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FirstGroup, Stagecoach in East Coast train war

Aberdeen-based FirstGroup has been granted approval by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) to launch “open access” rail services between London, north-east England and Edinburgh offering an…



Stagecoach orders £97m of new buses

Perth-based transport giant Stagecoach Group on Monday announced new vehicle orders worth £97 million. A new fleet of 480 vehicles, many equipped with free wifi, will…


Whitehorn new Stagecoach deputy chairman

Perth-based bus and rail giant Stagecoach said on Tuesday that Garry Watts intends to step down as the company’s deputy chairman and senior independent director on April…


Stagecoach, FirstGroup fight for South Western

Perth-based Stagecoach and Aberdeen-based FirstGroup have been shortlisted to compete for the next South Western rail franchise in June 2017. Stagecoach has operated the network under…


Digital entrepreneur Bilefield joins Stagecoach

Perth-base transport giant Stagecoach Group said digital entrepreneur James Bilefield will join the company as a non-executive director from February 1.“James has an international track record of successfully…


Shoveller named MD of Stagecoach UK rail

Perth-based transport giant Stagecoach Group has appointed Tim Shoveller (pictured) as managing director of the group’s UK rail division. The division includes South West Trains, East Midlands Trains,…


Stagecoach cuts forecast after Paris attacks

Shares of Perth-based bus and train operator Stagecoach fell more than 13% after it said the terrorist attacks in Paris have discouraged people from traveling to major…


Stagecoach wins extension of East Midlands

Stagecoach subsidiary East Midlands Trains has won a deal to continue running services between London, the East Midlands and parts of the north of England until…






Alexander Dennis wins Ireland electric bus deal

Falkirk-based Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) and China’s BYD UK jointly announced that their electric vehicle partnership has signed a framework agreement with the National Transport Authority…


Alexander Dennis makes 200 buses for Berlin

Falkirk-based global bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) has announced that Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) has exercised options for 198 Enviro500 double deck buses to be delivered to…




Souter Investments makes big changes at the top

Souter Investments, the family investment office of Stagecoach Group founder Brian Souter, said on Monday it appointed John Berthinussen and Calum Cusiter as co-managing directors. Andy…









Souter buys majority stake in IT firm Stone Group

Souter Investments, the family investment office of Stagecoach Group founder Brian Souter, said on Tuesday it completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Staffordshire-based information…












Souter sells Finland’s OnniBus to Koiviston

Souter Investments, the family investment office of Stagecoach Group founder Brian Souter, said on Thursday it completed the sale of Finnish intercity bus operator OnniBus.com to Koiviston Auto…






Cochrane becomes interim CEO of Carillion

Construction and outsourcing firm Carillion said on Monday it appointed Keith Cochrane — former chief executive of Stagecoach and Weir Group — as its interim…



Unquoted bets boost Souter Investments

Souter Investments, the family investment office of Stagecoach Group founder and chairman Brian Souter, said it has generated a net return of 14% per annum since…




Alexander Dennis sales up 20% to £602m

Falkirk-based bus maker Alexander Dennis enjoyed a 20% increase in sales to £602 million and a £10 million increase in profit before tax to £23 million in the…





Military men to run Edinburgh transport

Three of the top jobs in Edinburgh transport have been filled — two of them by former military men — as the capital city’s integrated bus-and-tram transport leaders seek…