Book of Remembrance of
Alan Whittington
In Loving Memory of Alan Whittington
This book of remembrance celebrates the life and legacy of Alan Whittington, who passed away on Sunday, 14th December 2025.
Alan was more than a colleague—he was a visionary leader whose passion for the transport sector touched everyone who had the privilege of working alongside him. Throughout his distinguished career, he brought exceptional expertise, unwavering dedication, and an inspiring commitment to excellence.
Alan had a remarkable ability to mentor, encourage, and empower those around him, shaping not just transport systems but the professionals who would carry the sector forward. His legacy lives on in the countless individuals he inspired.
This book stands as a testament to Alan’s profound impact—a space for colleagues, friends, and family to share memories, express gratitude, and honor a life dedicated to making a difference. Each contribution within these pages reflects the breadth of Alan’s influence and the depth of affection felt by all who knew him.
We invite you to add your reflections, stories, and tributes as we remember Alan’s remarkable contributions and celebrate a life well lived.
Our deepest condolences to Alan’s partner Rena and his family, and all who mourn his loss.
Book Owner: Greg Powell
Book Size:Â 200 Messages
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IoTA Hong Kong China Centre
Samuel Tang (Rev.), Chairman of the Institute of Transport Administration (Hong Kong, China) and the executives of the Hong Kong Institute would like to send our following condolences to Rena and the family. “We are so sorry for the loss of Alan. The love you shared will forever be a beautiful legacy. Alan was a great professional in the transport administration industry and a practical leader of the Institute Headquarters in the UK. We are sending our condolences to Rena, the family and all who loved him.”…
Carole (C&G Coaches) & Ian Mansell
Alan was a real gentleman. A lovely, lively man with whom we shared many happy times – narrowboating,midnight Mass at Christmas together, and Gilbert & Sullivan operas. Many social times putting the bus and coach industry to rights, with Alan’s abundance of knowledge and advice too. We shall miss him enormously. Our thoughts and prayers are with Rena and the family. Your route on earth has ended and so rest now in the great heavenly crew room, dear friend. You will never be forgotten. …
Robert Bullard
It was with sadness that I learned that Alan was no longer with us. My condolences go out to Rena and all Alan’s family. I knew Alan from our days at school in Hendon and although we were not particulary close friends, I knew him to be a kind and caring person. We met up for a coffee a couple of years ago after 60 years, got on well, but for some reason (possibly Alan’s health) did not meet again, something I regret. Safe Journey Alan Robert Bullard (Former pupil, St Mary’s C of E School Hendon 1959 – 1946)…
Maya Chalk
You’re gone now,physicaly but not in spirit. The light and adventure you brought into my life, our lives, will never be forgotten. We met you and stepped onto a train of adventure. We went to london and explored, saw it up high from the London eye, from the streets, within the buildings, we got every perspective. We ‘ventured into national trust museums and heard hundreds of stories, stood in rooms flooding with history, we explored zoos and towns, lived in a cottage with rabbits, played board games and watched tv shows and films, built lego and slept in warm beds. You found adventures for each of us, you found things that we’d all enjoy. We explored cornwall and the little towns, finding shops with my name and full of crystals, found cute cafe’s and drank hot chocolate and saw a million beautiful skies. We never lived a day down, even on windy or rainy days, smiles spread and the adventure stayed. You infected our lives with your love for trains and lived for what you loved. You took a tumble here and there but when you got back up, you smiled and kept going, you went slow but never…
Paul Cooper
I’m so sorry to learn of Alan’s untimely passing and am sending my sincere condolences to you, his daughters and the extended family. I am sure it has come as a shock for you all. I have know Alan since our days together with Frank Harris at Grays in the mid 90’s and latterly when he help me as a driver trainer, instructor and coach driver at Burtons Coaches. I always admired his dedication to our industry, professionalism and the depth of his legal knowledge especially drivers hours and compliance – even if the latter did often fuel a lively debate when our respective interpretation of some of the more complex nuances differed! I was alway grateful for, and respected, his advice, reasoning and guidance. He will be sadly missed by the industry and every one who knew him; sadly that will pale into insignificance when compare to the loss and grief you and the family are feeling right now. Unfortunately I am away on 28th Jan and will not be here for the funeral. You will all be in my thoughts on that sad day. Stay strong and remember what a great and talented individual he was. Our…
Brian Botley
Alan was a great friend to me & will be sadly missed by everybody that knew him. He was a vast fountain of knowledge in the Transport Industry & he was able to help many operators who like me were able to draw on his great knowledge. Love to Rena and the family as they try to cope with the tragic loss….
