Train driver was nine times alcohol limit at Waverley Station
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Colin Chapman, 54, was said to have been caught at Waverley Station before the late night service departed on May 25.
Edinburgh Sheriff Court heard yesterday that he provided a blood sample of 174 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood. Railway regulations stipulate a maximum reading of 20mg per 100ml.
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Hide AdThe court heard that Chapman, of Milngavie, had resigned as a train driver following his arrest. Sentence has been deferred until next month for reports.
A spokesman for ScotRail said following the case: “This was an extremely rare occurrence.
“We take incidents of this nature very seriously and enforce a strict alcohol and drugs policy. The safety of our customers and staff is of the utmost importance.”