Posts by Surbon Consulting
Supporting GTS in their successful bid for the Elizabeth Line, November 2024
Delighted to have worked as Social Value Workstream lead for GTS (Go-Ahead, Sumitomo and Tokyo Metro)s winning bid. It is always a lovely feeling to have worked on a successful bid for such a transformational railway! Please see below for more details as announced by TfL: https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/media/press-releases/2024/november/gts-rail-operations-limited-announced-as-new-operator-for-the-elizabeth-line Transport for London (TfL) announced its decision to…
Read MoreSpeaking at Singapore International Transport Congress Exhibition, November 2024
I’m thrilled to be speaking about sustainable procurement of electric buses at the upcoming LTA-UITP Singapore International Transport Congress & Exhibition (SITCE) 2024! 🌏 Event Details:Date: 6 – 8 November 2024Venue: Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre Join me and other transport experts as we explore the future of urban mobility. We’ll discuss innovative solutions to make…
Read More3 Transport Takeaways from Expand NorthStar, Dubai, October 2024
3 Transport Takeaways from Expand NorthStar
Read MoreEuroBus Expo, November 2024
Demystifying social value for bus and coach industry at EuroBus Expo 2024
Read MoreGuernsey Bus Contract Award, September 2024
It was great to have helped Stagecoach with social value in their winning bid for Guernsey’s bus network for the 5-year contract with a 2-year extension option. The new contract starts from April 2025, taking over from CT Plus with Stagecoach operating the contract of 20 core routes and 24 school routes and 1.5 million…
Read MoreCopenpay, Copenhagen, August 2024
On a recent visit to Denmark, I was impressed to see a month long pilot Copenpay programme in Copenhagen which rewards residents and visitors for climate friendly action e.g. taking public transport. Residents and visitors can earn free experiences by showing proof of green actions such as public transport with some examples below:✅Arrive by bike…
Read MoreTeam MAD swimming from Jersey to France in 7.5 hours and raising over £12,000 for Maggie’s Centre, Glasgow, July 2024
On Saturday 24th July my mum and I (Team MAD standing for Mother and Daughter) completed the swim from Jersey to France to raise over £12,000 for Maggie’s Centre, Glasgow in a time of 7.5 hours! How long is Jersey to France swim? A 14-mile journey across the English Channel. We started from La Coupe…
Read MoreUITP MENA, Salalah, Oman, July 2024
A throwback post and photos from last month’s UITP MENA’s conference in Salalah which I really enjoyed moderating. Key take aways from me below. Conference1.Decarbonisation is not just electrification and the need for public transport ownership at strategic, tactical and operational level were discussed as part of the speech by Mohamed Mezghani 2.Given all the…
Read MoreUITP MENA Conference, Salalah Oman, July 2024
I am really looking forward to moderating the session on Advancing Public Transport Infrastructure and Integration at UITP MENA conference held in Salalah, Oman on 16th July. There is a broad range of speakers so it should be an interesting conference with a focus on the Middle East’s regional transport opportunities and challenges.
Read MoreConstruct Africa’s webinar, Online, June 2024
Recently, I had the opportunity to participate in Construct Africa’s webinar on the continent’s booming railway industry. The session provided valuable insights from industry experts on a range of topics, including significant infrastructure projects and the need to develop African solutions and harness the power of a young and dynamic workforce and the importance of…
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