transport
2008-12-10
The SNP has today delivered a revolution in Scotland's transport system after announcing plans for a new Forth bridge, the dualling of the A9, improvements to the A82 and a series of rail and road improvements across Scotland.
2008-12-07
Calls for a rebate on fuel duty in the Highlands and Islands have been ruled out by the Treasury in a decision described as “madness” by SNP Westminster Transport spokesperson Angus MacNeil MP.
2008-10-18
Speaking after the SNP conference supported a topical motion backing a high-speed rail link between London and Scotland to cut short haul flights, Lothians SNP MSP Shirley-Anne Somerville - a member of the Scottish Parliament's Transport Committee - criticised the Tories' plans that such a link would only go as far as Leeds.
2008-09-29
SNP MSP for Lothians Shirley-Anne Somerville today criticised Conservative plans for a high speed rail link from London to cut short haul flights that would go only as far as Leeds.
2008-09-18
A new operator has been found for Scotland's only ferry service to Europe, the First Minister announced today.
2008-09-02
SNP President and Member of the European Parliament's Transport Committee Ian Hudghton MEP has welcomed a vote in the European Parliament which sees renewed backing for hydrogen powered cars.