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Cambus Bristol VR saved
A 1981 Bristol VR still wearing full Cambus livery 21 years after leaving the operator has been secured for preservation. VEX 298X had latterly been a used as a control tower for horse trials at […]
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Blazing ahead
In the first of a two-part interview, Blazefield co-founder Giles Fearnley speaks to Jonathan Welch about his life and times in the bus industry In September, it was announced that long-standing First Bus Managing Director […]
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Revitalising South Yorkshire
First’s operations in South Yorkshire are being reinvigorated, with the help of a new locally-derived image. Jonathan Welch speaks to Managing Director Nigel Eggleton to find out more CBW reported a few weeks ago that […]
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Seasonal activity at museum
A regional museum says it is delighted to be able to reopen and hold a New Year’s Day event, reports Nick Larkin Oxford Bus Museum is opening every Wednesday and Saturday until Christmas and organising […]
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Give a ‘Pals Bus’ gift certificate this Christmas
Enthusiasts are being asked to donate to help restore an Accrington Pals-liveried bus this Christmas and receive a specially designed, personalised gift certificate. The 1975 Leyland Leopard, JFV 295N, is one of the last remaining […]
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Window rubbers bounce back
The Routemaster Association has had a new batch of window rubber manufactured for the legendary classic bus which is now available online. Andrew Morgan, Chairman of the Routemaster Association said: “We are pleased to announce […]
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Macduff memories
Prompted by a recent feature on Macduff depot, John Sinclair looked back through his archives and found a number of pictures from the area in years gone by Our recent features looking at Stagecoach’s Macduff […]
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Ultimate Olympian
The Volvo Olympian was once the staple of many big bus group fleets, but in 2020 First Bus only has two left across the whole organisation. Richard Sharman visited Cornwall to find the older of […]
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A lifetime in transport
Jonathan Welch speaks to Stagecoach Regional Director Robert Andrew, who was given a special lifetime contribution award at the 2020 Scottish Transport Awards for his long service to the industry and to Stagecoach At the […]
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Midland Red memories
Nick Larkin speaks to the author of a new book on unique operator Midland Red Midland Red fanatic and former employee who spent almost 50 years in the industry has produced the first of a […]
