Government pledge to boost bus services welcomed
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…
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…
Rather than ordering or stockholding replacement parts, some pilot schemes in the bus and coach industry are making one-off spare parts using a plastic or metal 3D printer. In a…
One of Imperial Engineering’s major customers, First Bus, is championing its female engineers as it calls for more women to consider engineering as a career. Coinciding with International Women in…
Disc brake systems have now become universal on all modern buses operating throughout the UK and three OEM suppliers – Knorr Bremse, Meritor and Wabco – dominate the market. In…
In our latest technical maintenance feature with Route One magazine, we look at the importance of compressor servicing, as part of managing overall maintenance costs effectively. Alternatively fuelled buses are…
Imperial Engineering was pleased to support the achievements of PSV engineering apprentices at the recent Metroline Service Awards. Held at the Hilton London Wembley, the awards recognise the service and…