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Belfast Telegraph
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- Belfast Telegraph
Wrightbus secures new order for six new double decker buses for English city's transport service
The Ballymena bus-maker will provide half a dozen ultra-low emission diesel buses for Nottingham City Transport. The vehicles will be used for a long-distance route between Nottingham and Southwell. Production is due to start soon on the buses in the Ballymena factory, and they are set to begin service in Nottingham by the 'late autumn' of this year. The buses will have free WiFi and USB chargers, along with a table on the upper-deck and accessibility features including two wheelchair spaces, hearing loops and 'next stop displays that all customers can see.' Wrightbus currently employs over 2,300 people, and this year aims to produce 1,200 buses from its Ballymena factory. The company says that by 2027, it 'expects to support 7,200 UK supply chain jobs'. Jean-Marc Gales, CEO of Wrightbus, said: "The combination of the latest generation of engines from Cummins and the latest technology from Voith, coupled with our industry-leading Micro Hybrid technology, means these StreetDeck Ultroliners offer optimal efficiency in the diesel market. 'We're delighted that Wrightbus ultra-low emission vehicles that have been designed and built here in the UK will soon be on the streets of Nottingham, offering passengers a comfortable journey while also helping to lower emissions. "While we are proudly known for being the largest provider of zero emission buses in Europe, the fact remains that not all operators can access the funding to make the immediate switch to zero-emission. 'As a leading bus manufacturer, our role is to make sure our diesel buses are as clean and efficient as possible and to ensure we can give them a second life as a zero-emission bus in the future through our NewPower business. 'Our blended approach to responsible technology, which includes battery electric, hydrogen fuel cell and the cleanest technologies, ensures our customers can continue to decarbonise while maintaining financially viable operations.' David Astill, managing director at Nottingham City Transport, said: 'We are delighted to be working with Wrightbus to deliver a significant upgrade to our Pathfinder service, replacing buses that are over a decade old with brand new, quieter, low emission buses that will boast features that are designed for the long distance nature of the route. 'As one of our longest bus routes, battery electric buses aren't a viable or realistic option for Pathfinder 26 currently or in the immediate future, but these buses can be repowered by Wrightbus and their NewPower business in the future to be fully electric, which will be something we'll consider when battery technology advances further.' News Catch Up - Thursday 22 May The order is the latest secured in England by the famous bus company. Wrightbus has provided a large number of buses for use in London, and has recently announced an order of six EV vehicles for Kent. Outside the UK, the company has been doing a large amount of business in Germany, with an order for 28 hydrogen-powered buses with the Saarland-based firm Saarbahn.
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Yahoo
Road cordoned off due to 'ongoing police incident'
Police in Nottingham have cordoned off an area of the city due to an "ongoing incident". Nottinghamshire Police said they were called to Cinderhill Walk in Bulwell on Sunday. No injuries or arrests have currently been confirmed by the force. Motorists and buses are being rerouted, while members of the public are being advised to "avoid the area". Nottingham City Transport posted on X its Yellow 68, 69 services are diverting and unable to serve the Sellers Wood Drive stop. Follow BBC Nottingham on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. Nottinghamshire Police
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Crash leads to major delays on city route
Drivers are facing long delays on a major route in Nottingham following a crash. The A612 Daleside Road East has been closed in both directions, with motorists forced to divert. Nottingham City Transport said several of its services were facing "severe disruption" as a result of the crash, which it said happened between the Park & Ride site and Toby Carvery. The BBC has asked Nottinghamshire Police for more information. Follow BBC Nottingham on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210.
