Go-Ahead expands West of England operations with acquisition of Swanbrook Transport
The Go-Ahead Group has agreed a deal to acquire Swanbrook Transport, a bus and coach operator based in Cheltenham. Swanbrook operates local bus, home to school services and private hire and will become part of Pulhams Coaches, which sits in Go-Ahead’s Oxford division. This latest deal builds on Go-Ahead’s recent acquisitions across England, including four […]
Driverless routes and roboshuttles – IDTechEx discusses autonomous buses in its latest report
Roboshuttles and autonomous buses will likely strive for level 5 operation as a long-term goal but are currently aiming for level 4, where driverless operation can take place within specific areas. This is according to IDTechEx’s report “Roboshuttles and Autonomous Buses 2024-2044: Technologies, Trends, Forecasts” provides insights into market developments and predictions for growth in […]
Transport for Greater Manchester makes key appointment as work continues to deliver Bee Network
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has made a key appointment as work continues to deliver the Bee Network – the city-region’s vision for an integrated, London-style public transport and active travel system. Steve Warrener has been confirmed as TfGM’s permanent Managing Director after taking the position on an interim basis in January this year. As […]
Oxfordshire car clubs to continue after successful trial
An electric car club pilot scheme in Oxfordshire has proved so popular that 15 vehicles are set to remain in place at more than 10 new and existing locations around the county, following the end of the 18 month trial period. Since the pilot scheme was launched in April 2023, it has attracted over new 1,200 […]
HS2 grant secured for Digbeth lighting scheme in Birmingham
Birmingham City Council has been awarded more than £210,000 from the HS2 Business and Local Economy Fund (BLEF) to improve the lighting and accessibility of walking routes in Digbeth. The funding will be used for a new lighting scheme designed to brighten streets near HS2’s flagship Birmingham Curzon Street Station, currently under construction. It will […]
Green Light for Safety: The Role of Smart Signaling in Pedestrian Safety
By Andrew Caleya Chetty, CEO Starling Technologies An increase in pedestrian incidents In 2023, 405 pedestrians lost their lives and 6,067 suffered serious injuries on UK roads. This represents a 6% increase in pedestrian fatality and a 4% increase in serious injury, compared to the previous year. A staggering 66% of fatalities and 86% of […]
Oxfordshire gets set for winter with new salt barn and fleet of gritters
With a new fleet of gritting vehicles, a freshly built salt barn, 60 specialist drivers and over 10,000tonnes of road salt, Oxfordshire is ready for winter. Oxfordshire County Council and its highways maintenance contractor, Milestone Infrastructure, have worked hard to ensure that the county’s roads keep moving and stay safe when the colder weather hits […]
Views sought on cutting A-road’s 60mph speed limit
Views are being sought on plans to cut the speed limit along stretches of a major road through Cambridgeshire and Norfolk for safety reasons. National Highways wants to reduce the speed limit on the A47 from 60mph to 50mph on single carriageway sections due to the number of collisions in which people were hurt or […]
Storm Bert causes widespread disruption on road and rail
Train services between London and the West were suspended at the weekend, as well as many roads shut, due to flooding and fallen trees caused by Storm Bert. Great Western Railway (GWR) advised passengers not to travel, external and said tickets would be valid on Monday or Tuesday, but told travellers to check before setting off as the […]
Traffic revolution: AGD’s AGD650 Detector gets smarter, faster and more versatile
AGD is delighted to showcase its updated AGD650 AI Multi Modal Detector, setting a new standard for intelligent traffic management. With advanced tracking capabilities for buses now fully integrated and trials underway to extend functionality to bicycles and heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), the AGD650 is positioned as a game-changer in modern traffic detection. Originally designed […]