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Join the bus revolution with your New Year's resolution
Ten commuters a day in 2012 ditched the car for bus and saw savings Figures released by National Express West Midlands have shown that 2012 has been a year of change for many local commuters with ten workers a day ditching their cars in favour of the bus.
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Come rain or shine National Express helps keep South West moving
National Express is ready to keep the South West moving (December 27) as flooding continues to cause widespread rail disruption in the region.
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National Express ringing in New Year with ten thousand extra seats
National Express has today (December 27) revealed thousands of extra seats have been added to cope with demand until New Year.
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Record numbers commuting by coach
Rising rail fares and overcrowded trains on key routes from Kent to London have contributed to a record rise in the numbers of people commuting by coach say National Express.
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c2c raise £1,500 for Essex Wildlife Trust
National Express train operator c2c has raised more than £1,500 for the Essex Wildlife Trust after introducing a series of new green fund-raising initiatives.
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Boxing clever - Coaches cater to demand
National Express is reminding people it is ready to lay on extra services to cope with demand - including on Boxing Day.
c2c complete a year of number ones
National Express train operator c2c has been named yet again as the most punctual train company in the UK over the past year - a position it has now held for all of 2012.
Grab the Night Owl on your Night Out!
National Express Dundee's late night bus service between Dundee city centre, Broughty Ferry and Barnhill is set to be popular during its first ever festive season.
From rail to road - National Express say Scottish passenger numbers soar
Expected widespread Christmas rail disruption has contributed to soaring passenger numbers in Scotland say National Express (December 19) as thousands of travellers turn to coach for the great holiday getaway.
c2c's green trains are powering Christmas dinner for South Essex
National Express train operator c2c's trains are returning enough power to the National Grid to cook dinner for every household in south Essex this Christmas! A new enhancement to the regenerative braking system on c2c's trains, which returns electricity to the National Grid via the overhead power lines when the trains brake, has increased the amount of energy saved by 24% compared to previous levels.
A Happy Christmas for Dundee kids - with the help of Father Giftbus!
National Express Dundee has donated more than £600 worth of toys and gifts to Cash for Kids' Mission Christmas campaign.
Extra coach services mean fresh run of tourists to Bath
People in Somerset are set to benefit from increased connectivity to London as the UK's largest coach operator increases its services.
Special mode of transport for Special Santa visit
Staff at National Express West Midlands' ten local depots have pulled together to give kids at Birmingham Children's Hospital presents to make their stay in hospital over Christmas as special as possible.
Beat the rush on c2c season ticket renewals
Regular commuters with National Express train operator c2c can renew their annual season tickets from today and beat the January queues.
A festive sweet treat for travellers this Christmas
National Express is giving customers a special treat when they travel with them on the run up to Christmas.
What a spectacle!
National Express Dundee is currently in possession of 117 pairs of lost glasses - and that's just what's been handed in over the past couple of months! These unclaimed spectacles are regularly sent to the charity Vision Aid Overseas, which recycles glasses in an environmentally friendly way or reconditions them for use by patients in Africa.
Metro tram passengers in line for improvements
Passengers on the Midland Metro are in line for a multi-million pound raft of improvements after a groundbreaking partnership between transport authority Centro and the tram system's operator National Express West Midlands (NXWM).
Blackburn supporter clocks up thousands of miles
A Blackburn Rovers superfan has been declared Britain's top traveller by National Express.
Sacrebleu! French hop over the Channel to take advantage of sales
Internationally renowned for their fashion-savvy and chic you'd be forgiven for thinking the French have their shopping needs covered on home ground.
A Great Save from National Express and Dundee United!
The bus operator and football club are kicking off a Daysaver deal for season ticket holders on match days.
Extra c2c trains to Stratford for Christmas shoppers this weekend
National Express train operator c2c is announcing more services to Stratford this weekend to help south Essex residents get to Westfield for their Christmas shopping.
Partnership deal sees cleaners sweep into action on West Midlands buses
Cleaners are making sure passengers get a rubbish-free ride by blitzing buses as they wait to get back on the road.
i54 South Staffordshire - Driving Business Forward
Three local councils have teamed up with National Express West Midlands to spread the word about the economic boost the region is being given by the multi-million pound investment at the flagship i54 South Staffordshire site.
