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Academy Street revamp is ‘poor’ value for money and city centre could take ‘decades’ to recover

Calls are being made for Highland Council to scrap the plan after the results of the economic impact assessment.

More railway woe for ScotRail passengers between Inverness and Caithness

ScotRail staff shortages are again causing disruption for train passengers travelling between Inverness and Caithness.

A9 in Caithness and Sutherland set for series of overnight closures next month

The A9 is set to be closed in several locations in Caithness and Sutherland next month as works are carried out to improve the road surface.

Overnight closures on A9 northbound at Croy junction set to take place

Overnight closures on the A9 northbound are set to take place from April 24.

B9176 route reopens a week early after essential bridge repairs

Repairs to Struie High Bridge was subject to council repairs.

Network Rail silence on ‘vital’ passing loop worries Highland rail campaigners

Vital infrastructure improvements that could transform the reliability of trains in the northern Highlands appear to be in limbo.

ScotRail rules out Highland Explorer-style cycle revamps for Kyle and Far North trains?

Hopes cycling and luggage capacity could be dramatically increased on railway services in the north Highlands seem to have been dashed by rail chiefs.

‘Concern’ over continued closure of railway station at Altnabreac

A lack of progress in reopening a Highland railway station that was temporarily shut in a row over access, is “concerning”, say local politicians.

Transport Scotland starts moves to dual another section of the A9 Inverness to Perth route

Once work starts on the A9 Tomatin to Moy stretch there will be no let up until dualling is complete from Perth to Inverness say Transport Scotland.

A9 works planned for Daviot junction will bring 9 days of night-time delays

Essential improvement works on the A9 near Inverness are set to begin on Tuesday for nine nights.

CalMac ferry maintenance costs almost double to £36.5m in just six years

The news comes as the company posted an operational loss of £4.9m in its latest annual report.

Level crossing refit work to close A836 outside Lairg Railway Station

The A836 will be closed at Lairg Railway Station later this month while a refit is carried out on the level crossing, Highland Council has warned.

Rail chaos as flooding, train driver shortages and signalling failures hit Highland services

Train services to and from Inverness have been hit by a combination of flooding, a shortage of train drivers and signalling failures

ScotRail ‘crew shortage’ cancellations on Highland lines spark concerns from business leaders

A spate of cancellations due to lack of crew during the Easter break is ‘a blow to Highland businesses’ at the start of the tourist season.

‘Teens on railway line’ spark worry and a danger warning from ScotRail

British Transport Police responded to an incident in Easter Ross on Saturday and ScotRail has warned of the dangers of trespassing on the railway.

UPDATE: Storm Kathleen gales warning for Highlands extended by Met Office

A Met Office yellow warning for gale-force winds in parts of the Highlands has been extended until midnight. It was originally meant to expire at 3pm.

Free rail travel for blind people plans welcomed

THE Scottish Government’s decision to provide free rail travel for blind and partially sighted people and their companions has been hailed.

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Academy Street revamp is ‘poor’ value for money and city centre could take ‘decades’ to recover

More railway woe for ScotRail passengers between Inverness and Caithness

More railway woe for ScotRail passengers between Inverness and Caithness

A9 in Caithness and Sutherland set for series of overnight closures next month

A9 in Caithness and Sutherland set for series of overnight closures next month

Overnight closures on A9 northbound at Croy junction set to take place

Overnight closures on A9 northbound at Croy junction set to take place

B9176 route reopens a week early after essential bridge repairs

B9176 route reopens a week early after essential bridge repairs

Network Rail silence on ‘vital’ passing loop worries Highland rail campaigners

Network Rail silence on ‘vital’ passing loop worries Highland rail campaigners

ScotRail rules out Highland Explorer-style cycle revamps for Kyle and Far North trains?

ScotRail rules out Highland Explorer-style cycle revamps for Kyle and Far North trains?

‘Concern’ over continued closure of railway station at Altnabreac

‘Concern’ over continued closure of railway station at Altnabreac

Transport Scotland starts moves to dual another section of the A9 Inverness to Perth route

Transport Scotland starts moves to dual another section of the A9 Inverness to Perth route

A9 works planned for Daviot junction will bring 9 days of night-time delays

A9 works planned for Daviot junction will bring 9 days of night-time delays

CalMac ferry maintenance costs almost double to £36.5m in just six years

CalMac ferry maintenance costs almost double to £36.5m in just six years

Level crossing refit work to close A836 outside Lairg Railway Station

Level crossing refit work to close A836 outside Lairg Railway Station

Rail chaos as flooding, train driver shortages and signalling failures hit Highland services

Rail chaos as flooding, train driver shortages and signalling failures hit Highland services

ScotRail ‘crew shortage’ cancellations on Highland lines spark concerns from business leaders

ScotRail ‘crew shortage’ cancellations on Highland lines spark concerns from business leaders

‘Teens on railway line’ spark worry and a danger warning from ScotRail

‘Teens on railway line’ spark worry and a danger warning from ScotRail

UPDATE: Storm Kathleen gales warning for Highlands extended by Met Office

UPDATE: Storm Kathleen gales warning for Highlands extended by Met Office

Free rail travel for blind people plans welcomed

Free rail travel for blind people plans welcomed

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