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Red revived
Centrebus Group-owned D&G Bus reintroduced a historic bus fleet name last week as it took over the reins of the Cannock depot from Arriva. Richard Sharman looks at the operation during its first week and […]
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The bus cabin should be as ergonomic as the office workplace
Professional drivers are at a higher risk of developing musculoskeletal pain due to prolonged sitting, vibration, awkward posture and repetitive actions. Kostas Poulios, Principal Design & Development Engineer at steering system specialist Pailton Engineering, examines […]
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Weddings back for 2021
Nick Larkin reports on a major rebuild of a historic double-decker North Wales heritage operator is predicting that 2021 will be the year of weddings – and has added to his fleet while continuing with […]
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South East Bus Festival to go ahead
The South East Bus Festival is set to go ahead on 10 April, the organisers have confirmed. Held annually at Kent Showground as part of Kent County Agricultural Society’s own Heritage Transport Show, the festival […]
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Accrington appeal continues
A £14,000 fundraising appeal is continuing so that a 1975 Leyland Leopard can be restored as a literally ‘moving’ memorial to a battalion virtually wiped out during the Battle of the Somme. The East Lancashire […]
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Independents Day
Towns and cities across England tend to be dominated by services operated by bus companies owned by one of the big groups. However, there are still some locations where the independent operator still has a […]
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Bus manufacturers await national strategy
In November, having just bailed out Transport for London, the UK Government announced a Ten Point Plan for a ‘green recovery.’ Prominent among the proposals was increased support for buses, which have been severely impacted […]
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Social media vital for survival
Clubs and other organisations catering for classic buses, coaches and other vehicles must embrace social media – or face dire consequences. That warning comes from the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC), which has […]
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Halton depot listed
The former Halton Transport depot in Widnes has been listed, Historic England has announced. The building in Moor Lane has been given Grade Two-listed status, being described as ‘a rare and largely intact example of […]
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Delta delight
Nick Larkin reports on a former Wilts & Dorest Optare Delta rescued and restored to its original livery Go-Ahead Manager George Cooper has superbly restored an example of one of his favourite vehicles, a Wilts […]