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…
PLEASE NOTE Yesterday, 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 mini-blogs to appear from Monday 9th Sept o Friday 13th Sept inclusive. However, North Waiian matter may be added if…
A quick reminder to those interested that our next meeting of 2024 is on Tuesday 10th September at the Crosse Keys pub in the City of London which you will be pleased to know is air-conditioned. Normally at least a couple of us are there by 6.30 p.m. Join us anytime in the evening. For more details click ‘Monthly Meetup…
PLEASE NOTE Today, the fbbs are travlling 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 the hotel. 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…
PLEASE NOTE Today, the fbbs are travlling 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 the hotel. 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…
Geoff’s Documentary fbb is quite happy to enjoy Geoff Marshall’s YouTube videos. Geoff has a pleasing manner and usually offers a positive outlook on London’s trains and, less frequently, London’s buses. Recently he has been talking about making longer “Documentary” style Your Tubery and the above is the first that has hit fbb’s in box. The illustration on the thumbnail…
• Network Rail’s accessibility programme ‘significantly underperformed’ in last 5 years (New Civil Engineer) • TfL land near Cockfosters station housing development given green light (Property Wire) • A new bus in London! (Emily Turner) • Why does DC have so much abandoned railway electrification?: Video (Trains Are Awesome) • India’s rail network is nearly 100% electrified. The US is…
Up to 600 km on one single charge. That’s how far Volvo’s next-generation heavy-duty electric truck will be able to drive. The longer range represents a break-through for long-distance transport with zero tailpipe emissions. The electrification of heavy trucks is continuing across the world and longer distances are now becoming a possibility. Next year Volvo will launch a new long-range…
Good News For the North East There was dancing in the streets of Newton Aycliffe when it was announced that a brand new train building factory was to be built on a brown field site just outside the town. The Newton Aycliffe facility was created as a result of the Agility Trains consortium being selected to produce high speed trains…