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Archive: July 2011

Several EU facts concerning bus and coach transport in Europe

Posted in Industry news

Written evidence from Eurolines Eurolines is the largest regular coach network in Europe, with a service spanning across the European Union and the continent, carrying over 3.5 million passengers per year. The brand represents 31 independent coach companies in 33 countries, which all follow strict quality standards. Introduction Bus and coach travel combined accounts for more passenger kilometres than any other mode of surface public transport in the European Union. Around 25% of public transport in the EU is provided by coaches. The industry has an estimated annual tu...

Scania's new Irizar i6 coaches in the Eurolines’ fleet

Posted in Industry news

Two new vehicles belong to Excalibur Coaches and will be introduced on routes between Britain, France and Belgium, especially on the most busy express service London – Lille – Brussels. The new Irizar i6 body is liveried in full Eurolines colours. Scania's new vehicle for Eurolines UK Technical details: Both vehicles in this delivery are Scania K360 EB 4X2 chassis with Scania EGR Euro 5 360 horsepower engines and Scania’s automated Opticruise gearbox. The 12.2-metre bodywork has 51 seats, all with three-point seat belts, and is equipped air conditioning and cent...

Kids go away for only £1

Posted in Budget travel

National Express is becoming more active in the introduction of discounts or special offers. This time it has something for the youngest customers. You can take the kids away for only £1 when you book with National Express. Save the car park fare and choose from the large range of UK stations available. Let us take the hassle out of the start of your holiday by taking you straight to the terminal door on our National Express airport coaches. Check the new offer on the National Express website. ...

Travel in comfort from the UK to the Baltic countries and Russia, by coach!

Posted in Travel tips

If you are going to go to Estonia or Russia, part of your journey will take place in one of the best Eurolines’ vehicles, namely Eurolines Lux Express. What does Lux Express offer? I’ll say comfort, convenience and modernity ... The Eurolines Lux Express is very nice and comfortable. It has much higher quality than coach transport in most European countries, however, you must realize that a comfortable journey by Eurolines Lux Express is something completely different than the business or first-class travel in expensive airlines. If you take advantage of Eurolines, th...

Wi-fi now available on all Eurolines routes from London to Paris

Posted in Industry news

Eurolines’ passengers can now free and without interruption use the internet between London and Paris for the first time, thanks to free wifi installed on Eurolines coaches. Europe’s largest scheduled coach operator installed continuous wifi on the London to Paris route in June – and over 20,000 customers have already taken advantage of the free service. John Gilbert, Managing Director Eurolines UK, said: This is the first time internet has been continuously available between the UK and main land France and it’s a real benefit of travelling by coach.  Having w...

With Eurolines Pass you can visit at least seven European capitals by coach for 1p per mile

Posted in Budget travel

Referring to the Eurolines’ press announcement; youth travelling Europe on a budget this summer can visit at least seven capital cities for less than 1p per mile, thanks to an ‘under 26’ coach pass from Eurolines. More about this offer we mentioned in previous posts. Europe’s largest coach operator is offering 15 days unlimited travel across Europe for £249. Eurolines Passes are available for travel, from London or from Dover, to the 50 cities listed, and for travel between: Alicante, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Berlin, Bordeaux, Bratislava, Brno, Brussels, Bucharest,...

England vs. Holland - direct transportation to Wembley Stadium with National Express

Posted in New coach services

As usual, National Express would be the key carrier of football fans to the game England vs Holland. This is the most convenient form of travel for one of the most important games this season.England get the new season underway with a game against the Dutch at Wembley Stadium on 10th August 2011. As Holland's first visit to the new Wembley Stadium there is sure to be a sea of orange and some enthusiastic Dutch fans.If you're lucky enough to have tickets, why not let us take the hassle out of getting you to the game and then home again afterwards. Just sit back and relax, ou...

Tunnel Experience with Stagecoach

Posted in Industry news

Stagecoach South played an important role in the opening of one of the UK’s biggest civil engineering projects this century.The tunnel stretches to a length of 1.9 km and cost £371 million. The tunnel is located on the A3 at Hindhead in Surrey is now the UK’s longest under-land road tunnel.Stagecoach South provided 20 buses and coaches for this special event in which more than 7000 people walked the subterranean roadway.Drivers from Aldershot, Basingstoke and Winchester depots were also some of the first to drive through the tunnel, and Stagecoach aims to take part in ...

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