Aberdeen City Council has started a public consultation into two parallel studies for transport links to Aberdeen South Harbour and Wellington Road. Over the last 18 months, Aberdeen City Council has worked with partners to assess options through the STAG appraisal process for both studies. The next stage in the process is engaging with local stakeholders and members of the public to seek views on the likely impacts of the options for each study on individuals and businesses to assist the City Council in maximising the opportunities that the studies present locally, …
Invest East Coast Rail calls on the government to invest now and future proof the East Coast Main Line
Press release from Invest East Coast Rail (Consortium of East Coast Mainline Authorities (ECMA)). One third of the UK population lives within 20 minutes of an East Coast Main Line station accounting for 47% of the UK’s economic output Research shows that the line is vulnerable to disruption, costing the UK economy £46 million in 2018 Investment in the existing line could deliver over £11 billion of wider economic benefits Invest East Coast Rail is calling on the UK and Scottish governments to invest in the East Coast Main Line, …
Volunteer Drivers across Grampian recognised for their vital service
Transport volunteers across the North-east have been recognised for their outstanding service, commitment and contribution at the Grampian Volunteer Transport Awards. The biennial awards highlight the vital support that community transport provides. The service plays a critical role helping those who face difficulty travelling to key services. The work of those in volunteering roles has been crucial in this challenging year for communities. Today’s (Tuesday 27th October) virtual ceremony saw winners recognised for a range of work: Volunteer Driver/Escort of the Year was jointly-awarded to Norman Kinnaird of Huntly Community …
Kintore welcomes passengers for the first time in almost 60 years
Kintore re-joined Scotland’s Railway after an absence of 56 years this morning (Thursday, October 15) with the opening of the town’s new station. Providing an interchange between rail and road, the two-platform station is fully accessible with step-free access between platforms via a footbridge with lifts. Built by Network Rail and main contractor BAM Nuttall, the new station has extensive car parking – including disabled and electric charging bays – and bike storage. With 24 of the 168 parking spaces fitted with electric charging points, Kintore station is also now …
Rail services returning to Kintore after almost 60 years
Rail services will return to Kintore after almost 60 years absence next Thursday 15 October 2020. Funded by Transport Scotland, Aberdeenshire Council and Nestrans, the £15 million station was built by Network Rail and has fully accessible, step-free access between platforms via a footbridge with lifts. The station, which will be managed by ScotRail, is also the largest electric vehicle charging location in north east Scotland, with 24 of the 168 spaces at the new transport hub fitted with charging points. Michael Matheson, Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity …
Call for Nominations for Grampian Volunteer Transport Awards 2020
Nominations are now open for the fourth biennial Grampian Volunteer Transport Awards, which recognise the important work of community transport volunteer drivers and escorts. The awards will highlight the vital role community transport plays in allowing people access to health and social care services in the north-east, and the amazing work in the response to Covid-19. Nominations are sought under three categories: Volunteer Driver of the Year, Volunteer Escort of the Year, and Community Contribution of the Year. The awards are being supported by a variety of partners involved with …
Quarter-million-pound boost for improvements to Deeside Way
Nestrans has been successful in applying for funding which will allow substantial improvements to be made to one of the region’s favourite walking and cycling routes. £250,000 of support from Sustrans Scotland will fund work that will increase the width of the path along The Deeside Way, supporting safe physical distancing for those using the route. The shared-use path, which is part of National Cycle Network Route 195, connects several communities along its 41 mile length, and serves as a popular active travel route for locals and visitors alike. The …
Consultation opens on improving active travel and public transport between the city centre and Westhill
A two-week public consultation opened today (15 September) as part of a study looking at options for improving active travel and public transport connections on the A944 and A9119 between the city centre and Westhill. The long list of options focuses on pedestrians, cyclists and bus travel and they were identified following a review of problems and opportunities in the study area and initial engagement with key stakeholders earlier this year. The purpose of the study is to identify problems with the transport system and identifying options which could address …
A92/A96 Haudagain Junction Improvement – next phase to get underway
From Transport Scotland: Farrans Construction, the contractor for the A92/A96 Haudagain Junction Improvement for Transport Scotland will soon begin the next phase of delivery with the construction of two key junctions. These junctions will, upon project completion, connect the new link road to the existing A96 and A92, enabling road users to bypass the Haudagain Roundabout. Road users are advised that during this phase of the works there will be a number of traffic restrictions in place on the A92 and A96 in the vicinity of the Haudagain Roundabout for …
Buchan residents asked for feedback on rural transport issues.
Residents from the Buchan area of Aberdeenshire are being invited to share their transport experiences to help inform and shape a new rural transport pilot called BeLinkD. For those living in rural areas, a lack of adequate transport can be a significant barrier to travel and can result in restricted access to facilities and services. The BeLinkD pilot will aim to reduce financial pressures and improve the health and wellbeing of Buchan residents living in poverty. It will provide opportunities for them to access cheaper shopping and services, attend health or …