• French rail network hit by arson attacks before Olympics opening ceremony (Guardian) • 400% increase in GPS Spoofing; Workgroup established (OpsGroup) • Germany, autobahn: Will there finally be speed limits? (Slate) • Reflections of Buffalo Central Terminal (Trains) • Spain outsmarts hasty drivers with anti-braking speed cameras (The Mayor EU) • Metro Los Angeles’ Overlooked G & J BRT…
Friday Reads – 2 August 2024
• Victoria line crowned hottest Tube line in 2023, surpassing Central line (IanVisits) • TfL board celebrates ‘remarkable turnaround’ in finances (On London) • Rome’s Historic, Wacky, and Modern Railways: Video (RMTransit) • Edmonton Valley Line Southeast Opens (Railway Age) • Pedestrian & Cyclist Safe Road Redesign could be the Future of City Travel: Video (Now This) • Barcelona reports…
Monday’s Friday Reads – 5 August 2024
• Design Language Basics for TfL’s Digital Displays (TfL Blog) • Making the Multi-Colour London Transport Museum roundel: Video (Hidden London Hangouts) • So What’s the fare? A Short History of Cab Fares in London (SimanaitisSays) • Paris’ Secret to Managing the Olympics on the Métro? Bad Directions (Slate) • Building More Beautiful Bus Stops & Transit Stations Can Pay…
Report reveals decline in train assistance for disabled passengers
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has released its annual report on passenger satisfaction and performance of Passenger Assist. This is the service that train operators are required to provide to passengers who need additional help to complete their journey because the railway is, for one reason or more, inaccessible to them. The results will come as a huge…
Passenger satisfaction and train company performance
There is a lot of change coming down the tracks for the railway. Earlier this month the King’s Speech set out plans for a Railways Bill, a welcome step towards the establishment of Great British Railways. Another, the Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill, will have its second reading in the House of Commons today. These reforms are hugely significant,…
Passenger satisfaction and train company performance
There is a lot of change coming down the tracks for the railway. Earlier this month the King’s Speech set out plans for a Railways Bill, a welcome step towards the establishment of Great British Railways. Another, the Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill, will have its second reading in the House of Commons today. These reforms are hugely significant,…
Passenger satisfaction and train company performance
There is a lot of change coming down the tracks for the railway. Earlier this month the King’s Speech set out plans for a Railways Bill, a welcome step towards the establishment of Great British Railways. Another, the Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill, will have its second reading in the House of Commons today. These reforms are hugely significant,…
Jemma James New Digital Development Director for Logistics UK
Logistics UK has announced the appointment of Jemma James as the business group’s new Digital Development Director. Formerly the Managing Director of the Microlise Group’s TruTac tachograph business, Ms James brings an extensive track record in business development and commercial management. David Wells OBE, Chief Executive of Logistics UK, comments: “We are delighted to welcome Jemma James to Logistics UK. Jemma…
Passenger satisfaction and train company performance
There is a lot of change coming down the tracks for the railway. Earlier this month the King’s Speech set out plans for a Railways Bill, a welcome step towards the establishment of Great British Railways. Another, the Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill, will have its second reading in the House of Commons today. These reforms are hugely significant,…
Passenger satisfaction and train company performance
There is a lot of change coming down the tracks for the railway. Earlier this month the King’s Speech set out plans for a Railways Bill, a welcome step towards the establishment of Great British Railways. Another, the Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill, will have its second reading in the House of Commons today. These reforms are hugely significant,…