The Go-Ahead Group

We are proud to share that our UK Rail Operator GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway) won the Environmental Excellence category at the National Rail awards yesterday evening. ⚡ Their award-winning collaboration with community climate group Energy Garden has seen 6,000 solar panels installed on depots across the GTR network, transforming them into local sources of renewable energy and funding for community development projects. The panels are projected to save over 9,000 tonnes of carbon emissions over a 20-year period. We are committed to decarbonisation and delivering a sustainable public transport network for the communities we serve. GTR were also Highly Commended in two other categories: 🚄 Large station of the Year - the redevelopment of Gatwick Airport. Focusing on improving the reliability and punctuality of services, and accessibility for customers. 🚄 Customer Service Excellence - Aira Explorer App. Improving accessibility with innovation for visually impaired customers when they travel.

Our Go North East team were proud to play their part in the largest half marathon in the world, the Great North Run, that took place yesterday in Newcastle. Working in partnership with our local authority partners, the event organisers and our suppliers, our team enabled more than 7,000 people including runners, their supporters, event staff and charity volunteers to travel safely by bus. This annual event raises millions for charities in the North East and beyond, we take pride in caring for our communities and look forward to being part of this major event again in 2025.

We are pleased to support the publication of the Confederation of Passenger Transport's new research produced by KPMG that was launched today, highlighting the Economic Impact of Bus. 🚌 As a major bus operator, we play our part in contributing towards the overall employment of 105,000 people across the industry, providing an £11bn boost to the British economy. 💷 Customers travelling by bus spend £1 in every £10 spent on the High Street, contributing of total of almost £40bn every year to local economies. 📈 Go-Ahead's operators across England act as vital link for communities, connecting people to work, education and friends and family. We're proud of our continued contribution in supporting economic growth across the country. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/e29p4mZT

We're proud that Go-Ahead's subsidiary Go North West has won two further school bus contracts in Tranche 3 of franchising under the Bee Network in Greater Manchester. In partnership with Transport for Greater Manchester, we provide services for communities across the city-region, including the recent launch of round the clock services to support a thriving night-time economy. We look forward to continuing our partnership with TfGM to deliver an outstanding integrated and sustainable public transport network. Read more here in routeone Magazine: https://lnkd.in/eZD93c6w

We're pleased to be celebrating 8 years of providing outstanding services for communities in Singapore where our team has continued to improve accessibility for customers. In collaboration with the Land Transport Authority (LTA) Singapore, Go-Ahead Singapore trialled the country's first electric bus and continues to support with the deployment of more zero-emission fleet. In partnership with the LTA, we look forward to growing our successful bus network.

Go-Ahead are proud to partner with Transport for Greater Manchester on enhancing the Bee Network. Last night, we launched the night bus pilot scheme for Greater Manchester. Services are now running 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week on the V1 and the 36, connecting Manchester with Leigh and Bolton via Salford. We are proud of the positive impact we have on the communities we serve, supporting the region’s night-time economy and those who work within it, from hospitality staff to health and logistics workers.

We’re excited to announce that Regency Coaches has today become part of the Go-Ahead Group. The Sussex based coach operator will be managed by Go-Ahead’s subsidiary Brighton & Hove Buses. The acquisition builds on our recent expansion in the UK coach market including Pulhams Coaches in the West of England and four companies across North and West Yorkshire, and the North East. Go-Ahead is now one of the largest coach operators in England, adding to our reputation of being one of the leading bus operators in the country. Commenting on the deal, Matthew Carney, CEO of Bus for Go-Ahead Group said: “We’re delighted to welcome Regency Coaches to the Go-Ahead Group, and to grow our presence in the UK coach market. As a company we’re committed to connecting communities, so providing coach services across the country for schools, groups, small business and local authority partners is an important transport mode for our communities. This is an exciting expansion of our coach operation to provide all customers across the South Coast with even more choice.” Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ebaW_zu7

Go-Ahead are proud to share that ‘The Needles Breezer' Open Top Bus tour has reached the final of the UK Open Top Bus Cup 2024 competition, run by Great Scenic Journeys.    The route is run by our Go South Coast team and takes in the sights of the Isle of Wight, connecting tourists with communities across the Island.    The Needles Breezer is a circular route connecting the West Wight linking Yarmouth to Freshwater Bay, Dimbola Museum and Galleries, Fort Victoria Country Park, and The Needles Landmark Attraction at Alum Bay. Find out more about the route here: https://lnkd.in/g_uS6e6b   The final voting for the competition is from 30-31 August. Vote for ‘The Needles Breezer’ here: https://lnkd.in/gv2Rij4W

At Go-Ahead, one of our values is "Care for our community" and our Go South Coast Ltd team recently exemplified this through a £23,000 donation to support a local children's hospice.   Julia's House, which provides care to many families in Dorset and Wiltshire, with a dedicated team of nurses and carers, supporting parents and siblings by providing respite care, both at the hospice and in families' own homes.   We are proud of the positive impact we have on the communities we serve, not just through local bus services but the many initiatives we undertake across our business. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eAmm3p-z

Go-Ahead is delighted to announce that Rupert Cox will become Managing Director of Go East Anglia, effective from 1st September. Rupert has held the role of Interim Managing Director since June of this year. He brings a wealth of experience to the role with over two decades in the bus industry, working in several commercial and operational roles, including at Director level. Go East Anglia is part of the Go-Ahead Group and operate services across Essex, Suffolk, and Norfolk. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ePARVzhR