Issue 301 of Passenger Transport is published on November 17. Contents include: LEAD STORY Rail industry baffled by sluggish reform plansRail Reform Bill, aimed at legislating rail reforms, was included in last week’s King’s Speech but concerns linger about the pace of the process NEWS Operators to share data in return for BSOG+DfT says data gained could play a…
Associated British Ports (ABP) welcomed a new weekly service to its Port of Hull from the Port of Riga in Latvia and the Port of Helsinki in Finland. Operated by Samskip it will connect Rotterdam, Helsinki, Riga, and Hull and has been launched in response to demand for a reliable short sea service from the Baltic Sea and a high…
Closing ticket offices was a terrible idea that no-one wants to own. They should remain, but there are things we can do differently Thankfully, plans to close ticket office have been abandoned I said shame shame shame shame shame shame shame. Shame on you. It’s one of my favourite musical quotes and it’s from the song Shame, Shame, Shame…
Progressive and coherent in its approach to transport policy, the Welsh Government has plans to transform public transport Revamped:The Snowdon Sherpa network As you’ve probably noticed, it’s all happening in Wales. Of the four nations of the UK, Wales is taking by far the most progressive and coherent approach to transport. Making pretty speeches about climate is easy.…
Rail Reform Bill, aimed at legislating rail reforms, was included in last week’s King’s Speech but concerns linger about the pace of the process The recent King’s Speech has drawn attention to industry frustration with the sluggish implementation of rail reform and the implementation of the Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail. While the Rail Reform Bill, aimed at legislating…
VERIFI – A successful trial of a ground-breaking digital measuring system for concrete has led to a roll-out across multiple HS2 sites, cutting carbon and driving efficiencies on the construction project. VERIFI® is a pioneering technology that enables real-time monitoring, measurement, and management of fresh concrete properties during transportation. By utilising on-truck sensors linked to proprietary patented algorithms, VERIFI is…
‘It’s a dream for me,’ says company boss Scott Dunn A demonstrator vehicle is already en route to the UK, and is due to arrive in mid-January Australian bus builder Custom Denning is targeting the UK market, and a demonstration electric bus is currently being shipped to the UK. Custom Denning, one of Australia’s oldest bus builders, is now…
Tim Shoveller tells Calling All Stations podcast about the reasons behind his departure from Network Rail last summer to take charge at Freightliner The railway must unify behind aligned goals and empower its local management. That is the message from Freightliner boss Tim Shoveller, who changed tracks in his career this summer after growing frustrated at Network Rail.…
HGV drivers will now benefit from improved roadside facilities as part of the Governments continued action with the industry to increase driver welfare and improve working conditions by supporting safer rest areas. The initiative forms part of the Government’s actions to address the shortage of HGV drivers and boost recruitment and retention. Operators can apply for funding if you operate…
Avolon, a leading global aviation finance company, has completed the delivery of 5 new Airbus A320neos to Middle Eastern low-cost carrier, Flynas. The fifth aircraft departed from Airbus’s delivery centre in Toulouse today, completing a sale and leaseback transaction for the aircraft agreed in May 2022. The A320neo is the world’s best-selling short and medium haul aircraft type, delivering 15%…