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Scottish Government refuses to rule out abolition of peak rail fares

Transport minister Jenny Gilruth said the government was looking at ways of making ScotRail fares "easier".

Daily Record

Dunfermline Town station to be renamed after King Charles visit

DUNFERMLINE Town rail station is on track for a name change after city status was conferred officially by King Charles on Monday.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Conservatives call for lifting of 'draconian' alcohol ban on trains

The Scottish Tories have called on the drinking ban on trains north of the border to come to and end after the practice was banned during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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ScotRail's alcohol ban should be scrapped, Scots Tories say

Drinking alcohol on trains and at stations was banned during the Covid-19 pandemic. While other restrictions have since been relaxed, this rule remains in place.

Glasgow Live

Landmark policy hailed as under-22s 'make more than 21 million' free bus journeys

The Scottish Government has launched a new marketing campaign to encourage more eligible children and young people to use the bus pass scheme.

The National (Scotland)

Lanarkshire rail links could be improved after local politicians appeal to transport minister

A direct service between Newton and Uddingston has been called for

Daily Record

UK first as Scotland welcomes plans for all-electric city bus networks

TRANSPORT minister Jenny Gilruth has welcomed the announcement from Stagecoach that it will be introducing the UK’s first all-electric city bus…

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Charging points for electric vehicles to become mandatory for new builds

NEW BUILDINGS with parking spaces will be required to have access to charging points for electric vehicles under new Scottish Government plans.

The National (Scotland)

Tories told Brexit is crippling west coast 'lifeline' flights for Scotland's islands

BREXIT has impacted the performance and safety of “lifeline” aviation services on Scotland’s west coast, transport minister Jenny Gilruth has…

The National (Scotland)

Islanders need urgent action on ferries amid reports of food shortages, Tories say

REPORTS of food shortages on the islands must be addressed urgently, the Scottish Tories have demanded.

The National (Scotland)

Jenny Gilruth urged to intervene in ferries crisis amid food rationing fears

A letter from several Scottish Conservative politicians demands an emergency summit to deal with problems on routes to the islands

Insider UK

'Workers united!': Thousands of rail staff join RMT strikes across Scotland

PASSENGERS are facing severe disruption across Scotland’s railways due to fresh strikes by thousands of workers in the row over jobs, pay and…

The National (Scotland)

Picket lines at Scots rail stations amid severe disruptions over bitter pay row

There are just five services currently operating across the country due to the industrial action.

Daily Record

Rail passengers across Scotland face severe disruption amid strike

Members of the RMT union at Network Rail have walked out.

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Daily Record

Tories spouting 'dangerous' right wing rhetoric over banning strikes, claims SNP minister

Rail services across Scotland have been slashed today due to strike action but Holyrood's transport minister insists talks with unions must be based on "respect".

Daily Record

Scottish minister calls on UK Government to sort out train strikes and negotiate deal for 'frontline' rail workers

The SNP's Jenny Gilruth has called on her UK counterpart Grant Shapps to solve the issue rather than 'escalating' it.

Insider UK

Shapps urged to show ‘political willing’ to end rail strikes

Scottish transport minister Jenny Gilruth has demanded action ahead of the latest stoppage by Network Rail staff

The National (Scotland)

Transport Secretary urged to show 'political willing' to end Network Rail strikes

THE SCOTTISH Government is urging Transport Secretary Grant Shapps to intervene and end the dispute between the RMT and Network Rail.

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Tory leadership hopeful mocked for claim she can 'break SNP's Yellow Wall'

ONE of the frontrunners in the Tory leadership battle has been knocked back after claiming she will “break the SNP’s Yellow Wall” if chosen…

Insider UK

Aslef members vote to accept improved pay offer from ScotRail in move that could end weeks of disruption

Hundreds of services had been cut from timetables

Evening Standard

Aslef members vote to accept improved pay offer from ScotRail

The move paves the way for weeks of train disruption to come to an end

Daily Record

Councillor pledges action on state of bus services after meeting with First Bus boss

The latest call comes as Ms Preston takes up the chair position for the council committee in charge of public transport.

The National (Scotland)

Jenny Gilruth: UK ministers ‘deliberately picking a fight’ with rail unions

UK MINISTERS are “deliberately picking a fight with the rail unions” rather than seeking compromise with the RMT and Network Rail, Scotland’s…

Glasgow Live

Scottish councils given the power to run own bus services

Transport Minister Jenny Gilruth said the new powers, secured through the Transport (Scotland) Act, would be able to "revitalise" bus services to suit local communities.

The National (Scotland)

Local councils given power to 'revitalise' and run their own bus services

LOCAL authorities have been given the power to run their own bus services, the Scottish Government has confirmed.

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