{"id":3290,"date":"2023-10-19T19:30:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-19T19:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/camcab.co.uk\/redesign\/out-now-issue-299-of-passenger-transport\/"},"modified":"2023-10-19T19:30:00","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T19:30:00","slug":"out-now-issue-299-of-passenger-transport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/camcab.co.uk\/redesign\/out-now-issue-299-of-passenger-transport\/","title":{"rendered":"Out now: Issue 299 of Passenger Transport"},"content":{"rendered":"
Issue 299 of Passenger Transport<\/em> is published on October 20.
\nContents include:<\/h5>\n

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

Waters attacks \u2018grubby\u2019 Westminster tactics
<\/strong>Welsh Government\u2019s deputy minister for climate change tells audience in London that the government is no longer making long term decisions<\/p>\n

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

Report urges radical action on transport
<\/strong>National Infrastructure Commission outlines bold plan to enhance UK infrastructure, focusing on public transport and long-term funding<\/p>\n

Go-Ahead boss quits as group exits Germany
<\/strong>London-based group focuses on future growth as it announces Christian Schreyer is to step down and sells German rail business to Austria\u2019s \u00d6BB<\/p>\n

CPT calls for long-term funding deal for buses
<\/strong>Trade association also calls for strategies to increase bus speeds<\/p>\n

DRT review reveals buses carrying fresh air
<\/strong>Some pilots operating more miles without passengers than with<\/p>\n

Mobico puts American business up for sale
<\/strong>Former National Express Group cuts profit forecast amid rising costs and announces plans to sell North American operations in bid to cut debt<\/p>\n

South West Wales buses yield to funding cuts
<\/strong>Former flagship Ftr Metro route will see frequency down to every 20 minutes as budget cuts lead to major changes. Rhodri Clark reports<\/p>\n

Call for clarity over electrification plans
<\/strong>Former flagship Ftr Metro route will see frequency down to every 20 minutes as budget cuts lead to major changes. Rhodri Clark reports<\/p>\n

20mph limits lead to timetable challenges
<\/strong>Operators seek permission to make timetable amendments as they adjust to the new default speed limit in Wales. Rhodri Clark reports<\/p>\n

Stagecoach leads UK Bus Awards shortlist<\/a>
<\/strong>A total of 135 finalists have made the shortlist of this year\u2019s prestigious UK Bus Awards, with the winners set to be announced on November 28<\/p>\n

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NEWS EXTRA: Lee Waters<\/strong><\/p>\n

Waters says Wales is sticking to its strategy<\/a>
<\/strong>The Welsh Government\u2019s deputy minister for climate change used the National Transport Awards to hit back at critics and issue a rallying cry<\/p>\n

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

Jason Prince: Transport needs clarity and certainty<\/a>
<\/strong>Some of the real positives from the government\u2019s Network North announcements have got lost in the malaise. Details are required<\/p>\n

Claire Haigh: Either we all win, or we all lose<\/a>
<\/strong>How do we prevent short-term thinking and political expediency from driving critical decisions on tackling climate change? <\/p>\n

Alex Warner: Forget Hs2 and focus on local investments<\/a>
<\/strong>The transport community needs to recognise the country has big problems to solve and concentrate on where we can really help<\/p>\n

Nick Richardson: HS2 fallout: a look at the challenges
<\/strong>The demise of the second phase of HS2 has implications for rail networks and other future major infrastructure projects<\/p>\n

Great Minster Grumbles: Labour policy differs little from Tory
<\/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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SPECIAL REPORT: Brent Toderian<\/strong><\/p>\n

Making the case for public transport<\/a>
<\/strong>Brent Toderian, a passionate advocate of public transport, spoke at this month\u2019s CPT Scotland Conference. Robert Jack reports<\/p>\n

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

TfL welcomes latest intake
<\/strong>Graduate and apprenticeship schemes aim to cultivate diverse talent for London projects<\/p>\n

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