Net zero must be presented as an opportunity to build a greener, more efficient transport system that drives prosperity and growth The UK is well placed to lead on coach decarbonisation The world is on fire. A record 15 national heat records have been broken so far this year. People are struggling with the fatal impacts of…
Bus manufacturer begins consultation on Scottish bus manufacturing jobs and accuses various government policies of favouring lower-cost imports ADL claimed it had invested significantly in its UK facilities Bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis Limited has announced a consultation process that could put 160 jobs at risk in Scotland, citing concerns over how government zero-emission bus funding has favoured foreign…
Issue 321 of Passenger Transport is published on September 20. Contents include: LEAD STORY ‘Uneven playing field’ puts ADL jobs at risk Bus manufacturer begins consultation on Scottish bus manufacturing jobs and accuses various government policies of favouring lower-cost imports NEWS Legislation to speed up franchising powers Statutory instrument a prelude to wider powers in Buses Bill…
Organisations struggle to make decisions, moving slowly and disconnecting from customers – but it doesn’t have to be like this We’re living through a crisis in governance. Our challenges aren’t caused by a lack of technology or innovation. They’re not caused by a lack of great people. They’re not even (primarily) caused by a lack of money. They’re…
It’s ‘Catch the Bus Month’ so I hopped on board Superloop with someone who has been championing bus users for the past 12 years Myself and Claire Walters during our pleasant Superloop journey “The bus should be like a referee – you shouldn’t notice it; everything should go smoothly. It should only be noticed when something goes…
The shift towards greater public control of public transport offers opportunities, but strategic thinking and ambition are required Greater Manchester’s Bee Network is the first example of buses outside London being returned to public control The battle of ideas over the best way to provide public transport is effectively over. Even the last Conservative government had given…
• Oxford Street just got a step closer to going completely car-free (Time Out) • Cardiff Crossrail Tramway Proposal (TransportforWales) • East West Rail Autumn 2024 Update: Video (Rail Focus) • Railway stations on track to boost nature (Barnet Post) • The Truth About Harry Beck review – the Tortuous Journey behind the Tube Map (Guardian) • The plan to…
Vision Logistics is to be rebranded Life Couriers, as our award-winning logistics solutions go global. Award-winning healthcare logistics on a global scale We’re excited to announce that we will be rebranded under the name Life Couriers. Having been a part of the Life Couriers network since an acquisition in 2022, the rebranding fully integrates the UK operations into the Life Couriers group,…
“News from the Office for Rail and Road, that the quantity of freight moved by rail increased by 7% year on year in the quarter April-June 2024, is a demonstration of the key role that rail can play in driving growth and increased productivity across the economy,” says Ellis Shelton, Senior Policy Advisor at business group Logistics UK. “As economic…
ADLINK Technology Inc., a global leader in edge computing, will showcase its latest innovations in railway technology at InnoTrans 2024. The booth will feature three main sections, each dedicated to highlighting a unique aspect of their cutting-edge solutions: Passenger Information Display Systems (PIDS) Experience: ADLINK’s latest PIDS solutions, developed in collaboration with AUO, showcase the future of passenger information systems. Visitors…