A group of 18 cross-civil organisations have signed on to a statement of support, led by Transform Scotland, which supports the proposed plans to extend Edinburgh’s trams by building a north-south route. The statement, signed by organisations such as Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce, Edinbu
Transform Scotland
Eight walking and cycling organisations have called for an end to building new roads in Scotland and to provide more street space for people on foot and bikes.
Holyrood and Westminster have reached an agreement with the long-term aim of three-hour train journeys from London to Scottish cities. The move coincides with the publication of the HS2 Ltd report on extending a faster rail service to the north of England and Scotland.
Colin Howden Seven charities have called for a Scottish alternative to the Roads Fund for England, which was announced by Chancellor George Osborne in his Summer Budget 2015, and will see Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) – a tax on pollution – spent exclusively on motorways and major trunk A-roads from
Keith Brown New trains, revamped stations and superior facilities are on the horizon following the announcement of plans to overhaul the ScotRail franchise.