RAIL unions hit out at Scotland’s private rail operators today for pandemic “profiteering” and pocketing public money in a time of crisis. 

New research released by RMT shows that companies are set to make over £28 million in profit under Covid-19 emergency measures agreements (EMAs) in Scotland. 

EMAs, which have been in place since March, see the Scottish government take on all revenue risk and cover the costs of the franchises.