Transport

A failed level crossing barrier earlier between Inverurie and Dyce is adding to exisiting delays due to weather on the north-east rail network.

Several schools are closed this morning in Aberdeenshire and transport routes are affected by current conditions with more snow expected.

The carriageway is currently down to one lane and drivers have reported ice on the road.

Spells of snow will develop over mainland Scotland in areas above 200 m this evening and further north, spells of snow will develop to low levels.

A plan is being formulated for a new community group to help tackle speeding across the Formartine area - but volunteers are needed.

A yellow weather warning for snow and ice has been issued for the Grampian area.

Stantec has been commissioned by Nestrans to update the previous studies which examined the case for making improvements to the A90(N) and A952.

A one-day course for motorcyclists will take place on several dates between April and October in Inverurie and Elgin for north-east participants.

Scotland’s transport minister has insisted a long-delayed £200 million scheme to improve Aberdeen to central belt rail is “on track”.

Emergency services are currently at the scene.

A 21-year-old has been charged after being caught at 114mph in a 40mph temporary speed limit zone on the A96.

The main A96 is closed just north of Inverurie as of 3.30pm while emergency services attend an incident.

The A947 will be shut at Castleton Bridge on Tuesday while inspection work is carried out after an emergency closure.

Work has identified the issue on the A947 which has been rectified, but a further day's closure will be needed next week.

Drivers will face a diversion via Crudie on the A98 as works are expected to take up to two weeks.

Taxi fares across Aberdeenshire are to rise by 10 per cent despite calls they should be increased further to help drivers facing increasing costs.

A revised trial A2B bus service for Turriff and the surrounding area launches on March 6.

A section of the A96 at the Harlaw junction will see a full weekend road closure with diversions in place.

Overnight high winds which have hit the north-east have lead to power outages and trees being brought down on several areas.

IDENTIFYING key travel and transport needs in Buckie is at the heart of a new group set to launch next week.