National Express' twelve days of Christmas celebration
From 12 December, National Express is giving its customers a choice of free festive reads that will be available over the 12 days of Christmas.
Success for Chalkwell station in Railway Heritage Awards
Chalkwell station has been recognised in the prestigious National Railway Heritage Awards for the recent modernisation project that restored the station to its 1930s art deco glory.
A festive treat to see you through Christmas and the New Year
Eurolines, Europe's largest coach provider has introduced hundreds of affordable fares on their daytime departures to some of France's most beautiful cities.
National Express bus fare changes from 2 January 2013
National Express West Midlands fare structure is changing in line with inflation from 2 Jan 2013.
MPs join bus vandal crack down
All ten Birmingham MPs have come together to throw their weight behind National Express West Midlands' campaign to get bus vandals the toughest possible sentences.
Barking residents get a festive day out on the 'Santa Special' to Southend
A group of almost 300 parents and children from Barking enjoyed a special day out with c2c on Saturday - on board the Santa Special train to Southend! Organised by National Express train operator c2c and the Abbey Parents United group, the special train took local families from Barking who rarely get a holiday on a day trip to Southend, to allow them to do some Christmas shopping and enjoy a day by the seaside.
National Express supports Dryburgh Athletic FC
National Express Dundee is backing Dryburgh Athletic boys club to go all the way in the Scottish Cup.
National Express' Christmas bookings up 94% on routes affected by rail disruption
National Express' Christmas bookings are up 94% on two of the major routes directly affected by the rail disruption on West Coast Mainline (WCML).
New senior management changes in Business Development and UK Coach
National Express is pleased to announce that Andrew Cleaves has agreed to become our International Development Director.
c2c's search leads to rover's return
Stunned c2c customers got a surprise on Wednesday morning when a passenger with a difference boarded their train - a Staffordshire Bull Terrier! The dog hopped on the 07.
Children of different faiths brought together by foundation
Children from St Vincent's Catholic and Al Birr Islamic Primary schools in Nechells came together this week.
Benfleet passengers get Christmas travel advice
More than 150 passengers at Benfleet station got Christmas travel advice from c2c managers yesterday as part of the preparations for the Benfleet bridge replacement.
Spot our spotty coach and win free travel
National Express is inviting people to spot a colourful charity coach adorned with spots for a chance to win free travel.
Kids go free to Lakeside on c2c this Christmas
Children will travel for free this Christmas when they head to Lakeside for Christmas shopping, National Express train operator c2c has announced today.
Advance Christmas bookings up 50% on routes affected by rail disruption
With just one month to go until Christmas, National Express is reminding people to plan their festive travel ahead, by booking early.
Disabled coach card reaches key milestone
National Express' Disabled Coachcard has reached an important milestone, with over 10,000 sold in its first year.
Father Giftbus
This Christmas Santa Claus is coming to town.
c2c retain top spot for train punctuality
National Express train operator c2c has retained top spot in the rail industry's league table for train punctuality, it was announced today.
Welcome news for festive travellers
National Express today (Monday, November 5) announced thousands of extra coach seats will be made available to help keep Britain moving in the face of widespread festive rail disruption in the run up to Christmas.
Festive fun in Europe for less than a tenner on Eurolines
Eurolines has introduced hundreds of extra affordable fares in time for people to enjoy stunning Christmas markets across Europe.
Dundee bus companies pull together to help customers get round road works
National Express Dundee and Stagecoach have joined forces to ensure Dundee bus users don't suffer as a result of major roadworks.
Bus drivers given DNA kit to help police catch yobs
Bus drivers across the West Midlands have been equipped with 'mini DNA kits' to help police track anyone who spits at them or fellow passengers.
c2c staff raise £900 in football ground charity challenge
Six employees from National Express train operator c2c have raised over £900 for a local Senior Citizens Club following a public transport odyssey round all 13 of London's football league grounds.
Mobile machine just the ticket in Dundee
National Express Dundee is helping connect local college students with their classes, homes and friends using its unique mobile ticket machine.
c2c appeal for information to help create a war memorial for railway workers
National Express train operator c2c is appealing for information from local residents to help create a memorial to railway workers from the London, Tilbury and Southend railway who were killed during the First and Second World War.
