https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/stagecoach/ Stagecoach News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T08:35:20+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/claire-miles-appointed-ceo-of-stagecoach-britains-largest-bus-and-coach-ope/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/claire-miles-appointed-ceo-of-stagecoach-britains-largest-bus-and-coach-ope/ Stagecoach, Britain’s largest bus and coach operator has announced the appointment of Claire Miles as its new Chief Executive Officer. Sat, 30 Sep 2023 15:45:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stagecoach-launches-uks-first-fully-electric-city-bus-network-in-inverness/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stagecoach-launches-uks-first-fully-electric-city-bus-network-in-inverness/ Stagecoach celebrated the launch of the UKs first fully-electric city bus network in Inverness last week, where they were joined by Minister for Transport Jenny Gilruth MSP. Sun, 05 Feb 2023 08:08:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/over-300000-people-take-advantage-of-stagecoachs-2-single-fares-in-first-we/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/over-300000-people-take-advantage-of-stagecoachs-2-single-fares-in-first-we/ Stagecoach has announced today (6 January) that over 300,000 bus passengers have taken advantage of the new £2 single fares since the launch of the initiative on 1 January 2023. Wed, 11 Jan 2023 07:35:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/britains-biggest-bus-operator-stagecoach-to-increase-number-of-electric-bus/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/britains-biggest-bus-operator-stagecoach-to-increase-number-of-electric-bus/ Stagecoach has confirmed today (28 November 2022) that it is planning to increase its electric bus fleet by over 80% in the next 12 months as it continues its journey towards being a net zero business. Mon, 05 Dec 2022 07:53:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/government-to-take-control-of-east-coast-main-line-from-stagecoach-group/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/government-to-take-control-of-east-coast-main-line-from-stagecoach-group/ Stagecoach Group will hand back operation of the East Coast Main Line to the government, the train operator has said. The organisation, which has run the franchise in partnership with Virgin Trains since 2015, said it had been advised an “operator of last resort” would be appointed to run the London to Edinburgh service. Wed, 16 May 2018 12:19:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/silverrail-signs-distribution-deal-with-stagecoach-group/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/silverrail-signs-distribution-deal-with-stagecoach-group/ SilverRail has signed a new partnership with Stagecoach Group. Stagecoach Group is one of the UK’s biggest and most experienced rail operators, carrying over 278 million passengers each year – meaning nearly one in five people in the UK use their services across the country. Wed, 08 Jun 2016 08:55:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/competition-markets-authority-raises-concerns-over-east-coast-franchise/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/competition-markets-authority-raises-concerns-over-east-coast-franchise/ The Competition & Markets Authority has raised concerns over the operation of the East Coast franchise, which is due to be handed back to private hands after five years under government control. The organisation reviewed whether competition concerns could arise given the coach and rail services already operated by Stagecoach Group, which is due to take over control of the line alongside partner Virgin Rail. Mon, 09 Feb 2015 10:58:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stagecoach-and-virgin-joint-venture-awarded-east-coast-mainline-contract/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stagecoach-and-virgin-joint-venture-awarded-east-coast-mainline-contract/ A joint venture between Stagecoach Transport and Virgin Rail has been awarded the franchise for the East Coast mainline. The firms have agreed to invest £140 million in the route over eight years, and will pay the government £3.3 billion for the contract. The deal will be finalised pending the successful completion of a standstill period of at least ten days. Thu, 27 Nov 2014 11:57:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-coach-rail-services-for-storm-hit-communities-in-south-west-uk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-coach-rail-services-for-storm-hit-communities-in-south-west-uk/ New coach-rail services are set to be launched to help storm-hit communities in the south-west of England, Stagecoach Group announced today (26 February 2014). The integrated service will provide a seamless link between London and the West Country using a combination of South West Trains rail services and megabus.com coaches. Fri, 28 Feb 2014 06:00:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/contactless-payments-speed-up-journeys-for-stagecoach-rail-passengers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/contactless-payments-speed-up-journeys-for-stagecoach-rail-passengers/ Stagecoach Group has started the roll out of contactless payments across its rail companies, making it even easier for passengers to buy their train tickets. Wed, 29 Jan 2014 