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Scottish Government provides update after further delays to key ferry service

THE Scottish Government has provided an update after further delays to a key ferry service were announced ...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government announces ‘major progress’ on dualling of A9

THE Transport Secretary has announced “major progress” on the Scottish Government’s plans to dual the A9.

The National (Scotland)

Ferry fares across Scotland to rise by 10 per cent, Government announces

FERRY fares across Scotland will increase by 10 per cent from next year, the Scottish Government has said ...

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Scottish Government to consult on speed limit changes amid rising road deaths

The Scottish Government is to consult on changing the speed limit for drivers amid concerns about rising road deaths ...

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Scottish opposition pushes Swinney on free school meal and flat-rate rail fare cuts

Scottish government accused of undermining efforts to combat child poverty and cost of living crisis

The Guardian - UK

Cheaper ScotRail fares 'could return in future', says minister

A SCHEME which cut rail fares for travellers at peak times could return in the future, Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop has suggested ...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government must take on big business to boost train use, campaigner says

THE Scottish Government must take on unregulated bus companies if it wants to improve public transport, according to a leading campaigner after a…

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Scottish government under fire as it brings back peak rail fares

Decision to end year-long pilot scheme for financial reasons condemned by trade unions and opposition parties

The Guardian - UK

Contract to dual six-mile stretch of A9 to be awarded next month – minister

THE contract to dual a six-mile stretch of the A9 is set to be awarded next month, the Transport Secretary has said ...

The National (Scotland)

'No strong evidence' scrapping peak rail fares effective, interim research finds

THERE is currently “no strong evidence” that scrapping peak rail fares has been effective at getting more people to use the train, according to…

The National (Scotland)

Transport Secretary rubbishes trade union's role in peak fares suspension

SCOTLAND’S Transport Secretary has dismissed a trade union’s long-running fares campaign – saying it had no role in the suspension of peak…

The National (Scotland)

Call for summit to ‘grasp opportunities’ of new Scotland to Europe ferry route

TRANSPORT minister Fiona Hyslop is being urged to set up a summit to discuss plans for a direct ferry link between Scotland and mainland Europe.

The National (Scotland)

Delayed 2035 completion date for dualling A9 ‘very realistic’, insists minister

Scotland’s transport minister has said the delayed date for dualling the A9 is “very realistic”.

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ScotRail fares to rise by 8.7 per cent in April as peak fares scrapping extended

RAIL fares in Scotland will increase by 8.7 in April, Transport Scotland has said, with the scrapping of peak rail fares being extended for a…

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Transport Minister opens new train station in Scottish village

SCOTTISH Transport Minister Fiona Hyslop has opened a new train station in East Linton.

The Guardian - UK

Rockall fishing rights dispute between Scotland and Ireland deepens

Countries at loggerheads over access to fishing grounds in north Atlantic since Brexit referendum in 2016

The National (Scotland)

CalMac could be directly awarded Clyde and Hebrides ferry contract

THE Scottish Government will explore awarding a contract for Clyde and Hebrides ferry services directly to publicly-owned CalMac.

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A9 roadworks paused for Bonfire Night after causing 'huge economic and social damage'

ROADWORKS on Scotland's A9 have been paused for "easier travel" to bonfire night events and the final weekend of the Enchanted Forest…

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Cross-party MSPs call for free bus travel for asylum seekers in upcoming Budget

CROSS-PARTY MSPs have called on the Scottish Government to extend free bus travel to all asylum seekers in the upcoming Budget to allow them to…

The National (Scotland)

Safety 'absolute priority' as road deaths increase to highest total for seven years

Scotland’s transport minister has insisted road safety “remains an absolute priority” as the number of people killed on the roads reached…

The National (Scotland)

Ferguson Marine ferries to have reduced passenger capacity, MSPs told

The delayed Calmac ferries being built at the Ferguson Marine shipyard will carry fewer passengers than first envisioned, it has emerged.

The National (Scotland)

Scrapping peak rail fares aims 'to boost passenger numbers by 10 per cent'

SCRAPPING peak fares on ScotRail services is aimed at boosting passenger numbers by 10 per cent, according to the firm’s managing director ...

The National (Scotland)

ScotRail's 'controversial' alcohol ban to remain for foreseeable future

SCOTRAIL’S ban on alcohol on its trains is “under review” but will remain in place for the foreseeable future, the Transport Minister has said…

The Independent UK

Peak ScotRail fares scrapped for six months

It is said to be the first scheme of its kind in the UK rail industry.

The National (Scotland)

Ian Blackford demands motorhome code of conduct after NC500 crashes

IAN Blackford has insisted there should be a code of conduct introduced for motorhome drivers in Scotland following a number of serious incidents on…

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