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Largest network of ultra-fast electric car charging points set to grow
Morrisons is expanding the UK’s largest supermarket network of ‘next generation’ rapid electric charging points for electric vehicles, allowing customers to charge the majority...
New poster competition aims to inspire Eco-friendly rail travel
Children and young people are being encouraged to take part in an inspiring new poster competition, launched by London North Eastern Railway (LNER) to...
A720 Edinburgh city bypass overnight maintenance next weekend
A five-week programme of overnight maintenance on the A720 Edinburgh City Centre Bypass is set to begin on Sunday 11 July 2021. The work,...
BEAR Scotland add six new Ultra Low Emission Vehicles to their fleet
Six new, electric powered vans have been delivered to BEAR Scotland, bringing the total number of Ultra Low Emission Vehicles, in its South East...
Overnight resurfacing – A720 Lothianburn Westbound on-slip
Motorists using the A720 Lothianburn westbound on-slip are set to benefit from an improved road surface, with Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland planning...
Overnight road closure – M90 Southbound
BEAR Scotland - Transport Scotland’s operating company - is planning to resurface approximately one kilometre of the M90 southbound carriageway near Kirkliston over...
M8 to be closed overnight for resurfacing on 13th April
The M8 will be closed westbound between Junction 4a and Harthill Services from 20:30 until 06:00 on the night of 13 April. This is...
Overnight road closure on Saturday on the A720
The westbound carriageway of the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass will be closed for resurfacing between Baberton and Calder Junctions from 20:30 until 06:00 on...
First Bus has a new app to live track buses with room on board
First Bus is launching an update to its mobile app that will enable customers across Edinburgh to live track not only the location of...
Doing Your Bit to Make for a Safer Winter
Everyone is being asked by Edinburgh’s Transport Leader to work together where possible, to help make sure front paths and local streets and pavements...
Public Consultation on Bus Lane Hours to Launch in Edinburgh
Public consultation on introducing 7am to 7pm bus lanes operating seven days a week will begin tomorrow (Thursday 31 October).
Bus lanes in Edinburgh are...
5,000+ have their say in major Edinburgh consultation
In excess of 5,000 people put forward their views in a major public placemaking consultation aimed at shaping how Scotland’s Capital looks, feels and...
ScotRail adds Extra Carriages for Scotland v South Africa
ScotRail is adding more seats on trains to and from Edinburgh this weekend as Scotland look to follow up on their sensational win against...
Trams Consultation leads to Updated Plans
Refined plans ready to go on public display
Earlier in the summer, the Council's Trams to Newhaven project team embarked on a major public consultation...
Eagle Couriers director nominated for Businesswoman of the year
After 21 years with Bathgate-based Eagle Couriers, Director Fiona Deas says she has seen it all.
Breaking the mould as a female leader in a...
Plan ahead for train travel to Glasgow on Sunday 2 October
If any of you are going to take part in the Great Scottish Run in Glasgow on Sunday 2 October then you and your...
Travel advice for Melrose Sevens
Fans are advised to ‘Travel by Train’ down to Melrose on Saturday for the 126th Edition of the famous Sevens Tournament.
Scotrail says that fans...
Forth Road Bridge closure may force more onto public transport
Just over 30 per cent of Scottish adults mainly between 16 and 29 have said that they would be more likely to use public...
easyJet will help you fly without fear
easyJet announces new Fearless Flyer course dates for 2016
If you prefer to keep your feet on the ground then easyJet's courses could help you...
Aer Lingus begins Edinburgh to Shannon route again
Aer Lingus announced earlier this month that they are reinstating flights from Edinburgh to Shannon next spring.
Stobart Air, Irish airline and operator of Aer...
Three new transport bosses in Edinburgh
Transport for Edinburgh have recruited a new Chief Executive, Lothian Buses have a Managing Director and Edinburgh Trams have appointed a General Manager following...
Edinburgh Airport calls for rethink on London airports
In the light of the UK Government’s decision to delay a decision on new London airports capacity, the chief executive of Edinburgh Airport has...
Government believes Forth Road Bridge travel plan is working
Road Transport Minister, Derek Mackay, has thanked travellers for their patience during the first week of disruption caused by the closure of the Forth...
Government hold meeting to discuss Forth Road Bridge closure
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has chaired a further meeting of the Scottish Government’s resilience committee, where ministers were updated on steps being taken to...
Forth Road Bridge closed today
The Forth Road Bridge is closed today to most traffic for planned roadworks and will not fully reopen till 6:00am Monday morning at the...
Planes to use different route from Edinburgh Airport
Yes they will be flying out, but the airport has just told us that planes will be using a different route for now.
Annual maintenance...
Johnstone calls for more investment in cycling
Alison Johnstone MSP, health spokesperson for the Scottish Greens, says new research by transport charity Sustrans shows how out of step Scottish ministers are...
Edinburgh Trams crowned Operator of the Year
Even if the building of the tram line has come in for criticism from many quarters it appears that the operation of the service...
Borders Railway attracts thousands in first month
Hard to believe but it is now one month since the Borders Railway line opened on Sunday 6 September.
Since then more than 125,000 passenger journeys...
Edinburgh Tram Inquiry gets moving
The Rt Hon Lord Hardie, Chairman of the Edinburgh Tram Inquiry today chaired a Preliminary Hearing in Edinburgh.
Lord Hardie announced the details of seven organisations...
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