Imperial welcomes new bus engineering academies
News that the Go-Ahead Group is to establish two new engineering academies in Manchester and London, as part of a multi-million-pound investment in skills development, has been welcomed by leading…
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Imperial supports International Women in Engineering Day
The UK bus and coach sector has long been male-dominated, mirroring broader trends in engineering and manufacturing. Whilst a lot of positive progress has been made to address this imbalance,…
Understanding bus electronic parking brake (EPB) systems
The accelerating uptake of electric buses, as operators throughout the UK work towards decarbonised fleets, has resulted in the introduction of new vehicle systems. These include the braking system, where…
First Bus recognises Imperial in Supply Chain Awards
One of the UK’s largest bus operators, First Bus, gave the team at Imperial Engineering a rather special surprise on a recent visit to the company’s Harlow headquarters. Imperial has…
Imperial harnesses renewable energy to reduce carbon footprint
As part of an ongoing plan to improve the sustainability of its operation by reducing CO2 emissions, leading bus and coach parts distributor, Imperial Engineering, has made a significant investment…
Electric buses: Leading the green revolution in public transport
Electric buses are transforming the landscape of public transport in the UK, marking a significant step toward achieving the nation’s hugely challenging decarbonisation goals. With rapid technological advancements, growing public…
Imperial to sponsor 2025 IRTE Bus and Coach Skills Challenge
Leading PSV parts distributor, Imperial Engineering, is proud to continue its sponsorship of the 2025 IRTE Skills Challenge, reinforcing its commitment to developing skilled bus and coach engineers. As the…
UK’s new bus and coach market soars to 16-year high
Cementing its position as the largest overall market in Europe for bus, coach and minibus registrations, the UK saw the biggest number of new vehicles joining the roads since 2008,…
Imperial appointed by BYD as primary parts distributor for the UK
Having celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2024, leading PSV parts distributor, Imperial Engineering, has been officially appointed as the primary distributor for all BYD electric bus parts throughout the UK…
Evolution of the bus maintenance garage
Whilst much attention has been placed on the transition of the UK’s PSV fleets from diesel to hybrid and electric powertrains, bus garages and workshops have also evolved considerably to…