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FOUND: 7 - What They Never Told You

SNP transport minister Jenny Gilruth 'pretty relaxed' about ending ScotRail alcohol ban

Transport bosses originally blamed coronavirus rules for banning booze on ScotRail services in November 2020

Daily Record

SNP transport minister Jenny Gilruth 'very sympathetic' to scrapping peak time ScotRail fares

Passenger numbers on Scotland's rail network plummeted during lockdowns and ministers are under pressure to find new ways of encouraging more people to use public transport.

Daily Record

London to Scotland sleeper service tipped for renationalisation

Scottish government says outsource firm Serco will lose contract to run Caledonian Sleeper next year

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Serco losing Sleeper contract presents opportunity for public ownership – MSP

Former Scottish Government minister Fiona Hyslop hinted at a possible future for what she described as an ‘iconic service’.

The Independent UK

Serco to lose Caledonian Sleeper contract next year

Scottish transport minister Jenny Gilruth said a new deal would not represent value for money to the public.

The Independent UK

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.

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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.

Edinburgh Live

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…

The National (Scotland)

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…

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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.

Insider UK

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

The National (Scotland)

'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…

Daily Record

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.

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Rail passengers across Scotland face severe disruption amid strike

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

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.

The National (Scotland)

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

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