Buses and trams to mark two minute silence
All National Express West Midlands buses and Midland Metro trams will hold a two minute silence on Remembrance Sunday.
c2c cab ride for Southend primary school brothers
National Express train operator c2c gave two young brothers the chance to celebrate half-term with a difference when they won the opportunity to ride with the driver of a c2c train in their school raffle.
£100,000 facelift for Upminster station
National Express train operator c2c has started a £100,000 project to update Upminster station.
Tell bus bosses what you think
National Express West Midlands' senior team, led by Managing Director Peter Coates, want bus customers to come and tell them what they want to see improved on their services.
National Express Dundee celebrates long service
National Express Dundee is celebrating the achievements of some of its longest-serving members of staff.
c2c and Network Rail celebrate a new UK record for train punctuality
National Express train operator c2c and Network Rail are celebrating after their teamwork led to another UK record for train punctuality, announced today.
Partnership agreement launches new Sandwell network
Bus users in and around Sandwell will see a host of improvements thanks to a major partnership agreement heralding the launch of a new network.
Six c2c local heroes recognised in National Rail Staff Awards
Six employees from National Express train operator c2c are celebrating after they were recognised for their efforts helping passengers and staff over the past year by being shortlisted in the industry’s National Rail Staff awards.
National Express helps local Yardley Wood staff causes
Two members of staff from National Express West Midlands Yardley Wood bus garage are celebrating after recently securing a combined total of £800 from the National Express Employee Charity Panel.
Scouts honour for National Express
Ninian Bowman of National Express West Midlands is celebrating after recently securing funding of £300 from the National Express Employee Charity Panel to help the Galileo Explorer Scout Unit.
c2c trains break one million mile barrier
Staff at National Express train operator c2c are celebrating today as a train became the first to clock up one million miles serving passengers in south Essex and east London.
National Express helps local lads at Bearwood Sports
Albert Gould of National Express West Midlands is celebrating after recently securing funding of £300 from the National Express Employee Charity Panel to help his local under 13's team at Bearwood Sports Football Club.
c2c named UK's best rail company
National Express train operator c2c has triumphed at the National Transport Awards by being named "Rail Operator of the Year", one of the most prestigious awards in the rail industry.
Local partnership gets national recognition
A project which brought major improvements to the Coventry bus network has taken second place in a top industry award.
Barking station manager wins prestigious rail award
c2c Station Manager Stephen Jessup-Peacock has won one of the most prestigious employee awards in the rail industry after winning the Frontline Employee of the Year award at the National Transport Awards last night.
Call for Birmingham's young talent to step forward and shine
A West Midlands youth organisation is looking out for talented young people from across the region to audition for an exciting new drama project.
Popular group travel offer extended
A popular group travel deal introduced by National Express this summer has been extended indefinitely as a result of massive demand for bargain coach travel.
Bus travel in Coventry gets fairer as more fare dodgers are caught
Over 240 buses checked a week as inspectors focus on city buses Over 10,000 customers travelling with National Express Coventry during September had their ticket checked by an inspector as the bus company clamps down on fare dodgers.
c2c and Network Rail announce plans for improvement works over Christmas
The rail bridge at Benfleet station will be replaced by Network Rail this Christmas in a major engineering project which will enable c2c services to continue running as normal next year.
National Express launch first Customer Charter to mark 40th anniversary
National Express has taken part in Customer Service Week to launch the coach industry's first nationwide Customer Charter.
Second phase begins on Shoeburyness station improvement project
National Express train operator c2c has begun the second phase of a £700,000 improvement project at Shoeburyness station this week to improve access and facilities for passengers.
Free travel for Police travelling to Manchester on 3 October
National Express is offering free coach travel for Police Officers travelling to Manchester on 3 October to attend the funeral of Nicola Hughes and Fiona Bone.
c2c passengers give generously for London's Air Ambulance
c2c passengers have raised more than £825 for London's Air Ambulance after a charity collection at Fenchurch Street station today.
New UK record for c2c announced on day National Express submits its franchise bid
National Express train operator c2c has set another UK record for train punctuality, it was confirmed today - on the same day that the company submitted its bid for the next Essex Thameside franchise.
Brummy mummies get pregnancy badge
National Express West Midlands has today launched its new 'Bab on Board' badges for Brummy Mummies to be.
National Express celebrates 40 years of service to the British public
National Express is celebrating its 40th birthday this autumn - marking four decades since Britain's first 'national' coach timetable was published in 1972.
