Phil2hoots
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Plans to boost capacity at St Pancras are welcome. But the hurdles to run trains from London to 🇩🇪, 🇨🇭 and 🇫🇷 beyond Paris are elsewhere, as I explain in this piece for the iPaper inews.co.uk/inews-lifest... #CrossChannelRail
The rail routes a St Pancras upgrade could open up – if there were fewer hurdles
Efforts to smooth cross-border train travel might improve the experience, but direct services from London to Switzerland or Germany are a long way off
inews.co.uk
February 21, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Plans to boost capacity at St Pancras are welcome. But the hurdles to run trains from London to 🇩🇪, 🇨🇭 and 🇫🇷 beyond Paris are elsewhere, as I explain in this piece for the iPaper inews.co.uk/inews-lifest... #CrossChannelRail
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Changing trains just got cheaper! We’re keen to ensure access to our Advance Purchase cheapest fares remains easy, even if your plans change.
Read how here > media.northernrailway.co.uk/news/changin...
@seatfrog.bsky.social
Read how here > media.northernrailway.co.uk/news/changin...
@seatfrog.bsky.social
January 6, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Changing trains just got cheaper! We’re keen to ensure access to our Advance Purchase cheapest fares remains easy, even if your plans change.
Read how here > media.northernrailway.co.uk/news/changin...
@seatfrog.bsky.social
Read how here > media.northernrailway.co.uk/news/changin...
@seatfrog.bsky.social
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Excellent reporting by @jenwilliamsft.bsky.social:
‘Anybody can be a victim’: what do UK grooming gangs look like today?
New data shows the shape of child sexual abuse after Elon Musk highlights decades-old scandal
www.ft.com
January 10, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Excellent reporting by @jenwilliamsft.bsky.social:
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We're pleased to launch the new Repeater-Zer0 Substack, kicking things off with @garethdennis.bsky.social on How Silicon Valley Broke the Railways
repeaterzer0.substack.com/p/how-silico...
repeaterzer0.substack.com/p/how-silico...
How Silicon Valley Broke the Railways
and How the Railways Will Fix the Future
repeaterzer0.substack.com
January 9, 2025 at 2:42 PM
We're pleased to launch the new Repeater-Zer0 Substack, kicking things off with @garethdennis.bsky.social on How Silicon Valley Broke the Railways
repeaterzer0.substack.com/p/how-silico...
repeaterzer0.substack.com/p/how-silico...
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💥 On Wed 15th Jan, there’s a debate on opportunities for young people to live and work in Europe.
Pls ask your MP to attend. 👇👇
Pls ask your MP to attend. 👇👇
Ask your MP to support youth mobility and opportunities in Europe
Contact your MP today and ask them to attend the debate on 15th January in Parliament
www.europeanmovement.co.uk
January 10, 2025 at 7:57 PM
💥 On Wed 15th Jan, there’s a debate on opportunities for young people to live and work in Europe.
Pls ask your MP to attend. 👇👇
Pls ask your MP to attend. 👇👇
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I’ve said for a long time that I believe the railway is at the start of a technological revolution more profound than anything since the introduction of interlocked signalling - and in the next @modernrailways.bsky.social I’ve written two features which really give weight to that view.
January 3, 2025 at 1:50 PM
I’ve said for a long time that I believe the railway is at the start of a technological revolution more profound than anything since the introduction of interlocked signalling - and in the next @modernrailways.bsky.social I’ve written two features which really give weight to that view.
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Big weekend ahead for Greater Manchester.
“From 5 January, the Bee Network will operate across the entire city region… This marks Greater Manchester becoming the first UK City region to successfully bring its bus network under [local] control”
“From 5 January, the Bee Network will operate across the entire city region… This marks Greater Manchester becoming the first UK City region to successfully bring its bus network under [local] control”
City-region becomes the first to bring buses back under local control with cheaper, simpler fares | Greater Manchester Business Board
Greater Manchester has become the first UK city-region to bring buses back under local control with cheaper, simpler fares for all.
gmbusinessboard.com
January 3, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Big weekend ahead for Greater Manchester.
“From 5 January, the Bee Network will operate across the entire city region… This marks Greater Manchester becoming the first UK City region to successfully bring its bus network under [local] control”
“From 5 January, the Bee Network will operate across the entire city region… This marks Greater Manchester becoming the first UK City region to successfully bring its bus network under [local] control”
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🚌 news: Greater Manchester is preparing to take the last of its network in after a successful - if complex - franchising process. Ridership is up, reliability is up.
