More buses to go contactless with £1.1m cash boost
A funding of boost of £1.1 million should mean more bus passengers can pay their fares using contactless technology.
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Scottish Government will look at leasing ferries to help ease pressures caused by breakdowns
The Scottish Government is looking at leasing ferries to help cope with pressures caused by breakdowns around the network.
Elderly woman dies and three taken to hospital after A1 crash
An elderly woman has died and three other people, including a child, were taken to hospital following a two-car crash in East Lothian.
Transport minister holds crunch talks with contractors over AWPR delays
Scotland's transport secretary has held crunch talks with AWPR bosses over the ongoing delays to the opening of the £745million development.
Transport chiefs add more equipment to winter operations fleet
New equipment has been added to Scotland’s winter fleet as transport chiefs plan how to keep the country moving in the months ahead.
Engineers warn condition of roads is ‘unlikely’ to be maintained
It is “unlikely” that the current condition of Scotland’s roads will be able to be maintained, a new report has warned.
Motorists face disruption due to north-east bridge closure
A historic bridge has been closed for repairs - leaving motorists in the Inverurie area facing a 15-mile diversion.
Protesters demand end to ‘rip-off’ rail privatisation, 25 years on
The biggest rail workers’ union will stage a protest on Monday to mark the 25th anniversary of rail privatisation, saying it has brought years of “exploitation”.
Fresh strikes called in train guards dispute
Workers on Arriva Rail North are to stage seven fresh strikes on Saturdays until the end of the year in the long-running dispute over guards.
Fresh strikes called in train guards dispute
Workers on Arriva Rail North are to stage five fresh strikes on Saturdays in the run-up to Christmas in the long-running dispute over guards.
Next phase of Aberdeen – Inverness rail improvements under way
The next phase of a major project to cut journey times between the north-east and Highlands is under way.
Motorists urged to be aware of deer on roads now nights are longer
Motorists are being urged to be vigilant for deer now the nights are drawing in.
The opening of the AWPR has been delayed again, minister announces
The opening of the £745m Aberdeen bypass has been delayed, Scottish transport secretary Michael Matheson has announced.
Airport drop-off charges increasing to combat congestion
Drop-off charges at Edinburgh Airport are to double in a move management say will tackle congestion.
Call to improve ferry services in Scotland following disruption
There are calls to improve Scotland’s ferry services after a report indicated there were more than 70,000 delays or cancellations in just over a decade.
Over 70,000 ferries delayed or cancelled since 2007, figures show
Over 70,000 Scottish ferries have been delayed or cancelled on routes operated by CalMac since October 2007, according to figures obtained by a freedom of information request.
Railway union warns against dumping human waste on tracks
A railway union has called for urgent action to prevent train operator ScotRail from breaking an agreement not to dump human waste on Scotland’s railways.
Hammond to unveil £28bn Budget boost for England’s roads network
Philip Hammond will announce what is being billed as the biggest ever cash injection for England’s largest roads when he delivers his annual Budget statement on Monday.
ScotRail performance falls to lowest level
ScotRail’s performance level is at its lowest since the franchise began, according to latest figures.
Tram-train collides with lorry on first day of service
A tram-train derailed when it collided with a lorry within hours of the launch of a much-heralded new service.
Road casualties reach lowest recorded level in 2017
The number of people killed or injured on Scotland’s roads has reached the lowest level since records began.
Transport Secretary pledges to look at permanent fix for A83 landslip closures
The Transport Secretary has pledged to ensure a permanent solution for the landslide-hit Rest And Be Thankful road will be commissioned, it one can be found.
ScotRail fined more than £2.2m in first six months of year
Failure to meet a series of targets has resulted in ScotRail being fined more than £2.2 million in the first half of the year.
A83 reopens after landslides cleared
The A83 road in Argyll has reopened after several landslides forced closures lasting more than a week.
Third day of disruption possible at Paddington
Chaos at one of the UK’s busiest railway stations could continue into a third day after overhead electric wires were damaged by the testing of a new £500 million train fleet.
Rail disruption at Paddington as test train damages overhead wires
Testing of a £500 million new train fleet has damaged overhead electric wires, causing severe disruption at one of the UK’s busiest railway stations.
Reduced service now operating at Paddington station as some train lines reopen
Some services are now running at a major London railway hub after a test train severely damaged overhead electric wires.
Major disruption at Paddington after test train damages overhead wires
A major London railway hub is at the centre of serious disruption after a test train severely damaged overhead electric wires.
Travel advice for Aberdeen supporters ahead of Scottish League Cup semi-finals
Supporters travelling to the Betfred Scottish League Cup semi-finals at Hampden Park and BT Murrayfield Stadium are being advised to plan their journeys in advance.
Old Military Road at the Rest and Be Thankful reopens after landslide
The Old Military Road local diversion route at the A83 Rest and be Thankful has been reopened following an assessment.
Figures reveal impressive month for Edinburgh Airport
Edinburgh Airport has recorded its busiest-ever September.
Stonehaven derailment followed breakdown of lauded new ‘high-speed’ train
The derailment at Stonehaven coincided with another disappointment for rail users as a “high-speed” train broke down on its first trip between Aberdeen and Edinburgh shortly before.