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Tl11 To Be Dropped
• The planned closure of the Leyland Engine Plant (see pages 4 and 5) will affect the newly-independent Leyland Bus. The TL11 is the standard power unit for the Tiger coach......
• The First Mcvv' Metrorider Minibuses Went Into Service...
Ten of the 23-seater minibuses will run a frequent service in the Solihull area of Birmingham, where it is hoped they will persuade people to leave their cars at home. The......
Psv Speed In 'by Start Limiters Of 1988'
• The Department of Transport is expected to publish its plans for speed limiters on coaches in April — and it seems likely to impose wider restrictions than was originally......
Mitchell Stalls On Paddington Inquiry Date
• Transport minister David Mitchell is still considering the appropriate form of inquiry into a new London Coach Terminal — five months after he rejected London Regional......
• Junior Transport Minister Peter Bottomley Has Announced...
number of checks in annual PSV tests may be cut, to exclude checks on comfort and convenience. The change should help hardpressed vehicle examiners whose workload has increased......
• Fife Scottish Has Taken Delivery Of Eight New
Dodge '50' Series minibuses with bodywork by Walter Alexander. The 25seater buses feature soft trim and triple route display. Alexander has also secured bodybuilding orders for......