The Renfrew-Yoker passenger ferry was withdrawn on May 31, severing a public transport link across the River Clyde which had existed for over 200 years. The current ferry operator had been operating since 2010 without subsidy, and the basic fare at the time of closure was £3.00 for a single crossing Ferry passenger numbers had […]
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Scottish Citylink are celebrating 40 years of Connecting Scotland, with some of their coaches wearing the anniversary logo along with an original strapline of ‘Citylinking-Smart Thinking’. Evolving from the Scottish Bus Group’s range of coach services which expanded in the early 1980s, Scottish Citylink Coaches Limited became a separate entity in 1985 and gradually developed
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View the full presentation Matt Powell, Head of Sponsorship, Network Rail, speaking at SAPT AGM
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The Cairngorm funicular, near Aviemore opened in 2001 at a cost of £19.5m. The railway connects a base station with a restaurant and a ski area 1,097m (3,599ft) up Cairn Gorm mountain. The main structure consisted of a concrete viaduct, with a passing loop in the middle. Construction was publicly funded through Highlands and Islands
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Network Rail recently displayed results from their Passengers Insight survey at a collaborative strategy Public Showcase event hosted by Highland Council. As part of ongoing work on the Inverness Station Masterplan, HITRANS has appointed architectural design consultants Austin-Smith: Lord to undertake feasibility work into the potential relocation of Inverness bus station and the reconstruction of
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Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop’s announcement of the ScotRail HST replacement programme promises a more attractive and greener choice encouraging more people to travel by rail. Train options likely to be available are 20-year old diesel Meridians, or new hybrid electric/diesel trains which are more environmentally friendly as electrification is extended but could cost more to
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The Highland Council have announced that following a period of negotiation and due diligence, it has been able to acquire the entire shareholding of D&E Coaches Limited. Provision of home to school transport is a high-cost statutory function of the Council which has caused significant budget pressures in recent years. The Council state that acquisition
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The spectacular scenery of Scotland’s Mountains, Moors and Lochs is best viewed from the train. The Jacobite steam train (“Hogwarts Express”) carries thousands of Harry Potter fans every year over the world-famous Glenfinnan Viaduct, aka the Harry Potter Bridge (see photo). The Royal Scotsman, “Scotland’s poshest train”, offers luxury land cruises on the West Highland
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Re-opening the railway to Grangemouth emerged as a popular issue from the recent 2024 travel survey by Falkirk Council. Successful restoration of train services to Leven and the Borders confirms rail as a catalyst for economic regeneration. This is badly needed in Grangemouth. The Scottish and UK Governments have announced an investment plan for Grangemouth following the decision to
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