Issue 326 of Passenger Transport is published on November 29.
Contents include:
LEAD STORY
Vision for integrated transport is unveiled
Transport secretary launches new strategy aimed at joining up England’s transport networks and invites others to contribute to her vision
NEWS
More will share latest round of BSIP funding
Transport secretary last week confirmed £712m of funding for Bus Service Improvement Plans and pledged end to ‘postcode lottery’ of bus services
Bus ridership on the up but challenges linger
New statistics reveal strong passenger growth, but there is some way to go before the bus industry surpasses patronage recorded before the pandemic
Rail subsidy narrows but revenue challenges
Passenger journeys on the up but revenue failing to keep pace
Tri-mode trains create hope for electrification
Two Stadler FLIRT Class 756 trains began to operate Core Valley Lines services this month, saving on overhead line costs. Rhodri Clark reports
Go-Ahead makes gains with Elizabeth Line
Group wins contract to operate line with Japanese partners
NCT crowned Bus Operator of the Year
Council-owned operator won coveted prize at ceremony in London this week, but Stagecoach topped the ‘medal table’ with 12 winners in total
Go-Ahead snaps up another coach business
Swanbrook seen as complementary to Pulhams operation
COMMENT
David Begg: RIP JP – a true transport visionary
John Prescott, who died last week, took transport policy in a revolutionary direction during New Labour’s first term in office
Norman Baker: ROSCOs are rolling in it – so why not act?
Renationalisation of the TOCs is at the heart of the government’s strategy for rail – but what about the far more lucrative ROSCOs?
Alex Warner: Ribeiro eyes UK after Jersey success
Having made a success of franchising in Jersey, Samuel Ribeiro and his Tower Transit colleagues are seeking further opportunities
Thomas Ableman: Ownership has become a distraction
LA fixation on whether public services should be privatised or nationalised misses the larger, more impactful considerations
Nick Richardson: A fresh look at Local Transport Plans
Local Transport Plans continue to evolve, but do they hit the mark? They need fresh thinking to empower significant change
Ben Colson: Manchester may not be the model for all
Bus franchising does not have to be like Greater Manchester, with full control of everything. Other franchising models are available
Great Minster Grumbles: A tasty conflict of approach
Our Whitehall insider imagines what’s going on inside the minds of the mandarins at Great Minster House, home of the DfT
PEOPLE, in association with Intuitive Talent Solutions
Lynch to continue as CPT president in 2025
Stagecoach London boss stays on for a further year in role
Subgroup empowers women in coach sector
Women in Bus and Coach has launched a dedicated Coach Subgroup that aims to provide tailored support, networking and resources for women
RECRUITMENT
Network Planning Manager (West) – Oxford Bus Company, Thames Travel and Pulhams
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