Daily Archives: June 2, 2023

Out now: Issue 290 of Passenger Transport

Issue 290 of Passenger Transport is published on June 2. Contents include:    LEAD STORY Net Zero targets ‘offer huge opportunities’Transport analyst Chris Cheek sees opportunity for enormous growth as efforts to reduce car use prompt modal shift towards public transport  NEWS EXTRA: David Bradford Optimistic outlook despite the challengesDavid Bradford told members of the Young Bus Managers Network that…

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CW Russell adds Mercedes-Benz Arocs to fleet

Construction and muckaway haulier CW Russell said Mercedes-Benz now accounts for the lion’s share of its HGV fleet after taking delivery of another three Arocs 8×4 tippers. The latest 3240K models have ClassicSpace L sleeper cabs and have 170mm engine tunnels to allow space for the under-bunk fridge drawers it specified. The new tippers will be joined later this year…

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XPO offers additional paid leave

XPO, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable transport and logistics solutions in Europe, now offers 10 days of additional paid leave for UK and Ireland colleagues while they or their partners undergo fertility treatment. This applies equally to anyone in any relationship. The policy of paid leave is part of the commitment XPO made to ensure that its people…

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Friday Reads – 2 June 2023

• A train ride makes everything better, there are always people you can talk to: Video (GeoffMarshall) • Why the revolutionary Rotodyne failed in city centre transport: Video (Mustard) • The painful consequences of liking fake subway maps (LAReviewOfBooks) • Iron people: Ukraine’s railway network in time of war photo essay (Guardian) • You can’t have free transit without trade-offs…

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L For Leighton Linslade

L For An “L” Of A Mess! Back in 1979 there were no local buses on Billington Road, only the 71 to Edlesborough. Likewise there was no service via Grovebury Road as part of the new midibus town network. But step forward in your Tardis to 2012 (approx) and something very exciting happened in the area. It is an Arriva…

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