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Inside the latest issue of Passenger Transport

Inside the latest issue of Passenger Transport

Issue 330 of Passenger Transport is published on February 7. Contents include:     LEAD STORY A world of opportunity Ahead of National Apprenticeship Week, the passenger transport sector is highlighting what it offers   NEWS ‘Bridge to franchising’ to test Welsh approach Authorities in mid-Wales agree to become franchising trial area Council deal to...
A world of opportunity

A world of opportunity

Ahead of National Apprenticeship Week, the passenger transport sector is highlighting what it offers   Apprentices at First Bus   Employers in the passenger transport sector have been using National Apprenticeship Week (February 10-16) to highlight the importance of apprenticeships to their businesses and their work to support them. To mark National ApprenticeshipWeek, this edition...
Aviation is in  the ascendancy

Aviation is in the ascendancy

  The prime minister and chancellor seem willing to ignore climate concerns in the hope that airport expansion can deliver growth   An artists impression of how Heathrow Airport could look after the opening of a new runway   “There is no more important challenge than the climate emergency. That’s why I voted against Heathrow...
Do you love or loathe company away days?

Do you love or loathe company away days?

  Away days can inspire and motivate teams and help to build strong and successful cultures – but they can also go spectacularly wrong   The level of debate and passion around customer service from Megabus and Citylink staff was fabulous   In the last couple of weeks, I’ve facilitated customer experience training courses and...
Wrightbus aims for ‘white label’ growth

Wrightbus aims for ‘white label’ growth

Wrightbus has partnered with Chinese manufacturers to launch Rightech, a new brand that will offer ‘white label’ zero-emission vehicle solutions   The Rightech RB9 (left) and RB6 (right) have been sourced from Chinese manufacturer King Long   By Andrew Garnett If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em, and Ballymena-based bus manufacturer Wrightbus is doing just...
Office investment to support INIT growth

Office investment to support INIT growth

German-based transport technology specialist is expanding its UK operations following capture of Transport for London iBus contract   Left to right: Matthias Kuehn INIT chief operating officer, Megan Powell Vreeswijk, chief executive of Marketing Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, Jens Mullak and Juergen Greschner INIT chief corporate offiver cut the ribbon at the refurbished Nottingham office  ...
An environment to flourish and learn

An environment to flourish and learn

  With its own bespoke academy, ‘if you want to be an apprentice engineer within the bus industry, First Bus is the place to be’   New First Bus engineering apprentice cohort 2024   First Bus is proud to offer engineering apprenticeships as our commitment to developing future talent and bridging the skills gap in...
Trailblazing apprenticeships  - and stotties

Trailblazing apprenticeships – and stotties

  Open access rail companies are proving the industry isn’t one-size-fits-all. Ahead of National Apprenticeship Week, Karl Holbrook explores how Lumo and Hull Trains are breaking down barriers, boosting diversity, and bringing fresh perspectives to rail…   Apprenticeship success stories: Sam Bentley (left) and Mark Rudd The rail industry has often been seen as a...
Green technology, green skills

Green technology, green skills

  Fast-growing Wrightbus employs more than 70 apprentices, and is aiming to recruit a further 60   Wrightbus chief executive Jean-Marc Gales (left) with apprentice recruits   Apprentices are part of the lifeblood of Wrightbus – the innovative Northern Ireland-based manufacturer that is one of the leading names in zero-emission transport technology. Wrightbus is one...
Celebrating apprenticeships

Celebrating apprenticeships

  The passenger transport sector is showcasing success in delivering apprenticeships ahead of National Apprenticeship Week 2025   LNER apprentice train driver Aleena Phull   Key players in the passenger transport sector will use National Apprenticeship Week 2025 (February 10-16) to showcase the work they are doing to attract new talent and develop their skills....
National Bus Strategy Manager - Wiltshire Council

National Bus Strategy Manager – Wiltshire Council

  National Bus Strategy Manager Salary: £44,711 – £46,731 Hours per week: 37 hours Interview date: Thursday 27 February 2025   Highway and Transport Services – Enhancing Lives, Building Communities Are you ready to shape the future of public transport in Wiltshire? We are looking for a National Bus Strategy Manager to lead the delivery...
Great British Railways to unite TOC retailing

Great British Railways to unite TOC retailing

Once GBR is established by legislation, individual train operator websites will be replaced, but the private sector ‘will continue to play a key role’   Government will rollout a single online retail platform for rail ticketing   Individual train operator websites across England, Scotland and Wales will be replaced by a single online retail platform...