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• Out now: Issue 292 of Passenger Transport

  30-06-2023 17:09 via passengertransport.co.uk
  Issue 292 of Passenger Transport is published on June 30.Contents include:
   
   LEAD STORY
  6,000 extra green buses needed to hit net zeroIPPR think-tank calls for £2.5bn investment in new zero emission buses and urges levelling-up to end ‘deep-rooted regional unfairness’ on buses
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  Stagecoach snaps up Manchester contractsGroup will become the dominant operator in the north of Greater Manchester after picking up three contracts in second franchising round
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• Heathrow appoints Copenhagen airport boss as new CEO

  30-06-2023 12:42
  
  Thomas Woldbye will take over from John Holland-Kaye on 1 OctoberHeathrow has appointed Thomas Woldbye, the boss of Copenhagen airport, as the new chief executive of Europe’s busiest airport, tasked with repairing relations with airlines and reviving controversial expansion plans.Woldbye, who has run Denmark’s main airport for the last 12 years, will start on 1 October, with the outgoing chief executive, John Holland-Kaye, set to see Heathrow through the peak summer holiday travel pe
  
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• 6,000 extra green buses needed to hit net zero

  30-06-2023 12:37 via passengertransport.co.uk
  IPPR think-tank calls for £2.5bn investment in new zero emission buses and urges levelling-up to end ‘deep-rooted regional unfairness’ on buses
   
   More than 5,800 extra green buses are needed by 2030 in English regions outside London to reach net zero and support the levelling up agenda, according to a new report from think-tank IPPR.The National Bus Strategy and Levelling Up White Paper committed the government to levelling up public transport across England to be &l
  
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• Still flying the flag of excellence

  30-06-2023 12:16 via passengertransport.co.uk
   
  As the deadline for entries for the 2023 UK Bus Awards approaches, it’s timely to reflect on their purpose and importance
   Koli Begum of Go-Ahead London won the Top London Bus Driver award at last year’s UK Bus Awards
   The entries for the 2023 competition for the UK Bus Awards close on July 28, so firing the starting gun on the process of registering, judging and in many cases mystery shopping the entries in the 27th annual competition. The winners will be announced
  
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• Looking back on my 30 years in transport

  30-06-2023 11:39 via passengertransport.co.uk
   
  This week marks my 30th work anniversary. It’s a time for me to reflect on my personal journey and look forward to the future
   Yes, it’s me. Fresh-faced and full of hope as a duty station manager at London Underground
   In these happy clappy times, forgive me if I jump on the bandwagon, with rah-rah self-indulgent nonsense. Running my own business, I don’t enjoy the trimmings of employment – long service awards or my boss putting some fawning ‘congr
  
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• One day. Seven trains. 700 miles…

  30-06-2023 11:34 via passengertransport.co.uk
   
  From the south coast of England to the northern tip of Scotland. Together with a friend, I made an epic journey by rail on June 23
   Impressive scenery and space to work – although a cup of tea would have been nice!
   It’s Friday, June 23, and I am off on an epic train journey from the south coast to the north coast in a day, from Newhaven Harbour to Thurso. I am with my friend Peter, who is capturing the day on his phone.
  I am not sure this trip has been attempted be
  
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• Carbon emissions from UK rail travel lower than previously thought

  30-06-2023 07:00
  
  Rail industry group commissioned a new tool to calculate the industry’s carbon footprint more accurately Rail travel is far more carbon efficient than previously thought, according to a rail industry group that has commissioned a new tool for calculating emissions.The Rail Delivery Group (RDG), the association of train companies and Network Rail that works to coordinate the UK’s railways, commissioned the development of the tool so that they could measure their carbon footprint prope
  
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• Why do some UK cities punch below their weight?

  30-06-2023 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Poor transport between cities beyond the south-east is holding back Manchester and Birmingham
  
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• Volkswagen to cut production of electric cars at German factory subscription

  30-06-2023 02:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - The UKs most popular car manufacturer has cut back production of electric vehicles because of strong customer reluctance.
  
