Transport

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

A former champion of Gaelic culture and language is taking up a new role to help improve public transport in the Highlands.

Ferry crossings in the Minch will be out of action until at least Monday after Storm Kathleen began battering the west coast.

The warning comes into force on Sunday amid forecasts of gales up to 60mph in many western areas of the region.

Most Ullapool-Stornoway ferry sailings were cancelled on Saturday and Sepa flood alerts have been issued as Storm Kathleen approaches.

Two ScotRail services between Inverness and Caithness will be cancelled today.

CalMac CEO, Robbie Drummond is to step down from his role, with the ferry company citing the “real challenges” faced by island communities.

Services between Inverness and Wick are being cancelled today due to a shortage of train crew.

AIDA Cruises’ arrival of the AIDAdiva in port of Invergordon today (April 3) marks the beginning of the highly-anticipated cruise liner season.

The one-week measure will be in force from tomorrow.

The price of an air fare between Wick and Aberdeen is to rise from next month due to "prevailing economic conditions."