Scotland’s first biomethane refuelling station promises low-carbon HGV deliveries
Renewable energy firm CNG Fuels has started building Scotland’s first public access renewable biomethane HGV refuelling station, which it says will allow fleet operators to run their vehicles on low-carbon fuel, support net zero plans and save money, the company announced today. The station near Glasgow is anticipated to refuel up to 450 lorries a […]
Shetland EVs running on tidal power
Tidal energy company Nova Innovation have announced that vehicles in Shetland are now fuelled by the power of the sea, thanks to the creation of the first ever electric vehicle charge point powered directly from a tidal energy source. The EV charge point is located on the scenic shores of Bluemull Sound, at Cullivoe harbour […]
Scottish Government nationalises ScotRail
The Scottish Government has decided to run ScotRail services itself from next March saying it will give “certainty” to passengers. Scotland’s Transport Secretary Michael Matheson announced that ScotRail services will be provided by an “arm’s length company” owned and controlled by the Scottish Government once the present franchise held by Abellio runs out. He […]
Hydrogen firm setting up in Dundee sustainable transport technology hub
Hydrogen technology company Arcola Energy is taking up tenancy at the new Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc in Dundee, supporting its work in adapting heavy-duty vehicles and transport applications to zero-emission, hydrogen-powered solutions The facility, backed by a £1.5 million grant from Scottish Enterprise, is expected to bring up to 135 jobs to the former Michelin […]
Feasibility study planned for Scotland-NI tunnel
It’s expected that plans for a feasibility study into the building of a tunnel between Scotland and Northern Ireland will be recommended this week. The Sunday Telegraph reported that a review by Network Rail chairman Sir Peter Hendy should say that civil servants should formally appraise the plans for “a fixed link” between the two […]
SWARCO eVolt wins major Scottish contract
SWARCO eVolt has been named the preferred bidder to operate the ChargePlace Scotland network. The contract to run Scotland’s public electric vehicle charging network is estimated to be worth up to £1.2 million and will be expected to run for a minimum of two years with the option to extend. From July 2021, SWARCO eVolt […]
Driverless buses “fully operational” this year in Scotland
Driverless buses will begin operations between Edinburgh and Fife across the Forth Road Bridge this year. Futurescot.com reports that five autonomous buses will be used on a 30-mile route. The plans are included in Edinburgh Council’s mobility plan. “Edinburgh needs a new plan for mobility and transport that addresses the challenge of reducing carbon emissions and […]
New M9 junction gets planning permission
West Lothian Council has granted planning permission for a new junction on the M9 at Winchburgh. The Daily Record reports that the new intersection should give people of Winchburgh and the surrounding areas new connectivity with Edinburgh, Falkirk, Grangemouth, Stirling and Dunblane. The paper explains that the junction on the B8020 at Duntarvie will be […]
Scotland considers European-style mobility hubs
A new paper from the Scottish Government is putting forward an idea to build mobility hubs to help people travel using different public transport modes. In a document “creating smart and sustainable towns and villages”, it defines a mobility hub as, “A recognisable place with an offer of different and connected transport modes supplemented with […]
Scotrail cutting more services
Scotland’s main train operator is planning to cut a number of services meaning it has cut the number of trains by a fifth since the beginning of the Coronavirus crisis. The Scotsman newspaper says that from Sunday 13 December 272 trains per day will not operate on Scotrail services although some busier trains will get […]