Baker Street, W1 – 25 – 28th March 2025

Closure of Baker Street in both directions between George and Blandford Streets 25-28 March 2025

Instalcom Ltd will be carrying out telecommunication works at the above location. To facilitate these works there will be a full closure of Baker Street between George Street and Blandford Street.

Author: Margaret

Administrator and Membership Manager for UK Coach Operators Association since June 2024 View all posts by Margaret

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Gallows Corner – A12/A127 – Monday 3 March until mid-June 2025

There will be a series of temporary lane closures in place at Gallows Corner junction on the A127 Southend Arterial Road and A12 Eastern Avenue, approaching and leaving the roundabout. This will reduce the road from two lanes to one. During this period all routes will remain open, including the Gallows Corner flyover, and temporary … Continue reading “Gallows Corner – A12/A127 – Monday 3 March until mid-June 2025”

New Rules for International Regular and Special Regular Services

250312 Letter updating members regarding Regular and Special Regular Protocol (UKCOA) Dear Member, UK-based coach operators running international services will see changes come into effect from 1 April 2025 as the Regular and Special Regular (RSR) Protocol replaces existing arrangements under the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA). These updates primarily impact timetabled coach services … Continue reading “New Rules for International Regular and Special Regular Services”

AIR Rail Replacement Exemption Regulations Published

Dear Members, We have received formal confirmation today from the Department for Transport (DfT) that the regulations regarding exemptions from the Accessible Information requirements for rail replacement services have now been published. You can access the details via the following link: Exemption for Rail Replacement Coach Services A total of 546 operators have been granted … Continue reading “AIR Rail Replacement Exemption Regulations Published”

Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) reforms – came into effect Tuesday 3rd December 2024

Reforms to Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) have come into effect today (Tuesday 3 December). Changes include: • introducing a National Driver CPC that will cover driving a lorry, bus or coach in the UK • allowing training courses to be done in blocks of 3.5 hours, rather than the previous 7 hours, to … Continue reading “Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) reforms – came into effect Tuesday 3rd December 2024”

VICTORIA STREET – February to April 2025

This an initial heads up that major gas works will be taking place on Victoria Street from 17 February to 12 April 2025. This will involve the following closures: Tothill Street Victoria Street (eastbound) Broad Sanctuary to Buckingham Gate. Abbey Orchard Street

CONGRATULATIONS to Stephen Telling – President of the UKCOA

Steve Telling, President of the UKCOA (and involved in its predecessor the LTCOA) for 35 years this year. At this months board meeting, Steve was presented with some pictures from the industry from 35 years ago and a bottle of whiskey by Tom James, Vice Chairman and Anthony Marett, Chairman, as a small token of … Continue reading “CONGRATULATIONS to Stephen Telling – President of the UKCOA”