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Buses Magazine August 2024

August 2024 issue of Buses Magazine in page-turning format reveals big orders placed by Stagecoach and First Bus while Coach Travel Group takes over seven operators

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POLITICS AND BUSES

INSIDE TRACK with ROGER FRENCH I’m writing this column...

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LOOK UP TO THE STARS TO READ THIS TIMETABLE

Jim Davies, who chairs the Lancaster Bus Users’ Group, has...

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First places biggest Yutong UK order

First Bus has placed an order for 169 Yutong electric buses,...

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COACH DESIGN SINCE ‘49

ALAN MILLAR describes some of the huge changes that have changed...

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WIGAN 3253 GAINS ITS EXPRESS STRIPES

ALEX CLOUGH GM Buses 3253 (C253 FRJ), a 1986 Leyland Olympian...

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DIECAST MODEL AN EX-DEMONSTRATOR IN ENSIGN BLUE AND SILVER

This new release from Northcord depicts an original style Alexander...

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SCANIA OMNICITYS BOW OUT

Although the type can no longer be found operating Transport...

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OF ALL THE BARS IN PORTO, IT HAS TO BE THIS ONE

Alan Graham couldn’t resist photographing this bus and tram...

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IN HIGH DEMAND

STEVE BANNER revisits North Western Motor Services, and learns...

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YOU WRITE

These are letters pages and the views expressed therein are purely...

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New taxibus replaces experimental Berwickshire Pingo

After two years of piloting the innovative Pingo service in Berwickshire,...

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RICHMOND LOBBIES FOR BETTER BUS SERVICES

Richmond Council is calling for improved bus services in the...

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Big Bus Tours adds new electric double-deckers

Three of the 23 Electro-branded Yutong E12 single-deckers for...

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TRAVELLING THE ROMAN ROAD

BOB HIND follows the footprint of Hadrian’s Wall by bus, starting...

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ITALIAN JOB FOR CROSVILLE RELH

ANDY RIGBY In May, Steve Graham took former Crosville Bristol...

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NORTHERN TOWNS WHERE LONDON MEETS THE OUTSIDE WORLD

Title: Buses in the Border Towns of London Country North of the...

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GO-AHEAD TO TAKE ON SULLIVAN BUS ROUTES

London General will take over operation of routes 299 (Muswell...

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TURN UP, KIP AND MAYBE GO?

The Harrogate Bus Company has a useful countdown feature on its...

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Public Transport North speakers announced

Our next Bus Conference is gathering pace. Buses and Modern Railways...

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COLOURFUL ROUTEMASTERS

The London icon was in vogue 50 years ago as the basis of some...

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IN FLEET NEWS THIS MONTH

Nine new Alexander Dennis Enviro200s for Britannia Parking Diesel...

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BRIEF HISTORY OF THE IMMORTAL ROUTEMASTER

A mainly colour picture album to mark the completion of the Routemaster’s...

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OLD PLANS DUSTED OFF, UXBRIDGE CHANGES ABANDONED

Transport for London has announced plans to divert route 350...

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THE CHAMPIONS’ LEAGUE OF BUS TRIP-MAKING

In my last article I highlighted the on-going patronage decline...

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ROUTEMASTER PROTOTYPES AND ONE OFFS

As the Routemaster celebrates its 70th birthday, MARK LYONS looks...

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CLASSIC COACHES HEAD WEST AND SOUTH

This year’s Royal Blue Run, organised by the Thames Valley...

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FLEETNEWS IRELAND

Where to send your reports ›››› Send your reports on...

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ALL CHANGE

COMMENT with JAMES DAY The battle bus of choice for...

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A LONDON VISION OF ‘SIXTIES GLASGOW

Alan Millar’s sideways view of the bus scene Please send any...