ScotRail boss says train driver demands for 10% pay rise ‘unsustainable’ A reduced timetable began this morning, with more than 700 services cut across the country Insider UK · May 23, 2022
Calls for TransPennine Express to be stripped of West Coast Main Line franchise Passengers using the operator to get to and from Lockerbie have been hit by “frequent cancellations” in recent years Daily Record · May 23, 2022
ScotRail suggests customers 'make own arrangements' as services are slashed SCOTRAIL has asked customers to “consider making their own arrangements” ahead of 700 services being cut on Monday. The National (Scotland) · May 22, 2022
Fears Scotland fans could miss Ukraine play off over cuts to ScotRail services Scotland's crunch tie with Ukraine will kick off at 7.45pm on Wednesday at Hampden, however the last trains between Glasgow and Perth, Dundee and Aberdeen leave before the match starts. Daily Record · May 20, 2022
ScotRail service cuts will ‘absolutely not’ last until next summer, says transport minister The controversial changes to the train service timetables start on Monday and will impact many who commute in and out of the capital every week. Edinburgh Live · May 20, 2022
ScotRail service cuts won't last until next summer as SNP minister admits 'network is dependent on rest day working' The nationalised rail operator will cut around 700 services from Monday in response to train driver shortages caused by a disagreement with the union Aslef which has seen some drivers decline to work overtime or on rest days. Daily Record · May 20, 2022
ScotRail service cuts will ‘absolutely not’ last until next summer, says Transport Minister TRANSPORT minister Jenny Gilruth has insisted ScotRail services will “absolutely not” be reduced until summer 2023. The National (Scotland) · May 20, 2022
Scotland free bus pass scheme 'botched' with only three in 10 young people claiming The scheme is perfect for parents and young Scots who are looking to save cash Daily Record · May 19, 2022
Mega power hub is launched by Scotland's EV Jen-eration Scottish Transport Minister Jenny Gilruth joined EVA Scotland director Jennifer Walls to unveil a new rapid charging facility that will help electric vehicle drivers travel the length and breadth of the country. Daily Record · May 19, 2022
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
Scottish Government finds 'missing' document showing who approved Ferguson ferries Emails show that John Swinney was involved in the sign off, raising calls for a public inquiry Insider UK · May 12, 2022
Key document in CalMac ferry saga is FOUND, SNP transport minister announces THE key document which was believed missing in the ferries debacle which explained why the Scottish Government took the risk with the project has… The National (Scotland) · May 11, 2022
Daily Record · May 11, 2022 Scottish Government finds 'missing' document showing who approved Cal Mac ferries fiasco Transport minister Jenny Gilruth claimed the discovery put to bed "ridiculous" conspiracy theories about the contract
The National (Scotland) · May 4, 2022 WATCH: FMQs delayed as mysterious noise in Parliament interrupts MSPs FIRST Minister’s Questions has been delayed due to "technical issues" in the Scottish Parliament.
The National (Scotland) · Apr 30, 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.
Daily Record · Apr 1, 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.
The Independent UK · 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.
Daily Record · 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 · Mar 29, 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.
Insider UK · Mar 24, 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
The Independent 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.
Daily Record · Mar 22, 2022 P&O bosses to be called to give evidence to Holyrood committee over 'appalling' mass firing MSPs hope to quiz the company on a decision that has been condemned across party lines
Daily Record · Feb 22, 2022 Scots could pay for office parking places as government denies levy is 'tax on workers' Transport minister Jenny Gilruth denied workplace parking levies were a "tax on workers".