Wrights Group has exchanged contracts for the purchase of a major manufacturing facility in Lisnafillan, near its existing Ballymena facility. The 100 acre site, which is currently owned by JTI (Japan Tobacco International), is set to become available in mid-2017 as JTI restructures its manufacturing operations in Europe. The transaction, details of which will remain […]
National Express Group Plc has continued to make ‘strong progress’ in the period from 1 July 2016 to 30 September 2016, according to its latest financial results. Both revenue and profit are up year-on-year in constant currency, with operating profit up 9% in the third quarter driven by particularly strong performances in its overseas businesses. […]
Go-Ahead Group Plc has reported ‘robust’ trading in its first quarter financial update covering the period 3 July 2016 to 1 October 2016. The Group says it remains in a good financial position, with strong cash generation and a robust balance sheet. Revenue and passenger journeys in its regional bus business have continued at a […]
Four Temsa MD9s have recently been delivered to Gibson Executive Coach Hire in Glasgow. They are 34 seat executive midi-coaches with rear toilet, Cummins engine and ZF EcoLife transmission. Arriva Bus and Coach supplied the vehicles.
Fernhill Luxury Travel from Bracknell has taken delivery of a Volvo B11R with Sunsundegui SC7 bodywork. It is powered by a Volvo D11K 430 six-cylinder Euro6 430hp engine matched to a Volvo AT2412E I-Shift fully automated 12-speed gearbox. It has a fully adjustable Isringhausen driver’s seat, an Esteban Guia I courier seat, 55 Esteban Ega […]
GMK Travel based in Brentford has taken delivery of a 13.7m Scania Touring HD. The vehicle has Scania’s Euro6 K410EB6x2 chassis with fully automated Opticruise gear selection, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control and advanced emergency braking. It is equipped with Bosch Audio/Video equipment, a climate control system, a washroom, a servery, a fridge, a […]
A report by Greener Journeys says a 10% improvement in bus services would lead to almost 10,000 more people in work in the poorest neighbourhoods in England. The sustainable transport group’s study found enhancing local bus networks boosts employment and improves income, which it says helps reduce social deprivation. Conducted by KPMG and the Institute […]