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• Transport chiefs to start work on 'final solution' for Cambridge congestion charge - ready for Autumn vote

  30-06-2023 02:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Cambridge News - Three potential scenarios for changes have been put forward, with the possibility of "mixing and matching" different options
  
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• TransPennine Express installs 47 ticket vending machines of a new type

  30-06-2023 02:00 via railadvent.co.uk
  
  Airportwatch - TransPennine Express (TPE) has installed 47 new ticket vending machines (TVM) across its network that show customers what departures they can catch for each type of ticket.
  
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• Trains return to top of Wales' highest mountain

  30-06-2023 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Visitors heading for the summit of Wales' highest mountain can finally let the train take the strain after a three-year break.
  
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• Trade-off between EV sales and EU relations leaves carmakers in a fog

  30-06-2023 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - UK wants to increase electric car use but this will cost business tariffs under post-Brexit deal with Europe
  
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• The £1.8m scheme to fix Surrey A-road 'among worst in country' after 70 collisions

  30-06-2023 02:00 via getsurrey.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - The A25 between Dorking and Reigate was named by The Road Safety Foundation as one of the worst A roads in England
  
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• Stagecoach brings new buses onto Barrow to Kendal route

  30-06-2023 02:00 via nwemail.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - Bus users in Barrow have been enjoyinga smoother ride thanks to an upgrade to vehicles on the Barrow/Ulverston to Kendal route.
  
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• Scotlands Railway relaunches Rail Pastors programme

  30-06-2023 02:00 via networkrailmediacentre.co.uk
  
  Network Rail - Scheme to help keep people safe on Scotland's Railway returns in Inverclyde, Paisley and Fife
  
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• Rotala reshuffles management at North West businesses

  30-06-2023 02:00 via route-one.net
  
  Route One (Bus and Coach) - Rotala is in the process of overhauling the senior management structure of its Diamond Bus North West (DBNW) and Preston Bus businesses as its looks to capitalise on opportunities presented by the current market status.
  
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• Rail regulator review finds improvements in compensation claim process

  30-06-2023 02:00 via railadvent.co.uk
  
  Rail Advent - In its first review of how train companies handle delay compensation claims, The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) found that since its Delay Compensation Code of Practice was launched in April 2022, most companies have simplified the process, but some need to do more to raise awareness of how and when to make a claim.
  
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• Rail operators forced to cough up as delay repay claims double

  30-06-2023 02:00 via cityam.com
  
  City AM - Rail operators closed more than double the number of compensation claims for delays in the 12 months to March, reflecting in part a deterioration in train punctuality and reliability as well as the ongoing effect of strike action.
  
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• Rail industry supports 3.5 million assistance scheme journeys in two years

  30-06-2023 02:00 via news.railbusinessdaily.com
  
  Rail Business Daily - Rail customers with accessibility needs are benefiting from a specifically designed app to help them book the assistance they need, with over 3.5 million journeys supported since it was launched two years ago by the Rail Delivery Group (RDG).
  
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• People unimpressed with Brighton and Hove bus revamp

  30-06-2023 02:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - People are unimpressed with plans to give Brightons buses a new look.
  
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• Ordsall Chord footbridge opens reconnecting Salford and Manchester

  30-06-2023 02:00 via networkrailmediacentre.co.uk
  
  Network Rail - A key pedestrian and cycle route between Salford and Manchester has opened underneath the iconic Ordsall Chord railway bridge.
  
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• Not a single airline is fined in 20 years despite numerous cases of 'unlawful behaviour'

  30-06-2023 02:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mail Online - The scandal was highlighted by Which? as the lack of action was cited as evidence of a massive failure of the customer protection regime.
  
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• Network Rail celebrates being named in The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality

  30-06-2023 02:00 via networkrailmediacentre.co.uk
  
  Network Rail - Network Rail, the organisation which manages, maintains and upgrades Britains railway infrastructure, has been recognised as one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality for the third consecutive year, for its commitment to addressing gender inequalities in the workplace.
  
