Labour: 'we need to reform the planning system to stop local opposition blocking construction.
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Labour: 'we need to reform the planning system to stop local opposition blocking construction.
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Class 175 train Photo by GWR
Great Western Railway will introduce 26 Class 175 trains to improve reliability and replace older, less efficient models. The fleet will operate in Devon and Cornwall from later this year, enhancing performance and supporting decarbonisation goals.
news.gwr.com/news/class-1...
I finally did it. I've built the entire Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) route from Manchester to Colton Junction! #TransportFever2
We have a government determined to spend 90% of the money for 20% of the benefits.
It's penny pinching of the worst kind and it'll cripple rail in this country for decades for no reason.
Part of the planning permission included lift access running along what used to be the old platform to the top end of the station. Even with the station is basically only easily accessible by foot from the west. Really disappointing, and should be flagged.
I was under the impression there was a form of ramp running from the square above the tracks north of the station. Still, 300 car parking spaces was clearly worth it. 🙄
youtu.be/kIbWeHXwf1Y
Did you know the Gateshead Highway has been all but condemned?
The lack of anything beyond the minimum, especially when it was included in the planning permission (see lift at Ashington), is a let down for passengers and a great example of pushing the minimum viable product….
Amazing collection you’ve got!
Don't really have the foggiest what to make of the Haigh thing, but do remain at least a bit concerned that someone at the top of the Labour party still thinks stomping on other factions matters more than governing.
"If #HS2 was a slow speed railway there wouldn't be as much opposition"🤔. Trust the BBC.
Class 175 looking splendid in TfW colours. It'll be interesting to see what they look like in GWR colours, either way it's good they've finally found a new home.
Given the relitively small yellow panels I reckon they’ll look very smart in GWR colours. Fantastic that they’ve find a good use, especially given their power output and the variable grades and speed limits in the SW.
If you get on the Victoria Line you might find yourself in a special train carriage. TFL has collaborated with PlayStation installing a brand new PS5 moquette.
The design features a fun maze, encouraging passengers to play as they travel. The carriage will be available until Jan 7th
The Sparks Effect strikes again!
Seen time and again wiring rail routes dramatically increases ridership! MML and TRU are a good start but we need a full rolling electrification program in the UK!
Just want her back
Should have been well on the way to building this out by now…
Will say, the new colours have gone some way of breaking up the confusion of the old map.
Actual good news.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Rejecting HS2 and generally any investment in transport whilst maintaining the fuel duty freeze to add to the list…
Preston Bus station
Preston high street
Cobbles side road with old Victorian shop frontages
Woman cycling on a new Cyclops junction
Preston is leading the way in urban regeneration, setting itself apart from other post-industrial towns in the north of England.