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Journeys made by public transport fell by 349m in first year of pandemic

The number of public transport journeys made in Scotland fell by 349 million during the first year of the pandemic, according to latest figures. Data from Transport Scotland showed that public transport journeys fell by 70%, with 153 million public ...

23 Mar 2022 at 13:25

Scotland

Train drivers could strike for first time in 20 years amid cost-of-living fears

Train drivers could strike for the first time in 20 years after talks between a rail union and transport bosses failed to reach an agreement over pay. Aslef met with ScotRail on Monday to discuss a pay increase amid rising inflation and the ...

02 May 2022 at 15:25

Scotland

Plans for remote control towers at smaller airports dropped

Plans to introduce remote control towers at some island airports have been dropped following strike action and opposition from local communities. Highlands and Islands Airports (Hial) said there will be a centralised surveillance operation ...

27 Jan 2022 at 11:55

Scotland

Scottish Government accused of ‘contempt’ for commuters over travel smartcards

The Scottish Government has been accused of showing “contempt” for commuters after cutting the budget for Scotland-wide travel smartcards. The cards, which would allow money to be pre-loaded for use on trains, buses, ferries, trams and ...

04 Jan 2022 at 01:25

ScotRail to resume full timetable next week after pay deal agreed

ScotRail is to return to its full timetable from Wednesday, with almost 700 more services running each day. The rail operator had been forced to slash services on routes across Scotland amid a dispute over pay, which saw drivers ...

15 Jul 2022 at 13:12

Scotland

Derek Mackay invited to give evidence in person at Holyrood committee

Former minister Derek Mackay has been invited to Holyrood to give evidence in person to a committee of MSPs investigating the delayed Ferguson Marine ferries. Mr Mackay was transport minister when the contract was approved to ...

01 Jul 2022 at 16:46

Scotland

ScotRail disruption could end as union urges drivers to accept 5% pay offer

Action that has crippled Scotland’s railways could end after a deal was struck with drivers to resolve a dispute, but the Scottish Government could now be under pressure to stump up to avert action elsewhere. Drivers’ union ...

09 Jun 2022 at 21:59

Scotland

‘Nothing choreographed’ about ferry document find, MSPs told

There was “nothing choreographed” about the release of a key document in relation to the contract for two delayed and over-budget ferries. The vessels – the Glen Sannox and as-yet-unnamed 802 – are due to be delivered next ...

09 Jun 2022 at 12:50

Scotland

Second delivery plan for travel strategy published

Transport Scotland has set out an action plan for the next two years to provide attractive, affordable, accessible and sustainable travel options. The national transport agency published its second delivery plan for ...

08 Jun 2022 at 12:11

Scotland

Union demands inquiry into Abellio contract claims

A union has demanded an inquiry after reports the newly-nationalised ScotRail was still paying its former operating company to run some support services. TSSA called for the independent inquiry on Monday after ...

06 Jun 2022 at 23:39

Scotland

Talks between union and ScotRail adjourned until later this week

Discussions between the train drivers’ union and ScotRail to settle a pay dispute and restore services have been adjourned to later this week, the union said. Talks restarted on Monday but within hours Aslef ...

06 Jun 2022 at 16:37

Scotland

John Swinney: Ferry contract was not signed for political motive

A contract for two late and over-budget ferries was not signed for political gain, Deputy First Minister John Swinney said. In a heated First Minister’s Questions session, which saw Mr Swinney stand in for ...

26 May 2022 at 18:11

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