The World Bank has praised the Nigerian city of Lagos for implementing "modest [transport] interventions" that are "helping transform lives in Lagos" by cutting dramatically cutting journey times. The World Bank said a bus rapid transit project delivered in... continue
The average British motorist wastes £968 and spends nearly... continue
A system of flat rate school bus fares is to be introduced for children in Greater Manchester. The simplified fare structure will be introduced on all school services that are paid for by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) from Friday 1 September. TfGM organises school buses in areas, a... continue
The future of the North of England’s transport networks lies in the... continue
Former Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne has... continue
The Telegraph has thrown down a marker to the Chancellor who is under pressure to stop scheduled rail fare increases with an article that outlines how passengers are paying more and more, but seeing less day-to-day spending, with busy commuter lines suffering the most. The article cites figures... continue
The 2017 National Cycle-Rail awards is now open to nominations. The event, hosted by the Rail Delivery Group (RDG) and sponsored by Cyclepods, recognise... continue
The Government should follow Transport Scotland’s lead in funding rail freight upgrades on economic and environmental grounds in its forthcoming Statement of Funds Available for Network Rail, due in October (‘Scotland sets out rail gauge requirements’ LTT4 Aug). Customer demand... continue
Network Rail has posted CCTV footage of people falling down the escalators at Leeds City station as part of a safety campaign to encourage passengers with heavy luggage to use the lifts instead. I use those escalators quite a few times in the year and note that most have fewer than four level... continue
Anyone who knows the Sheffield City Region area can confirm that getting authorities in the area to agree about anything is difficult (‘Sheffield’s devo deal in limbo as Yorkshire deal proposed’ LTT04 Aug). When the Sheffield City Region devolution agreement was announced in... continue
Immediate action needed on community transport ruling Following the DfT’s announcement on the Section 19/22 permit issue, I write to make the following comments (‘Authorities review community transport contracts after ruling’ & ‘Community transport braced for upheaval... continue
Transport for Greater Manchester is creating a framework for Metrolink renewal and enhancement projects. A maximum of 30 participants are expected to be appointed to the framework, which is split into a number of lots. TfGM has been responsible for funding and oversight of all renewals and... continue
Go-Ahead Group has won the contract to provide bus services in outer Dublin, the first open tender process run by Ireland’s National Transport Authority. Go-Ahead will operate 24 routes with 125 buses and around 350 drivers. The contract will commence in late 2018 and run for five years with... continue
Northamptonshire County Council has launched the procurement process for its managing agent strategic joint venture for place directorate services, including transport (LTT 26 May). The managing agent will be expected to drive efficiencies in service delivery. The contract will initially run for... continue
Southampton City Council is setting up a local authority trading company (LATco) to manage services including: on and off-street parking operations; public transport; adult and children’s transport; fleet services; housing management and operations; street cleansing; waste management; parks... continue
A Joint venture led by Abellio has won the contract to operate the West Midlands rail franchise. West Midlands Trains Ltd is a joint venture of Abellio (70.1%), East Japan Railway... continue
The Welsh Government’s proposal to issue statutory guidance on the quality of bus stop infrastructure and information has received a qualified welcome from many respondents to the Welsh Government consultation on bus industry reforms. The Cardiff Capital Region Transport Authority’s bus... continue
The Labour-controlled City and County of Swansea Council is to compare the merits of bus Quality Contracts and partnerships. The assessment is one of six workstreams being overseen by the council’s economy & infrastructure policy development and delivery committee during 2017/18.... continue
Transport for Wales (TfW) is to appoint a bus services director to lead Government reforms of the sector. The director will be responsible for planning “a new integrated transport network”. “The director will be expected to work closely with Welsh Government, local... continue
The Welsh Government’s proposals to introduce bus... continue
Transport for Greater Manchester and Stockport Council have appointed consultant WSP and architect BDP to work up plans for a new bus interchange in Stockport. WSP will develop designs to incorporate a range of commercial prospects, including a 150-unit residential block and shared community... continue
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