Matt HB
@matthodg.bsky.social
Aerospace w. Rocketry @ Swansea Uni. Transportation Planner/Modeller. ⚡️ all the things + HS2 + NPR + Light rail/metro 🇪🇺🇬🇧🇩🇪 Personal views only. He/Him
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Labour: 'we need to reform the planning system to stop local opposition blocking construction.
Also Labour:
Also Labour:
March 10, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Labour: 'we need to reform the planning system to stop local opposition blocking construction.
Also Labour:
Also Labour:
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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...
news.gwr.com/news/class-1...
March 10, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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...
news.gwr.com/news/class-1...
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I finally did it. I've built the entire Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) route from Manchester to Colton Junction! #TransportFever2
December 30, 2024 at 5:32 PM
I finally did it. I've built the entire Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) route from Manchester to Colton Junction! #TransportFever2
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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.
It's penny pinching of the worst kind and it'll cripple rail in this country for decades for no reason.
Euston #HS2 station: New twist in saga as Government says £5bn terminus will only have six platforms www.standard.co.uk/news/transpo...
£5bn Euston HS2 station will have just six platforms
Experts warn that HS2 will never reach full potential and the lack of capacity will harm the UK’s rail network
www.standard.co.uk
December 18, 2024 at 11:05 AM
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.
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.
December 17, 2024 at 7:06 PM
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. 🙄
December 17, 2024 at 6:36 PM
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. 🙄
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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….
December 17, 2024 at 6:12 PM
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!
December 3, 2024 at 10:42 PM
Amazing collection you’ve got!
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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.
November 29, 2024 at 4:29 PM
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.
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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.
November 27, 2024 at 2:15 PM
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.
November 27, 2024 at 3:33 PM
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.
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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 design features a fun maze, encouraging passengers to play as they travel. The carriage will be available until Jan 7th
November 27, 2024 at 8:28 AM
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 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!
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!
Caltrain's ridership in October was up 54% from the same month last year.
This goes to show how investing in frequent and modern electric trains are the best way for our transit agencies to adapt to today's travel needs.
www.sfgate.com/travel/artic...
This goes to show how investing in frequent and modern electric trains are the best way for our transit agencies to adapt to today's travel needs.
www.sfgate.com/travel/artic...
Return to office isn't what's saving this Bay Area transit agency
Caltrain has seen a surge in riders and fares in October — its first full month of electric service — compared with the same time the year before.
www.sfgate.com
November 27, 2024 at 12:27 AM
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!
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!
Should have been well on the way to building this out by now…
November 26, 2024 at 6:40 PM
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.
November 25, 2024 at 11:59 AM
Will say, the new colours have gone some way of breaking up the confusion of the old map.
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Actual good news.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
November 19, 2024 at 8:29 AM
Actual good news.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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Rejecting HS2 and generally any investment in transport whilst maintaining the fuel duty freeze to add to the list…
Carla Denyer, "Labour have been handed a tough opening hand. But I also feel that in several areas they've tied their own hands behind their back" @carladenyer.bsky.social
"Rejecting a wealth tax.. Two child benefit cap... Winter fuel allowance.. Rejecting renationalisation of water companies"
"Rejecting a wealth tax.. Two child benefit cap... Winter fuel allowance.. Rejecting renationalisation of water companies"
November 17, 2024 at 7:56 PM
Rejecting HS2 and generally any investment in transport whilst maintaining the fuel duty freeze to add to the list…
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Preston is leading the way in urban regeneration, setting itself apart from other post-industrial towns in the north of England.
November 16, 2024 at 4:03 PM
Preston is leading the way in urban regeneration, setting itself apart from other post-industrial towns in the north of England.