Tag: glasgow and strathclyde
7 months ago
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Ferries fiasco Scotland: Hugely delayed Glen Sannox to sail under own steam for first time

GMB union expects sea trials to highlight further work will be required on CalMac ship already six years behind schedule

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7 months ago
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Major changes to Scottish air routes to be unveiled by Edinburgh and Glasgow airports

Biggest shake-up for 70 years to cut noise, emissions and journey times

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7 months ago
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Ardrossan harbour owner Peel Ports blames upgrade delays on ‘endless tinkering’ as delayed Scotla...

Hold-up threatens to extend new CalMac Arran ferries’ switch to Troon

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8 months ago
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I’m shocked by the state of roads in Edinburgh, Glasgow and on the M8 – Alastair Dalton

Potholes, erased markings and unlit signs were unwelcome encounters on my night drive last week

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8 months ago
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Ferries fiasco: Turkish ferry-building progress throws Ferguson Marine nightmare into sharp focus...

CalMac ferry ordered six years after Clyde yard won its contract to be launched just days after Port Glasgow vessel

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8 months ago
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Paddle steamer Waverley’s bumper summer sailings to mark 50th anniversary of being saved

Classic vessel’s 2024 UK tour to include Plymouth for first time for decades and more Bristol Channel trips

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8 months ago
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Turkish-built CalMac ferry Isle of Islay to be launched days after long-delayed Ferguson Marine f...

Vessel to go down slipway in March ahead of October completion

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8 months ago
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Alaska Airlines: Panel which replaced exit door blew out in mid-air drama

Affected Boeing 737-9 MAX aircraft grounded but none based in Europe

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8 months ago
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Tall Ship Glenlee: Italian shipping magnate Achille Lauro revealed as saviour of historic Glasgow...

Historian lifts lid on mystery of cargo ship’s Italian years

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9 months ago
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Storm Gerrit Scotland: A9 among major roads blocked by snow, flooding and fallen trees

Main route to Highlands shut along with both cross-Border rail routes

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9 months ago
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Storm Gerrit: Major roads and rail lines blocked by flooding and fallen trees

Main route to Highlands shut amid power cuts, heavy rain and snow

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9 months ago
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Storm Gerrit: Roads and rail lines blocked by flooding and fallen trees

Power cuts in Highlands amid rain, snow and wind warnings

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9 months ago
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Ferguson Marine ferries: Potential further two month delay as Wellbeing Economy Secretary Neil Gr...

Glen Sannox and Glen Rosa face possible new hold up over dual-fuel propulsion system

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9 months ago
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Caledonian Sleeper so popular it could fill some trains three times over – managing director Kath...

Record sales for service linking Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Fort William and Inverness with London

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9 months ago
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‘Smart’ canals plan for Scottish Canals network to cut mounting flood risks

40 Olympic swimming pools of water moved via Forth & Clyde Canal in Glasgow during Storm Babet

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9 months ago
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Glasgow Subway’s brand new trains: First ride as they enter service unannounced

Transport Correspondent Alastair Dalton travelled on one of the underground railway’s first new services for 43 years...

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9 months ago
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Women’s safety Scotland: InfraSisters mass night ride for safer cycling lights up Edinburgh

Campaigners say female riders should not have to choose between dark, isolated paths or busy roads

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9 months ago
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Glasgow’s South City Way segregated cycle route sets new Scottish record

Riders attracted by separated lanes in Glasgow increase cycling share to new high

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9 months ago
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Prestwick Airport’s £52m debts ‘may not be repaid to Scottish Government until sale’

South Ayrshire site focusing on cargo and military flights – but expects Ryanair traffic to grow further

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9 months ago
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Rest and Be Thankful: Landslide-prone A83’s emergency diversion route upgrade to start within weeks

The £30m Old Military Road scheme in Argyll is to prevent flooding and being hit by debris again

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9 months ago
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Clutha tragedy anniversary: Survivors recall Glasgow helicopter crash on tenth anniversary of tra...

New documentary hears from regulars and staff inside the Clutha when disaster struck

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9 months ago
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Sleepwalking to climate change Armageddon unless we drive and fly less – Alastair Dalton

Greener forms of propulsion are going to take longer than we think

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10 months ago
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Bus fares could change during day to attract passengers to quiet services – First Glasgow

Variable pricing for different services to follow airlines’ lead

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10 months ago
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Pavement parking ban Scotland: Stagecoach and First fear buses blocked by more vehicles left on s...

Prohibition to start in three weeks and be enforced in Edinburgh from January

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10 months ago
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Pavement parking ban Scotland: When is the pavement parking ban being introduced? How much will d...

Edinburgh is the first to clamp down on footway parking, which becomes illegal on December 11

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10 months ago
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RMT vows to fight to keep conductors on trains after ScotRail temporarily shelves changes for Gla...

Switch to driver-only train control postponed on newly electrified Glasgow-Barrhead line

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10 months ago
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Loganair warns of future flight cuts facing Scotland unless urgent moves to address looming pilot...

Call for VAT-free training costs and access to student loans to widen access have been suggested by the Loganair boss...

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10 months ago
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Hotelier 'interested' in acquiring fire ravaged Station Hotel in Ayr amid demolition fears

Concern mounting over future of landmark building

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10 months ago
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CalMac could be awarded new ferries contract without contest – transport minister Fiona Hyslop

Direct award would follow end of current eight-year contract in October next year

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10 months ago
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Flight cancellation Scotland: I’m grateful my airline got me home after my flight was cancelled, ...

Fragmented aviation industry means several companies are involved in getting you from A to B

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10 months ago
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Record £80,000 roadworks fine in Scotland for Virgin Media after maximum penalty doubled

Broadband firm sanctioned by Scottish Road Works Commissioner as such schemes reach new peak

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10 months ago
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Police Scotland pledge review as seven members of Glasgow paedophile gang convicted of 'horrific'...

Case believed to be the largest prosecution of a child abuse ring in Scottish legal history

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10 months ago
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ScotRail: Why is there a dispute over who controls train doors? – Alastair Dalton

A third row over conductors’ role being replaced by drivers could trigger more strikes

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10 months ago
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ScotRail strike ballot: RMT calls vote over change to control of trains on Glasgow-Barrhead line

Dispute reignites decade-long row over drivers taking over from conductors

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10 months ago
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Strikes trains Scotland: RMT threatens dispute with ScotRail over who controls trains on Glasgow-...

Train operator’s biggest union vows to oppose plans for drivers to take charge when route electrified

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11 months ago
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Delivery firms incentivising ‘illegal and risky’ rider behaviour – Cycling Scotland

Call for more effective training amid growth of companies such as Just Eat, Deliveroo and Uber Eats

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11 months ago
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NATS: Loganair condemns air traffic control charge hike as ‘highway robbery’ that will increase e...

Scottish airline chief Jonathan Hinkles says flights will take longer routes to minimise impact of fees hike

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11 months ago
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Loganair condemns air traffic control charge hike as ‘highway robbery’ that will increase emissions

Scottish airline chief Jonathan Hinkles says flights will take longer routes to minimise impact of fees hike

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11 months ago
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ScotRail driver arrested after failing breath test at Glasgow Queen Street station

British Transport Police continuing enquires after man found to be over alcohol limit

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