Transport

THUNDERSTORMS could hit parts of Badenoch and Strathspey, the Met Office has warned after issuing a yellow warning centred on the Cairngorms.

Broken down freight train in Aviemore caused disruption on the Highland mainline this morning

Defective areas of reinforced concrete which were identified during an investigation back in 2018

"We have had motorists doing 30mph being overtaken in the village and cats killed and injured. It's going to be kids and cyclists next"

Key route will be closed at night but there will be convoys allowed every couple of hours

Motorists using the A889 west of Catlodge should expect overnight road closures for essential works from Sunday evening.

Delays can be expected on the A9 north of Crubenmore from tomorrow as essential resurfacing work begins

Scotland has reached the fourth day in a row without any deaths from a confirmed case of Covid-19, according to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.

ScotRail says most rail customers have been following on-board safety guidance during journeys – but around one in 10 have not.

Work was halted on the £3b project due for completion by 2025 because of Covid-19

Customers making essential journeys must wear face coverings when travelling on Scotland’s rail network from Monday

Embankment and drainage work will help prevent flooding of the line at the pass

The funding goes mostly to upgrade minor roads – improving surfaces, widening corners and providing passing places

The government has made it clear that public transport remains for essential journeys only and passengers should think about their safety.

Over the coming weeks towns across the Highlands will see a roll-out of temporary walking, wheeling and cycling infrastructure along priority routes.

Resort owner HIE has said the decision is "great news for Cairngorm and for the future of the local economy"

HIE wants go-ahead to carry out engineering works to strengthen the two kilometre-long funicular viaduct so mountain railway can operate again

EasyJet has announced flights will restart on June 15 – with all crew and passengers required to wear face masks

Covid-19's impact on Scotland’s transport services and the rural economy is to be investigated by MSPs

The boss of the Caledonian Sleeper train service had previously denied ignoring lockdown rules when he travelled from London to Inverness