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Edinburgh’s next tramline
The publication of the City of Edinburgh Council’s North-South tram consultation results has renewed debate about the future of Edinburgh’s transport network. Transform policy advisor Nigel Bagshaw argues that extending…
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Scotland’s next trains: New paper sets out case for national investment plan
Our new discussion paper sets out the critical need for a clear, ambitious investment plan to renew Scotland’s ageing train fleets. With ScotRail now operating the second oldest fleet in…
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What do the Holyrood election results mean for transport?
Public affairs manager Laura Hyde-White comments on the outcome of the 7 May Holyrood elections and what the results could mean for transport in the next parliamentary session. What does…
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Members‑only deep dive into the Scottish Budget
This month, Transform members were invited to attend our first event of 2026, where we shared what we knew about the Scottish Budget and discussed how members could influence its content…
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Inspiring the next generation to get on board: Lovemybus heads to Dundee
More than 400 pupils at Grove Academy are building confidence, independence and safety skills on local buses through a partnership programme bringing schools, transport providers and police together. This month,…
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Promoting car-free tourism across the Highlands | Transform Scotland
In this blog article, Transform member Far North Line Community Rail Partnership, discusses how car-free tourism can reduce emissions, ease pressure on rural roads and support sustainable travel across the…
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‘Heroic assumptions about EV uptake’: Our response to the Government’s Draft Climate Change Plan
We have today submitted our response to the Scottish Government’s Draft Climate Change Plan (CCP). In our response, we set out where the proposals fall short and what is needed to deliver…
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Making the £60m Bus Infrastructure Fund deliver for passengers
Bus Project Manager Stacey O’Flaherty responds to the draft Scottish Budget 2026-2027, setting out why this presents a major opportunity to deliver visible improvements for bus passengers across Scotland.
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Jets, buses and roads: Our top 3 takeaways from the Scottish Budget
Public affairs manager Laura Hyde-White takes a look at today’s draft Scottish Budget, outlining Transform’s initial thoughts on the general trends in transport expenditure, as well as on one of…
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6 questions for ’26
Looking at the year ahead, director Colin Howden poses a series of hard questions about the future direction of transport in Scotland. 1. Will we see even one mile of…
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Buses: What’s the state of play among political parties ahead of 2026 elections?
Transform bus policy advisor Chris Day provides a critical commentary on the latest debate on bus services in the Scottish Parliament. On 12 November, the Scottish Parliament held a debate…
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