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| 28th December 2006 |
Halesowen News |
Stourbridge MP praises PPM service success; rail minister invited to visit while new railcars ready for production |
| 26th December 2006 |
Express & Star (West Midlands) |
"Enormously successful" Stourbridge operation brings Centro call for replacing diesel trains with PPM railcars |
| 23rd December 2006 |
Branch Line News (newsletter of the Branch Line Society) |
Experimental operation on Stourbridge Town branch ends; prospect of future PPM operation under West Midlands franchise |
| 14th December 2006 |
Stourbridge News
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Success in year-long experimental operation on Stourbridge Town branch; all-week PPM services wanted by Centro |
| 5th December 2006 |
The Stirrer (www.thestirrer.co.uk) |
Centro recommending that rail franchise bidders should incorporate PPM into their plans |
| 3rd December 2006 |
British Trams Online |
PPM trial may become seven day service |
| 1st December 2006 |
Birmingham Mail
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PPM service at Stourbridge "so successful it may be extended to seven days a week" |
1st December 2006
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Transport Times |
Centro-WMPTA say PPM railcars should replace heavy rail on Stourbridge Town branch |
| December 2006 |
Bus & Coach Professional |
Year-long Stourbridge operation a success; Centro urges franchise bidders to adopt PPM technology on branch line |
December 2006
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Today's Railways UK |
Potential for lightweight PPM vehicles to operate segregated community railways |
| December 2006 |
Tramways & Urban Transit |
Extension of Network Rail authority to operate PPM railcar on Stourbridge Town branch |
| 29th November 2006 |
Express & Star (West Midlands) |
Centro/West Midlands Passenger Transport Authority urging rail companies to include lightweight PPM railcars in plans for Stourbrige Town branch |
| 23rd November 2006 |
Birmingham Evening Mail |
Successful Stourbridge operation of PPM railcar coming to an end; Centro seeking future application |
| November 2006 |
Aspects (Network Rail staff magazine) |
Head of Acceptance wins company prize for acceptance work on PPM railcar operation at Stourbridge |
| November 2006 |
Rail Professional |
PPM experimental service at Stourbridge reported to be likely to continue after completion of one year's operation; 98.5% reliability achieved with just 0.7% of services late. |
| November 2006 |
Heritage Railway |
PPM mentioned in item on disused railway corridor in Cheltenham |
| October/November 2006 |
Chamber News (publication of the Black Country Chamber of Commerce)
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Potential for PPM technology to be used on Walsall-Brownhills line |
| 31st October 2006 |
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'A Move in the Right Direction' - PPM for improved, environmentally-friendly transport |
| October 2006 |
Railfuture West Midlands newsletter |
"Exemplary performance" of PPM at Stourbridge; potential for expansion of lightweight rail as attractive alternative to cars for local transport. |
| October 2006 |
Rail Professional
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'Small is Beautiful' - feature article by Peter Plisner on the potential for PPM lightweight rail operation following service at Stourbridge |
| October 2006 |
Modern Railways |
Experimental service at Stourbridge included in special feature on city regions' transport by the Passenger Transport Executive Group |
| October 2006 |
Tramways & Urban Transit |
Shadow Transport Secretary in favour of PPM use for public services on heritage railways; display of PPM 35 Railbus at National Railway Museum; potential for PPM transport systems at several UK sites |
| 28th September 2006 |
Stourbridge Chronicle
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Potential for all-week PPM operation of Stourbridge Town branch |
| 27th September 2006 |
RAIL |
Pre Metro Operations Ltd applies to Office of Rail Regulation to extend track access agreement for operation on Stourbridge Town branch |
| September 2006 |
African Review of Business & Technology |
Feature article on PPM: a new form of commuter transport responding to the challenges of Africa's urban centres |
| September 2006 |
Railway Magazine |
PPM proposed for passenger operations on Oswestry-Gobowen line |
| September 2006 |
Modern Railways |
PPM at Stourbridge included in review of community rail by Alan Williams |
