‘Rumble strip’ markings to be installed at AWPR junction to encourage safer driving
Yellow bar markings are to be added to one of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route's junctions.
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Aberdeen bypass to bring down costs for North Sea firms
Supply chain costs for oil and gas firms in north-east Scotland are expected to drop as a result of the newly-opened Aberdeen bypass, according to transport bosses.
Motorists hit with 24-mile detour to allow essential repairs on vulnerable north-east bridge
Motorists will face a 24-mile detour for two weeks to allow essential repairs to be carried out on a vulnerable Donside bridge.
No time-frame for Prestwick to pay back loans, says minister
There is no timescale for when Prestwick Airport will pay back the money it has been loaned by the Scottish Government, the Transport Secretary has said.
Higher fares could be introduced on ferries at peak times
Ticket prices on some ferry services could be increased to help mitigate high demand at peak times, the Transport Secretary has said.
New £500,000 grant to help bus companies accept contactless payments
Bus companies are being given almost £500,000 to upgrade ticket machines to accept contactless payments.
Edinburgh Airport records busiest year yet
The busiest year for a Scottish airport has been recorded in the capital.
Figures indicate improvement in ScotRail train and station facilities
ScotRail’s train and station facilities improved in the final weeks of 2018 when compared to the same period of the previous year, according to new figures.
Multimillion-pound road contracts awarded to two construction firms
Contracts worth a total of almost £60 million have been awarded on two road infrastructure projects by Transport Scotland.
Timelapse video shows demolition of 130 homes for Haudagain project
A time-lapse video showing the huge amount of work that has gone into the £50 million Haudagain Improvement scheme has been published.
Train catering workers to stage further strike
Railway food supplies workers in Edinburgh are to stage further strike action amid allegations of bullying by management.
Train bosses come under fire for slashing the number of direct services between Stonehaven and Glasgow
Train bosses have come under fire amid claims they have slashed the number of direct services between a north-east town and the Central Belt.
Historic tram returns to north-east more than 120 years after it was first used
A piece of the north-east's distant transport past has been returned home to be brought back to its former glory.
Is this the most drastic way to solve congestion at the Longman roundabout? How Inverness might look with its own metro network
What's the quickest way to get from Scorguie to Culloden?
‘Significant improvements’ needed at ScotRail to meet targets
The performance of ScotRail must significantly improve in order to meet its agreed targets, according to a new report.
Use of electric cars too low for Scotland to meet 2032 target – Labour
The number of drivers switching to electric and low emission cars is insufficient for the Scottish Government to meet its target of ending the sale of petrol and diesel vehicles by 2032.
Transport chiefs urged to update north-east road signs
Transport chiefs have been urged to properly update road signs which are now out of date after the opening of the AWPR.
High winds cause power cuts and disruption on transport
Strong winds have been causing power cuts and disruption for travellers in parts of Scotland.
Minister admits train fares increase ‘unwelcome’ amid ScotRail disruption
The Transport Secretary has conceded the recent rise in rail fares, brought in while ScotRail struggles with performance targets, is “unwelcome” for travellers.
How much has each train operator increased fares?
Train fares in Britain have gone up by an average of 3.1%.
Key questions about controversial increase in rail fares
Britain’s rail fares increased by an average of 3.1% on Wednesday.
‘Rip off’ rail fares condemned as ticket prices increase 2.8%
The introduction of a 2.8% increase in average train fares in Scotland has been criticised amid falling performance levels.
Twelve transport police officers assaulted every week
More than 12 police officers a week are being attacked monitoring Britain’s transport networks, figures show.
Taxis should be used as public transport in rural areas, say campaigners
Minicabs should be used to provide public transport in rural communities that have lost bus services, it has been claimed.
Fall in satisfaction with flying amid frustration over complaint handling – poll
Satisfaction with flying has fallen over the past two years amid frustration over how airlines handle complaints, new research suggests.
Some Gatwick drone sightings may have been police device, officer admits
Some of the sightings of drones which kept Gatwick Airport on shutdown may have involved the police’s own craft, a senior officer has admitted.
Northern rail services disrupted again by strike action
Rail workers are said to be solidly supporting another strike in the long running guards dispute, causing disruption to services.
Police chief ‘really sorry’ for couple quizzed on Gatwick drones disruption
The Chief Constable of Sussex Police has said he feels “really sorry” for a couple who felt “violated” after being held for 36 hours before being cleared of involvement of the disruption of Gatwick Airport by drones.
Queensferry Crossing ‘improving reliability’ as closures avoided
The Queensferry Crossing has improved reliability, transport bosses said as figures revealed it has remained open on 20 occasions when the Forth Road Bridge would have been forced to close.
More than half a million potholes reported to councils last year – study
More than half a million potholes were reported by members of the public to local authorities for repair last year, according to new research.
Fog warning issued for Christmas morning
Visibility could be cut to 50 metres, with much of England expected to be bathed in fog on Christmas morning.
Community group hits out at Aberdeenshire Council over number of potholes
A community group has claimed a north-east coastal village's roads have been neglected by roads bosses and are now covered in potholes.