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Administrator and Membership Manager for UK Coach Operators Association since June 2024 View all posts by Margaret
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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”
6 January 2026 – Knightsbridge closure – Near the Barracks
Please be advised there will be an eastbound overnight (22:00 to 06:00) closure of Knightsbridge eastbound (Knightsbridge Green to Brompton Road – near the Barracks) on the night of 6 January 2026.
Bus Strikes – 26th to 29th November 2025
Due to planned strike action, some bus routes in southwest, west and northwest London will be disrupted during the following times: From 05:00 on Wednesday 26 until 05:00 on Saturday 29 November During these strikes, little or no service is expected on the following routes: 13 (24hr route), 23 (24hr route), 31, 218, 295 (24hr route), 452 and N31. All other bus routes, Tube and rail … Continue reading “Bus Strikes – 26th to 29th November 2025”
Blackwall Tunnel – weekend closures
Contractors on behalf of TfL will be carrying out structural repairs of the Blackwall Tunnel Southbound Bore. As part of the traffic management, there will be Weekend Only Southbound Closures between 22:00 & 05:00 on the following dates. Friday 21st until Tuesday 25th November 25. Friday 28th until Monday 1st December 25.
Friday 14th November to Thursday 1st January 2026 – Winter Wonderland
The Winter Wonderland will be open from Friday 14th November 2025 During this time, nearby Tube stations such as Hyde Park Corner, Green Park and Knightsbridge are expected to be extremely busy with customers arriving at and leaving the event. These stations may be closed or exit-only during busy times to prevent overcrowding. If you … Continue reading “Friday 14th November to Thursday 1st January 2026 – Winter Wonderland”
USE OF BUS STOPS
We have received the following from TfL Hi All, I have had a number of comments fairly recently from multiple stakeholders about coaches parking/waiting on bus stops and blocking bus services. Most recently outside the Park Lane Hilton (presumably before/after an event). Please can you remind members the broad rules on stops: Yellow routes Set … Continue reading “USE OF BUS STOPS”