The Day Of Reckoning The “day of reckoning” is a phrase that has its origin in Monotheistic, mainly Cristian, religion. It refers to the “day” when the departed will face a “reckoning” of their life, an accounting for their sins on one hand and their good activity on the other. Biblical Christianity is somewhat more stark! Without repentance and the…
The Wonder Engine! 10800 was a diesel (despite he retailer’s heading!) and a one off. In the modern craze for offering (and presumably selling at a nice profit) obscure locomotives to a seemingly insatiable demand from old wealthy old loco collectors. (both “old”s apply). The real thing was designed by Henry Ivatt for the London Midland and Scottish Railway but built…
Discovering Delightful Discovery Detail fbb was aiming to share his joy at purchasing a Land Rover Discovery but could not find a picture to match the vehicle that had just been delivered. Then he worked out that he had bought a Land Rover Defender! So … Take Two! – and rewrite the headline! Discovering Delightful Defender Detail And fbb thought…
Issue 295 of Passenger Transport is published on August 25. Contents include: LEAD STORY ‘TfW 2.0’ will manage bus services in WalesInitially set up to procure the Wales and Borders rail franchise, Transport for Wales will be tasked with nurturing a ‘multi-modal culture in Wales’ NEWS Ambitious bus strategy aims for 30% growthGreater Manchester unveils aspirational bus strategy to…
• Network Rail faces prosecution over fatal 2020 crash near Stonehaven (Guardian) • Let’s ride the Edinburgh Trams Extension: Video (GeoffMarshall) • AI cameras catch 297 drivers in 3 days in Cornwall (BBC) • Proposal to house pigeons above Underground stations to harvest their guano (IanVisits) • As cities become prosperous, people drive less if good public transport is available:…
Our Terminus Tour Terminates But first a simple review of a complex area. The historic London Bridge station was well placed for the City area, and old pictures exist of gents in sombre black with bowler and trilby hats walking purposefully across London Bridge (the bridge) to get to their offices. But the railways had their eyes on other markets…
London’s Travelcard liberated transport users. It’s withdrawal joins ticket office closures as a big backward step by today’s politicians This beautiful, freedom-loving ticket product must be saved There are four things in life I’ve always found tedious and shown no interest in. The first are curtain and blinds shops, followed by horse racing and board games. Then, it’s…
In the run up to the next general election, I ask politicians to think carefully about what they say and have a proper debate The prime minister is allying himself with motorists After years of wrangling, I have decided – rather boldly – to use my first Passenger Transport article to come out. I am a motorist. Yep,…
Former Stagecoach UK bus boss criticises Liverpool City Region’s bus franchising plans, citing ‘fundamental errors’ and concerns over funding Montgomery criticised ‘19 fundamental errors’ in the bus franchising plans Former Stagecoach UK Bus managing director Robert Montgomery has voiced strong criticism of the bus franchising plans for the Liverpool City Region, describing them as “bold on rhetoric and making…
Initially set up to procure the Wales and Borders rail franchise, Transport for Wales will be tasked with nurturing a ‘multi-modal culture in Wales’ TfW headquarters in Pontypridd Transport for Wales has a new remit which will eventually include procuring and managing bus services. TfW’s future bus role is set out in a letter, published this month, from Lee…