Hydrogen Hopefully? fbb has always been uneasy about the enthusiasm of some parts of the motor industry for the benefits of hydrogen as a “green” fuel. A reminder is in order. Currently the only viable source of hydrogen is either worse environmentally than fossil fuels OR impossibly expensive. Nevertheless, Wrights have been demonstrating their bus with hydrogen drive-line. No doubt…
Modern trains are expected to handle crush loads at times, rough use and vandalism, yet have pleasing interiors and comfortable seating that will last in good condition for 15-20 years or more. In addition, the trains need to be safe in case of collision or derailment, retard fire without harmful smoke. And the latest threat is e-scooter and e-bike lithium…
Watford to Uxbridge. This blog was composed on Wednesday afternoon after a truly bloggable outing on Llew Jones service 19 from Llandudno (blog to follow next week). For all sorts of reasons it was somewhat tiring, so fbb is creating this post with eyelids “virtually” propped open with a couple of memory sticks. And a reminder that our 2024 321…
Businesses from across the UK have made a united call for the government to approve the Development Consent Order (DCO) for the Lower Thames Crossing which has been at the planning stage for over a decade. 73 organisations nationwide have sent a letter to Secretary of State for Transport Louise Haigh outlining why the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project must go ahead. The…
Autumn Budget Opportunity to Support Warehousing & Logistics Sector says UKWA The UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP, ahead of next month’s Autumn Budget to highlight the importance of the sector to the national economy and present the compelling case for government to support warehousing & logistics businesses.…
PLEASE NOTE Earlier, the fbbs travelled from Seaton to Llandudno for a short break c/o Daish’s Holidays. The company informed them that Wifi was only available in communal rooms. In case this presents a problem, fbb has prepared and posted min-blogs to appear from Monday 9th Sept to Friday 13th Sept inclusive. However, North Waiian matter may be added if…
Increasing Fuel Duty Would Harm Growth and Drive Up Prices, Logistics UK Warns Removing the five pence per litre cut in fuel duty could drive inflationary cost pressures, raising prices for businesses and consumers, according to a submission made by business group Logistics UK to the Treasury ahead of the autumn Budget on 30 October. The business group, which is…
Luton To Uxbridge In 1977 (1) Well, not quite. fbb will follow the above timetable and attempt to “visit” (in technological unreality) each timing point to see what has changed and what remains the same. Luton Bus Station (for Train Station) The current bus station is ideal for multi modal interachange as it is right next to the railway station.…
If any blog reader may be thinking of diversifying into criminal activity during the fbbs’ absence, please note that fbb mansions is protected by Mr Tubbles and, perhaps more significantly, by next door neighbours and their lap dog – a huge husky. ======================= Can’t You Tell; It’s An STL The AEC bus, STL class, numbered over 2000 vehicles and was…
• Tube anniversary: 100 years of the Hampstead railway to Edgware (London Rail) • TfL, DfT ‘in discussions’ over new Crossrail 2 safeguarding (Building) • How Chiltern Railways built a new rail chord & station at Bicester Village On time & On Budget (Freewheeling) • Mind the Gap’ delves into history behind the Overground Suffragette line: Podcast (TfL) • Walking…