Traffic and Travel

Plans for North Lanarkshire Council-run buses look to be a non-starter unless there is a change of Scottish Government policy.

A number of local politicians have written to North Lanarkshire Council chief executive Des Murray asking him to apply for funding to improve transport links in Croy.

Stagecoach West Scotland has launched a consultation over proposed changes to three of its services which operate in Cumbernauld in a bid to improve punctuality and efficiency.

First Midland has announced a number of changes are to be introduced on May 20 which will impact its express services in Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and surrounding areas.

North Lanarkshire Council has taken delivery of two SsangYong Korando 4x4 vehicles to access remote areas that may have previously been more challenging to reach.

Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill MP Hugh Gaffney has launched a petition calling on the Scottish Government to review public transport provision throughout the Northern Corridor.

It is the historic station clock where Gregory arranged to meet his “Girl” in the classic coming-of-age comedy.

The family of a Cumbernauld man who was killed in a helicopter crash are holding a fundraiser in his memory on Saturday.

A residents parking permit scheme will be introduced in April on streets where limited time bays exist as part of North Lanarkshire Council’s enforcement activity.

Scores of commuters who rely on free parking at Croy railway station may have to find a different route to work from Sunday.

The rail line between Motherwell and Cumbernauld will be closed until at least 7pm due to damage to overhead electric wires.

Residents in Cumbernauld, Croy and Kilsyth are being asked for their views on local transport as part of a study by North Lanarkshire Council.

The long-awaited direct rail service from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh will be launched on Monday.

A petition has been launched calling for better public transport through Condorrat after 8pm.

Residents of a Carbrain street are demanding action before inconsiderate parking causes an accident.

A number of changes have been made to improve safety at Cumbernauld Airport after a collision between two helicopters took place earlier this year.

A petition has been launched calling for a new multi-storey car park with at least 1500 spaces to be built at Croy Station.

Rail commuters are again being warned to check before travelling as operators pick up the pieces after Stom Ali.