| September 2006 |
Railway Magazine |
Lord Tony Berkeley praises PPM on Stourbridge Town Branch |
| September 2006 |
Modern Railways |
PPM 50 light railcar No. 999 900 illustrated in news pages |
| August-September 2006 |
Railway Strategies
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Feature article 'Community railways - the lightweight solution' by Caspar Lucas, Technical Services Director of PPM's project managers JPM Parry & Associates Ltd |
| Summer/Autumn 2006 |
Cotswold & Malvern Line News (newsletter of the Cotswold Line Promotion Group) |
Innovation at Stourbridge: PPM in passenger service and potential for further use |
| 17th August 2006 |
Stourbridge News |
Waiting for full-week PPM operations on Stourbridge Town branch |
| 21st August 2006 |
Dudley Express & Star |
Gas powered tram may run through week |
| August 2006 |
Tramways & Urban Transit |
Display of PPM 35 Electric Railbus, owned by Sustraco, at National Railway Museum's "Green Railways" exhibition |
| August 2006 |
Bus & Coach Professional |
Praise for Stourbridge operation; support for PPM concepts from Shadow Secretary of State for Transport |
August 2006 |
Railway Modeller |
"PPM 50 Update" - further photographs and information for entrants in the modelling competition announced in the June edition |
| July 2006 |
Railfuture West Midlands newsletter |
Support for PPM operation of Stourbridge Town branch from Railfuture West Midlands branch |
| July 2006 |
Railfuture West Midlands newsletter |
Recent performance of PPM Stourbridge service: 100% reliability and 99.4% punctuality |
| 20th July 2006 |
Stourbridge News |
Department for Transport and Network Rail support for lightweight railways, following successful PPM operation on Stourbridge Town branch |
| 16th July 2006 |
The Sunday Age (Australia) |
Lightweight rail service under consideration for Yarra Valley |
| July 2006 |
Today's Railways UK |
Inclusion of PPM-operated Sunday services on Stourbridge Town branch in national rail timetable |
| July 2006 |
Rail Express |
Possible formation of company to lease PPM rail vehicles to transport operators |
| July 2006 |
Railwatch (magazine of Railfuture) |
Successful PPM operation at Stourbridge; potential for many more applications |
| July 2006 |
Railway Modeller |
Minor corrections to "Build a PPM 50" competition launch in June edition |
| June-July 2006 |
Railway Strategies |
"Kinergetic reliability" - 99.44% achieved, and 5,000 passenger journeys, on the Stourbridge Town branch |
| 25th June 2006 |
The Province (Canada) |
Plans for hydrogen-powered PPM railcars on Fraser Valley railway in British Columbia |
| 21st June 2006 |
RAIL |
Recent months' 100% reliability of PPM railcar at Stourbridge |
| 12th June 2006 |
Loughborough Echo |
Environmental campaigners claim Loughborough 'missed out' by not following up successful PPM trial on Great Central Railway |
| June 2006 |
Environmental and Sustainable Technology (EAST) Journal |
Feature article - 'Local Transport by Lightweight Suburban Railways' - on the benefits of hybrid technology and new community interest rail vehicle leasing company |
| 8th June 2006 |
Express & Star (West Midlands) |
PPM option for Stourbridge Town branch included in DfT West Midlands consultation |
| 7th June 2006 |
RAIL |
Inclusion of Pre Metro Operations' PPM services at Stourbridge in summer
2006 National Rail Timetable |
| 2nd June 2006 |
Leicester Mercury |
PPM service on Great Central Railway between Loughborough, Quorn and Rothley could solve congestion and pollution problems |
| June 2006 |
Tramways & Urban Transit |
100% service reliability at Stourbridge; PPM potential for Oswestry; PPM 35 Railbus refurbished |
| June 2006 |
Tramways & Urban Transit |
"Lightweight suburban rail: The future's bright... and it'll be varied" - special feature article by Caspar Lucas, Technical Services Director, JPM Parry & Associates Ltd including PPM potential for local transport |
| June 2006 |
Railway Modeller |
Launch of 'Build a PPM 50' modelling competition including drawings, photos and details of PPM's history and developments. |
| June 2006 |
Today's Railways UK |
Pre Metro Operations Ltd proposes PPM railcars for passenger services between Gobowen and Oswestry |
| 31st May 2006 |
Rail Manager On Line |
No cancellations and almost perfect punctuality in last 13 weeks of Stourbridge Town branch PPM operation |
| 25th May 2006 |
Stourbridge News
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Potential for expansion of PPM railcar service on Stourbridge Town branch |
| 19th May 2006 |
Northampton Chronicle & Echo |