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Yahoo
Mum run over trying to get on bus that left early
A mother was run over by a double decker bus she was trying to get on after it left the stop early, an inquest has heard. Helaleh Cheraghmakani, known as Hailey, banged on the door to be let in before falling down and under the bus in Nottingham city centre on the morning of 22 October, when she was due to start a new job at Boots. A collision investigator said it was likely the 34-year-old had been caught by the tyre next to the door as the bus turned left at a junction, causing her to fall. A coroner found the collision was "unavoidable" because it was dark and the driver would not have seen Hailey, but her husband said he intended to "fight for justice" through the civil courts. Ramin Dehbandi, Hailey's husband, said: "She was a wonderful wife and mother and I loved her with all my heart. "To make the incredibly painful situation even worse, our daughter Liana blames me for her mummy not being there, that I am stopping her from coming back, and calls me Daddy Monster. "She asked me the other day if I would let mummy pick her up one day from nursery and I could not sleep from the sorrow." Hailey was due to start a new job at Boots in Beeston, Nottinghamshire, the inquest was told. She was due to start at 06:00 BST, but the inquest at Nottingham Coroner's Court heard she was running late because she had initially been given the wrong start date. The bus was meant to leave George Street at 06:00, but the driver left 45 seconds early. The inquest heard this was acceptable within Nottingham City Transport's policies, which allow buses to leave stops up to a minute early. The driver, Anthony Watson, had indicated right when he left the bus stop and was still indicating right when he turned left at the junction on to Lower Parliament Street, the inquest heard. In his statement to police, Mr Watson claimed he had indicated left. Hailey left the pavement and stepped into the carriageway as she banged the doors. In his statement, the driver said he had "heard a bang" on the side of the bus but "did not know what what the bang was". He said he continued to pull out of the junction, but braked when he saw the nearside back wheel going over a person. The inquest heard Hailey and her husband were originally from Iran but moved to the UK in September 2023, shortly after having their daughter. In his statement to police, Mr Dehbandi said there were different practices for catching buses in Iran. "In Iran, if you run for the bus and wave your hands at the bus they often stop; this was common practice," he said. However, the inquest heard it was against Nottingham City Transport's Conditions of Carriage to let passengers on once a bus had left the stop. Section 34 states: "Once buses have closed their doors and the driver has signalled to pull away, the bus will not be able to let you board because the driver is committed to re-joining the main traffic flow." Section 28 also states: "For safety reasons, buses will only stop at recognised bus stops to allow passengers to board." Police investigated but decided it was not a criminal matter, and an inquest was therefore held. Assistant coroner Nathanael Hartley concluded Hailey died as a result of a road traffic collision. He found the driver's failure to indicate left did not have an impact on the collision, as Hailey had caught the bus the day before and knew it turned left at the junction. He found the collision was "unavoidable" due to the lighting conditions at that time of the morning, and the dark clothing Hailey was wearing, meaning the driver would not have seen her. He said her cause of death was multiple injuries and she died at the scene. Daniel Denton, a solicitor representing Mr Dehbandi, said: "This is such an unimaginably tragic case that has devastated the lives of my client and his daughter. "Their loving wife and mother were snatched away from them and we need answers as to how this could have been allowed to happen. "We will continue our fight for answers and for justice for Helaleh through the civil courts." Follow BBC Nottingham on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. Police name 'loving mother' fatally struck by bus Woman dies after being hit by bus in city centre Nottinghamshire Police
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Yahoo
City roads closed due to suspicious package
A number of roads have been shut in Nottingham city centre while police deal with a suspicious package. Nottinghamshire Police said it had put "multiple road closures" in force around Old Market Square on Tuesday morning. A spokesperson said the package had "been made safe", but the closures remained in place for "investigation work". Old Market Square, Long Row, Friar Lane, Wheeler Gate, King Street, Queen Street, Market Street, Exchange Walk, Parliament Street, South Sherwood Street, Maid Marian Way and Tollhouse Lane are all closed, the force said. Nottingham Express Transit said trams were unable to run between Royal Centre and its Toton and Clifton destinations due to a "police incident". Nottingham City Transport said its bus routes were also affected while Trent Barton said services would terminate outside of the cordons on Mount Road and at Broad Marsh Bus Station, and asked passengers to "allow extra time". Follow BBC Nottingham on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. Nottinghamshire Police
