Michael Matheson tackled over Caledonian Sleeper complaints
Transport Secretary Michael Matheson yesterday declined to apologise for problems blighting the Caledonian Sleeper when challenged at Holyrood.
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Laurencekirk junction improvement plans revealed
Designs for the new Laurencekirk junction were hailed as excellent last night but locals expressed doubt about when they will materialise.
Matheson admits frustration over Scotrail reservation cancellations
ScotRail has come under fire for cancelling seat reservations on trains linking Aberdeen and Inverness with the Central Belt.
Transport Secretary urged to take action on £3 billion roads repair backlog
Transport Secretary Michael Matheson is facing calls to tackle a £3 billion roads repairs and potholes backlog.
Concern over rising road accident fatalities in north and north-east
The number of people killed in accidents on north and north-east roads rose significantly last year, according to the latest statistics.
Transport Secretary urged to act over left luggage at Aberdeen station
The Scottish Government has been urged to convince ScotRail to create alternative left luggage arrangements at Aberdeen Railway Station.
MSPs pass controversial workplace parking tax
Politicians last night voted in favour of giving councils the power to introduce workplace parking taxes, despite opposition attempts to overturn the Scottish Government proposal.
Transport Scotland insists dualling of A9 and A96 will go-ahead
Transport Scotland has insisted the government is committed to dualling the A9 and A96, despite its roads’ director suggesting the projects were “up for debate”.
Campaign group unveil new vision for A96 dualling project
Campaigners have unveiled their own vision of how a major north-east road could be dualled - arguing it is cheaper and more eco-friendly.
Scottish Government making plans to take over ScotRail franchise, if railways don’t improve
The Transport Secretary yesterday said plans are in place for the Scottish Government to run the railways if ScotRail's performance fails to improve.
Edward Mountain seeks assurances on Inverness Airport Rail Station shuttle buses
A north MSP has demanded assurances that the shuttle bus from the new station at Inverness Airport to take passengers to their flights will be free.
North and north-east community groups given share of £1.8 million cycling fund
Almost £2 million has been awarded to community groups, employers and social housing providers across Scotland to encourage more people to walk and cycle.
Work on £9 million road improvement at Berriedale Braes throws up intriguing Mesolithic find
Artefacts dating back more than 5,000 years have been uncovered as part of works to improve a notorious accident blackspot on the A9 at Berriedale.
A96 campaigners ‘very disappointed’ at lack of meeting with transport secretary
Aberdeenshire roads activists say they were snubbed by a government minister on a visit to the region- as he ruled out their long term hopes for the A96.
Highlands and Islands to be served by electric planes as Transport Secretary backs ‘third revolution’ in aviation
Electric planes could be flown on routes between the Highlands and Islands in what the Scottish Government has hailed as part of the "third revolution" in aviation.
Fears that race for Downing Street could hold up confirmation of Moray growth deal
Fears have been raised that the imminent shake-up of the UK Government could delay confirmation of a £200 million funding boost for Moray.
Locals and tourists competing for seats on crowded Outer Hebrides flights
A new battle of the skies has emerged between locals and tourists competing to obtain a seat on crowded planes.
North and north-east embracing cycling but Scottish target unlikely to be met
The transport secretary has admitted his target for 10% of everyday journeys to be made by bike by 2020 is expected to be missed - despite cyclists in the north-east racing towards that goal.
Plans for council-run buses in Aberdeen take step forward
Plans for council-run buses in Aberdeen have taken a major leap forward after MSPs voted to lift the ban that has prevented most local authorities from operating routes.
Anger over ministers’ letters on Air Departure Tax
A north-east Tory claimed the Scottish Government's reputation has been damaged after it emerged ministers sent letters committing themselves to abolishing Air Departure Tax (ADT).
Pressure put on City Council to tackle Aberdeen’s pollution
The British Lung Foundation yesterday called for Aberdeen City Council to urgently set out its plans for a Low Emissions Zone (LEZ) to tackle the city’s pollution problem.
Call to re-open Formartine to Buchan railway line
Gillian Martin yesterday called for the re-opening of the Formartine to Buchan railway line in the wake of SNP’s declaration of a climate emergency.
Bicycles used to christen AWPR donated to local causes
A wealth of nearly-new cycling equipment used to christen the Aberdeen bypass has been donated to a pair of local organisations.
Transport minister says dualling existing A96 would mean people losing their homes
Scotland’s transport secretary has argued that dualling a major north-east road along its existing route would mean people would lose their homes.
Anger over delay to Caledonian Sleeper’s new luxury train fleet
The launch of a £150 million fleet of luxury trains on the Caledonian Sleeper’s Highland routes has been hit by another delay, it has emerged.
ScotRail shelled-out more than £1 million to compensate delayed passengers in 2018/19
ScotRail paid delayed passengers more than £1 million in compensation in 2018/19 - a staggering 72.8% increase on the previous year.
Michael Matheson defies calls to review AWPR road signs
Michael Matheson has defied calls to update Aberdeen bypass road signs, despite anger over the lack of directions to Fraserburgh, Peterhead and local businesses.
North-east pupils working together with A96 project engineers
Pupils and teachers at north-east schools have been learning from the engineers working on the A96 Aberdeen to Huntly dualling scheme.
Campaigners’ hopes raised as transport secretary confirms A90 upgrade review
The hopes of north-east campaigners were raised yesterday after the transport secretary confirmed improvements to a notorious road would be included in a new review.
Growth deal vision for Moray could help boost space sector
A new £200million vision for Moray could help the region reach for the stars.
Transport Secretary says cost of introducing 20mph speed limit is not known
Transport Secretary Michael Matheson yesterday said the Scottish Government does not know how much it would cost to introduce a 20 mph speed limit to urban areas.
Michael Matheson extends Air Discount Scheme for remote areas
A scheme for cheaper flights to and from Scotland’s remote areas has been renewed and extended.