Railway fully reopened across Scotland following Storm Eowyn Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop praised Network Rail staff for working in ‘difficult circumstances’ to clear all routes. Evening Standard · Jan 31, 2025
'Disappointing': Transport Secretary confirms no money for cap on bus fares SCOTLAND’S Transport Secretary has confirmed there will be no pilot scheme putting a cap on bus fares... The National (Scotland) · Jan 21, 2025
Decision not to speed up A9 dualling ‘deeply disappointing’, says Fergus Ewing A former Scottish Government cabinet secretary has branded the refusal to speed up work on the dualling of the A9 road as “deeply disappointing”. The National (Scotland) · Jan 14, 2025
Eight times Labour figures backed Waspi women before compensation 'betrayal' SEVERAL senior Labour figures have been called out on social media for previously showing their support for Waspi women... The National (Scotland) · Dec 18, 2024
First Minister backs call for Commons vote on compensation for Waspi women SCOTLAND’S First Minister has backed calls for a vote to be held on the UK Government failing to provide compensation for Waspi women... The National (Scotland) · Dec 18, 2024
Douglas Ross scolded after accusing SNP minister of lying in Holyrood statement FORMER Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross was admonished in the Holyrood chamber after he interrupted an SNP minister claiming she had… The National (Scotland) · Nov 28, 2024
SNP intend to fully dual A96 despite review's recommendations, minister tells MSPs THE Scottish Government intends to fully dual the A96, the Transport Secretary has told MSPs ... The National (Scotland) · Nov 28, 2024
SNP urged to scrap plan to fully dual key Scottish trunk road A KEY Scottish trunk road should not be dualled because there is “no economic or environmental case” to do so, the Greens have said ... The National (Scotland) · Nov 28, 2024
SNP Government backs stripping teens of free bus passes for bad behaviour Those responsible for repeated acts of anti-social behaviour on buses could have their free bus passes stripped from them, after a minister backed… The National (Scotland) · Nov 27, 2024
Scottish Government considers reducing speed limit on single-carriageways THE Scottish Government is considering whether to reduce the speed limit on single-carriageway roads to 50mph. The National (Scotland) · Nov 27, 2024
Scottish Government provides update after further delays to key ferry service THE Scottish Government has provided an update after further delays to a key ferry service were announced ... The National (Scotland) · Nov 6, 2024
Scottish Government announces ‘major progress’ on dualling of A9 THE Transport Secretary has announced “major progress” on the Scottish Government’s plans to dual the A9. The National (Scotland) · Oct 18, 2024
Ferry fares across Scotland to rise by 10 per cent, Government announces FERRY fares across Scotland will increase by 10 per cent from next year, the Scottish Government has said ... The National (Scotland) · Oct 14, 2024
Scottish Government to consult on speed limit changes amid rising road deaths The Scottish Government is to consult on changing the speed limit for drivers amid concerns about rising road deaths ... The National (Scotland) · Oct 8, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2024 Scottish opposition pushes Swinney on free school meal and flat-rate rail fare cuts Scottish government accused of undermining efforts to combat child poverty and cost of living crisis
The National (Scotland) · Aug 21, 2024 Cheaper ScotRail fares 'could return in future', says minister A SCHEME which cut rail fares for travellers at peak times could return in the future, Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop has suggested ...
The National (Scotland) · Aug 20, 2024 Scottish Government must take on big business to boost train use, campaigner says THE Scottish Government must take on unregulated bus companies if it wants to improve public transport, according to a leading campaigner after a…
The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2024 Scottish government under fire as it brings back peak rail fares Decision to end year-long pilot scheme for financial reasons condemned by trade unions and opposition parties
The National (Scotland) · Jun 5, 2024 Contract to dual six-mile stretch of A9 to be awarded next month – minister THE contract to dual a six-mile stretch of the A9 is set to be awarded next month, the Transport Secretary has said ...
The National (Scotland) · Jun 4, 2024 'No strong evidence' scrapping peak rail fares effective, interim research finds THERE is currently “no strong evidence” that scrapping peak rail fares has been effective at getting more people to use the train, according to…
The National (Scotland) · May 16, 2024 Transport Secretary rubbishes trade union's role in peak fares suspension SCOTLAND’S Transport Secretary has dismissed a trade union’s long-running fares campaign – saying it had no role in the suspension of peak…
The National (Scotland) · Dec 26, 2023 Call for summit to ‘grasp opportunities’ of new Scotland to Europe ferry route TRANSPORT minister Fiona Hyslop is being urged to set up a summit to discuss plans for a direct ferry link between Scotland and mainland Europe.
The National (Scotland) · Dec 21, 2023 Delayed 2035 completion date for dualling A9 ‘very realistic’, insists minister Scotland’s transport minister has said the delayed date for dualling the A9 is “very realistic”.
The National (Scotland) · Dec 20, 2023 ScotRail fares to rise by 8.7 per cent in April as peak fares scrapping extended RAIL fares in Scotland will increase by 8.7 in April, Transport Scotland has said, with the scrapping of peak rail fares being extended for a…
The National (Scotland) · Dec 13, 2023 Transport Minister opens new train station in Scottish village SCOTTISH Transport Minister Fiona Hyslop has opened a new train station in East Linton.