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Network Rail
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Scotland’s 10 biggest vacant and derelict sites
The “world’s biggest” explosive plant, an ammunition store, and sprawling opencast coal mines make up Scotland’s largest derelict plots of land.
Mapped: Authorised Gypsy/Traveller sites are near sewage plants and rubbish dumps
According to an investigation for The Ferret, sites are likely to be located near sewage plants, recycling and refuse centres, industrial estates and motorways.
Dalwhinnie: Network Rail slammed for spending £30k on fencing
Network Rail spent more than £30,000 on plans to fence off a popular Highland level crossing, despite widespread opposition.
FFS explains: Scotland’s Christmas and New Year strikes
With further action planned over the Christmas and New Year period, Ferret Fact Service explains the upcoming strikes and when they are scheduled to take place.
FFS explains: Upcoming strikes in Scotland
Ferret Fact Service takes a look at the wave of strike action planned across Scotland in coming months, with train drivers, postal workers and coffin-makers all among those scheduled to down tools in August and beyond.
Dalwhinnie one of over 1,250 level crossings shut to public
A Scottish walking charity has condemned Network Rail for closing more than 1,250 level crossings in Britain since 2009, obstructing access for walkers.
Bats facing death due to railway bridge repairs
Data obtained by The Ferret has revealed that most of the maintenance work carried out on Scotland’s rail viaducts in the last two years has failed to include recommended surveys for bats.
Minister’s claim rail funding formula is being bypassed is Mostly True
Ferret Fact Service looks at the transport minister's claim that Scotland's railways have been left short by the UK government ignoring the funding formula.
The SNP could not have allowed public sector bid for ScotRail
The ScotRail franchise is back in focus after a viral video shared by grassroots Labour group Momentum caused controversy.