Jacqui Goodman- Mills
Alan I first met you in Coleshill through my transport manager CPC National journey, thank you for being the Ulitmate mentor, for making it more than just regulations and tachographs. Your passion for trains and buses was only matched by your kindness. You werent just a teacher you were a poineer who believed that everyone belongs in transport, you changed the industry for the better, one student at a time. You will be missed a true legend has reached your final station. Rest easy Alan and thankyou. God bless. Sending love to Rena …
John Burch
I first got to know Alan well when we were in competition with one another! Alan worked part time for Harris Bus in Essex while I was the Manager of the Thameside Bus division of County Bus & Coach Company. I would (as I still do) turn my hands to the wheel occasionally and we would bump into each other on the road. We had fun and during this time Alan persuaded me to come along to the local IoTA meetings having become a member in 1991. We got to know one another very well during this time and bounced stories off one another regularly. Alan’s enthusiasm for the industry was passionate. In later years I moved away from Essex to Devon, but we crossed paths again when I took up a role with CPT and Alan and Rena were very active members. As part of CPT’s Operations Team I regularly gave presentations to members and trouble shooting when things went wrong. I had gained a degree standard exemption from the TM CPC back in 1980. Despite keeping up to date with industry developments at CPT, I realised it wouldn’t be long before a member asked when I’d last…
Barbara Whittington
Dear Alan, I am so very sorry I won’t be able to say goodbye to you on the 28th January in person but I am not very mobile these days and cannot do long journeys. However, I will be thinking of you. The Monday after the sad news I had one Christmas card and I instantly recognised your writing which set me off again. I have always told anyone who wants to know about transport that you’re the person to speak to. I will never forget waiting on Cricklewood railway station platform with you, longer ago than I care to recall, for the Flying Scotsman. It was very cold and after 2 hours the cry went up that people could see the white smoke. As the train came into sight it was going so fast that I think I blinked at the wrong time and missed seeing anything except for a blur of green. You wrote to me when it would have been our 50th anniversary that you had mainly good memories of our time together, which I thought was a very lovely thing to say. I’ve recently missed being able to ring you if I have a problem…
Beverley Bell
Alan was always deeply committed to supporting IoTA and his enthusiasm for his work was inspirational. I know the association meant a lot to him and the work he did was testament to his selfless approach. Being part of, let alone President of, any organisation is time consuming and challenging and this is thrown into even more sharp focus when the work is voluntary. I know we are all rightly proud of Alan’s achievements. The industry and the association will miss him greatly….
John Taylor
Sorry to hear the loss of Alan he was a stalwart of the industry and will be sorely missed…
ROGER E HADDOCK
RIP ALAN, REST IN PEACE & RISE IN GLORY, MY CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY AT THIS VERY SAD TIME. (Former Pupil at St Mary`s Cof E school Hendon 1960-1966)…
John Hammond
I was deeply saddened to hear of Alan’s passing. I first met Alan (and Rena) in late 2010 when I used PTS to sit my Transport Managers CPC. With Alan, you didn’t just study and leave – you became a friend and I was fortunate enough to benefit from Alan’s wisdom and support on many occassions. He will be sorely missed and transport industry has lost a knowledgable and inspiring champion. RIP Alan…
Michael Pearson
I first met Alan (and Rena) in coleshill in 2012 when I studied for my TM CPC. I passed this course through Alan’s impressive knowledge on everything transport that I was privileged to be taught, and since then I would consider myself a good friend of both Alan and Rena, over the years and many times together at meals or meetings, Alan has assisted me both professionally and personally with issues I’ve had, he was a complete oracle on everything transport, and his knowledge was unmatched to anyone else I know in this industry. even if he couldn’t help, he would find someone else to. He always called me “Mikey” which i wasn’t fond of at first, but just smiled when he did, as I felt that was his name for me and it sort of grew on me… I’d give anything to be able to be called it again. Me, my wife Laura and my 6 children will all miss him dearly, Rest Easy Uncle Alan, we will miss you sincerely …
Helen Bowden
Always our point of contact for information, advice, guidance, and training, Alan was truly a legend in our industry. A valued colleague who became a dear friend over the years, he will be deeply and sadly missed. Alan included us in his Liveryman’s cart marking—an experience we will never forget. The photo I’ve shared is from the Class of 2017 Managers CPC: a week of learning, laughter, great stories, and, of course, Rena always on hand to gently bring Alan back to the topic in hand. My deepest condolences to Rena and the family at this very sad time….