Metro system first in UK to win safety award
The Midland Metro has become the first tram system in the UK to win a prestigious award for passenger safety and crime reduction.
National Express West Midlands drivers clean up at Bus Oscars
When the stars of the bus industry met in Blackpool this month there was only one company that proved to be this year's blockbuster - local bus operator National Express West Midlands.
Bus boy's naming suprise
National Express Dundee has made a local lad very happy by naming a bus after him.
MD takes to the road to celebrate 40 years of National Express
National Express Managing Director will take to the road next week - touring the length and breadth of the country by coach - to celebrate 40 years of keeping Britain moving.
Over 600 people join Metro 99% reliability celebrations
Over 600 people enjoyed a free '99' ice cream at Snow Hill Station on Friday evening to celebrate the Metro's 99% reliability record so far this year.
Over 60's get half price coach travel this autumn
National Express is offering half price, mid week travel for over 60's this autumn to help make day trips and holidays more affordable.
Bairn On Board
National Express Dundee is giving away a range of brand new badges to help its bus drivers better identify mums-to-be who are travelling on public transport.
Bus drivers see vehicles as never before
Action for Blind People will challenge National Express West Midlands drivers and Director to experience the bus network in their shoes.
The passenger now arriving on platform one is retiring after 32 years
National Express train operator c2c made it a retirement day to remember for regular Southend East commuter Graham Meakin by surprising him with the best seat on the train - next to the driver! c2c and Graham's wife Jacque Meakin organised the surprise to mark Graham's final journey to work after 32 years commuting every day to Fenchurch Street station on c2c and its British Rail predecessor.
More seats on c2c to help local residents salute Team GB's athletes
National Express train operator c2c is to add more than 11,000 extra seats to its train services on Monday to help local residents in Essex and East London get to the Olympics and Paralympics victory parade in central London.
Oldbury manufacturer gives National Express a lift
Oldbury manufacturer 'Passenger lift services' has seen its business double with a host of new, international contracts since it started a pioneering partnership with National Express.
Bus extension is good news for Tilbury residents
Tilbury residents have had a boost to their public transport options as National Express rail operator c2c has appointed Ensignbus to run a new and improved 99 bus link between Tilbury Town station and Tilbury Riverside.
Travel to Europe for £9 this autumn
Recession weary travellers can now escape to Europe for just £9 - as Eurolines introduce coach trips to three top cities for under a tenner.
National Express Foundation is just the ticket for South Essex students
Sixty students from South Essex College are to benefit from bursaries and awards after the National Express Foundation announced the college will receive a £30,000 grant over the next three years.
National Express Foundation announces £100,000 for local youngsters
The National Express Foundation, set up to help disadvantaged young people across the region, has announced the very first community groups and colleges to receive funding.
c2c winning streak continues
National Express train operator c2c has once again topped the table for train punctuality - and matched its own UK record for the number of trains on time.
Coachcard helps students get moving
National Express has relaunched its popular Young Persons Coachcard to offer cash strapped students a bigger discount on travel across the UK.
New and improved 'get together to get away' group offer
National Express is enabling people to 'get together to get away' even more affordably with its new and improved groups discount offer.
Orsett girl flushed with success in c2c door design competition
Budding graphic designer Rachael Dowsett, 12, from Orsett, has won a competition by National Express train company c2c to design a new-look door for the toilet on one of c2c's trains.
National Express exhibiting at Dundee College Freshers Fayre
National Express Dundee will be among the exhibitors at Dundee College’s Freshers Fayre on Saturday 1st September at the Gardyne Campus.
c2c to provide 500,000 extra seats during the Paralympic Games
National Express train operator c2c will provide more than 500,000 extra seats for passengers during the Paralympics and has published today a day-by-day guide for passengers to the extra services that are being operated.
12k West Midlands music fans beat traffic queues by catching bus to 'v'
Over 12,000 music fans travelled to the V festival at Weston Park by bus this weekend – beating two hour car parking queues with ‘bus only’ roads and priority entrance.
Family reunited with soldier's will found at bus garage
National Express West Midlands have found the family of a local WWII solider whose Will was unearthed by staff at the bus operators Acocks Green garage following a ten month search.
