Transport
Dubai jet-set ready for first-class Scotland
A BOOM in high-spending tourists flocking to Scotland is expected after the country’s first first-class flights touch down this week.
Unions warn rail review could cost 20,000 jobs
More than 20,000 railway jobs could be axed under government reforms of the industry, unions have warned.
Ferry firm contests islands contract decision
A COMPANY denied the opportunity to run ferries to Shetland and Orkney is challenging a government decision to award the lucrative contract to a multi-national competitor.
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Fantastic voyage: Flying boat drops in for Icelandair’s 75th anniversary video Picture gallery
A RESTORED flying boat has taken off from Scotland on an international voyage to mark an airline anniversary.
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Death of the bus ticket as Stagecoach passengers to pay by smartphone
PASSENGERS will be able to use smartphones instead of bus and train tickets for the first time if a trial is successful, transport giant Stagecoach announces today.
2 commentsMemorial for air crash Scots flyer
A MEMORIAL service will take place this weekend for a Scottish pilot who died in a Canadian crash earlier this month.
Car buyers face inflation busting prices
THE cost of some of the best-selling cars in Britain has soared way above the rate of inflation, according to a new report.
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Don’t tweet and drive, motorists warned video
THE increasing number of drivers using smartphones behind the wheel to access social media such as Facebook and Twitter has become a major concern for other motorists, a survey today reveals.
5 commentsFlights cancelled as airline goes bust
A SWEDISH airline that served the UK has cancelled all flights and filed for bankruptcy.
Most cut up over White Van Man
WHITE Van Man is the most hated driver on the UK’s roads, a poll has revealed.
1 commentDeath crash driver failed to react
A DRIVER accused of killing a pedestrian showed no emotion when he was told about the death, a court was told yesterday.
Bus lane fines waived after Edinburgh council admits errors
THOUSANDS of fines meted out to motorists for driving in bus lanes in Edinburgh will have to be waived after the city council bungled the launch of a new crackdown, The Scotsman can reveal.
13 commentsNew safety alert for Super Puma helicopters
THE European Aviation Safety Agency has issued a new safety alert for Super Puma helicopters after the pilots of a Bond-operated EC 225 were forced to make a dramatic controlled ditching in the North Sea two weeks ago.
First female commander for warship
The first female commander of a major Royal Navy (RN) warship is taking up her post today.
9 commentsRail traveller who lost her £2 ticket was fined £85
RAIL passengers guilty of innocent mistakes with ticket purchases can face hefty fines or even criminal prosecution, a customer watchdog has warned.
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Analysis: Committee plays it safe and backs railway stability
WHEN the current ScotRail franchise runs out in 2014, it will be 20 years since the last Conservative government began the break-up and sell-off of British Rail.
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Trains ‘will be classed late after only a minute’
TRAINS across Scotland’s rail network should be considered late if they are more than a minute overdue, rather than the current five to ten-minute thresholds, a report will urge today.
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Scottish Cup final: Ghost-town capital as game of a lifetime kicks off
SCOTLAND’S capital will see a massive exodus today as tens of thousands of football supporters head west for the first all-Edinburgh Scottish Cup final in 116 years.
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Anger after taking photos banned on Glasgow Subway
PASSENGERS have condemned plans to ban the use of cameras on Glasgow’s iconic Subway system, describing the move as “illogical” and “unnecessary.”
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Legal battle costs blow for Aberdeen bypass protester
THE protest group standing in the way of the long-awaited £400 million Aberdeen bypass has been dealt a “body blow” in its bid to take its legal battle to Britain’s highest court.
16 commentsEdinburgh orders review of bus lane camera system
A REVIEW of Edinburgh’s controversial new bus lane cameras was ordered yesterday by council chiefs.
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Twin towers: New Forth bridge’s giant caissons arrive Picture gallery
THE £1.6 billion Forth Replacement Crossing’s biggest parts yet have arrived in Rosyth – giant caissons the height of eight-storey flats.
46 commentsThree injured in early morning crash
Three people had to be cut free from their vehicles following a collision involving two cars.
Scottish rail travel is more dangerous
VIOLENT crimes on Scotland’s railways increased by 17 per cent in the year to March despite an overall fall in offences.
Capital crash driver makes a getaway
A DRIVER lost control on a city road, crashed into a bus then another car and fled, according to police. Officers are looking for witnesses to the collision, which happened on Monday afternoon in Edinburgh.
Keith Brown faces questions over state of lifeline A83
A HOLYROOD committee hopes to question transport minister Keith Brown about problems on a “lifeline” road.
