Imperial Engineering new premises Leading distributor of bus and coach parts, Imperial Engineering, has seen in 2023 with the opening of its brand new facility in Harlow, Essex, having relocated…
£2 bus fare cap The New Year has seen the launch of a discounted fare scheme operated by the Department for Transport (DfT) that’s been designed to help consumers save…
Customers and suppliers have been advised that for the first time in many years Imperial Engineering will be closed over the Christmas period, as the company is relocating to its…
e-compressors and mechanical compressors Imperial Engineering possesses a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the routine maintenance of bus systems. However, the leading PSV parts distributor has been somewhat…
Engineering skill shortages Whilst a skills shortage of engineering based roles in the automotive sector is nothing new, an ageing workforce within the bus and coach sector and subsequent retirements…
Bus travel Research carried out by First Bus, to provide a snapshot of UK travel habits and attitudes towards the benefits of sustainable transport, found that almost half of young…
Bus Recovery Grant The cost of living crisis has been a major factor in the Government’s decision to further extend the Bus Recovery Grant (BRG) until the end of March…
Reducing the cost of electronic braking systems Today’s cost-conscious environment continues to focus attention on the need to reduce vehicle operating costs. As a result, PSV maintenance mangers face the…
Zero emissions A new report that highlights the challenges faced by the UK coach sector has been published by the Zero Emission Coach Taskforce (ZECT). Working backwards from a deadline…
Propshaft maintenance Mounted on the underside of the vehicle, propshafts on diesel-powered buses transmit the rotational torque from the engine via the transmission to the drive axle. At the same…