A day in Lothian
Wednesday 31st July 2019 Edinburgh’s a great city to visit and for those of us with an interest in public transport it’s always full of interesting developments, whether it be … Continue Reading A day in Lothian
New trains in 2019 Part 7: Greater Anglia’s Class 755
Tuesday 30th July 2019 Seven months into the year and I’m reviewing the seventh new class of train to be introduced in 2019 – that’s not bad going; a brand … Continue Reading New trains in 2019 Part 7: Greater Anglia’s Class 755
Crossing Hammersmith Bridge
Monday 29th July 2019 A much needed new service began carrying passengers over Hammersmith Bridge from this morning. With the Bridge closed to all motor traffic including buses since 10th … Continue Reading Crossing Hammersmith Bridge
A south Suffolk saunter
Friday 26th July 2019 I incorporated Wednesday’s ride on Buckland Buses’ splendid 1929 Dennis on route 250 between Aldeburgh and Thropeness into an enjoyable couple of days saunter around the … Continue Reading A south Suffolk saunter
Back in time 90 years in Aldeburgh
Wednesday 24th July 2019 There are lots of wonderful heritage railways all over the country attracting thousands of visitors enjoying a nostalgic train ride. Most are run by volunteers with … Continue Reading Back in time 90 years in Aldeburgh
On the M2 on the M2 … and a 301
Monday 22nd July 2019 You have to hand it to Stagecoach. Whenever they give a new commercial service a go, they don’t hold back. Their South West Falcon introduced in … Continue Reading On the M2 on the M2 … and a 301
Britain’s remotest bus terminus
Wednesday 17th July 2019 It’s been a bucket list ambition for a few years. Travel to mainland Britain’s most north westerly point at Cape Wrath and visit by far the … Continue Reading Britain’s remotest bus terminus
Another rural pilot in Kent
Friday 12th July 2019 Kent County Council’s fourth ‘Rural Transport Initiative’ gets underway on Monday next week so earlier today I took a ride on the last weekday operation of … Continue Reading Another rural pilot in Kent
New trains in 2019 6: Northern’s Class 195 and 331
Wednesday 10th July 2019 It was a pleasure to travel on Northern Rail’s new CAF Civity trains yesterday afternoon and this morning. They come in two flavours – a diesel … Continue Reading New trains in 2019 6: Northern’s Class 195 and 331
Three Staffordshire bus rides
Tuesday 9th July 2019 Welcome to a fourth day of travelling to tick off various ‘to do’ routes, destinations, new buses and trains which began with an early start from … Continue Reading Three Staffordshire bus rides
Devon’s top circular bus and train tour is back
Sunday 7th July 2019 Here’s a great way to spend five hours on a summer Sunday: enjoy one of the best circular journeys in Devon, if not the whole of … Continue Reading Devon’s top circular bus and train tour is back
A spectacular bus ride to Widicombe in the Moor
Saturday 6th July 2019 I thought it was high time I ticked off more bus routes on my lengthy ‘to do’ list compiled from the many suggestions kindly passed on … Continue Reading A spectacular bus ride to Widicombe in the Moor
Railway rides in Aviemore and Launceston
Friday 5th July 2019 There are over 150 standard and narrow gauge ‘heritage’ railways operating in Great Britain. Most are run by enthusiastic volunteers who put in many hours of … Continue Reading Railway rides in Aviemore and Launceston
railair takes off from Guildford
Wednesday 3rd July 2019 Bus and coach routes serving airports have expanded greatly over the last few decades with a seemingly constant stream of new initiatives. I wrote about the … Continue Reading railair takes off from Guildford
