A9 dualling will go ahead despite climate emergency, Swinney confirms
The dualling of the A9 and A69 will go ahead despite the climate emergency as the roads have “very serious and alarming safety records”, the Deputy First Minister has said.
Trains
Train punctuality on ScotRail services reaches nine-month high
More than nine in 10 ScotRail trains ran on time over the past four weeks as punctuality reached a nine-month high, according to figures.
First Minister urged to nationalise Caledonian railway works
Richard Leonard has urged the First Minister to nationalise the closure-threatened Caledonian railway works “to save a national asset”.
Calls for Northern Rail to be stripped of franchise
The mayors of Greater Manchester and Liverpool have called for Northern Rail to be stripped of its franchise.
ScotRail delay compensation jumps more than 70% in a year
Compensation paid out for delayed journeys on Scotrail has risen more than 70% in a year, topping £1 million.
East Midlands Trains unveils dog-friendly services
A train operator is rolling out “pup-friendly provisions” to make it easier for dog owners to travel with their pets.
Azuma trains launched by LNER on East Coast Main Line after five-month delay
New trains have been launched on the East Coast Main Line, five months later than planned.
GALLERY: Meeting of icons as Flying Scotsman passes over Forth Bridge on trip to Inverness
With a cloud of steam billowing from one of the world's most famous funnels, the iconic Flying Scotsman thundered across the Forth Bridge this afternoon on its trip north to Inverness.
VIDEO: First new Glasgow Subway trains arrive for testing
The first new Glasgow Subway trains have arrived in the city.
VIDEO: Visit of famous Union of South Africa steam locomotive thrills Aberdeen train enthusiasts
Railway enthusiasts young and old were on hand to see one of the world’s most famous steam trains arrive in the Granite City.
Call to devolve control of regional rail services
Some of Britain’s commuter rail services should be controlled by local transport authorities, an industry body has said.