Plans for the construction of a new bus station for Wigan have been approved by Wigan Council. The proposals submitted by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) include a single, covered concourse building, modern waiting areas, cycle parking and improved access to and from the town centre. The planning application followed a public consultation exercise held […]
Liverpool Street and Aldgate bus stations have re-opened following the completion of preparatory Crossrail work and the removal of the Aldgate Gyratory. The opening of Aldgate bus station will allow services 15, 25, 40, 42, 67, 78, 100, 115, 135, 205, 254, N15, N205, N253, N550 and N551 to return to their usual routes. There […]
Last year, transport technology specialist, 21st Century Technology, acquired passenger transport information system manufacturer, RSL (Regional Services Ltd). It was the beginning of something big for 21st Century Technology, as not only did it mean a chance to expand its product offerings, it also meant the Croydon based firm took on its first manufacturing facility. […]
As well as the minibus applications covered by Rob at this year’s CV Show, there were many other gems of interest making it a valuable show to attend. Chris Peat scoured the stands to bring the most relevant equipment and technology news. Accessories and vehicle equipment On the AT Industries stand, representatives were available to […]
Despite the fact that the large truck manufacturers did not take part in this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show held at the NEC Birmingham, the Show was the biggest for many years with three halls packed with over 400 exhibitors. The big truck manufacturers absence gave the van manufacturers the opportunity to take centre stage (with […]
In or Out? That is the question on everybody’s lips at the moment. But what are the consequences should we vote to stay or go? Most of us don’t have the specialist knowledge to be able to make an informed decision either way, so the CPT put together a panel of industry and business experts […]
In a pre-close trading update in respect of its financial year ending 30 April 2016, Stagecoach Group said it is ‘on course’ to achieve its expectation of overall adjusted earnings per share for the year ending 30 April 2016. The operator’s UK Bus regional operations grew 0.2% in the 48 weeks ended 2 April 2016. […]
Arriva rolled out a specially vinyled ‘Big Blue Bus’ in Leicester in support of the city’s football club’s successful path to Premiership victory. The vehicles were driven by ‘super supporter’ drivers, all dressed in blue. It was part of the ‘Backing the Blues’ campaign, which was led by the Leicester Mercury and BBC Radio Leicester […]