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• National Express Transport Solutions and Liftango launch Trio

  30-06-2023 02:00 via route-one.net
  
  Route One (Bus and Coach) - National Express Transport Solutions, the private hire subsidiary of National Express, and Liftango, a leading technology provider, have teamed up to introduce Trio, a state-of-the-art passenger transport technology aimed to shape the future of shared mobility.
  
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• More Government details emerge on how Fleetwood's rail link will be restored - using tram-train technology

  30-06-2023 02:00 via blackpoolgazette.co.uk
  Blackpool Gazette - New details have emerged about how the Government plans to restore the rail link between Fleetwood and Poulton using state-of-the-art tram-train technology.
  
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• Milestone achievement for Network Rail as drive for a greener railway picks up pace

  30-06-2023 02:00 via networkrailmediacentre.co.uk
  
  Network Rail - Three-quarters of Network Rails suppliers have, by emissions, committed to setting their own science-based emissions targets.
  
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• Mark Drakeford plans better bus travel network in Wales

  30-06-2023 02:00 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  
  South Wales Argus - MARK Drakeford has vowed to improve the bus network in Wales by introducing a new law this year.
  
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• Low emission zones are improving health, studies show

  30-06-2023 02:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - Review of research finds particularly clear evidence that LEZs in cities reduce heart and circulatory problemsAn increasing number of research studies are showing that low emission zones (LEZs) improve health.More than 320 zones are operating across the UK, Europe and notably in Tokyo, Japan. These reduce air pollution across an area by curbing the number of highly polluting vehicles, normally older diesels. Schemes, including Londons ultra-low emission zone, can improve air quali
  
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• Geotab unveils AI-driven fleet management solution

  30-06-2023 02:00 via route-one.net
  
  Route One (Bus and Coach) - Geotab, a global leader in the internet of things (IoT) and connected transportation, has launched Project G, an intelligent assistant designed to unlock the power of generative artificial intelligence (AI) for fleet managers.
  
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• Gatwick Airport evacuated with flights delayed and cancelled

  30-06-2023 02:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - Gatwick Airport in Sussex was evacuated last night after passengers bypassed security through a fire door.
  
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• Foundations completed for new tracks at Bamford as part of the Hope Valley Railway Upgrade

  30-06-2023 02:00 via networkrailmediacentre.co.uk
  
  Network Rail - Major progress is being made on the Hope Valley Railway Upgrade, with the majority of earthworks which set the foundations for a new passing track loop between Bamford and Hathersage stations completed.
  
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• First beams for HS2s double composite low carbon Wendover Dean Viaduct arrive on site

  30-06-2023 02:00 via newcivilengineer.com
  
  New Civil Engineer - High Speed 2 (HS2) is due to begin the deck construction of a 450m long viaduct in Buckinghamshire as the first of 38 steel beams for the low carbon structure have arrived on site.
  
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• Ex-First man Richard Gagg to lead Portsmouth BSIP

  30-06-2023 02:00 via route-one.net
  
  Route One (Bus and Coach) - Former First Bus and Go South Coast manager Richard Gagg has been appointed Project Manager for the Portsmouth Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) by Portsmouth City Council.
  
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• European companies sound alarm over draft AI law

  30-06-2023 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Executives from 150 businesses, including Siemens and Heineken, highlight risks of tight regulation
  
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• EPM Contract Performance product used on TrawsCymru

  30-06-2023 02:00 via route-one.net
  
  Route One (Bus and Coach) - Transport for Wales (TfW) has adopted the EPM Contract Performance product, which the supplier says has been developed to suit local transport authorities and overseeing bodies. It manages all stages of contract procurement, management and performance analysis and will be used by TfW to improve its TrawsCymru network.
  
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• East West Rail CEO confirms commitment to Aylesbury spur with business case prep

  30-06-2023 02:00 via newcivilengineer.com
  
  New Civil Engineer - East West Rail's (EWR) chief executive Beth West has dispelled fears that a proposed spur of the planned railway connecting it with Aylesbury has been dropped.
  
