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Inside Singapore’s New Sengkang West Bus Depot, SITCE Visit, November 2024

Singapore's public transport landscape continues to evolve with the recent unveiling of the Sengkang West Bus Depot. This state-of-the-art facility, operated by SBS Transit, showcases the city-state's commitment to efficient and sustainable public transportation. Impressive Infrastructure The Sengkang West Bus Depot is a marvel of modern design and functionality: -...
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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...
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3 Transport Takeaways from Expand NorthStar, Dubai, October 2024

My top takeways from ExpandNorthStar in Dubai which attracted over 1800 startups, 1200 investors from > 100 countries, the largest conference to date. https://youtu.be/Ls7pAZ_y4SI ♻️Sustainability - Interesting to see MaHawa (air to water generation technology for arid regions). MaHawa provided water fountains across the Dubai Harbour venue as well as...
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EuroBus Expo, November 2024

Demystifying Social Value I am looking forward to speaking on "Demystifying Social Value" at #EuroBusExpo 🚌 🚍 in hashtag#Birmingham in November 2024. Come along to find out what what social value is what it isn't how to easily develop a social value strategy and initiatives. For more details on EuroBusExpo...
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Guernsey 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...
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Copenpay, 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...
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Team 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....
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UITP 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...
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UITP 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...
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Construct 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...