Eleven new refuse collection vehicles from Geesinknorba go into service across Dacorum Borough Council this month in the first phase of the council’s fleet standardisation programme. Dacorum Borough Council has …
Read More »London TravelWatch sets out aims for new government
London TravelWatch – the capital’s transport watchdog – has set out 10 requests for the future government. The General Election will take place on 12 December, and all parties have …
Read More »Train fares will rise by an average of 2.7% in 2020
The Rail Delivery Group (RDG) has confirmed that train fares will rise by 2.7% on average next year. Although the RDG has argued that this will be the third consecutive …
Read More »Avanti West Coast confirmed as name of new railway franchise
Avanti West Coast has been confirmed as the name of FirstGroup and Trenitalia’s West Coast Partnership. The use of Avanti has been chosen as it is the Italian word for …
Read More »Road Safety Week 2019 highlights challenges on UK’s roads
Road Safety Week 2019 has taken place, encouraging people to “Step Up for Safe Streets,” after research revealed a worrying number of adults have been involved in collisions or near …
Read More »Geesinknorba appoints new agent in Northern Ireland
Refuse collection vehicle manufacturer Geesinknorba has appointed MacPac Refuse Bodies as its agent for Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Geesinknorba announced the appointment of MacPac Refuse Bodies as …
Read More »RSTA welcome commitment to improve road surfaces
The Road Surface Treatments Association (RSTA) has welcomed the manifesto pledges of the Conservatives and Labour to improve the conditions of roads in the country. As the focal point for …
Read More »West Coast Mainline franchise will change before end of year
Virgin Trains will end its 22-year spell as the franchise operating the West Coast Mainline just before midnight on 7 December. The last Virgin train to leave Manchester Piccadilly for …
Read More »FTA urge government to commit to the future of HS2
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has urged the government to reaffirm its commitment to HS2 and ease the collective minds of businesses. According to a leaked document of the Oakervee …
Read More »New report to help fleet managers deliver key safety messages
New guidance from the Global Fleet Champions campaign has been released, which will help fleet managers successfully deliver key safety messages to their drivers. The document, engaging drivers on key safety …
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