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Transport Secretary @StephenFlynnSNP joined @NetworkRailSCOT and partners today to officially open Balgray Station. 🚉
The new station will improve connectivity and access to jobs, education and leisure opportunities.
Read more ➡️ networkrailmediacentre.co.uk…
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🚉 A warm welcome to Balgray!
Passenger services begin calling at the station from Sunday 27 September. 🎉🚆
We’re looking forward to welcoming our first customers on board!
🚉 Balgray Station is ready to welcome its first passengers!
Passenger services begin this Sunday 27 September. 🎉
@GlasgowCityRgn @EastRenCouncil @scotgov @GOVUK @ScotRail @StoryContractng
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Transport Scotland retweeted
A brilliant welcome to Balgray this morning from pupils at Barrhead High School.
Thanks for helping us celebrate a big day for the local community! ❤️
@EastRenCouncil @scotgov @GOVUK @ScotRail @GlasgowCityRgn
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Transport Scotland retweeted
🚉 Balgray Station is ready to welcome its first passengers!
Passenger services begin this Sunday 27 September. 🎉
@GlasgowCityRgn @EastRenCouncil @scotgov @GOVUK @ScotRail @StoryContractng
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Transport Scotland retweeted
🐑 Remember our four-legged vegetation team in Perth?
After spending the summer grazing giant hogweed, they uncovered an orchard of more than 50 fruit trees! 🍎
Our volunteers got picking, with 200+ boxes donated to local foodbanks and charities. 👏
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Transport Secretary @StephenFlynnSNP confirms more than £865,000 to help make our roads safer.
The @scotgov funding has been awarded to 11 innovative #RoadSafety projects across Scotland.
Read more ➡️ transport.gov.scot/news/inve…
ALT Quote from Transport Secretary Stephen Flynn: These projects will help us move closer to our long-term vision of a Scotland where nobody is killed or seriously injured on our roads.
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Transport Scotland retweeted
Almost £3.5m of funding from @transcotland has been secured to help progress various active travel projects across the Scottish Borders.
This includes improving connections between communities and upgrading existing paths.
Find out more in our news story.
scotborders.gov.uk/news/arti…
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Transport Scotland retweeted
Active travel projects across Glasgow will benefit from a package of investment that will support major route extensions, accessibility improvements & design work for future projects, helping more people walk, wheel & cycle for everyday journeys.
👉 glasgow.gov.uk/15843
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Transport Scotland retweeted
New traffic data analysed by Cycling Scotland, Scotland’s national cycling charity, shows the continuing success of high-quality, protected cycle lanes in Glasgow - with record levels of cycling seen on key routes across the city.
Full report here 👇
cycling.scot/news/scotland-s…
ALT Green cycle graphic on a traffic light
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Transport Secretary @StephenFlynnSNP confirms final stage of procurement for the £1.94 billion #A9Dualling Delivery Framework Agreement is underway.
11 miles of the #A9 are currently under construction, supporting hundreds of jobs.
Read more ➡️ transport.gov.scot/news/194-…
ALT Quote from Transport Secretary Stephen Flynn: This Framework will create a sustained programme of construction activity, providing long-term certainty for the supply chain while supporting jobs, skills and economic growth.
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Transport Scotland retweeted
The West Highland Line will close for 9 days in November while we carry out £13m of upgrades to help keep this iconic route safe and reliable. 🚆 🛠️
@transcotland @scotrail @CalSleeper
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Transport Scotland retweeted
🛠️ We’re set to carry out £9m of upgrades and repairs on the Kyle of Lochalsh line and at Inverness station, with the railway closing between Dingwall and Kyle of Lochalsh for three weeks between 28 Nov and 18 December.
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@transcotland | @ScotRail
ALT Aerial view of a coastal railway terminus in Kyle of Lochalsh, Scotland. The image shows train tracks leading to the station at the end of a pier, surrounded by water. Buildings, roads, and small houses are visible in the surrounding area.
