National Express has appointed Javier Martinez Prieto as its new managing director. Javier has over 30 years’ experience working at Alsa, Mobico Group’s Spanish transport division, most recently serving as Purchasing and Maintenance Director. He is tasked with driving forward National Express’ strategic growth, strengthening its competitive position. His appointment comes as National Express and […]
Grayson Thermal Systems is to showcase its latest innovations in high-voltage, integrated thermal management for electrified buses at Busworld. The heating and cooling specialist is to launch its new Complete Thermal Management Systems (CTMS) range. The solution is aimed at managing the combined demands of passenger and driver HVAC, batteries and power electronics in next-generation […]
As part of the Government reshuffle at the start of this month, the DfT has added a new face and Lillian Greenwood MP takes on a new position. Keir Mather, Labour MP for Selby and Kippax, has been appointed to the position of Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the DfT. Commenting on his new role, […]
Centrad is launching a new Low Bridge Warning camera-based system to help operators mitigate the threat of bridge strikes. CenBridge has been launched at a time when bridge strikes are still prevalent across the UK, with estimates suggesting that large goods vehicles or buses hit five bridges every day, totalling around 1,800 per year. CenBridge […]
Volvo Buses’ bodybuilding partner MCV is now opening an all-new, Volvo-dedicated special production line. The new MCV plant produces the Volvo 7900 Electric and Electric Artic city buses, as well as the Volvo 8900 Electric for European markets. The new facility is located at MCV’s premises outside Cairo, Egypt. MCV began producing complete Volvo electric buses […]
National Express has appointed Javier Martinez Prieto as its new managing director. Javier has over 30 years’ experience working at Alsa, Mobico Group’s Spanish transport division, most recently serving as Purchasing and Maintenance Director. He is tasked with driving forward National Express’ strategic growth, strengthening its competitive position. His appointment comes as National Express and […]
Kathryn Pulham will be taking on the role of Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) President from 29 January 2026. Kathryn willtake the reins from Paul Lynch who has served as CPT President for the past two years. Kathryn has over 17 years’ experience in the bus and coach industry, having been a Director of Pulhams, […]
VDL is to officially integrate VDL Bus & Coach and VDL Van Hool under the new umbrella brand of VDL Bus Group at the Busworld event. Under the MOVE.TOGETHER flag, VDL is to present the new VDL Futura 3 to the general public for the first time. The new coach features a completely new interior […]
Dorset based Heathside Travel has taken delivery of a new Irizar Integral i6S Efficient luxury coach. The 12.2-metre vehicle, powered by a Paccar MX11 330kW (449bhp) engine paired with ZF Ecolife automatic transmission reinforces Heathside’s commitment to delivering stylish, comfortable and environmentally conscious travel experiences. It is finished in a striking purple metallic paint with […]
