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Free conference on franchising and sector change – 16 September, Leeds
Route forward: The future of the bus and coach sector Tuesday 16 September 2025 | 09:00–13:00 | Clayton Hotel, Leeds This half-day, in-person conference is designed to help operators and public transport stakeholders think ahead and respond to the opportunities and challenges posed by re-regulation and evolving service models. We’ll be exploring: How to respond … Continue reading “Free conference on franchising and sector change – 16 September, Leeds”
Works on Park Lane northbound: 19 May to 18 Sep 2025
We now have updated dates for the Park Lane works, in addition to bus NOEs (attached), from Monday 19 May until Thursday 18 September. All dates continue to be subject to change. These works are to make permanent the infrastructure that was put in place for the Park Lane cycle lane. The works will be … Continue reading “Works on Park Lane northbound: 19 May to 18 Sep 2025”
AIR Rail Replacement Exemption Regulations Published
Dear Members, We have received formal confirmation today from the Department for Transport (DfT) that the regulations regarding exemptions from the Accessible Information requirements for rail replacement services have now been published. You can access the details via the following link: Exemption for Rail Replacement Coach Services A total of 546 operators have been granted … Continue reading “AIR Rail Replacement Exemption Regulations Published”
M4 Prince of Wales Bridge – Summer 2024 to Autumn 2025
M4 Prince of Wales Bridge We’re carrying out resurfacing and repairs on the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge from summer 2024 to autumn 2025. For more information, please visit our dedicated webpage. If we’re planning to close either of the bridges in the next seven days, you’ll find further details below. For other closures on the … Continue reading “M4 Prince of Wales Bridge – Summer 2024 to Autumn 2025”
School Groups Travelling Through The Port of Dover
The Port of Dover is launching a new pilot to simplify and speed up border checks for school groups travelling from the UK to France – and it starts 3 April 2025. Under the scheme, school groups that submit passenger information to their ferry operator at least 72 hours in advance could benefit from faster … Continue reading “School Groups Travelling Through The Port of Dover”
Regent Street, St James Street 28 July to 8th August
Closure of Regent Street St James’s between Jermyn Street and Piccadilly from 27 July and 8 August 2025.