Transport

ScotRail staff shortages are again causing disruption for train passengers travelling between Inverness and Caithness.

The A9 is set to be closed in several locations in Caithness and Sutherland next month as works are carried out to improve the road surface.

Vital infrastructure improvements that could transform the reliability of trains in the northern Highlands appear to be in limbo.

Abandoned bikes across the rail network are to be given a new life, as ScotRail introduces a policy that will see unclaimed bikes renewed or recycled.

Hopes cycling and luggage capacity could be dramatically increased on railway services in the north Highlands seem to have been dashed by rail chiefs.

A lack of progress in reopening a Highland railway station that was temporarily shut in a row over access, is “concerning”, say local politicians.

Travellers on the A882 heading into Watten from the west may think they’ve taken a wrong turn thanks to the efforts of a prankster.

This week’s letters include a response to claims over SSEN Transmission’s planning record, as well as concerns after a series of train cancellations

A former champion of Gaelic culture and language is taking up a new role to help improve public transport in the Highlands.

A spate of cancellations due to lack of crew during the Easter break is ‘a blow to Highland businesses’ at the start of the tourist season.

A Met Office yellow warning for gale-force winds in parts of the Highlands has been extended until midnight. It was originally meant to expire at 3pm.

The warning comes into force on Sunday amid forecasts of gales up to 60mph in many western areas of the region.

Most Ullapool-Stornoway ferry sailings were cancelled on Saturday and Sepa flood alerts have been issued as Storm Kathleen approaches.

A councillor criticises the local authority for the “diabolical” state of roads and thinks overtime for workers may be a solution.

Two ScotRail services between Inverness and Caithness will be cancelled today.

Services between Inverness and Wick are being cancelled today due to a shortage of train crew.

Heavy vehicles are destroying pavements in Watten but there are ‘no easy answers’ to the problem, according to a local roads campaigner.

The price of an air fare between Wick and Aberdeen is to rise from next month due to "prevailing economic conditions."

The yellow weather warning comes into effect on Tuesday.

Members of the Caithness Vintage Tractor and Machinery Club handed over two charity cheques totalling £7000 to local good causes at the Norseman Hotel