Transport Times

🏆 @FirstBusUK has been named Public Transport Operator of the Year at the Scottish Transport Awards! 🚌 A fantastic recognition of their continued innovation, investment and commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable services across Scotland. #STAs25

👏 Huge congratulations to Lorna Hunter of @ScotRail, named Frontline Employee of the Year at the Scottish Transport Awards! A well-deserved recognition of outstanding dedication, care and service on the front line of Scotland’s railway. #STAs25 #ScotRail #TransportHeroes

The inaugural Excellence in Social and Community Value award at the STAs25 goes to @on_lothianbuses & @PoliceScotland for Operation Crackle — recognising their partnership to improve safety and community confidence. Highly commended: Badenoch & Strathspey Community ConnXions

The Best Practice in Transport Planning award at the STAs25 goes to the Edinburgh & South East Scotland City Region Deal for their Workforce Mobility Project, with @SustransScot, @UniversityLeeds and partners Highly Commended for their Network Planning Tool.

🏆 @Edinburgh_CC has been named winner of Excellence in Transport Design at the Scottish Transport Awards for the Roseburn to Union Canal Active Route 👏 A people-first project delivering safe, accessible infrastructure for walking, wheeling and cycling. #STAs2025

🏆 Excellence in Transport Accessibility at the Scottish Transport Awards goes to @SustransScot for the National Cycle Network Accessibility Programme 👏🚲 Recognised for breaking down barriers and creating inclusive, accessible routes across Scotland. #STAs2025

🏆 Rail Supplier of the Year in association with @NetworkRailSCOT at the STAs25 goes to @StoryContractng 🚆👏 Recognised for excellence in delivery, innovation and collaboration across Scotland’s rail network — a trusted partner driving positive impact across the industry.

🏆 Airport of the Year at the Scottish Transport Awards goes to Aberdeen International Airport ✈️ Recognised for its commitment to sustainability, innovation, passenger experience and community engagement — a standout year for the North East’s gateway to the world. #STAs25

🏆 Most Innovative Transport Project of the Year at the Scottish Transport Awards goes to @ZenobeEnergy for ScotZEB 2: Collaborating to achieve fleet electrification ⚡🚌 A standout example of innovation and partnership accelerating the shift to zero-emission transport #STAs25

🏆 Excellence in Travel Information & Marketing at the #STAs25 goes to @CalMacFerries for Every Journey Starts a Story – a powerful campaign celebrating connection and community across Scotland’s west coast. 🌊📖 👏 Highly commended: @ScotCitylink for #WoolyWonderland

🏆 Transport Team / Partnership of the Year at the Scottish Transport Awards goes to @NetworkRailSCOT for the Levenmouth Rail Link Project 🚆 A transformational effort reconnecting communities and delivering long-term social and economic benefits #STAs25

🏆 Excellence in Technology and Innovation at the Scottish Transport Awards goes to @FirstBusUK for their groundbreaking AI-driven timetables 🚌 A brilliant example of data-led innovation delivering smarter, more responsive public transport. #TransportTech #Innovation #STAs25

Congrats to the @ScotlandRHShow Traffic Management Working Group on winning Contribution to Sustainable Transport at the Scottish Transport Awards 👏 Also highly commended: @HITRANS_RTP Hi-Bike scheme, expanding e-bike access across the Highlands 🚲#STAs25

🏆 Congratulations to @AngusCouncil – winners of Excellence in Walking, Public Realm and Cycling at the Scottish Transport Awards! Their NCN1 Carnoustie Phase 2 Project has delivered real impact for active travel and public space improvements. 👏🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️ #STAs25

👏 Congratulations to @ProjectCentreUK, NSL and @Edinburgh_CC — winners of Most Effective Road Safety, Traffic Management & Enforcement Project at the Scottish Transport Awards for their innovative work on tackling pavement parking! #STAS25

🏆 First award of the night at the Scottish Transport Awards goes to @on_lothianbuses for Lothian Country Service 43! Restoring vital links, growing patronage, and cutting fares — a fantastic example of customer-focused innovation. #PublicTransport #LothianBuses #STAs25

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