South Scotland MSP calls for government crunch talks on the state of Ayrshire transport

Brian Whittle has called on the Scottish Government to get serious about improving the area’s road and rail links.

An MSP is calling for a Holyrood debate on Ayrshire transport.

Following the publication of a report containing options to improve transport in the south west, local MSP Brian Whittle has called on the Scottish Government to get serious about improving the area’s road and rail links.

Major roads like the A77, A76 and A75 are all recommended for improvement as well as rail routes and bus services in the study named ‘South West Scotland Transport Study – Initial Appraisal: Case for Change’.

Brian Whittle MSP said: “For people who use the road and rail network every day this report tells us what we already knew – our transport infrastructure isn’t good enough.

“Now that we have it on paper in a Scottish Government commissioned report, I want the Transport Secretary to accept that roads like the A77 and A76 should be getting the same kind of long-term improvements that we’ve already seen on roads in the North East.

“If we want to strengthen our local economy, make the most of the Ayrshire Growth Deal and improve connections between our communities, we need better public transport and better infrastructure. It’s as simple as that.

“I hope MSPs from all parties who represent the South West will back my motion in parliament and help put pressure on the Scottish Government to finally deliver the investment this area deserves.”