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Rescue the Urko!
A coach whose future looked to have been secured is once again under threat and in need of a home, reports Nick Larkin An urgent appeal has been launched to save the last remaining Volvo […]
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DVSA bus fire investigation reveals important lessons for industry
The DVSA has published the results of a survey into recent bus fires, which it hopes will help to reduce the number of instances through better understanding of the causes The DVSA recently published the […]
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Express with Edwards
Jonathan Welch speaks to the team behind delivering a large part of the National Express network in the South West Back in 2017, Welsh operator Edwards Coaches signed a 10-year contract to operate National Express […]
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Moving the festival crowds
With over 200,000 festival-goers in attendance, moving the crowds to and from Europe’s largest music festival is a major exercise which a number of bus and coach operators have perfected over several decades. Martin Curtis […]
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Not bad, but must be better
A recent report from IPPR suggests that although bus services are vital, much more is needed to make them fit for the future “Buses play a crucial role in the lives of people in England. […]
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Hydrogen is here, but has more to offer
How do we expand infrastructure to operate hydrogen coach fleets across the UK, asks Jake Martin, EMEAI Hydrogen Business Development Manager at Haskel The advantages of hydrogen as a fleet decarbonisation solution are numerous, but […]
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Classic launch for extended bus service
A newly extended Leeds bus route will be launched on Monday 24 July with a rather special vehicle in service for the day. Viscount Travel’s 1956 Leyland Titan PD2 open-topper will be running on Yorkshire […]
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No more Showbus Flybys
Reduced interest from vehicle owners and stall-holders means that the event is no longer viable, reports Nick Larkin Showbus organiser Martin Isles has decided not to hold any more Flyby events. Last year’s Showbus Rally, […]
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‘Queen Buffy’ for sale
Regular readers of CBW might recall an article back in issue 1379 by regular contributor Alan Payling. Entitled ‘Happy Days With A Crash Box,’ the piece was a trip down memory lane for Alan as […]
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Rural tourist
It has become accepted that the traditional rationale for public transport and how services are offered has to change and adapt to post-covid demand. Richard Walter gets the lowdown from public transport consultant John Fallon […]
