WELCOME TO NESTRANS

Welcome to Nestrans - The Transport Partnership for Aberdeen City and Shire.

We're working hard with Councils, the Scottish Government and transport operators to improve transport in the north east. We have developed a regional transport strategy to 2021 and are responsible for delivering a £3 million programme of infrastructure projects. We are also working with our partners to secure major improvements to our rail, bus and road networks to better connect the region and increase accessibility for all.

Councillor Kevin Stewart, Chair of Nestrans

Regional Transport Strategy -
Information on the development of our 2021 strategy.
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Sustainable travel -
Information on car sharing, sustainable travel grants and travel planning.
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18/06/2009
Nestrans to study transport opportunities of city centre development

A study is to be carried out into the transport implications of the proposed transformation of Aberdeen city centre.

10/06/2009
Silver City Screening for Flying Scotsman

Scottish cycling champion Graeme Obree who twice broke the world hour record on a bike he designed and built himself, will be in Aberdeen next week to attend a special screening of the film of his remarkable life.

26/05/2009
Airport review should not disadvantage North-East

A government review of the economic regulation of airports must not lead to investment at Aberdeen Airport being delayed or curtailed, according to the regional transport partnership Nestrans.

18/05/2009
Laurencekirk re-opening signals new era for commuters

Laurencekirk Station has been officially re-opened today in a major boost to local rail services in Aberdeen City and Shire.

06/05/2009
New service to take passengers from A2B in Laurencekirk

Aberdeenshire Council is introducing the latest of its innovative A2B dial-a-bus services in the Laurencekirk area to coincide with the reopening of the railway station on Monday, May 18, 2009. 

14/05/2009
Future of Dyce Shuttle Bus Service Secured

A new shuttle bus service in Dyce is set to become a permanent feature of the local transport network after a successful trial phase for the project.  The service was launched in December 2008 to offer a regular link between Dyce railway station, Aberdeen airport and heliports, and the adjacent industrial areas.

07/05/2009
North East rail services on brink of new phase of progress

The re-opening of Laurencekirk Station later this month could herald the start of a significant period for local rail services in Aberdeen City and Shire, according to the regional transport partnership Nestrans.

04/05/2009
Lookalikes help spread Getabout message

Famous faces from royalty, cinema and sport added a fun element on Tuesday April 28 2009 to the Getabout campaign under way in Aberdeen City and Shire.