PPM proposed for tram system in Northampton |
| May 2006 |
Conservative Transport News (the newsletter of the Conservative Transport
Group) |
Lightweight, green PPM in successful service at Stourbridge |
| May 2006 |
Rail Express |
PPM light railcars proposed for service in Shropshire on reopened Oswestry line |
| May 2006 |
Railway Modeller |
Brief announcement of PPM 50 modelling competition - full details to be published in June issue. |
| May 2006 |
Tramways & Urban Transit |
Operation of PPM 50 railcar at Stourbridge "a success" |
| 28th April 2006 |
Express & Star (West Midlands) |
Stourbridge PPM service catching the eye of rail chiefs |
| 27th April 2006 |
Stourbridge News |
Lightweight railway operation at Stourbridge hailed as "breakthrough" by rail chief Chris Green |
| 26th April 2006 |
RAIL |
100% service reliability for PPM Stourbridge service in March |
| 26th April 2006 |
RAIL |
PPM railcars included in Pre Metro Operations Ltd bid to operate rail services between Oswestry and Gobowen |
| 25th April 2006 |
Rail User Express (national newsletter of Railfuture) |
Stourbridge operation sees 2,500 passenger journeys and 1,000 miles; Parry Associates offering transport technical services |
| April 2006 |
Rail Express
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Stourbridge: intensive 15-minute service by PPM railcar on Sundays |
12th April 2006
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Professional Engineering |
Proposal by Pre Metro Operations Ltd to run PPM railcars on Oswestry line |
| 7th April 2006 |
Shropshire Star |
Submission from Pre Metro Operations Ltd to Shropshire County Council to operate rail services on former Cambrian line using PPM railcars |
| 7th April 2006 |
Oswestry & Border Counties Advertiser |
Proposal by Pre Metro Operations Ltd to operate Weston-Oswestry-Gobowen rail services using PPM railcars on currently disused rail line |
| 7th April 2006 |
BBC Radio Shropshire
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Bid by Pre Metro Operations Ltd to operate PPM light railcar service between Oswestry and Gobowen, including interview with John Parry |
| April 2006 |
The Rail Engineer
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"The New 'Kinergetic' Rail Service" - feature article covering PPM technology and the Stourbridge operation |
| April 2006 |
Environmental and Sustainable Technology (EAST) Journal |
Official launch of rail innovation at Stourbridge |
| March 2006 |
Water & Environment Magazine |
Launch of public transport using PPM technology on Stourbridge Town branch |
| March 2006 |
International Railway Journal |
Propane-powered PPM railcar with "Kinergetic" propulsion system in service at Stourbridge, West Midlands |
| 30th March 2006 |
Distributed with Stourbridge News |
Annual report to constituents from Lynda Waltho MP includes launch of PPM lightweight rail service |
| 29th March 2006 |
RAIL |
Editor Nigel Harris praises Network Rail's approach to approvals of PPM railcar operation on Stourbridge Town branch |
| 24th March 2006 |
The Journal (North East England) |
Plans for PPM lightweight rail to link Alnwick to East Coast main line at Alnmouth |
| 23rd March 2006 |
Local Transport Today |
Potential for lightweight rail links in Newcastle and Cardiff |
| March 2006 |
Journal of the Transport Ticketing Society |
Ticketing on the Pre Metro Operations/PPM service on the Stourbridge Town branch |
| 8th March 2006 |
Express & Star (West Midlands) |
2,500 passenger journeys made on PPM railcar at Stourbridge |
| March 2006 |
Railnews |
PPM railcar in service on Stourbridge Town branch |
| March 2006 |
Rail Express |
PPM operation brings Sunday services to Stourbridge Town branch for first time since 1915 |
| March 2006 |
Heritage Railway |
PPM railcar into service on Stourbridge branch after successful operation on several heritage railways |
March 2006 |
The Railway Magazine |
PPM 50 Light Railcar No. 999 900 featured in "Stock Spot" (listed as Network Rail registered diesel multiple unit [!]) |
February - March 2006 |
Action Briefing (newsletter of Birmingham Friends of the Earth) |
PPM operation at Stourbridge as possible precursor of transport systems serving communities better with less environmental impact |
| February 2006 |
ASPECTS (Network Rail staff magazine) |
"Flexible solution for unique transport experiment" - Network Rail's role in preparing for Stourbridge operation |
| 22nd February 2006 |
La Vie du Rail (France) |
PPM included as example of energy-saving rail technology in review of industry developments |
| 22nd February 2006 |
