Posts Tagged ‘Transport Scotland’
Islanders ‘badly let down’ by ‘ferry fiasco riddled with failures’
SCOTLAND’S islanders have been “badly let down” by “a ferry fiasco riddled with failures in governance, transparency, accountability, communication and record-keeping”. That’s the conclusion of the Scottish Parliament’s public audit committee in its report into the construction of Glen Sannox and the as-yet-unnamed “Hull 802”. The committee has called on the Auditor General for Scotland…
Read MoreShorter days bring more deer to our roads
Scottish Natural Heritage is warning motorists to be aware of the increased risk of collisions between deer and vehicles due to the shorter days at this time of year. With night falling earlier, deer are more likely to venture on to grass verges near roadsides during peak commuting times as they browse and feed. In…
Read MoreWelcome news at plans for littering drivers
Environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful has welcomed the Scottish Government’s commitment to make it an offence to litter from vehicles. It follows a announcement from the Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform, that Holyrood will vote on proposed legislation. Keep Scotland Beautiful has been pushing for a change to legislation in this…
Read MoreThe Erskine Bridge is now on the Scottish A list
A major Scottish roadbridge has been given Category A listed status. The Erskine Bridge over the River Clyde, has been awarded Category A status by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) after it was recognised as being of special architectural interest, it was announced today (Thursday 29 November). The bridge, officially opened in 1972, is one of…
Read MoreScottish Borders train line hailed a success
The Scottish Borders Railway is continuing to go from strength to strength, three years after it opened. The convener of Scottish Borders Council, David Parker, who led the local authority’s efforts to reinstate the Borders Railway, has praised the impact the railway is having on the area and the work being undertaken by Abellio ScotRail.…
Read MorePlanes could be flying over the sea to Skye
Plans have been backed for the idea of an air route between Skye and Glasgow. Members of the Isle of Skye and Raasay Committee, from the Highland Council, have given their backing to progress being made on proposals for developing air services to and from Skye. They have also given their support to the setting…
Read MoreHighland Show urges visitors use public transport
People planning on visiting this year’s Royal Highland Show are being urged to use public transport. During last year’s show – Scotland’s largest outdoor event – over 60,000 journeys were made to event on trams and buses over the four days, proving how effective and convenient the public transport options are. This year’s show will…
Read MoreScotland’s first hydrogen taxi takes to the roads
Aberdeen has unveiled Scotland’s first hydrogen taxi. The Hyundai ix35 hydrogen fuel cell car was granted a private hire taxi licence by Aberdeen City Council last month and has now been handed over to Aberdeen Taxis, the operator which will run the vehicle as a full functioning taxi – just a lot more eco friendly.…
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