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 · Oct 5, 2022
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 · Oct 5, 2022
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) · Oct 4, 2022
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 · Sep 24, 2022
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 · Sep 24, 2022
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) · Sep 20, 2022
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 · Sep 2, 2022
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) · Aug 23, 2022
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) · Aug 11, 2022
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) · Aug 10, 2022
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) · Aug 10, 2022
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 · Aug 10, 2022
'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) · Jul 27, 2022
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 · Jul 27, 2022
The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2022 Rail passengers across Scotland face severe disruption amid strike Members of the RMT union at Network Rail have walked out.
Daily Record · Jul 27, 2022 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 · Jul 26, 2022 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 · Jul 26, 2022 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) · Jul 26, 2022 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) · Jul 12, 2022 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 · Jul 11, 2022 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 · Jul 11, 2022 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 · Jul 1, 2022 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) · Jun 30, 2022 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 · Jun 27, 2022 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.