Shapps beefs up enforcement powers to ensure passengers wear face coverings
Enforcement powers to deal with people not wearing face coverings on public transport have been beefed up, according to Grant Shapps.
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Construction work restarts on new north-east station after pause during lockdown
Network Rail has announced work on the new station at Kintore is restarting following a three-month pause due to the Covid-19 lockdown.
Signal fault causing disruption for north-east rail passengers
Rail commuters have been hit with delays this morning due to a signal fault at Huntly.
Remembering face coverings should become routine, says Transport Secretary
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has said remembering face coverings should become part of daily routine as they become mandatory on public transport in England from next week.
Trade union calls for resumption of railway works in Scotland
A trade union has called for railway enhancement works to restart in Scotland in a bid to protect jobs.
Wild boar disrupts rail services for several hours
A wild boar disrupted rail services for several hours in North Lanarkshire.
Ferry services cancelled and flood alerts issued as high winds sweep Scotland
A number of ferry services have been cancelled and flood alerts issued across Scotland, with heavy rain and high winds sweeping the country.
UK set for quietest spring bank holiday getaway on record
This weekend will be the quietest spring bank holiday on the roads in at least seven years, a new survey suggests.
Rail trespassing up 25% during coronavirus lockdown
Trespassing on Britain’s railways has increased by more than a quarter during the coronavirus lockdown, new figures show.
Scotrail train punctuality hits 97.6% in lockdown
Scotland’s rail operator has reported 97.6% of its trains were on time in the last month, as it switched to a reduced timetable due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Overnight repairs planned for Aberdeen train station
Overnight repairs to the platform at Aberdeen train station will take place next month.
Coronavirus: Work on new north-east train station put on hold
Construction work on a new north-east train station has now halted due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Full steam ahead as village gears up for station’s return
The north-east’s newest railway station is on track to welcome its first passengers after the date for its first day of service was revealed.
New north-east station is on track to help environment with electric parking
The north-east's newest train station will help the environment by offering electric car parking spaces.
Passenger numbers hit buffers as north-east train use drops two million
The number of passengers using trains in the north-east has dropped by more than two million in the past five years, according to a new report.
‘Fury’ over increase in Aberdeen rail ticket prices
A hike in rail fares has been described as a “kick in the teeth” for north-east passengers.
Parking restrictions during work on Aberdeen train line
Parking will be prohibited on part of a busy Aberdeen city centre road next month.
Banksy’s reindeer get red noses as mystery artist gets creative with new mural
A new Banksy mural in Birmingham has been covered in protective perspex after a member of the public got creative with the image overnight.
Rail line reopens after after engineers repair sinkhole under track
Services between Aberdeen and Edinburgh had to be cancelled yesterday after the hole, which was a metre deep, opened on the East Coast Main Line southbound close to Leuchars in Fife.
All train services between Aberdeen to Edinburgh cancelled due to sinkhole
Train services between Aberdeen and Edinburgh have been cancelled due to a sinkhole.
More trains to link north-east town to Aberdeen
The new timetable will be introduced from December 15 and means dozens of extra trains stopping at Inverurie.
Parking restrictions for Aberdeen rail repairs
Parking restrictions are set to be imposed while repair work is carried out on a railway line in Aberdeen.
New north-east train station on track for opening
A new railway station in the north-east is beginning to take shape.
North-east railway to get £4.5m cash boost
Network Rail is investing an additional £4.5 million to improve the performance of the network in the north-east.
Boost for plans to create transport interchange in north-east town
Plans to redevelop a north-east freight yard into a transport interchange have been handed a boost.
Video: Timelapse footage shows new rail improvements between Aberdeen and Inverurie
This timelapse video shows the new double track laid down as part of upgrades on the rail line between Aberdeen and Inverurie.
Trains back on track as 15 weeks of work on Aberdeen to Inverness line finish
Months of bus replacement misery for rail passengers in the north-east has finally ended.
Rail opening on track as works on Aberdeen to Inverness line finish
Months of bus replacement misery for rail passengers in the north-east is set to end.
Rail museum group thanks public following appeal
Trustees of a museum group have thanked members of the public for the response received to a public appeal.
Aberdeen to Inverness railway line to fully reopen next week
The section of railway between Aberdeen and Inverness is set to reopen next week.