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Stirling Politicians Welcome Scotrail Handover

Stirling MSP Bruce Craford and local Councillor Evelyn Tweed have welcomed the announcement that the SNP Scottish Government is taking over the running of the country’s rail franchise. ScotRail services will move into public sector Read more

By Jamie Grant, 2 years ago 17th March 2021
Children and Young People

Public urged to have their say on free bus travel for young people under 19

Stirling MSP Bruce Crawford has urged Stirling residents to share their thoughts, as the Scottish Government launches a new public consultation on proposals for free bus travel for young people under 19. Approximately 777,000 young Read more

By Jamie Grant, 2 years ago 27th October 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19)

SNP Government extends support for local bus services

MSP for Stirling, Bruce Crawford, has welcomed an announcement that the SNP Government will further extend its funding support for Scotland’s bus operators. Announced today by Scotland’s Transport Secretary, the SNP Government will invest up Read more

By Jamie Grant, 2 years ago 16th October 2020
Infrastructure

Crawford welcomes Cowie bus service improvements

First Bus have announced improvements to bus services through the Stirling area.   These include: –          Improved student links. –          Direct services to Stirling Care Village / Community Hospital. –          Improvements on Stirling University Link. Read more

By Lee Robb, 4 years ago 7th February 2019
Local Business

Crawford receives assurances over Balfron bus upgrades

Stirling MSP Bruce Crawford has received assurances from First Bus that a total of ten buses will be upgraded in the Balfron area.   The assurances come after Mr Crawford wrote to First Bus to Read more

By Lee Robb, 4 years ago 9th January 2019
News

ScotRail response to MSP “just not good enough”

Stirling MSP Bruce Crawford has hit out at a response from ScotRail to his letter to the Managing Director this month.   Mr Crawford initially raised the issue of a high number of cancellations, asking Read more

By Lee Robb, 4 years ago 9th January 2019
Construction

Stirling’s Kerse Road Bridge re-opens ahead of schedule

The Kerse Road Bridge has finally re-opened – on budget and ahead of schedule. With improved vehicle lanes, the slightly elevated bridge allows for the space required for the electrification of the railway line underneath. Read more

By Lee Robb, 4 years ago 19th October 2018
News

Bus pass extension welcomed by MSP

Stirling MSP Bruce Crawford has welcomed the SNP Transport Secretary’s recent announcement of extending the concessionary travel scheme.   The scheme will now extend to companions of eligible disabled children under the age of five Read more

By Lee Robb, 5 years ago 8th August 2018
Infrastructure

Access improvements at Stirling Train Station approved

Local MSPs Bruce Crawford and Keith Brown have welcomed the news that accessibility improvements to Stirling Train station has been given the go ahead by Stirling Council.   The planning permission to replace the current Read more

By Lee Robb, 5 years ago 8th August 2018
Environment

Balfron buses to be upgraded

Stirling MSP Bruce Crawford has received assurances from First Bus that busses based in Balfron are to be upgraded in coming months.   Around 8 First Bus vehicles are to be “substantially refreshed” – with Read more

By Lee Robb, 5 years ago 26th June 2018

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