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• Default 20mph zones could roll out across Surrey - starting with Woking and Elmbridge

  30-06-2023 02:00 via getsurrey.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - A new road safety strategy will aim to reduce the number of deaths on Surrey's roads
  
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• Councillor visits Levenmouth Rail Link to see STEM workshops

  30-06-2023 02:00 via networkrailmediacentre.co.uk
  
  Network Rail - Councillor Colin Davidson, convener of the Local Area Committee, visited the site of the Levenmouth Rail link project to see first-hand Levenmouth Academy pupils participating in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) workshops.
  
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• Corby train station link road and town centre green plans approved by the government

  30-06-2023 02:00 via northantslive.news
  
  Other Regional Press - They are the final two projects to be funded through £19.9m allocated to Corby Towns Fund
  
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• Cancelled flights upset US travellers promised a smoother summer

  30-06-2023 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - United Airlines blames aviation regulator for disruptions ahead of busy July 4 holiday
  
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• Bristol birthday bus passengers unable to apply for passes

  30-06-2023 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - West of England residents promised free bus travel have been unable to apply for passes shortly before the new scheme starts.
  
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• Brighton and Hove to drop red and cream in rebrand

  30-06-2023 02:00 via route-one.net
  
  Route One (Bus and Coach) - Brighton and Hove Buses is to drop its trademark red and cream livery and rebrand its fleet into a teal and aqua scheme. The Go-Ahead Group subsidiarys logo will also change to reflect the new colours.
  
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• Bolton:Taxi drivers continue to raise objections to MLS proposals

  30-06-2023 02:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Bolton News - Taxi drivers turned out in large numbers at Bolton Town Hall this week to once again make their opposition to the proposed Minimum Licensing Standards (MLS) known.
  
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• Arriva Darlington and Teesside services 'saved' after deal

  30-06-2023 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Several bus services at risk of being scrapped due to funding cuts have been saved after a "last minute agreement", the Tees Valley mayor has said.
  
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• All the roads where new 20mph zones in Wirral are proposed

  30-06-2023 02:00 via liverpoolecho.co.uk
  
  Liverpool Echo - Not everyone has welcomed the changes but those for it argue it will save lives
  
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• Airlines getting off scot-free with no fines issued for decades, says Which

  30-06-2023 02:00 via cityam.com
  
  City AM - Airlines are getting off scot-free from penalties with no fines having been issued due to regulatory action in two decades, according to the consumer group Which. Which said Britains aviation watchdogthe Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)should be doing more to name and shame airlines, withdraw licences and pursue action in the courts ...
  
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• Airline passengers in UK being let down by toothless regulation

  30-06-2023 02:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - Which? calls for stronger legislation, saying no airline has been fined for breaching obligations in 20 yearsAirline passengers in the UK are being let down by toothless regulation, with no airline fined in the last 20 years for breaching obligations, the consumer group Which? has found.It called for urgent legislation to beef up the regulators powers, contrasting the lack of action in the UK over unpaid refunds or compensation with fines issued in other countries. Continue readin
  
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• AEF Responds to Government Consultation on Developing a Sustainable Fuel Mandate

  30-06-2023 02:00 via aef.org.uk
  
  Aviation Industry- AEF recently responded to the Governments latest consultation on proposals for developing a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) mandate. The consultation asks for views on the appropriate future mandate levels. AEF The post AEF Responds to Government Consultation on Developing a Sustainable Fuel Mandate appeared first on Aviation Environment Federation.
  
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• Abellio London enjoys service confidence with Cummins

  30-06-2023 02:00 via cbwmagazine.com
  
  Coach and Bus Week - A comprehensive service agreement between Cummins and Abellio London is proving its worth not just for both companies but for travellers who between them take millions of journeys each year, the companies say. The agreement is centred on improving the reliability and efficiency of Abellio Londons 560-strong fleet of Cummins-powered Alexander Dennis buses which make up the bulk of its total fleet of around 800 operating in the west, south-west and central areas of the capital
  
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