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Transport Scotland retweeted
🙌🎉 Today’s the day! Day one of Radio 2 in the Park in Stirling is here!
We’re ready to welcome visitors from near and far for a celebration of world-class music in our amazing city.
If you’re coming to Stirling City Park for the festival, remember to plan your journey and check travel information before you set-off.
Before and after the music, make sure you enjoy everything Stirling has to offer, whether that's superb food and drink options, independent shops and world-class attractions. Discover why TimeOut named Stirling as the best place to visit in the UK in 2026.
Travel advice and info on visiting Stirling: stirling.gov.uk/radio2inthep…
Event and ticketing info: bbc.co.uk/radio2inthepark
#R2InThePark #Stirling @StirlingAWS @StirUni @trafficscotland
ALT A graphic that says BBC Radio 2 in the Park Stirling 2026
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🥳 The three-day music event kicks off this weekend (Friday, 11 September until Sunday, 13 September) when BBC Radio 2 in the Park comes to Stirling. @StirlingCouncil
ℹ️ Gates open at 4pm on Friday and 11am on Saturday and Sunday. The events will end at approximately 10.30pm on the Friday and 9.15pm on Saturday and Sunday.
🚆 Please make sure to plan your journey in advance and allow extra time for your journey.
🔧 Planned engineering works will impact journeys on Saturday, 12 September and Sunday, 13 September. There are no direct trains between Edinburgh and Stirling on those days, and customers should travel via Croy or Glasgow Queen Street, changing trains to complete their journey.
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🚛 The Zero Emission Heavy Duty Vehicle Skills Challenge Fund has reopened!
We're welcoming projects that will help raise awareness, develop skills, and improve access to training and employment opportunities across the sector.
Read more and apply ➡️ transport.gov.scot/our-appro…
ALT Electric lorry carrying a load, with the following text below: 'Skills Challenge Fund reopens. Apply before 15 October'
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Transport Scotland retweeted
👋🎶 We can’t wait to welcome everyone to Stirling for BBC Radio 2 in the Park, from Friday 11 to Sunday 13 September.
Stirling City Park will be the stage for an unforgettable celebration of world-class music and exhilarating live performances.
With thousands of visitors heading to Stirling for the festival, roads, public transport and parking in the area will be busier than usual. Some road restrictions and closures will also be in place in the vicinity of Stirling City Park to ensure the event takes place safely.
If you're travelling to the festival, or visiting Stirling during the festival (11-13 September), now's the time to plan your journey.
For travel information and advice, visit: stirling.gov.uk/bbc-radio-2-…
Secure your tickets today: bbc.co.uk/radio2inthepark
#R2InThePark #Stirling
ALT A graphic that says BBC Radio 2 In the Park Stirling 2026 Travel Advice and the URL: www.stirling.gov.uk
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#A9Dualling: Tomatin to Moy
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the overnight temporary traffic signals in place on 7 September will be required again tonight (8 September).
🔹 7pm to 6am
Full details ➡️ transport.gov.scot/traffic-u…
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🚂 The ScotRail Family Pass is back.
Get unlimited family train travel across Scotland for a whole week for just £60. Up to 2 adults and 4 children. One pass. One great price.
Perfect for making the most of the school holidays!
Buy online today at scotrail.co.uk/familypass 🚆
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Transport Scotland retweeted
We are making public transport more affordable to help people with the cost of living.
The £2 bus fare cap now applies across participating bus services throughout Strathclyde, covering:
• Glasgow
• Ayrshire
• Inverclyde
• Lanarkshire
• Renfrewshire
• and Dunbartonshire
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Transport Scotland retweeted
🎥 We popped out to visit the team working on our £13.5m track upgrade project at Kilmarnock station. Trains return Monday, 14 September.
The work will help us run more trains on time between Glasgow, Ayrshire and Dumfries and Galloway.
@transcotland @ScotRail
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