue to modernise our railway for the future.”

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