Tag: Transport
The myths around the new 20mph streets
Following the decision to slow traffic down on about 80per cent of the city's streets some stories have been circulating in the media which are not entirely based on the facts. The council has...
Edinburgh MP’s anger over East Coast
Edinburgh East MP Sheila Gilmore has campaigned tirelessly alongside other local Labour politicians against the plans to reprivatise the East Coast line since these were announced in 2013, as they believe it would be...
‘Sir Walter Scott’ at Waverley Station
Great Scott! - Sir Walter’s Words Around Waverley
From today Edinburgh’s Waverley Station - the only railway station in the world named after a novel - will be awash with the wit and wisdom of...
Tram numbers much as anticipated say Edinburgh Trams
Edinburgh Trams say that average weekly tram passenger numbers, not including launch week, are currently sitting at just over 90,000 which is in line with forecasts made prior to the launch of the service. During...
Trams will not be silenced
Following an article which appeared earlier today stating that the tram bell will be silenced when a tram is passing through the city's West End, it seems that this is not actually the case.
Transport...
Lothian Buses – Public Transport Operator of the Year
Lothian Buses has scooped the Public Transport Operator of the Year award at this year’s Scottish Transport Awards.
The awards which were held this week at the Radisson Blu in Glasgow, are designed to recognise innovation,...
MSP raises Waverley access concerns
Lothian MSP, Sarah Boyack, writes on access issues at Waverley Station.
Anyone who regularly travels through Haymarket or Waverley will know about the significant redevelopment taking place at both stations.
While the aim of these works...
Edinburgh MP urges Network Rail to rethink Waverley access
Mark Lazarowicz MP has written to Network Rail calling for them to meet with organisations representing disabled people to urgently find a solution to ensure disabled access to Waverley Station now that it is...
Five things you need to know today
Drinking and driving in the summertime - One Direction instructions - Coburg Studios - Free massage for pregnant women! - Charity afternoon tea
Drinking and driving at any time is not a good idea, but Police...
Qatar Airways Inaugural flight lands at Edinburgh
A Qatar Airways Boeing 787 landed at Edinburgh today, on its inaugural flight from Doha. This marks several years of preparation by Edinburgh Airport and it opens up possibilities for people to connect to...
VIDEO – Trams will start running at the end of this month
The end is now in sight. After seven years of construction work the tram line is complete, the trams are here, and now you can get on board.
Transport Convener Councillor Lesley Hinds announced this...
From Edinburgh to Oslo direct
Our capital's airport goes from strength to strength announcing direct flights to Doha which start in May and now more options of travel to Scandinavia.
Edinburgh Airport and Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) celebrated today with the...
Edinburgh Airport most punctual in Scotland
It appears that Edinburgh Airport is not only very busy but is able to deal with all the passengers coming through its doors fairly quickly. Newly published aviation statistics have shown that Edinburgh Airport...
Lothian Buses guarantees places for young engineers
SCHOOL LEAVERS ‘GUARANTEED’ INTERNSHIPS WITH LOTHIAN BUSES
Lothian Buses new engineering interns Ryan Sanderson, Darren Dinse and Jordan Collins were hanging about outside the City of Edinburgh Council HQ today with Ian Craig, chief executive...
VIDEO – Edinburgh Trams put through their paces
Organisers of today's Exercise Salvador event have paid tribute to members of the public for their help and enthusiasm.
Around 1,000 volunteers enrolled for the exercise, which was designed to evaluate crowd management procedures at the Murrayfield Stadium tram...
Volunteers needed for tram exercise
Edinburgh Trams is seeking volunteers to help evaluate crowd management procedures at the Murrayfield Stadium tram stop next month.
Before entering full passenger service, Edinburgh Trams needs to undertake a number of realistic exercises to test...
M8 to be finished with European funding
The European Investment Bank, Europe’s long-term lending institution, has agreed to provide a funding contribution of £175m towards the completion of the motorway link between Glasgow and Edinburgh. The investment programme will include both...
VIDEO – Daylight tram testing on Princes Street
The Edinburgh Reporter was out on Princes Street today to watch the tram being put through its paces in amongst the traffic and pedestrians.
Our photographer Thomas Haywood was along at Haymarket and Shandwick Place...
February Half Term at the National Museum of Flight
Kites from around the world will be flying high this half term at the National Museum of Flight, from Saturday 8 to Sunday 16 February.
Visitors to the popular attraction will be treated to impressive...
Cramond Coaches censured by the Traffic Commissioner
Edinburgh coach firm's licence halved for a month by Scotland's Traffic Commissioner
Order to reduce licence from eight to four vehicles comes after public inquiry
Company driver suspended for two weeks for driving without the correct entitlement
Edinburgh based Cramond...
Edinburgh MP highlights Scottish jobs in High Speed Rail project
High Speed 2: Mark Lazarowicz MP highlights opportunities for business and new skilled jobs in Scotland
In a debate at Westminster local MP Mark Lazarowicz underlined the strength of the economic case for a new...
Edinburgh Airport numbers are up, up and away
Edinburgh Airport's passenger numbers are on the up and up. The airport has just released its figures for 2013 which show that almost 9.8 million people used Edinburgh Airport last year, an increase of...
Spokes pushing rail companies to think about cyclists
Spokes the cycling campaign group which is active in the Lothians is pushing for any new franchise holders of the Scottish rail network to think bike. The current franchise comes to an end in...
Bus fares to increase on Airlink service
Fares for AIRLINK, Lothian Buses' service between Edinburgh city centre and Edinburgh Airport, are to increase for the first time in five years.
From Sunday 5 January 2014, an adult single ticket will increase by...
Lothians MSP raises importance of concessionary travel scheme
Scotland’s National Older and Disabled Persons Concessionary Travel Scheme runs year round but is considered especially important over Christmas and New Year, helping to bring families together from across Scotland at a special time.
The...
Virgin Atlantic offer double cabin baggage this Christmas
Virgin Atlantic’s domestic service – Little Red – is doubling its complimentary baggage allowance from Boxing Day to 2nd February. Passengers travelling between Aberdeen or Edinburgh and London Heathrow can check in two 23kg bags each...
VIDEO – New main building at Haymarket declared open
The building and new concourse at Haymarket Station were declared officially open this morning by Transport Minister Keith Brown.
The project beganlast year and has cost £25m to redevelop the old narrow building and ticketing...
Five things you need to know today
Haymarket Station - Give us Time to Cross campaign - Score Scotland Social Event - End of term - Rose Street pub given thumbs down
Now that the tram project is looking more likely that...
VIDEO – Transport for Edinburgh livery revealed today
The tram now standing at St Andrew Square is all painted up and ready to go....
The newly liveried tram was at St Andrew Square this morning along with front line staff wearing their uniforms to...
Late night buses for Edinburgh’s Hogmanay
No need to drink and drive this Hogmanay when Diageo and Lothian Buses offer you a free bus service!
Organisers of Edinburgh’s Hogmanay have teamed up with the world’s leading premium drinks company, Diageo, and...
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