FirstGroup plc (‘FirstGroup’ or ‘The Group’) is pleased to announce the agreement of National Rail Contracts (‘NRCs’) with the Department for Transport (‘DfT’) for its South Western Railway (‘SWR’) and TransPennine Express (‘TPE’) train operating companies. The new NRCs will commence on 30 May 2021, when the current Emergency Recovery Measures Agreements (‘ERMAs’) come to…
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A quarter-century of fragmentation on the railways will end as they come under single, accountable national leadership, as the government unveils a new plan for rail that prioritises passengers and freight. CILT RESPONDS TO THE WILLIAMS-SHAPPS PLAN FOR RAIL A new public body, Great British Railways (GBR), will integrate the railways, owning the infrastructure, collecting…
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The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) welcomes a more coherent structure for the rail industry, with a strong guiding mind. The creation of a single accountable leadership is critical for improving the efficiency and cost of the railway, which the current industry structure has failed to do. Kevin Richardson, Chief Executive, CILT(UK), says:…
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HRH The Princess Royal visited Worthy Down on 13th May to tour and open the Defence College of Logistics, Policing and Administration and The Royal Logistic Corps Museum. Over the last few years, the site, which is near Winchester in Hampshire, has undergone a £300-million transformation process to become a training centre for military logisticians,…
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CILT believes that a one-size-fits-all approach to net zero carbon emissions is likely to have disproportionate societal effects on already challenged rural communities. This stark warning comes in the Institute’s latest report, The challenge of future carbon and emissions reduction for rural communities. The report states that rural communities may be left behind if consideration…
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Leading parcel delivery company DPD UK has confirmed the appointment of Elaine Kerr as CEO. The appointment will take effect from 1 June 2021 and Elaine will report to Yves Delmas, Chief Operating Officer DPDgroup Europe. Elaine has worked for DPD for over 28 years, joining as a Sales Executive based in the North West,…
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Highways England and emergency services across the West Midlands have signed up to a new agreement which will see incidents on roads dealt with more swiftly. The agreement cements the collaboration between the services and sets out clear roles to enable more efficiency at the scene as well as managing the road network, meaning less…
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The government and the Mayor of London have agreed to extend the current Transport for London (TfL) funding deal. The deal was due to expire on 18th May 2021 but this extension will continue to support the capital and the transport network until 28th May 2021 on the same terms as now. The extension will…
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Plans for better high streets, stronger schools and more jobs outside of London will be unveiled by the government as part of its plan to level up opportunities for people and communities across the UK. As we recover from the pandemic, the Prime Minister has committed to delivering an ambitious set of policies that will…
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With consumer demand and shopping preferences changing as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, retailers need an even more strategic approach to forecasting and fulfillment. That’s why Marks & Spencer (M&S) has been working with Blue Yonder as part of M&S’s plans to reduce costs and improve stock flow by re-engineering its end-to-end supply chain.…
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