As the government’s buses bill aims to replicate that everywhere, I’ve looked at if and how that can be done
on.ft.com/3BLCl26
As the government’s buses bill aims to replicate that everywhere, I’ve looked at if and how that can be done
on.ft.com/3BLCl26
Manchester mayor hails bus reform but rural leaders lukewarm
[FREE TO READ] Funding fears loom over UK government’s plan to improve struggling services through franchising powers
on.ft.com
December 17, 2024 at 8:40 PM
🚌 news: Greater Manchester is preparing to take the last of its network in after a successful - if complex - franchising process. Ridership is up, reliability is up.
As the government’s buses bill aims to replicate that everywhere, I’ve looked at if and how that can be done
on.ft.com/3BLCl26
As the government’s buses bill aims to replicate that everywhere, I’ve looked at if and how that can be done
on.ft.com/3BLCl26
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Excellent film on Vancouver's successful sustainable transport strategy youtu.be/N9JHfFutvik?...
Vancouver’s Multi-Modal Success Story
YouTube video by Streetfilms®
youtu.be
December 19, 2024 at 6:46 AM
Excellent film on Vancouver's successful sustainable transport strategy youtu.be/N9JHfFutvik?...
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Think how £6m could have provided a proper bus service....another waste of govt £ on driverless fantasies www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...
Driverless bus service in Scotland to be withdrawn due to lack of interest
Passenger numbers on the UK’s first autonomous buses – a £6m venture over the Firth of Forth – ‘did not meet expectations’
www.theguardian.com
December 18, 2024 at 6:06 AM
Think how £6m could have provided a proper bus service....another waste of govt £ on driverless fantasies www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...
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It's definitely long and boring, and uses a lot of legalese, but it's also definitely worth filling it.
UK WRITERS: You need to fill in this consulation. Govt is very clearly looking to an opt-out model of rights licensing that puts all the burden on creators instead of profiteers. It's long and boring but this is important.
www.gov.uk/government/c...
www.gov.uk/government/c...
Copyright and Artificial Intelligence
This consultation seeks views on how the government can ensure the UK’s legal framework for AI and copyright supports the UK creative industries and AI sector together.
www.gov.uk
December 18, 2024 at 10:54 AM
It's definitely long and boring, and uses a lot of legalese, but it's also definitely worth filling it.
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We can get dispirited by how hard it is to do exciting transport projects. But it really is possible to do big things on time and on budget. I know, because I've been part of a team that's done it.
Here's how...
www.freewheeling.info/blog/-on-tim...
Here's how...
www.freewheeling.info/blog/-on-tim...
On time, On Budget - and Fast — Freewheeling
The secret to getting things done quickly and cheaply lies in how organisations are run. I know - I've been part of a team that's done it.
www.freewheeling.info
December 18, 2024 at 11:30 AM
We can get dispirited by how hard it is to do exciting transport projects. But it really is possible to do big things on time and on budget. I know, because I've been part of a team that's done it.
Here's how...
www.freewheeling.info/blog/-on-tim...
Here's how...
www.freewheeling.info/blog/-on-tim...
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A 6 lane motorway can only carry 4-6k people per hour per direction. A 2 track railway can do up to 70-80k! 🤯
Rarely does a politics podcast give you top tier nuggets & vindicate your childhood obsession like this Novara episode on 🚂 with @garethdennis.bsky.social
novaramedia.com/2024/11/24/t...
Rarely does a politics podcast give you top tier nuggets & vindicate your childhood obsession like this Novara episode on 🚂 with @garethdennis.bsky.social
novaramedia.com/2024/11/24/t...
Trains Are Better Than Cars. Here’s Why | Novara Media
On the false hope of electric vehicles, the Hyperloop scam and why Rachel Reeves doesn't understand potholes.
novaramedia.com
December 18, 2024 at 9:18 AM
A 6 lane motorway can only carry 4-6k people per hour per direction. A 2 track railway can do up to 70-80k! 🤯
Rarely does a politics podcast give you top tier nuggets & vindicate your childhood obsession like this Novara episode on 🚂 with @garethdennis.bsky.social
novaramedia.com/2024/11/24/t...
Rarely does a politics podcast give you top tier nuggets & vindicate your childhood obsession like this Novara episode on 🚂 with @garethdennis.bsky.social
novaramedia.com/2024/11/24/t...
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"Public investment" vs "Wasteful Subsidy." The only problem with this clever Singer cartoon is that some people might actually not get that it’s sarcastically illustrating the perception problem, NOT telling the truth. Just in case it actually needs to be said, the truth is the opposite.
December 18, 2024 at 8:21 AM
"Public investment" vs "Wasteful Subsidy." The only problem with this clever Singer cartoon is that some people might actually not get that it’s sarcastically illustrating the perception problem, NOT telling the truth. Just in case it actually needs to be said, the truth is the opposite.
