The Transport Minister for the Scottish Government says the nationalisation of ScotRail represents an "exciting opportunity" for Scotland's railways.
Today is the first day of publicly owned ScotRail Trains Limited running the rail operator north of the border.
Dutch firm Abellio completed its final day of running the service yesterday after seven years.
The first service under public ownership started just before 5am this morning.
It was the 4.56am Inverness to Edinburgh train, which travelled through the north-east, stopping at various stations within Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire.
This weekend (2 and 3 April 2022), the rail operator is offering free travel for children aged between 5 and 15-years-old, with a limit of four kids per paying adult, as long as a "Kids Go Free" voucher is shown.
Jenny Gilruth MSP says it's important to deliver a rail service that caters to the needs of Scots:
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