TRANSPORT

More railway woe for ScotRail passengers between Inverness and Caithness

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

A9 in Caithness and Sutherland set for series of overnight closures next month

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.

Network Rail silence on ‘vital’ passing loop worries Highland rail campaigners

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

ScotRail to pedal abandoned bikes to cycling charity

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.

ScotRail rules out Highland Explorer-style cycle revamps for Kyle and Far North trains?

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

‘Concern’ over continued closure of railway station at Altnabreac

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

Watten earth’s going on! Road sign prankster strikes again

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.

YOUR VIEWS: SSEN respond to planning success and frustration at public transport

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

Committed public transport user joins HiTrans board

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

ScotRail ‘crew shortage’ cancellations on Highland lines spark concerns from business leaders

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.

UPDATE: Storm Kathleen gales warning for Highlands extended by Met Office

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.

Highlands braced for Storm Kathleen gales after Met Office yellow weather warning issued

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

Storm Kathleen sparks Highland coastal flood alerts and CalMac ferry cancellations

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

Council needs to ‘get the finger out’ and give road workers more overtime, says Cllr McEwan

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

Far North Line train services between Caithness and Inverness cancelled by ScotRail

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

Staff shortage prompts cancellations on Far North Line

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

PICTURES: Lorries cutting corners destroy Watten village pavements

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

TRANSPORT

More railway woe for ScotRail passengers between Inverness and Caithness

A9 in Caithness and Sutherland set for series of overnight closures next month

A9 in Caithness and Sutherland set for series of overnight closures next month

Network Rail silence on ‘vital’ passing loop worries Highland rail campaigners

Network Rail silence on ‘vital’ passing loop worries Highland rail campaigners

ScotRail to pedal abandoned bikes to cycling charity

ScotRail to pedal abandoned bikes to cycling charity

ScotRail rules out Highland Explorer-style cycle revamps for Kyle and Far North trains?

ScotRail rules out Highland Explorer-style cycle revamps for Kyle and Far North trains?

‘Concern’ over continued closure of railway station at Altnabreac

‘Concern’ over continued closure of railway station at Altnabreac

Watten earth’s going on! Road sign prankster strikes again

Watten earth’s going on! Road sign prankster strikes again

YOUR VIEWS: SSEN respond to planning success and frustration at public transport

YOUR VIEWS: SSEN respond to planning success and frustration at public transport

Committed public transport user joins HiTrans board

Committed public transport user joins HiTrans board

ScotRail ‘crew shortage’ cancellations on Highland lines spark concerns from business leaders

ScotRail ‘crew shortage’ cancellations on Highland lines spark concerns from business leaders

UPDATE: Storm Kathleen gales warning for Highlands extended by Met Office

UPDATE: Storm Kathleen gales warning for Highlands extended by Met Office

Highlands braced for Storm Kathleen gales after Met Office yellow weather warning issued

Highlands braced for Storm Kathleen gales after Met Office yellow weather warning issued

Storm Kathleen sparks Highland coastal flood alerts and CalMac ferry cancellations

Storm Kathleen sparks Highland coastal flood alerts and CalMac ferry cancellations

Council needs to ‘get the finger out’ and give road workers more overtime, says Cllr McEwan

Council needs to ‘get the finger out’ and give road workers more overtime, says Cllr McEwan

Far North Line train services between Caithness and Inverness cancelled by ScotRail

Far North Line train services between Caithness and Inverness cancelled by ScotRail

Staff shortage prompts cancellations on Far North Line

Staff shortage prompts cancellations on Far North Line

PICTURES: Lorries cutting corners destroy Watten village pavements

PICTURES: Lorries cutting corners destroy Watten village pavements

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