Scotland gears up for bumper Bank Holiday
Scotland gears up for bumper Bank Holiday Scotland is gearing up for a bumper post-Olympic Bank Holiday getaway as the UK's only nationwide travel operator National Express reports soaring ticket sales.
c2c help Barking youth organisation in funding crisis
National Express train operator c2c has made a £1,000 donation to Barking-based youth organisation Charis Project - but the charity is still in financial difficulty and is appealing for more donors to come forward to help.
Olympic pride prevails as thousands flock to London for Bank Holiday
The nation's love affair with London shows no sign of fading in the build up to the Paralympics as National Express reports a bumper Bank Holiday getaway to the capital.
c2c staff present £1,000 charity cheque to Southend RNLI
Staff from local train operator c2c have handed a £1,000 cheque to Southend RNLI to help fund a new boathouse following a fund-raising walk and donation from the company.
Games travellers lead to new records for c2c
Passenger demand broke records for National Express train operator c2c during the Games, with almost two million passengers using its services over the Olympic period.
National Express helps Macmillan Cancer Support
Bernadette Deery of National Express West Midlands is celebrating after recently securing funding of £100 from the National Express Employee Charity Panel which has been donated to Macmillan Cancer Support.
National Express helps Myton Hospice
Dawn Bowes of National Express West Midlands is celebrating after securing funding of £500 from the National Express Employee Charity Panel which has been donated to Myton Hospice.
UK painted pink for Hereford charity
Roads up and down the UK are set to be lit up with a splash of colour to raise money for a Hereford charity set up in memory of a 'little princess'.
National Express helps Birmingham Children's Hospital
Pat Sharman of National Express West Midlands is celebrating after recently securing funding of £250 from the National Express Employee Charity Panel which has been donated to Birmingham Children's Hospital.
National Express loses lbs to raise pounds for The Stroke Association
Diane Woollaston of National Express West Midlands is celebrating after securing funding of £450 from the National Express Employee Charity Panel which has been donated to The Stroke Association.
Free National Express travel for Woodsetton karate champion Tom Hickman
18 year old Woodsetton Karate champion Tom Hickman received a free bus and coach pass from National Express on Tuesday 7 August.
Leigh-on-Sea station gets a facelift for the Games
National Express train operator c2c has completed a facelift of Leigh-on-Sea station ahead of the mountain bike event at Hadleigh Farm this weekend.
National Express helps homeless ministry Anesis
Natalie Masterson of National Express Coventry is celebrating after recently securing funding of £500 from the National Express Employee Charity Panel which has been donated to the homeless ministry charity, Anesis.
c2c record breakers strike gold again
National Express train operator c2c has struck gold again by setting a new UK record for train punctuality, according to the latest statistics published today.
National Express get gold in race to cut carbon
Operator becomes first in transport provider in Britain to get award National Express has become the first transport company to be awarded the 'Gold Standard' by Carbon Saver - an independent advisory board which rates environmental performance across all major industries.
National Express travel update for Olympic period
National Express Olympic travel update National Express has today highlighted the key travel trends for the Olympics, including the most patriotic towns, busiest dates for Brits escaping to the airport and European visitors arriving into London.
Military personnel to get free travel on c2c trains during the Games
National Express train operator c2c is delighted to announce today that military personnel will get free travel on c2c trains for the duration of the Games.
c2c fires starting gun on extra capacity for the Games
National Express train operator c2c is providing more seats for passengers in Essex and east London from today as our improved service levels for the Games begin.
c2c's new Thorpe Bay 'smart station' opened by James Duddridge MP
National Express train operator c2c completed the refurbishment of Thorpe Bay station today, with the new-look station officially reopened by local MP James Duddridge.
New "Baby on board" badges for mums-to-be with c2c
National Express train operator c2c has today launched a 'baby on board' badge scheme to give mothers-to-be a more comfortable journey during their daily commute.
National Express join search for Pride of Britain
To mark the launch of this year's Daily Mirror's Pride of Britain Awards the team behind the most watched national awards event on British TV will be touring the country searching for the nation's unsung heroes.
Eurolines cut price of spontaneous sporting escapes
Eurolines have cut the cost of a spontaneous escape from sport this summer - by slashing coach fares to Europe during the Olympic period.
c2c set new UK record for train punctuality
National Express train operator c2c has set a new UK record for train punctuality in the UK it was announced today – and staff celebrated with former Record Breakers host Cheryl Baker.
c2c to provide one million extra seats during the 2012 Games
National Express train operator c2c has today confirmed it will be providing more than one million additional seats during the three weeks of the 2012 Games, as it publishes a day-by-day guide for passengers to the extra services that are being operated.
