Longmynd Travel

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 – 23 April 2025”

When there’s any sort of disruption in the channel, HGV traffic on the M20 heading for the Port of Dover or the Eurotunnel has nowhere to go. ‘Brock’ is a contraflow that can be set up overnight. It separates traffic into different lanes across both carriageways and keeps the M20 and other local roads open … Continue reading “M20 – Operation Brock”

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”

Dear Member, The Port of Dover has issued essential guidance for coach operators travelling during the Easter period to ensure smooth processing and minimise delays. To manage high volumes of traffic, coaches must not arrive at the Port more than three hours before their designated sailing time.  Any coach arriving earlier than this will be … Continue reading “Important Travel Updates – Port of Dover – April 2025”

2025 Border Force report: What hauliers need to know A new report outlines growing expectations on hauliers to improve vehicle security, collaborate with authorities, and prepare for stricter enforcement under the Clandestine Entrant Civil Penalty Scheme.   BHJ is BACK on the road with RHA Spring Briefings Our employment law team is joining the RHA Spring Briefings to explore the draft Employment Rights Bill and what it means for haulage … Continue reading “Backhouse Jones – Keep your wheels turning: Important updates “

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”