ScotRail and Network Rail Scotland have made preparations to ensure that Scotland’s railway services are ready to support the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, which get underway this week. Train services in Scotland will be assisting athletes, volunteers, spectators and staff to travel to and from competition venues across the city. Thousands of Games spectators are expected to travel by rail. ScotRail trains // Credit: ScotRailAcross the full duration of the Commonwealth Games, ScotRail will add 1,452 additional carriages to its services. This will provide significantly more seats on routes that serve the competition venues.