Professional Engineering |
Feature article on PPM technology, environmental credentials and potential for expansion of quality public transport through lightweight rail |
| 21st February 2006 |
Express & Star (West Midlands) |
Stourbridge Town's first all-week service for 90 years thanks to PPM Sunday operation |
| 15th February 2006 |
RAIL |
Official launch of Stourbridge service and 1,000 passenger journeys achieved; PPM as model for saving 'uneconomic' rail lines |
| 13th February 2006 |
RailwayPeople.com |
PPM brings Sunday service to Stourbridge |
| 10th February 2006 |
Transport Times |
Start of PPM "community rail" service at Stourbridge with support of Passenger Transport Authority |
| 9th February 2006 |
Stourbridge Chronicle |
Official launch of operations by PPM railcar on Stourbridge Town branch |
| 9th February 2006 |
Stourbridge News |
Public operation at Stourbridge officially launched on 5th February |
| 8th February 2006 |
Professional Engineering |
Start of Sunday services on Stourbridge Town branch; PPM as a solution to uneconomic heavy rail operation on branch lines |
| 6th February 2006 |
Express & Star (West Midlands) |
Environmentally-friendly PPM rail transport launched at Stourbridge by local MP and Centro's Director General |
| 5th February 2006 |
British Trams Online |
Official launch of services using PPM railcar on Stourbridge Town branch |
4th February 2006 |
Express & Star (West Midlands) |
Official launch of Stourbridge service to be held on 5th February, attended by local MP, chairman of West Midlands Passenger Transport Authority and Director General of Centro |
| 3rd February 2006 |
Investors Chronicle |
Interest increasing in PPM products; company "survives on the goodwill of shareholders but deserves better. Hold" |
| 2nd February 2006 |
Dudley News |
Forthcoming official launch of Stourbridge service on 5th February |
| 2nd February 2006 |
Halesowen News |
PPM Stourbridge service to be formally launched on 5th February |
| 2nd February 2006 |
Stourbridge News |
Leading the way in transport revolution - Stourbridge service to be launched on 5th February |
| 1st February 2006 |
Transport Briefing |
Official launch of PPM services at Stourbridge to be held on 5th February |
| February 2006 |
RailStaff |
Start of Sunday services between Stourbridge Junction and Stourbridge Town |
| February 2006 |
Bus & Coach Professional |
Hybrid railcar takes to the tracks - start of PPM operation at Stourbridge |
| February 2006 |
Tramways & Urban Transit |
Revenue runs by PPM 50 railcar start at Stourbridge in December 2005 |
| February 2006 |
Tramways & Urban Transit |
Consultants say Parry People Movers light rail not suitable for Walsall-Brownhills |
| February 2006 |
Modern Railways |
Final approvals and start of PPM passenger services on the Stourbridge Town branch |
| February 2006 |
Today's Railways |
Start of passenger services with PPM railcar at Stourbridge |
| February 2006 |
Railways Illustrated |
Passenger services by PPM Light Railcar at Stourbridge on 11th and 18th December
2005 |
| February 2006 |
The Railway Magazine |
Debut of passenger service using PPM 50 railcar between Stourbridge Junction and
Stourbridge Town on 11th December 2005 |
| 31st January 2006 |
Express & Star (West Midlands) |
Official launch of PPM service at Stourbridge on 5th February announced by Centro |
| 19th January 2006 |
Halesowen Chronicle |
PPM at Stourbridge - and potential for extension into town centre |
| 18th January 2006 |
RAIL |
PPM and Pre Metro Operations provide Sunday service on Stourbridge Town branch for first time in 90 years |
| 18th January 2006 |
Express & Star (West Midlands) |
PPM operation at Stourbridge and potential for tramway extension into town |
| 12th January 2006 |
Local Transport Today |
Start of Sunday PPM passenger operation on Stourbridge Town branch with
public sector support
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| 10th January 2006 |
Rail User Express (national newsletter of Railfuture) |
Successful start of passenger operations at Stourbridge during December 2005 |
| 4th January 2006 |
RAIL |
Chiltern Railways and Central Trains assist preparations for PPM 50 operation at
Stourbridge |
| January 2006 |
Railfuture West Midlands newsletter |
Start of PPM services on Stourbridge Town branch |
| January 2006 |
Tramways & Urban Transit |
Final approval for operation on Stourbridge Town branch
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| December 2005 - January 2006 |
Railway Strategies |
"Kinergetic Conveyance" - start of Sunday passenger services at Stourbridge |
