{"id":2927,"date":"2023-06-30T15:29:10","date_gmt":"2023-06-30T15:29:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/camcab.co.uk\/redesign\/out-now-issue-292-of-passenger-transport\/"},"modified":"2023-06-30T15:29:10","modified_gmt":"2023-06-30T15:29:10","slug":"out-now-issue-292-of-passenger-transport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/camcab.co.uk\/redesign\/out-now-issue-292-of-passenger-transport\/","title":{"rendered":"Out now: Issue 292 of Passenger Transport"},"content":{"rendered":"
Issue 292 of Passenger Transport<\/em> is published on June 30.
\nContents include:<\/h5>\n

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LEAD STORY<\/strong><\/p>\n

6,000 extra green buses needed to hit net zero<\/a>
<\/strong>IPPR think-tank calls for \u00a32.5bn investment in new zero emission buses and urges levelling-up to end \u2018deep-rooted regional unfairness\u2019 on buses<\/p>\n

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NEWS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stagecoach snaps up Manchester contracts
<\/strong>Group will become the dominant operator in the north of Greater Manchester after picking up three contracts in second franchising round<\/p>\n

Burnham announces GM bus fares overhaul
<\/strong>Plans for \u2018high volume, low fare\u2019 ticketing structure announced<\/p>\n

Ticket office closures next for rail reform?
<\/strong>Plans drawn up to redeploy ticket office staff to other roles<\/p>\n

TPE forced to issue \u2018do no travel\u2019 warning
<\/strong>Shortage of crew due to driver training backlog to blame<\/p>\n

Government could intervene on buses
<\/strong>Socially necessary bus services could move to a statutory basis<\/p>\n

\u2018Fare rises inevitable to prevent network cuts\u2019
<\/strong>National Express West Midlands makes first fare increase since 2017<\/p>\n

Compensation rates to TOCs for delays halved
<\/strong>ORR says changes reflect new evidence on passengers<\/p>\n

MSs ask for details of Welsh bus cuts process
<\/strong>Minister asked to elaborate on the decision-making that will determine which bus services will continue in light of Welsh bus funding shortfall<\/p>\n

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NET ZERO<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2018Rail competition can enhance green choices\u2019
<\/strong>More high speed routes could boost rail market market across Europe<\/p>\n

First\u2019s science-based emissions targets
<\/strong>In a first for UK bus and rail operators, the group has committed to reduce scope 3 emissions from fuel and energy related activities by 20% by 2028<\/p>\n

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INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY<\/strong><\/p>\n

GWR trials real-time journey dashboard
<\/strong>Digital platform from Whoosh keeps passengers informed<\/p>\n

Metroline to use CitySwift in London
<\/strong>Intelligent data will be used across a select number of routes<\/p>\n

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COMMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Norman Baker: One day. Seven trains. 700 miles\u2026<\/a>
<\/strong>From the south coast of England to the northern tip of Scotland. Together with a friend, I made an epic journey by rail on June 23<\/p>\n

Alex Warner: Looking back on my 30 years in transport<\/a>
<\/strong>This week marks my 30th work anniversary. It\u2019s a time for me to reflect on my personal journey and look forward to the future<\/p>\n

Chris Cheek: Still flying the flag of excellence<\/a>
<\/strong>As the deadline for entries for the 2023 UK Bus Awards approaches, it\u2019s timely to reflect on their purpose and importance<\/p>\n

Nick Richardson: Architecture has an influence on railways
<\/strong>The railway has thousands of buildings and structures and their use continues to evolve \u2013 how do we strike the right balance?<\/p>\n

Great Minster Grumbles: Select Committees are toothless tigers
<\/strong>Our Whitehall insider imagines what\u2019s going on inside the minds of the mandarins at Great Minster House, home of the DfT<\/p>\n

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CAREERS<\/strong><\/p>\n

TPE showcases women in rail
<\/strong>Women engineers in the spotlight for International Women in Engineering Day <\/p>\n

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RECRUITMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Trainee Schedule Compiler \/ Experienced Schedule Compiler \u2013 Go-Ahead London<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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