Turbocharging technology has become universal in the powertrains of diesel buses operating across the UK. Although turbochargers are designed to last the typical 15-year service life of a vehicle, these…
With mounting pressure on councils across the country to improve air quality by reducing traffic related pollution, a number of different approaches are being taken to encourage motorists out of…
Vehicle Fleet in Winter This time of year is particularly challenging for bus operators as daylight hours reduce, temperatures drop significantly and driving conditions become more hazardous. Across the UK,…
As we head towards 2020, almost four years since the Referendum, it seems that the likelihood of Brexit still hangs in the balance. Over the past couple of years, the…
In the latest issue of Route One magazine, Imperial Engineering considers how reducing whole life costs and prolonging the service life of the components in bus disc brake systems has…
Government Bus Service Operating Grant It goes without saying that buses are a vital part of the UK’s travel infrastructure with as many as 60% of all public transport journeys…
News that the last UK-owned bus manufacturer, Ballymena-based Wrightbus, has gone into administration this week, has sent shockwaves through the British bus industry. For over 70 years, the company founded…
According to leading supplier of OE parts to the UK bus and coach sector, Imperial Engineering, presenting itself as an attractive career opportunity for the engineers and technicians of tomorrow…
Tools extending brake pad service life In the latest issue of Route One magazine, Imperial Engineering looks at the role of inexpensive tools in extending brake pad service life. Low…
Camera technology replaces wing mirrors on London buses Camera technology has replaced wing mirrors on a London bus for the first time, thanks to the introduction of a new system…