What steps it is taking to (a) introduce powers that would ban perpetrators of antisocial behaviour from the railway and (b) make it a spec…

Anti-social behaviour is unacceptable on Scotland's Railway and in wider society. The Scottish Government intends to have discussions with stakeholders about potential routes for banning people who commit anti-social behaviour on railways, including the use of measures available under current antisocial behaviour legislation, and the extent to which any additional powers or offences might be desirable.
I recently met with the Chief Constable of British Transport Police and discussed anti-social behaviour on trains, including the importance of collaboration with Police Scotland, facilitating and encouraging passengers to report incidents of anti-social behaviour as they happen, and aspects of anti-social behaviour on trains linked to football matches.