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Articles appearing here and on the home page are submitted by SAPT committee members and established contacts who have highlighted particular aspects of newsworthy items.
These are typically reflective accounts based on personal experiences of travelling on public transport services, attending events, or having considered proposed developments and how they might best serve the needs of transport users.
The views expressed in Articles as not necessarily the views of the committee as a whole. We welcome comments and observations from members and others on scottishtransport@hotmail.com
By ScotRail to the Harry Potter Bridge – The Role of Rail in Scottish Tourism
The spectacular scenery of Scotland’s Mountains, Moors and Lochs is best viewed from the train. The Jacobite steam train (“Hogwarts ...
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Grangemouth Rail Opening
Re-opening the railway to Grangemouth emerged as a popular issue from the recent 2024 travel survey by Falkirk Council. Successful restoration ...
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Far North Line 150th Anniversary
SAPT was one of 5 organisations involved in putting together a photographic exhibition to mark the 150th Anniversary of the ...
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Coach Competition Intensifies between Scottish Cities
Well established Citylink coach services continue to serve the Saltire Cross network of routes linking Glasgow and Edinburgh with Aberdeen ...
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HS2 and Scotland
Scotland has a vital interest in the current re-appraisal of HS2 following the illthought-out curtailment by former prime minister Rishi ...
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Planning to Avoid Transport Cuts
Public transport costs the Scottish Government £2 billion every year. Buses and trains are essential for many people and for ...
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Modal shift opportunities for visitors
The Trossachs Explorer is a new initiative from the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. It has provided a regular ...
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Transport planning needs in Rural areas
During the Challenge Poverty Week in October, the Poverty Alliance were calling for improvements in the affordability, accessibility and reliability ...
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From heritage buses to net zero emissions
Lothian Buses attracted a large number of visitors to their Doors Open Days event at Marine garage in Edinburgh. Visiting ...
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