Author: Margaret
Administrator and Membership Manager for UK Coach Operators Association since June 2024 View all posts by Margaret
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A590 Roadworks update
A590 westbound between B5281 and A595 | Westbound | Road Works Location : The A590 westbound between the junctions with the A5087 west of Ulverston and the A595 . Reason : Emergency roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 01:00 on 28 March 2025. A590 eastbound between A595 and B5281 | Eastbound … Continue reading “A590 Roadworks update”
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”
Elizabeth Bridge Bus Stand – 3 Mar to 18 Apr 2025
This is a reminder to all operators that the bus stand on Elizabeth Bridge is only to be used by the following services only: National Express: Luton Airport services National Express: Stansted Airport services Other operators will be told to move on. This instruction can come from either National Express staff managing the services detailed … Continue reading “Elizabeth Bridge Bus Stand – 3 Mar to 18 Apr 2025”
Victoria Coach Station – Monday 3rd March to Thursday 17 April 2025
Safety works being carried out in the departures terminal. From Monday 3rd March safety works taking place on the vehicle movement area within the VCS Departures Terminal. There will be reductions in operational footprint. No short notice ad-hoc parking will be permitted. Any breakdowns must be dealt with swiftly – to avoid impacting the operation … Continue reading “Victoria Coach Station – Monday 3rd March to Thursday 17 April 2025”
All-Party Parliamentary Group for Bus and Coach
Last night, 16th December 2024, UKCOA Managing Director, Peter Bradley had the privilege of speaking at the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Bus and Coach. This Group brings together parliamentarians and Industry stakeholders to discuss key issues, drive initiatives and champion the growth and survival of our sector. We are proud to play an active role … Continue reading “All-Party Parliamentary Group for Bus and Coach”
Works at Finchley Road Station
As operators will be aware we have had a number of issues this week with the works at Finchley Road station impacting both the bus lane and coach stop CL. We have now had clarification from the contactor on how the works will progress: Until Sunday 23 March 2025 Coach stop CL will remain open, … Continue reading “Works at Finchley Road Station”