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Train guards: what do they do and why are unions fighting to keep them?
With the latest wave of strikes affecting Southwestern Railway beginning yesterday, we look at the contentious dispute regarding train guards
London transport chief issues alert as more people take to their cars
London's transport chief has issued an alert at falling numbers of bus and cycling journeys and greater use of cars.
Friday, 27 July 2018
The Press and Journal (Aberdeen)
- Hard work pays off for an aspirational operatorThings are seldom easy for a coach operator, but one in Birmingham shows that if things are done efficiently, the rewards are out there for the taking when hard work and efficiency are taken seriously
- Moray MP hits out at school bus transport controversyA Moray MP has raised concerns about coach operators losing money due to an ongoing legal wrangle over school bus contracts.
Wolverhampton Express and Star
- Revealed: 1,500 bus routes scrapped in cuts across MidlandsAccording to the Traffic Commissioner’s annual report, the region saw 320 routes scrapped last year, meaning 1,527 local routes have gone since 2012-13.
Other Regional Press
- Chester bus station chosen for launch of inclusive transport strategy for disabled travellersGovernment minister insists 'we are here for disabled people today'
- Council says there's 'no cash' to save vital rural bus servicesSeveral bus services have been cut by operators or are under threat, with new money needed to keep buseson the road
- Glider bus lanes in East Belfast will go live next weekThey will operate between Dunlady Road, Dundonald and the city centre
Bus and Coach Buyer
- Westway buys first Yutong electric coachesLondon operator Westway Coach Services is purchasing the first two zero-emission electric Yutong coaches for UK operation.
Route One (Bus and Coach)
- Time to act on air qualityLocal authorities and bus operators find out about low-emission buses and their advantages at LowCVP’s fifth Low Emission Bus Workshop
- Debut purchase: HCT Group buys South-Yorks Powells BusTransport social enterprise HCT Group has bought Hellaby, Rotherham-based Powells Bus for an undisclosed sum “to continue the group’s expansion in the South Yorkshire.”
- ADL’s SmartPack and SmartHybrid technology shortlisted for awardAlexander Dennis Limited’s (ADL) SmartPack and SmartHybrid technology for efficient Low Emission Buses has been shortlisted for a National Transport Award in the Excellence in Technology category.
Other News Sources
- UK’s first driverless bus trials plannedA trial of what is thought to be the UK’s first driverless bus could take place by the end of the year.
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