Innovations: Practical application of technology in passenger transport. Supporting Coach & Bus 2017 technology exhibitors In partnership with Parkeon Click on the image below to view Innovations (Issue 38, Autumn 2017). If you are viewing the site on a mobile or tablet device, tap here to read the supplement.
West Midlands mayor says modal shift from cars to public transport is the long-term answer, but in the short-term he promises better co-ordination Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street and newly appointed director of network resilience, Anne Shaw West Midlands mayor Andy Street has launched an action plan aimed at combatting congestion....
Commuters are heeding warnings to avoid Waterloo Upgrade work at Waterloo station this month Effective year-long campaigns to publicise disruption that will be caused by the Waterloo station upgrade throughout August has seen nearly half of South West Trains’ regular passengers make alternative travel and working arrangements. A survey by Transport Focus, published...
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport says government’s plan should have supported the introduction of charges for polluting vehicles Traffic in London The government could do better than its “weak and timid” plan to tackle poor air quality, particularly given the urgency of public health risks, according to The Chartered Institute of...
Recognising those who encourage integrated cycle-rail travel Now in its 13th year, the Cycle-Rail Awards recognise the progress made by the rail industry and associated organisations towards encouraging integrated cycle-rail travel. The Rail Delivery Group has a clear aim to encourage the greater use of cycles to access the railway. RDG’s annual National...
Greener Journeys says government plan won’t address public health crisis because it fails to back the introduction of charges for polluting vehicles The plan will see sales of new petrol and diesel cars and vans banned by 2040 The government’s Air Quality Plan will fail to address public health concerns because it fails...
Overall satisfaction hits 83% after period of stable performance There has been a significant increase in overall satisfaction with railway journeys Rail passengers in London and the South East are more satisfied with their journeys after a long period of patchy performance. The result has been a significant increase in overall satisfaction with railway...
Transdev Blazefield is expanding its VAMOOZ crowd-sources buses brand to the south with a launch of a new licensing deal with Reading Buses Alex Hornby and Martijn Gilbert alongside the first VAMOOZ-branded vehicle for the Reading Buses fleet Transdev Blazefield has announced an expansion of VAMOOZ, its crowd-sourced bus service brand, with a...
The political landscape has shifted in the wake of the inauguration of new ‘metro mayors’ and the outcome of the general election Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has launched half price bus fares for 16-18 year olds Mayoral momentum Combined authority mayors are here and they are already making their presence felt. They...
Innovations: Practical application of technology in passenger transport. Supporting Coach & Bus 2017 technology exhibitors In partnership with Parkeon Click on the image below to view Innovations (Issue 37, Summer 2017). If you are viewing the site on a mobile or tablet device, tap here to read the supplement.
Colin Robertson, chief executive of bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis, has warned that the bus industry faces a multitude of serious challenges The chief executive of Britain’s largest bus builder has warned that the industry faces “much, much tougher things ahead”. Speaking in Scarborough last week, Colin Robertson, who has overseen a period of...
Spanish rolling stock manufacturer plans to create 300 jobs at facility near Newport CAF is building trains for Northern Rail Spanish manufacturer CAF has announced that it is to start building trains at a new factory in South Wales. The company plans to create 300 jobs at the factory near Newport, where it...
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