To deliver rail transit solutions capable of attracting more passengers, operators must take passenger comfort to a whole new level. Climate control, barrier-free entry/exit and general ease of access are all key factors in passenger-friendly rail travel. Knorr-Bremse offers a broad range of comfort-enhancing solutions, including state-of -the-art climate control and entrance systems – and will showcase them at InnoTrans 2024 in the “Traveling…
Ahhh, the Sun, the Surf, the Sand Doubtless many of fbb’s readers will remember the Beach Boys hit, “California Girls”. Aaaah, the Sun, the Surf, the Sand and the Sky! Apparenty a “cover” of this song is on offer from Katie Perry and Snoop Dog, whoever or whatever they are! But maybe the sentiment from 1965 is too sexist for…
We Start With A March The tune “Colonel Bogey” had acquired some less than endearing lyrics concerning the reproductive ability of certain leaders of the Third Reich. But the word bogey or bogie has a multiplicity of meanings. At its simplest, from northern dialects, it meant a four wheel trolley played with or ridden on by a child. In golf…
A quick reminder to those interested that our next meeting of 2024 is on Tuesday 10th September at the Crosse Keys pub in the City of London which you will be pleased to know is air-conditioned. Normally at least a couple of us are there by 6.30 p.m. Join us anytime in the evening. For more details click ‘Monthly Meetup…
Coach Rally UK Enthusiasts often visit the rally to enjoy the very well presented luxury coaches, with Parry’s often being amongst the prizes. Kenzies entry is always popular, notably when their vintage Leyland Leopard appears. The highlight amongst the drivers, however, is the driving competition. There’s a “narrow road” … … a tight wiggle … … and a reverse into…
Issue 322 of Passenger Transport is published on October 4. Contents include: LEAD STORY Halt ‘nonsensical’ road projects to save £10.5bn Campaign for Better Transport urges transport secretary to divert funding to public transport as CPT calls for ‘immediate decision’ on £2 bus fare cap NEWS Calls to ‘Buy British’ increase at conference A clear theme from the Labour Party…
Matthew Niblett and Sarah Kendall on how Covid accelerated changes in travel behaviour The threat of another pandemic has not disappeared and it is only a matter of time before we could face another global health crisis BY Matthew Niblett and Sarah Kendall Some four and half years have passed since the world was severely disrupted as the…
Improving bus services requires more than a fare cap or a change of ownership – it’s all also about shelters, timetables and ticketing The Azores were beautiful – but the bus service was confusing There is no doubt that the almost universal £2 bus fare has been a great success in England and helped the industry push…
The new government is pushing ahead with a bus franchising revolution, but there are potential pitfalls that must be avoided Franchising has already arrived in Greater Manchester There’s a buzz around buses right now, and it is all about franchising. We’ve seen the first application of the franchising legislation used in Greater Manchester to bring buses back…
The transport secretary has announced a ‘Rail Sale’ for early 2025. We need to be more radical in reducing costs and raising revenue Marketing from train operator Greater Anglia during this year’s ‘Great British Rail Sale’ In announcing the trajectory towards rail renationalisation on September 3, one footnote towards the end of the press release was Louise…