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Glasgow Times
07-05-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Bus firm revealed two major changes to busy Glasgow route
Scottish Citylink announced it has added a new fleet of vehicles and increased its frequency on its AIR service, which operates between Glasgow city centre and Edinburgh Airport. The travel company said eight shiny new 'state-of-the-art' Irizar i6S Efficient coaches have gone into service on the route, representing a £2.5million investment. READ MORE: Bus firm significantly improved one of its Glasgow routes READ MORE: Bus firm unveiled major change to busy Glasgow route The 53-seater buses are equipped with fold-down tables, reading lights, and USB chargers. On top of the new vehicles, Scottish Citylink has also introduced a significant frequency update with services now operating up to every 20 minutes, compared to the previous 30-minute frequency. (Image: Supplied) The route runs 24 hours a day between Edinburgh Airport and Glasgow City Centre (Buchanan Bus Station), with stops at Maxim Park, Harthill Services, Newbridge East, and Baillieston. Citylink's AIR service was launched in 2013. It is operated on behalf of Citylink by West Coast Motors. Additionally, it is the only bus service between Glasgow and Edinburgh Airport. Scottish Citylink Managing Director, Simone Walsh, said: 'Our AIR route provides an important service for people arriving and leaving Edinburgh Airport who need reliable, affordable and comfortable transport to either help them start their trip, or get them home after their travels. 'We continually invest in our services and these high-quality new vehicles, and increased frequency, are great news for customers. "We look forward to welcoming even more passengers on board over the summer and beyond.' Edinburgh Airport is Scotland's busiest airport, serving almost 16million passengers every year. Gordon Dewar, Chief Executive of Edinburgh Airport, said: "Connectivity is integral in making Edinburgh Airport accessible to a wider reach of people, so we want to work with our partners to make it as easy as possible to get to and from Scotland's busiest airport - especially between our two largest cities. "This route from Edinburgh Airport into the centre of Glasgow is incredibly popular, so it's great to see Citylink providing a more frequent service onboard their newly refreshed fleet." Colin Craig, managing director of West Coast Motors, added: "West Coast Motors is pleased to operate the AIR service on behalf of Citylink, connecting Glasgow and Edinburgh Airport. "Our continuous investment in our fleet ensures a comfortable and hassle-free travel experience for customers, reflecting our commitment to providing excellent and reliable transport."
Scotsman
07-05-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Citylink adds fleet of new coaches to airport services
Watch more of our videos on and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Coach provider Scottish Citylink has added a fleet of new vehicles, and increased frequency, on its AIR service which operates between Glasgow and Edinburgh Airport. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Eight brand new state-of-the-art Irizar i6S Efficient coaches have gone into service on the route, representing a £2.5million investment. The 53-seat vehicles are equipped with fold down tables, reading lights and USB chargers. The vehicles represent the most efficient coaches produced by manufacturer Irizar - consumption and emissions have been reduced by up to 13%, the weight of the vehicles has been reduced and the coaches have significantly improved aerodynamic performance. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Scottish Citylink has also introduced a significant frequency update with services now operating up to every 20minutes, compared to the previous 30minute frequency. One of the new AIR vehicles The route runs 24 hours a day, helping customers travel between Edinburgh Airport and Glasgow City Centre (Buchanan Bus Station), with stops at Maxim Park, Harthill Services, Newbridge East and Baillieston. Citylink's AIR service launched in 2013 is operated on behalf of Citylink by West Coast Motors. The route, which is the only direct service between Scotland's largest city and the country's busiest airport, has seen continued passenger growth over a number of years. Scottish Citylink Managing Director, Simone Walsh, said: 'Our AIR route provides an important service for people arriving and leaving Edinburgh Airport who need reliable, affordable and comfortable transport to either help them start their trip, or get them home after their travels. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'We continually invest in our services and these high-quality new vehicles, and increased frequency, are great news for customers. We look forward to welcoming even more passengers on board over the summer and beyond.' Edinburgh Airport Chief Executive Gordon Dewar with Scottish Citylink Managing Director Simone Walsh Edinburgh Airport is Scotland's busiest airport, serving almost 16million passengers every year. Gordon Dewar, Chief Executive of Edinburgh Airport said: "Connectivity is integral in making Edinburgh Airport accessible to a wider reach of people, so we want to work with our partners to make it as easy as possible to get to and from Scotland's busiest airport - especially between our two largest cities. "This route from Edinburgh Airport into the centre of Glasgow is incredibly popular so it's great to see Citylink providing a more frequent service onboard their newly refreshed fleet." Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Colin Craig, managing director of West Coast Motors, added: "West Coast Motors is pleased to operate the AIR service on behalf of Citylink, connecting Glasgow and Edinburgh Airport. Our continuous investment in our fleet ensures a comfortable and hassle-free travel experience for customers, reflecting our commitment to providing excellent and reliable transport." Tickets for all Citylink services can be booked at
BBC News
13-03-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Government to consider Peterborough station redevelopment plans
Plans to transform a city's railway station and surrounding area are to be formally submitted to the City Council has authorised the submission of a full business case for the proposed Station Quarter approved by the Department for Transport (DfT), the council would be able to access £47.9m of Levelling Up funding secured in March project, which would cost £65m in total, includes a new western station entrance, pedestrianised square and multi-storey car park. At a meeting on Tuesday, cabinet members also authorised the expenditure of a Towns Fund grant of nearly £1.5m relating to the Citylink phase of the would focus on removing the underpass at the Queensgate roundabout by raising the ground level to form an easier route to the city council leader Mohammed Jamil said the project would be the "start of the regeneration of the city centre".Subject to DfT approval, building work is expected to start within six Chapman, executive director of place and economy at the council, said the project would "kick start something special" in the city and help to create new jobs. Follow Peterborough news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
CityLink is keeping the life and legacy of Rosa Parks alive
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — If Rosa Parks were alive today, she would be 112 years old. She died 19 years ago, but CityLink in Peoria is making sure that she is never forgotten. In honor of Black History Month, CityLink is reserving a seat at the front of each bus route for her. For her birthday, Feb. 4, riders can find a yellow seat on bus 2238 for Rosa Parks. On other bus routes, CityLink has put a laminated picture of her and attached it to the reserved seat. In December of 1955, Rosa Parks famously refused to give up her seat to a white passenger on a segregated bus in Alabama. Dr. ShamRA Robinson, the director of community engagement and public relations, said she paved the way for public transportation across the world. 'If she didn't do what she did at that time,' Robinson said, 'I might not be able to be standing here at this time as a leader for this organization and public transportation for a city like this.' Robinson said Citylink is continuing to focus on accessibility through its CityLift paratransit service, which helps people in wheelchairs, those with disabilities, and anyone with mobility challenges who might otherwise not be able to use the public transportation system. She added, 'We want to have equal opportunity for all. We need to have public access for all. And it's not just based on skin color, but it's based on just having that neutral understanding that at the end of the day, we're all humans, and we just want to support one another.' CityLink will be honoring Black History Month throughout February. This will include a partnership with Peoria Public Schools, trivia in the transit lobby, and entries in its employee magazine. Dr. Robinson commented on the celebration, saying, 'I'm very happy that we took a stance this year, especially with the political environment that we will continue to celebrate. Black History Month. It makes me proud as an employee to be a part of something so special.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
