ScotRail franchise described as ‘shambles’ but MSPs reject bid to end deal
The ScotRail franchise has been described as a “shambles” amid calls for the Scottish Government to end the agreement.
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Proposals announced to improve rail travel for disabled passengers
Proposals to ensure disabled passengers can “travel with confidence consistently” have been published by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR).
Scottish Labour urges end to ‘failed’ rail privatisation
MSPs will vote later on a Labour call for Scotland’s railway services to be taken back into public ownership at the earliest opportunity.
More buses to go contactless with £1.1m cash boost
A funding of boost of £1.1 million should mean more bus passengers can pay their fares using contactless technology.
Elderly woman dies and three taken to hospital after A1 crash
An elderly woman has died and three other people, including a child, were taken to hospital following a two-car crash in East Lothian.
Transport chiefs add more equipment to winter operations fleet
New equipment has been added to Scotland’s winter fleet as transport chiefs plan how to keep the country moving in the months ahead.
Engineers warn condition of roads is ‘unlikely’ to be maintained
It is “unlikely” that the current condition of Scotland’s roads will be able to be maintained, a new report has warned.
Protesters demand end to ‘rip-off’ rail privatisation, 25 years on
The biggest rail workers’ union will stage a protest on Monday to mark the 25th anniversary of rail privatisation, saying it has brought years of “exploitation”.
Fresh strikes called in train guards dispute
Workers on Arriva Rail North are to stage seven fresh strikes on Saturdays until the end of the year in the long-running dispute over guards.
Fresh strikes called in train guards dispute
Workers on Arriva Rail North are to stage five fresh strikes on Saturdays in the run-up to Christmas in the long-running dispute over guards.