Daily Archives: September 16, 2024

Aimsun: Multi-Tier Digital Transport for Greater Manchester 

Traffic simulation software developer Aimsun is building a large-scale, multi-tier transport model covering roads inside Greater Manchester’s M60 ring road. Procured by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) the model is a strategic planning and operational management tool that TfGM will use to assess a range of schemes being developed in support of its vision for a more integrated, accessible and…

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Stagecoach East Welcomes Latest Engineering Apprentices

Stagecoach East has welcomed its latest group of Engineering Apprentices, as the bus operator continues to grow and showcase the talent that will drive forward the industry into the future.The group are a mix of Apprentices new to Stagecoach East and those trading-up – who are learning the skills to change job within the company. Maria Gorgan, from the Cambridge Depot…

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Monday’s Friday Reads – 16 September 2024

• Liverpool: Farewell tour marks end of the line for 1970s trains (BBC News) • Transit App Now Provides Safety-First Bike Directions (Streetsblog) • A little love for the Post Office and its new trucks (The Deleted Scenes) • Riding New Zealand’s Northern Explorer: How to Run a Tourist Railroad (Lloyd Alter) • Work commences ahead of schedule on a…

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Languishing At Llandudno – 1

Topless And Traditional Tours Traditionally the lump of limestone rock that sticks out to the west of Llandudno is known as The Great Orme althugh its correct apellation is shown on the above map extract. Less acknowledged is the Little Orme to the east of the town. Apart from walking (doubtless outside of fbb’s comfort zone) there are FOUR varieties…

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