Transport Scotland

We are committed to delivering a safe, reliable, resilient and dualled #A9 between Perth and Inverness, in line with our published delivery plan. Significant progress has been made this year. Watch this video and find out more at www.a9dualling.scot #A9Dualling #Roads #CivilEngineering

With yellow Met Office warnings in place this weekend, travellers are urged to #PlanAhead this festive period. While wind may impact our busier than usual transport network, Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop says our teams are prepared to #KeepScotlandMoving. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e9FZ4Kmm

We've published the latest NTS delivery report, alongside a full evaluation of progress. It highlights actions we’ve taken, and, will take, to support delivery of a transport system that is: 🔹 sustainable 🔹 inclusive 🔹 safe 🔹 accessible Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/guk4X_tR

Pilotage powers have been granted to the owners of Port of Ardersier. Haventus are making a significant investment in new infrastructure to put the port at the forefront of Scotland’s burgeoning offshore #renewables industry. A harbour order, signed by Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop, provides safe passage to vessels arriving in its orders, supporting development and the £400 million investment. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gMcb7jE8

Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop announces that #procurement is underway to replace 25 High Speed Trains (HST). The HST fleet operates on InterCity routes between Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, and Inverness. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ea_DfPaf Any replacement trains are expected to: 🔹 be more energy efficient 🔹 reduce emissions 🔹 reduce operating costs 🔹 be more in line with current passenger expectations, including for accessibility #ScotlandsRailway #PowerOfProcurement #Rail

Still plenty of time to have your say on how to improve the #A96Corridor. We recently published in draft the outcomes of an appraisal carried out as part of our #A96 Corridor Review. Consultation ends 21 February 2025. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e6H9zYS7

Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop launches draft plan to add 24,000 public #ElectricVehicle charge points by 2030. It sets out 15 actions to achieve the growth necessary in the public charging infrastructure in Scotland and deliver Scotland’s Vision for public #EV charging. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eiN2Tin4 Delivering on this will require leadership and collective action from a range of organisations, including: 🔹 investing businesses 🔹 energy network operators 🔹 Government This will ensure greater range confidence, supporting the Scottish Government commitment to phasing out the need for new petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2030.

Great to meet with NFU (National Farmers' Union) to discuss how we can continue to support farming and local farmers across the islands we serve. We're committed to supporting agriculture, a key pillar of economies all over our network. Thanks to Transport Scotland for joining us too.

Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop announces major progress on delivering a long-term solution, and, improving the existing diversion route, at the #A83 #RestAndBeThankful. We have now published draft Orders for both the long-term solution, including the proposed Debris Flow Shelter, and the medium term solution, which delivers further improvements to the Old Military Road to increase its resilience. A series of public exhibitions to present the draft Orders and Environmental Impact Assessments are being held from 15 January 2025. An online virtual exhibition is also now live. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ey8QUUjT

Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop announces the award of an archaeological investigations contract, to Rubicon Heritage Services Ltd - Red River Archaeology Group, to support the construction of the #A9 Dualling: Tay Crossing to Ballinluig project. The contract, worth almost £2 million, will involve investigations on several monuments including the Kindallachan Cairn. The work, alongside a number of other advance works packages, will play a key role in preparing for the main construction contract for the project, which is expected to be awarded in Summer 2025. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/evqDCsb6 #A9Dualling #CivilEngineering #Engineering #Roads