06:00:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stagecoach-supertram-announces-british-transplant-games-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stagecoach-supertram-announces-british-transplant-games-partnership/ Stagecoach Supertram today announced a new partnership with the Westfield Health British Transplant Games. The Sheffield transport provider is one of a number of local businesses supporting the Games when the event takes place in the city from 16-18 August. Thu, 01 Aug 2013 06:00:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stagecoach-invests-3.2m-in-fleet-of-britains-biggest-coaches/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stagecoach-invests-3.2m-in-fleet-of-britains-biggest-coaches/ Stagecoach has announced a £3.2m investment in a fleet of Britain’s biggest coaches as it continues to meet growing demand for its market-leading inter-city travel service, megabus.com. Thu, 15 Nov 2012 03:00:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stagecoach-to-return-340m-to-investors/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stagecoach-to-return-340m-to-investors/ Bus operator Stagecoach has proposed returning £340 million to shareholders, following a review of its capital structure. The proposals, which require shareholder approval, are worth approximately a fifth of the company’s market capitalisation. Mon, 22 Aug 2011 08:31:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stagecoach-to-invest-9m-in-new-greener-hybrid-electric-buses/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stagecoach-to-invest-9m-in-new-greener-hybrid-electric-buses/   * Fleet of 47 new state-of-the-art vehicles for Newcastle and Sheffield   * Low carbon buses will deliver at least 30% cut in carbon emissions   * Investment supported by award from Government Green Bus Fund   * Success follows Stagecoach introduction of UK’s biggest electric fleet Tue, 19 Oct 2010 17:12:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stagecoach-confirms-50m-orders-for-new-vehicles/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stagecoach-confirms-50m-orders-for-new-vehicles/ Stagecoach Group today (Monday 9 August) confirmed details of orders for around 340 buses and coaches worth nearly £50million. Mon, 09 Aug 2010 10:15:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stagecoach-employee-to-serve-country-in-afghanistan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stagecoach-employee-to-serve-country-in-afghanistan/ Stagecoach employee Bob Reid will soon be swapping Arbroath for Afghanistan as he prepares to serve in the Territorial Army. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 09:28:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stagecoach-in-drive-to-help-britain-go-green/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stagecoach-in-drive-to-help-britain-go-green/ # Green Week programme to raise employee and customer awareness # Transport group offers chance to win a year’s free local bus travel # Initiative follows recognition for Stagecoach environmental progress Thu, 27 May 2010 10:34:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stagecoach-confirms-uk-bus-management-appointments-in-scotland/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stagecoach-confirms-uk-bus-management-appointments-in-scotland/ Stagecoach Group has today (12 May) confirmed a number of management appointments at its UK Bus Division. Wed, 12 May 2010 12:44:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stagecoach-expands-uk-budget-coach-network/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stagecoach-expands-uk-budget-coach-network/ The UK’s market-leading budget coach operator megabus.com, today (10 May 2010) confirmed that it is expanding its services to offer even more low-cost journeys between even more locations. Mon, 10 May 2010 11:47:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/passengers-benefit-from-best-ever-punctuality-at-stagecoach-rail-franchises/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/passengers-benefit-from-best-ever-punctuality-at-stagecoach-rail-franchises/ Passengers travelling on East Midlands Trains and South West Trains are benefitting from more punctual trains than ever before, according to new performance figures. Fri, 07 May 2010 14:41:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stagecoach-uk-bus-appoints-new-regional-director-for-scotland/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stagecoach-uk-bus-appoints-new-regional-director-for-scotland/ Stagecoach UK Bus today (16 February 2010) announced the appointment of Sam Greer as Regional Director for Scotland. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:47:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stagecoach-cuts-heating-energy-emissions-by-35/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stagecoach-cuts-heating-energy-emissions-by-35/ Stagecoach Group has cut its annual heating energy consumption at its UK Bus division by more than a third in the past three years following the introduction of a hi-tech energy management system. Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:26:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stagecoach-most-admired-of-britains-major-bus-and-rail-groups/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stagecoach-most-admired-of-britains-major-bus-and-rail-groups/ Stagecoach Group is the most admired of the UK’s major five bus and rail groups for the second year in a row, according to an authoritative survey of corporate reputation. Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:24:56 +0000