Econ Engineering ploughs £2m into new Welsh service hub

by Steve Everett - 21, August, 202021, August, 20200

Ripon-based Econ Engineering - which supplies 85 per cent of the winter maintenance vehicles used on the United Kingdom’s roads – has invested £2.1m into a new service hub and parts distribution centre in Cardiff, Wales. From its new base in an industrial park on Brindley Road, Econ’s Cardiff hub will

Wizz Air base at Doncaster Sheffield Airport provides catalyst for expansion

by Steve Everett - 14, August, 202014, August, 20200

Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) has been announced as the second UK full-based operation for Wizz Air, creating new routes and increasing its annual capacity at Yorkshire’s favourite airport by 300,000 seats. During a challenging time for the aviation sector, the announcement heralds a major breakthrough for Doncaster Sheffield Airport, with hopes

Doncaster Sheffield Airport welcomes the Safe Travel list

by Steve Everett - 6, July, 20204, July, 20200

Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) is looking forward to getting passengers back in the air following the publication of the Depart for Transport (DfT) safe travel destinations released today and the relaxation of FCO restrictions on non-essential travel. The Government announced today that 14-day quarantine rules on inbound passenger travel will be

North Yorkshire Moors Railway confirms season opening for 2020

by Steve Everett - 30, June, 202029, June, 20200

One of the UK’s most popular heritage attractions, North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) has announced its plans to fire up the engines and invite passengers aboard once more when it finally welcomes visitors for the 2020 season, on Yorkshire Day (1st August). Steam journeys will be running seven days per week,

Network Rail appeals for former signallers in Yorkshire to keep vital train services moving

by Steve Everett - 27, March, 202026, March, 20200

Network Rail is appealing for former professional signallers in Yorkshire to help make sure the railway can continue running during the coronavirus crisis. The company is working hard to keep signal boxes and control centres across the region open 24/7. This allows key workers such as doctors and nurses to continue

Gift Aid boost for North Yorkshire Moors Railway

by Steve Everett - 3, March, 20202, March, 20200

North Yorkshire Moors Railway has received the go-ahead from HM Revenue & Customs to be able to offer Gift Aid and claim 25 per cent tax back from donation tickets. Visitors buying the donation fare Freedom Ticket, which is ten per cent more than the basic ticket, will be able to

Copmanthorpe residents invited to find out railway improvements

by Steve Everett - 13, February, 202012, February, 20200

Network Rail is inviting residents in Copmanthorpe to find out more about work which is taking place to improve the railway between York and Church Fenton. In preparation for the Transpennine Upgrade, Network Rail will carry out improvements to the track in this area, as well as an upgrade to the

Nexus delivers record 20,000 rentals in one day

by Steve Everett - 30, January, 202029, January, 20200

Nexus Vehicle Rental, the UK’s leading tech driven mobility provider, is celebrating a record peak period, which saw the business facilitate 20,000 rental vehicles in operation on just one day. With a spike in seasonal retail deliveries and additional waste to collect, the festive period is a demanding time for the

Grand Central voted best long distance and value for money rail company

by Steve Everett - 29, January, 202028, January, 20200

Grand Central has been voted best long distance operator for the ninth time and best for value for money in a national survey of rail users. Transport Focus released figures for its twice yearly National Rail Passenger Survey (NRPS) for Autumn 2019. The National Rail Passenger Survey reveals that Grand Central was

Leeds transport company drives into South West

by Steve Everett - 28, January, 202027, January, 20200

Leeds transport company, Stagefreight, is expanding its business for the first time with a new facility based at Hill Barton Business Park in Exeter. The new premises enable the company to better serve its growing client list with a focus on the South West, as a key part of its 2020