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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 National (Scotland)

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 Guardian - UK

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.

The National (Scotland)

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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…

The National (Scotland)

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)

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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 National (Scotland)

Peak ScotRail fares scrapped for six months

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

The Independent UK

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…

The National (Scotland)

Ferry fare freeze extended until March next year

Transport Scotland has said prices will be held at current levels for longer to help Scotland’s rural and island communities.

The Independent UK

Ferry fares to be frozen until March 2024 to 'help island communities'

TICKET prices for ferries on the Clyde and Hebrides and Northern Isles networks will be frozen ...

The National (Scotland)

'Clear leadership needed' to resolve ferry crisis

Parliamentary committee's report into the issue also criticises the level of 'ministerial churn' in the transport brief

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Unreliable ferries pose 'existential threat' to island communities, Government warned

SCOTLAND’S “consistently unreliable” ferry service poses a “literal existential threat”, the Government has been warned.

Daily Record

Caledonian Sleeper trains to be operated by Scottish Government

The service was previously run by Serco Caledonian Sleepers Limited but will now be operated under public ownership going forward.

Insider UK

Island businesses demand government help for ‘failing ferry service’

Survey shows that the lack of sailings has cost businesses on just two islands almost £1.5m

The National (Scotland)

Island businesses demand help from ministers for ‘failing ferry service’

ISLANDERS have written to new transport minister Fiona Hyslop demanding cash help from the Scottish Government.

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Fiona Hyslop appointed transport minister

First Minister makes several other changes to senior minister's briefs

The National (Scotland)

Fiona Hyslop appointed as Humza Yousaf's new Transport Minister

FIONA Hyslop has been appointed as Humza Yousaf's new transport minister.

Daily Record

Fiona Hyslop to be appointed Transport Minister as Humza Yousaf fills key vacancy

It is understood Màiri McAllan will also add transport to her brief as Cabinet Secretary

The Independent UK

Yousaf sends condolences to family of teenager who died at school

The 14-year-old died in an ‘isolated incident’ at St Kentigern’s Academy in West Lothian on Tuesday.

Edinburgh Live

Push for new West Lothian railway station to help rapidly expanding village

Councillors have voted to press for round table talks with partners to see the building of a railway station for Winchburgh. The move comes a week after news that commercial bus operators have abandoned services to the growing community

Daily Record

West Lothian 50+ Network welcomes very special guest

MSP for Linlithgow, Fiona Hyslop was in Bathgate recently to meet 50+ Network trustees

The National (Scotland)

Angus Robertson 'corrects' BBC presenter amid claim about UK Government

SCOTLAND’s External Affairs Secretary was forced to “correct” a BBC journalist amid a claim that the UK Government had never previously issued…

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