Transport

Business people have reacted to the shock decision to axe Serco’s contract to run the loss-making Caledonian Sleeper between London and Scotland.

Rail chiefs have spoken of their disappointment that a planned strike will go ahead on Monday, hitting services in the Highlands.

Members of the RMT union have rejected the latest pay offer in their ongoing dispute with ScotRail.

HIGHLAND council’s Inverness leader has branded local bus services disgraceful as people deal with daily lists of cancellations and disruptions.

The bus is set to run between the campus and the Inverness Retail and Business Park.

Public services provider Serco reacts to losing the Caledonian Sleeper contract after failing to reach new deal with Scottish Government.

The Serco Caledonian Sleeper contract between London and the Highlands will end next June Scottish Transport Minister Jenny Gilruth confirms.

The Inverness to Nairn A96 main road has reopened fully following a crash this morning that led to one person requiring hospital treatment.

Feedback will be sought on proposals for a new city centre cycle route this week.

Moves to create a dedicated bus and emergency service road route serving Raigmore Hospital will be discussed at a public information event.

Of all the names from the past there are a few special ones which stand out and bring a misty-eyed look to the face of any committed petrolhead.

A flight from Inverness Airport to Mallorca – which was due to happen tomorrow – has been cancelled due to a contractual dispute.

TRAFFIC has resumed after a tree fell on a road near Loch Ness.

A SECTION of the line between Inverness and Nairn is set to close for 11 days in October to allow for works on the Inverness Airport rail line scheme.

TRAIN services in the Highlands will be disrupted once again over this weekend as further rail union strike action take place across the UK.

The campiagn will see a collaborative approach to tackle the drugs problem.

Diversions are in place as emergency services remain on scene.

Inverness residents are invited to have a say in the design of the replacement boardwalk at Merkinch Local Nature Reserve.

TRAIN services are set to face major disruption in the coming weekends, with no trains expected to run in the Highlands during days of strike action.

A vehicle show – which made its second appearance at the weekend – has been hailed a huge success.