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Can I strongly recommend @christianwolmar.bsky.social 's book "Are trams socialist" www.christianwolmar.co.uk/book/are-tra...
Are Trams Socialist? – Christian Wolmar
www.christianwolmar.co.uk
November 24, 2024 at 6:29 PM
Can I strongly recommend @christianwolmar.bsky.social 's book "Are trams socialist" www.christianwolmar.co.uk/book/are-tra...
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Hit the image below for some helpful info and links if you are caught up in any disruption 👇
November 23, 2024 at 11:38 AM
Hit the image below for some helpful info and links if you are caught up in any disruption 👇
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We have a great opportunity for a trainee community reporter to join the famous @liverpoolecho.co.uk
You don't need any qualifications & can work in our newsroom as you learn on the job. A great chance to get a foot in the industry.
Details here 👇
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
You don't need any qualifications & can work in our newsroom as you learn on the job. A great chance to get a foot in the industry.
Details here 👇
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Make a difference in your community by training to be a reporter
There is an opportunity for a trainee community reporter to come and join our team as part of the NCTJ’s Community News Project
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
November 20, 2024 at 4:33 PM
We have a great opportunity for a trainee community reporter to join the famous @liverpoolecho.co.uk
You don't need any qualifications & can work in our newsroom as you learn on the job. A great chance to get a foot in the industry.
Details here 👇
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
You don't need any qualifications & can work in our newsroom as you learn on the job. A great chance to get a foot in the industry.
Details here 👇
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Very pleased to say that tonight's #Railnatter guest has received her copy of #HowTheRailwaysWillFixTheFuture and is brandishing it at a SkyTrain station in Vancouver... Which is useful, as that's the episode subject matter!
November 20, 2024 at 5:33 PM
Very pleased to say that tonight's #Railnatter guest has received her copy of #HowTheRailwaysWillFixTheFuture and is brandishing it at a SkyTrain station in Vancouver... Which is useful, as that's the episode subject matter!
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Iryo, the Italian-owned train operator in Spain, had a good year in 2023 with a growing market share and 66% occupancy rate.
Iryo indicated that the financial results are in line with their expectations because they are in a roll-out phase with a large investment that will pay off in a few years.
Iryo indicated that the financial results are in line with their expectations because they are in a roll-out phase with a large investment that will pay off in a few years.
Private high-speed train operator Iryo loses nearly 80m euros in midst of price war in Spain | Sur in English
Despite carrying six million passengers last year the Italian consortium is facing stiff competition from the French company Ouigo and Spanish state operator Renfe
www.surinenglish.com
September 23, 2024 at 9:03 AM
Iryo, the Italian-owned train operator in Spain, had a good year in 2023 with a growing market share and 66% occupancy rate.
Iryo indicated that the financial results are in line with their expectations because they are in a roll-out phase with a large investment that will pay off in a few years.
Iryo indicated that the financial results are in line with their expectations because they are in a roll-out phase with a large investment that will pay off in a few years.
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“The Observer view on trade relations: closer ties with EU is the lever for economic growth”
The Observer view on trade relations: closer ties with the EU is the lever for economic growth | Observer editorial
Amid sluggish UK productivity and global insecurity, pulling closer to Europe is diplomatically and economically vital
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2024 at 12:30 PM
“The Observer view on trade relations: closer ties with EU is the lever for economic growth”
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Remember, when it comes to the actual likelihood that a vehicle crash will occur at all, AND whether the consequences of a crash are serious, or even deadly, or not, speed is ALWAYS a factor. Including when the legal speed limits are currently too high. #SpeedKills #VisionZero
November 15, 2024 at 12:57 AM
Remember, when it comes to the actual likelihood that a vehicle crash will occur at all, AND whether the consequences of a crash are serious, or even deadly, or not, speed is ALWAYS a factor. Including when the legal speed limits are currently too high. #SpeedKills #VisionZero
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The idea that prioritising cars somehow provides people with more choice is the biggest misconception in transport. Instead, making it easier to drive sets off three distinct vicious cycles that lock in more car use and *less* choice
November 9, 2024 at 8:25 PM
The idea that prioritising cars somehow provides people with more choice is the biggest misconception in transport. Instead, making it easier to drive sets off three distinct vicious cycles that lock in more car use and *less* choice
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Today is a busy day of announcements! I'm very pleased that #HowTheRailwaysWillFixTheFuture also releases today on audiobook! Here's a wee taster:
November 12, 2024 at 1:47 PM
Today is a busy day of announcements! I'm very pleased that #HowTheRailwaysWillFixTheFuture also releases today on audiobook! Here's a wee taster: