Dubai will host the UITP Summit on April 21-23. We spoke to UITP’s secretary general, Mohamed Mezghani, about the event and what visitors can look forward to Mohamed Mezghani: “For me, the Summit is about people” Mohamed, the UITP Summit is heading to Dubai in April, less than...
What’s inside the latest edition of Passenger Transport: LEAD STORY NPR rail improvements ‘will actually happen’ More than a decade after the Northern Powerhouse Rail project was first proposed, the government has unveiled a three-phase plan for its delivery NEWS Cornwall probes bus regulation options Market engagement...
More than a decade after the Northern Powerhouse Rail project was first proposed, the government has unveiled a three-phase plan for its delivery The plans would see Manchester Piccadilly expanded A three-phase plan for the long-promised Northern Powerhouse Rail project was unveiled by the government this week. The...
Labour has pledged an enhanced bus offer for Wales if it wins this May’s Senedd election, but will this be matched funding? Rhodri Clark reports Welsh bus fares for adults aged 22 to 59 would be capped at £2 Labour has pledged 100 more bus routes in Wales...
A new report by CMAC has shed light on an often overlooked but frequent aspect of the railway’s customer service proposition 2026 has already brought two major shocks. FA Cup holders, my beloved, Crystal Palace, being knocked out of this year’s tournament by non-league Macclesfield, 117 places below...
Those taking decisions should always put themselves in the shoes of the passenger and ask whether what they will think reasonable Average bus speeds in central London are now down to 7.4mph (picture: Shutterstock) It was interesting to see the latest figures for bus passenger numbers (PT351)....
Council-owned bus company won the best operator prize and Go-Ahead Group headed the medal table at this week’s UK Bus Awards in London The winner’s at this week’s UK Bus Awards Blackpool Transport was named UK Bus Operator at this week’s UK Bus Awards in London. The council-owned company was named the winner of the...
Over more than two decades with Stagecoach and then Go-Ahead, Rupert Cox has been obsessed with understanding local markets In an era of transport showboating fancy-dans, dressing themselves up in their own over-inflated, celebrity-style, personal brands, those who get on with the job, low-key style, sticking around and grafting hard on behalf of...
The government has published its Railway Bill – what’s proposed, and what needs to be addressed? Paul Cooper reports CILT (UK)supports the creation of GBR and the goal of a more integrated network that brings track and train operations under unified leadership The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport has closely monitored rail...
The North must go further and faster on rail connectivity. Expanding open access can unlock the region’s full potential, says Lumo and Hull Trains managing director Stuart Jones When Hull Trains launched in 2000, there was just one direct train a day between Hull and London When I think about the North’s future...
Centre for Cities report says improved transport integration in six English cities can offer easy access to city centres to an additional 1.2 million people Increasing public transport use would boost national economic output by an estimated £17.4bn per year Delivering more integrated transport networks in six of England’s big cities will give...
The Generation 2 Electroliner offers dramatic improvements to range, charging speed, battery life, systems and warranty Wrightbus CEO Jean-Marc Gales with the new Electroliner StreetDeck By Robert Jack “We have regained our crown,” Jean-Marc Gales declared at a briefing of the trade press in Ballymena this week. The Wrightbus CEO was speaking at...
Great British Railways is emerging – but details are still in short supply. Despite some of my misgivings, I’m cautiously optimistic Last week’s heinous stabbing incident on the LNER train from Doncaster to London and the derailment at Shap on the Avanti service two days later showcased, in adversity, the very best of...
Bus networks across the country will transition to public control over the coming years. What’s the best way to make that journey? Greater Manchester’s Bee Network has proved the doubters wrong on every point It was tough getting the powers to franchise. Well worth the struggle though. The success of public control...
Data guides franchising decisions, but local knowledge brings them to life, says CitySwift CEO and co-founder Brian O’Rourke Greater Manchester was the first area in the UK to introduce bus franchising Across the UK, the conversation around bus franchising has shifted from if to when. Greater Manchester has led the way, with other...
Change is coming. We are asking bus operators to help us build a network that sets a new standard for public transport in the UK, says Matt Goggins Currently private bus operators determine routes, frequencies and fares, often with limited coordination and minimal public accountability In March this year the mayor of South...
The options for buses are far more nuanced than a binary choice between franchising and partnership. CPT is offering guidance, says Nicholas Jessup Brighton is among the places where you will see busy, regular, comprehensive bus services Mayors and local authorities across England are facing their biggest decision on local transport for a...
The National Transport Awards took place on October 2 in London and you can read all about the winners in this official Souvenir Brochure. Click on the image below to view National Transport Awards Book of Winners 2025. If you are viewing the site on a tablet or mobile device, tap here to...
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