NXWM takes Totalkare G8AC purpose-built wash bay lifts
National Express West Midlands (NXWM) has purchased a set of purpose designed Totalkare wash bay vehicle lifts for its West…
Skills Challenge returns in 2021 with sponsor Shell ready to inspire next generation
The return of the IRTE Skills Challenge this summer means another opportunity for coach and bus technicians and apprentices to demonstrate their…
Houghton International: The new alternative to OEM maintenance
With 36 years of electro-mechanical expertise, Houghton International has become a leading supplier of repair and maintenance services Despite being a relatively new player…
Heavy vehicle testing review: Longer intervals for ER members?
The government’s review of heavy vehicle testing has been published. While it concludes that testing “generally is not in crisis,”…
Marshalls Coaches adds set of Stertil Koni wireless mobile lifts
Leighton Buzzard operator Marshalls Coaches has purchased a set of Stertil Koni ST1075FWA wireless mobile vehicle lifts. Each column provides…
New IRTE Skills Challenge sponsor Altro brings history of innovation to bus technician and apprentice competition
Joining a competition renowned for its innovation makes a perfect fit for new IRTE Skills Challenge sponsor Altro. Known as…
Skills Challenge: ‘Don’t miss the opportunity’
routeone interviews IRTE Skills Challenge winner Kelsie Dugmore on how she got involved in engineering, and what the Skills Challenge means to her Arriva’s Kelsie Dugmore first took…
Alexander Dennis pledges support to Skills Challenge as competition returns in 2021
Long-term support for the bus industry is one of the main factors behind the creation of the Skills Challenge competition…
Engineers asked to help coach and bus NOS consultation
Engineers have been invited to participate in a consultation on an overhaul of the Bus and Coach National Occupational Standards…
DVSA encouraging February and March heavy vehicle testing
DVSA is encouraging heavy vehicle operators to explore whether they can reschedule any annual testing appointments to February or March.…
