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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 ...

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'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…

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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”.

The National (Scotland)

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…

The National (Scotland)

Transport Minister opens new train station in Scottish village

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

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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)

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)

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 ...

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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…

The Independent UK

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.

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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 ...

Insider UK

'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

The National (Scotland)

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.

Insider UK

Fiona Hyslop appointed transport minister

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

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