Scottish Cup final: Hibs and Hearts fans to travel on same trains
RIVAL fans will be allowed to mix on the trains heading from Edinburgh to Glasgow before this weekend’s all-Edinburgh football showdown.
27 commentsTeenage car crash victim’s parents pay moving tribute
THE parents of a teenager who died following a two vehicle crash on Aberdeen’s Beach Esplanade have led tributes to their “kind and cheeky” son whose smile had lit up their lives.
Tributes are paid to microlight crash pilots
TRIBUTES were paid yesterday to two men who were killed when their microlight aircraft crashed into a mountain.
200 passengers stuck on plane
ALMOST 200 travellers spent nearly four hours on a plane parked on the tarmac at Edinburgh airport last night after it developed a technical fault before take-off.
4 commentsWoman dies after being hit by van
AN 85-year-old woman died after she was knocked down by a van yesterday.
Three hurt in two separate crashes
Two people were taken to hospital following a collision between a car and a lorry on the A9 near Aviemore, just before 2pm yesterday.
Ditched Super Puma helicopter in emergency landing three weeks earlier
THE Super Puma that ditched in the North Sea last week was forced to make an emergency landing at Europe’s biggest heliport after one of its two engines failed last month, it was revealed last night.
Hardest job in politics: Lesley Hinds takes charge of Edinburgh trams
IT IS arguably the most poisoned chalice in Scottish politics. But a former Lord Provost of Edinburgh has agreed to take charge of the capital’s troubled tram project.
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North Sea helicopter ditching: Bond grounds rest of Scottish fleet
THE owner of a helicopter that ditched dramatically in the North Sea last week has grounded all its Scotland-based fleet after investigations revealed a fault in the aircraft’s gearbox.
Motorways ‘not safe enough’ to allow the speed limit to be raised to 80mph
Motorways are not safe enough to cope with raising the speed limit from 70mph to 80mph, according to a report to be published today.
Scottish high-speed rail link worth £20bn to the economy, MP insists
Scotland should be included in plans for the high speed rail network, an SNP MP has told Transport Secretary Justine Greening.
After 40 years St Andrews is a step closer to rail travel
RECONNECTING one of Scotland’s largest towns to the rail network would cover its operating costs, according to a new feasibility study.
RAF retrieve stranded rescue helicopter
A RESCUE helicopter on a mission has had to be rescued itself.
Crash driver tried to put blame on his wife
An UNINSURED driver who caused two accidents left his number plate embedded in the door of one of the cars he hit.
16 killed in worst of Super Puma’s North Sea incidents
THE Super Puma has been involved in a number of incidents during the past two decades, including a tragedy that resulted in 16 people losing their lives.
Latest version of aircraft is designed to be jack of all trades
Introduced into general use in 2004, the French-built Eurocopter EC225 Super Puma Mk II was designed as a long-range passenger transporter, capable of carrying up to 24 passengers along with two crew and a cabin attendant.
Derailment brings rail disruption to north east of Scotland Picture gallery
HUNDREDS of rail passengers on the busy East Coast main line had their travel plans severely disrupted today after the derailment of an empty freight train.
Scotrail to increase carriages for Scottish Cup final day
AN EXTRA 11,000 seats will be laid on by ScotRail to transport fans from Edinburgh to the Hibs v Hearts Scottish Cup Final at Hampden Park, in Glasgow, on 19 May, the train operator announced today.
Worth £2m a day, cycling gets seriously sexy
BIKE sales are expected to reach a record high this year, buoyed by the exploits of Olympic cyclists such as Sir Chris Hoy and Victoria Pendleton.
Edinburgh trams: City faces three-year wait for answers to debacle
EDINBURGH faces a three-year wait for answers on its disastrous tram project after the new city council leaders said they were content to wait until the project was up and running before it is held.
Revealed: real reason for Heathrow chaos
Long queues at the UK’s busiest airport were caused by a lack of effective planning amid job cuts, with staff signing off at the start of busy periods, according to a damning report by inspectors.
Edinburgh to Borders rail line on track - minister
THE £295m Edinburgh-Borders “Waverley” line will be completed within its latest timescale and budget, transport minister Keith Brown today pledged to MSPs.
Scotland’s air ambulances back in air after cracked rotor fears
SCOTLAND’S two air ambulance helicopters which were grounded amid fears over their safety were last night cleared to fly again.
5 commentsMotorcycle crash leaves one dead
A MAN has died and another was injured in an early morning motorcycle crash, police said yesterday.
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