Go-Ahead mobilises Manchester’s first Bee Network buses
The first Bee Network buses left depots in Bolton and Wigan this morning, marking the start of a new era for public transport in Greater Manchester. A fleet of 320 buses will operate 50 routes – the first piece in place of a network eventually intended to span buses, trams, trains and bikes across the […]
£30 million investment in pioneering hydrogen bus fleet and refuelling station launched for services in and around Gatwick Airport
The Go-Ahead Group, one of Britain’s leading bus and rail operators, has launched a pioneering fleet of hydrogen fuel cell buses to carry passengers on routes in the Gatwick Airport, Crawley and Horley area. Once fully delivered, the fleet will comprise 54 vehicles and will be one of the biggest hydrogen bus fleets in Britain. […]
Chief People Officer at The Go-Ahead Group
The Go-Ahead Group has appointed Carolyn Ferguson as the group’s Chief People Officer with oversight over all aspects of human resources. Ms Ferguson has worked for Go-Ahead since 2001 and is described as a highly experienced governance and management professional. She has been Go-Ahead’s Company Secretary since 2006 – a position she will retain in […]
Go-Ahead targets career switchers with commitment to hire 1,100 apprentices this year alone
Go-Ahead has set a target to hire 1,100 bus and rail apprentices in 2022. It is encouraging applicants from all ages and career backgrounds. The announcement comes in advance of National Apprenticeship Week, a government-led initiative that highlights the positive impact of apprenticeships across the UK. The group is the biggest provider of apprentice training […]
Go-Ahead and Arup join forces to create ‘blueprint’ for integration of public transport with active travel
The Go-Ahead Group, one of the UK’s largest public transport operators, has teamed up with engineering and consultancy firm Arup, to create a blueprint which better integrates public transport with walking, cycling, micromobility and digital services, enabling quick and easy connections between sustainable modes of transport. Published today, the Future Mobility Hubs report presents a […]
WSP hires rail expert to run transport and infrastructure business
The engineering professional services consultancy WSP has appointed Charlie Hodgson as Managing Director of its UK Transport & Infrastructure (T&I) business. He joins from The Go-Ahead Group where he was Managing Director of Rail Development and Chairman of their Nordic and German businesses. Go-Ahead is one of the UK’s leading public transport companies and listed […]
