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ScotRail has announced it will be putting on extra trains and carriages for Lana Del Rey fans who are taking the train to her Hampden concert on Thursday, June 26.
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An unprecedented railway crash took place in Greenock over 100 years ago, the most distressing that has happened since the line opened in 1869.
(Permalink) Glasgow and South Western Railway Greenock Inchgreen Gas Works

It is 10 years since a "brutal eyesore" in southern Scotland was transformed by the late Charles Jencks.
(Permalink) Crawick Opencast

Demands have been made for an independent public inquiry as hundreds of millions of pounds of taxpayers money has been 'lost' by a 'scandalous' ministerial failure to properly consider a cut price catamaran ferry revolution that promised to create hundreds of Scots jobs.
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The winning campaign 'Every Journey Starts a Story', was up against some tough competition from Transform Scotland, Stagecoach, Edinburgh Trams and First Bus.
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A Freedom of Information (FOI) request lodged by The Herald revealed that 17,545 trains were cancelled in 2024.
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Islanders' lifeline services have been plunged into new 'chaos' after it emerged state-owned CalMac's emergency ferry is among a string of vessels that are being forced out of action for either essential maintenance or repairs.
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MailOnline's exclusive pictures and video reveal the inside of the Kingsway Exchange Tunnels complex, near Chancery Lane tube station.
(Permalink) Chancery Lane Kingsway Exchange Tunnels

A 'unique opportunity' to snap up a traditional Highland railway station property on the NC500 is being flagged up at a knock-down price.
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This picture is from a fine photograph taken of two steamers docked in Inverclyde in 1920.
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Railway enthusiasts from across the UK are beating a path to the famous Pitlochry Station Bookshop this weekend.
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A world of fantastic journeys and undiscovered experiences await you on ScotRail’s Inspiration Hub this summer, writes Annabelle Love. Summer is a perfect time to explore Scotland and discover the amazing places, fascinating history and culture and award-winning food and drink we are lucky enough to have right here on our doorstep.
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This is the story of how Glasgow Central Station's lower levels flooded during the December 1994 floods in Glasgow
(Permalink) Flooding Glasgow Central Kelvinbridge River Kelvin

Dedicated locomotives and carriages nearly ready for new luxury service.
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Councillors said they were 'disappointed' in Transport Scotland's verdict and say they will continue to press for a new station.
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Commuters are being warned of disruption on a Glasgow railway line.
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Plans for a canopy to provide sheltered storage for historic steam locomotives in Carlisle have been lodged with Cumberland Council.
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Road equivalent tariff reduces the cost of ferry fares on Scotland's west coast.
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Work on creating a high-quality, fully accessible shared path network connecting the new rail stations at Leven and Cameron Bridge alongside the River Leven is due to begin next week.
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Industrial action on Saturday 21 June has been suspended, following an interim offer.
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Sir Bob Reid lost his arm in a Cupar mincing machine 'catastrophe' aged nine. Now locals are leading tributes to one of their town's most famous sons who has died at the age of 91.
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'Pointless vandals' have smashed up a shelter at Greenock Central station over the weekend with British Transport Police calling it 'criminal damage'.
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On Thursday morning, June 19, the Spirit of Tasmania IV ship was pictured leaving the city after arriving in Edinburgh at the end of last year.
(Permalink) Spirit of Tasmania IV

Step back in time and experience the golden age of steam travel with Waverley, the worlds last seagoing paddle steamer. This summer, from June 27 to August 25 2025,Waverley invites passengers of all ages to rediscover the magic of sailing Doon the Watter on an unforgettable journey around the Glasgow and Clyde Coast.
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The MV Caledonian Isles has been unable to carry passengers between Ardrossan and Arran since January 2024.
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The Kelvinhaugh ferry was the method of transport for getting to and from Ibrox in my younger days.
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The biennial Dava Ghost Train Walk on June 21 is in aid of maintenance of the off-road route.
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The route remains blocked as teams work to clear the scene.
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The first trains will start arriving at the site next year, and the work is set to be completed by 2028.
(Permalink) Dalcross Norbord West Fraser

An expert analysis of the economic impact warns the Aberdeen Rapid Transit bus-tram scheme makes Cove station "poor value for money".
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Fresh concerns have been raised over train diversions set to disrupt travel during the Largs Viking Festival of Fire weekend in September.
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The railway between London and the Midlands was due to open by 2033 – Alexander is expected to say there’s "no reasonable way to deliver" the line on time.
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The Campaign for North East Rail (CNER) has long urged the Scottish Government to expand rail services to Aberdeenshire.
(Permalink) Campaign for North East Rail Formartine and Buchan Railway Fraserburgh Peterhead Scottish Government

Commuters have been warned to expect delays and cancellations on several key ScotRail services this morning due to a signalling fault in the Newton area.
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Train operator Northern is teaming up with Blackpool Transport to offer a new combined train, tram and bus ticket, offering seamless onward travel opportunities to and from Blackpool's main stations.
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The vessel was supposed to make its long-awaited return on Friday 13th June
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Eight of the ten locomotives have now arrived in the UK.
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The bus firm told Dumfries and Galloway Council that it will drop all but two of its services in the region.
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It was a fixture in the market hall before that was transformed into the more open food hall.
(Permalink) Inverness Victorian Market

Avanti West Coast receives recognition for help to give young people access to essential rail safety knowledge. 
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Network Rail is set to undertake an extensive programme of vital tree and vegetation management work, which will also open up even more incredible views on one of the worlds most scenic routes.  
(Permalink) Vegetation removal West Highland Line

A new report published today (Tuesday 17 June) by the Cross Party Group on Sustainable Transport reveals that Scotland’s transport system is systematically excluding many Scots - especially women, disabled ...
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The first commercial freight train has travelled along the East West Rail line as part of its journey into a new strategic rail freight interchange in Northampton.
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Network Rail has awarded British Steel a £500m five-year deal to supply a minimum of 337 000 tonnes of rail from its Scunthorpe steelworks.
(Permalink) Appleby-Frodingham Steel Works British Steel Network Rail Scunthope Steel Works

ScotRail advice for travellers ahead of a huge event in Glasgow.
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Shetland Islands Council has awarded the contract to build the vessel that will become the new ferry for Fair Isle.
(Permalink) Fair Isle Parkol Marine Engineering Shetland Islands Council

The first two Class 99 locomotives have arrived at the Port of Bristol, marking a pivotal milestone in the process to build and supply 30 bi-mode Co’Co’ locomotives to clients Beacon Rail and GB Railfreight.
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A short test track in the city centre is being used to demonstrate the vehicle.
(Permalink) Coventry Very Light Rail

The wreckage has been visible on the surface of the River Clyde for more than 50 years - but recent harsh weather has accelerated its decline.
(Permalink) MV Captayannis Sugar boat

More than 300,000 were also late by at least a minute and over 71,000 were delayed by at least five minutes, the Lib Dems found.
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