More than nine out of ten passengers satisfied with c2c services
91% of passengers are satisfied with the service provided by National Express train operator c2c, according to the latest official passenger survey figures announced today.
Paralympic star helps National Express mark 10 years of accessible coaching
Minister for Disabled People Maria Miller MP and Paralympic hopeful Josie Pearson today joined National Express to mark 10 years since their first wheelchair accessible coach was introduced to Britain.
Paul Furze-Waddock joins National Express
National Express Group has today announced that Paul Furze-Waddock will be joining the company as Commercial Development Director from October.
Eurolines launch new 'Amsterdam Express' for £9
A new express coach service to Amsterdam launched this week - offering fares from £9.
National Express launches summer seat sale from �4
National Express has launched a summer seat sale - with a million journeys now available to book from £4.
Keep calm and take the train with c2c this Jubilee weekend
Longer trains and a passenger guide to celebration events near Fenchurch Street station are just part of National Express train operator c2c's preparations for the Diamond Jubilee weekend.
National Express Jubilee Bank Holiday travel update
National Express has today highlighted the UK's patriotic hotspots by revealing the most popular routes to London this Jubilee Bank Holiday.
c2c train named by Chelsea Pensioners in tribute to Diamond Jubilee
Chelsea Pensioners David Donaghey and Marjorie Cole today named a c2c train "Diamond Jubilee 1952-2012" at London Fenchurch Street as part of c2c's contributions to the celebrations to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
Green hybrid buses on way to Dundee
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New Police Officers strengthen safety on bus
NEW POLICE OFFICERS STRENGTHEN SAFETY ON BUS Two new dedicated officers boost Safer Travel Partnership National Express West Midlands have announced they are funding two additional full time police officers to patrol their services and tackle incidents of anti social behaviour as part of the Safer Travel Partnership.
c2c's free rail ticket scheme for job seekers gets MPs' backing
A scheme offering free rail travel worth up to £600 to job interviews and for new job starters by National Express rail company c2c has been backed by four local MPs.
Liverpool legends to join supporters en route to Wembley
Anfield dream team Alan Hansen and John Aldridge will travel alongside fans to the FA Cup final on board special National Express coaches drafted in to help supporters reach the match.
Kings Ferry crowned at major industry awards
Kent transport company The King's Ferry has been named Britain's top coach company at a major industry award.
Bus tribute for 'Busby Babe' Duncan Edwards
Ian Austin MP will today unveil a special dedication to 'Busby babe' Duncan Edwards on a National Express West Midland's bus.
National Express announce dedicated FA Cup Final services
National Express has announced it will operate dedicated services between Liverpool and Wembley for the FA Cup Final in light of the disrupted rail service to London.
National Express reduce advanced fares to London for 2012
From today National Express has reduced its advanced coach fares between London and ten major cities across Britain to encourage more people to visit London this summer.
Hundreds of racing fans canter to Grand National by coach
Over 1000 racing fans will travel to The Grand National with National Express this weekend from destinations across Britain.
Going for gold: Kent sprinter to receive coach name honour
Ashford born sprinter Nick Leavey is to unveil a National Express coach named in honour of his impressive sporting achievements.
Partnership delivers practical experience for Queen Alexandra College
Queen Alexandra College has partnered with National Express to help young people with learning difficulties gain practical experience in the workplace.
c2c officially most punctual train company of the year
National Express train operator c2c has been named the most punctual rail company in the UK, according to the latest punctuality performance results published by Network Rail this morning.
Free National Express bus travel for local Commonwealth Games athletes
West Midlands athletes Katrina Hart and Iqbal Ubhi benefit from free bus travel thanks to National Express West Midlands.
National Express Easter travel update
As Britain's only nationwide travel operator, National Express has today revealed when and where people will be travelling to this Easter.
Winners of the 'National Express Operator Awards' announced
Britain's biggest coach operators gathered in Coventry yesterday (28 March) for the National Express Operator Awards.
Eurolines extend £9 coach fare to Amsterdam and Brussels
A £9 coach fare to Paris has proved so popular with budget travellers it has been extended to Amsterdam and Brussels.
