The Latest Breaking News from Jenny Gilruth

Improvement project to combat Aberdeen congestion

Aberdeen’s Haudagain improvement project has officially been opened to traffic, sparking fresh hope that congestion in the city may be eased

The National (Scotland) · May 16, 2022

Scotland free bus pass uptake 'dire' with only three in 10 young people claiming

New figures show that cross the country just 284,328 children and young people aged between five and 21 have been issued with a pass, out of the 949,000 eligible.

Glasgow Live · May 16, 2022

Around 300 train services cancelled due to driver shortages

HUNDREDS of ScotRail services have been cancelled due to a driver shortage linked with an ongoing pay dispute just as the company has launched a…

The National (Scotland) · May 15, 2022

UK Government must act to avoid widespread rail strikes, says Scottish minister

A SCOTTISH minister has written to the UK Government urging it to do more to avoid a widespread strike by rail workers.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 30, 2022

Nicola Sturgeon admits no timetable for slashing ScotRail fares after nationalisation

The First Minister was today asked the burning question for many passengers who rely on Scotland's railways.

Daily Record · Apr 1, 2022

Nicola Sturgeon: Government must prove nationalising ScotRail is a good thing

The First Minister conceded that travel by train would have to become more attractive both in terms of convenience and cost.

The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2022

Kids 'go free' on ScotRail as SNP ministers try to tempt passengers back on trains

EXCLUSIVE: Transport minister Jenny Gilruth told the Record that government faced a "challenge" in convincing more Scots to leave their cars at home.

Daily Record · Apr 1, 2022

More ferries will be built in Scotland despite Ferguson Marine scandal, predicts SNP minister

EXCLUSIVE: Jenny Gilruth told the Record a "substantial" number of vessels in the Caledonian MacBrayne fleet would need replacement in the coming years and Fergusons could bid for the work.

Daily Record · Mar 29, 2022

P&O admits breaking the law over sackings

Chief executive is due to be grilled by MSPs next week, after a first round today in Westminster

Insider UK · Mar 24, 2022

P&O boss to appear before Holyrood committee over sacking of workforce

The ferry company’s chief executive Peter Hebblethwaite will appear before the committee on Tuesday.

The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2022