National Express Senior Coachcard now provides third off airports
National Express has today announced that their Senior Coachcard will be extended to provide a third off all airport coach travel.
Coach staff clock up 120 years of service to Kent
Five staff at Gillingham based Coach Company 'The Kings Ferry' today celebrated a century of service to Kent travellers.
#MDonthemove - National Express MD undertakes unique Twitter tour of Britain
National Express’ Managing Director, Andrew Cleaves will embark on his second week long coach tour of Britain from Monday to experience the company’s customer service first hand.
National Express introduces £10 fare to every town in Britain
National Express has introduced a flat rate £10 fare to every town and city in Britain - the cheapest nationwide travel deal currently available.
Britain's cross country coach network steps up a gear
National Express have announced the biggest shake up to Britain’s cross country coach network in 25 years – creating 230 new journeys, faster travel times and stronger transport links to key tourism regions such as Blackpool, West Wales and the South West.
Get creative with c2c
National Express train operator c2c is on the hunt for a budding Picasso, Hockney and Banksy – or at least any would-be artists who want the chance to show off their talents on a very unusual ‘canvas’.
New UK punctuality record for c2c
National Express train operator c2c has once again set a new UK punctuality record for a franchised train operator according to official rail industry figures released today.
Louis is c2c's Community Champion
Tireless community worker Louis Olusina has been chosen as Community Champion for 2012 by National Express train operator c2c.
c2c's Peter completes half a century on the rails
c2c’s Peter Garnett – a familiar figure at Benfleet station - is retiring after 50 years of working in the rail industry.
National Express East Anglia nominated for 5 rail business awards
National Express East Anglia (NXEA) has been nominated for five prestigious Rail Business Awards.
c2c nominated for Rail Business Awards
National Express train operator c2c, Britain’s highest performing train operator, has been nominated for two Rail Business Awards.
c2c sprints in to help local running club
c2c’s Paul Atherfold is celebrating after recently securing funding of £250 from the National Express Employee Charity Panel to be donated to the Yaxley Runners and Joggers – youth section.
Official opening for new £2.2m Marks Tey Station
Councillor Penny Channer, Deputy Cabinet Member for Highways & Transportation, Essex County Council has officially opened the new and upgraded Marks Tey station today, Friday 27 January.
c2c new alliance builds on industry leading performance
National Express train operator c2c, Britain’s highest performing train operator with an annual average punctuality of 96.
Exeter athlete receives coach name honour
Going for gold: Exeter athlete receives coach name honour Exeter athlete Georgina Geikie unveiled a National Express coach named in honour of her impressive sporting achievements.
National Express completes £150k station upgrade at Bury St. Edmunds
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c2c's Trevor blows final whistle after 48 years on the rails
c2c’s Trevor Capps – a familiar figure at London Fenchurch Street station - is retiring after over 48 years working in the rail industry.
c2c's Cassie the Recycling Queen
c2c’s Group Station Manager Cassie Sutton has set in motion a recycling revolution at the Essex and East London train operator.
c2c is recognised for Excellence with 4 Star Award
National Express train operator c2c - Britain’s highest performing train operator - has been awarded 4 stars in the British Quality Foundation’s Recognised for Excellence (R4E) programme.
Milton Keynes athlete receives coach name honour
Going for gold: Milton Keynes athlete receives coach name honour Milton Keynes athlete Andrew Baggaley unveiled a National Express coach named in honour of his impressive sporting achievements.
It's just the ticket as National Express invests in new ticket machines at Norwich
National Express East Anglia (NXEA) has invested £45k in installing three more new ticket collection machines at Norwich station, increasing to four the number of available machines from which customers can collect pre-paid, advance booked tickets.
National Express helps Little Havens Children's Hospice
Jenni White of Stansted Express is celebrating after securing funding of close to £600 from the National Express Employee Charity Panel to be donated to the Little Havens Children’s Hospice.
Andrew Williams is c2c's new Olympics champion
National Express train operator c2c - Britain’s highest performing train operator - has appointed Andrew Williams as the company’s new Olympics Project Manager.
Stansted Express tickets direct to your mobile or smartphone
Stansted Express, the fastest way between Central London and Stansted Airport has launched a new and convenient ticketing option via its website offering customers the opportunity to purchase tickets which can be sent direct to their mobile telephone or smartphone via a text message.
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