MonthJuly 2020

Posted July 29, 202011 Comments Trams

Metrolink’s £350 million extension

Wednesday 29th July 2020 I thought it was time to take a ride on Mertrolink’s brand new line to the Trafford Centre so I headed up to Manchester today to … Continue Reading Metrolink’s £350 million extension

Posted July 23, 20207 Comments Bus journeys

Kent’s fifth rural initiative

Thursday 23rd July 2020 Regular readers will remember last summer I took a ride on four of Kent County Council’s new ‘Rural Transport Initiatives’. Three of these involved the introduction … Continue Reading Kent’s fifth rural initiative

Posted July 17, 202011 Comments DRT

Click begins in Watford

Friday 17th July 2020 It hasn’t worked in Bristol, Sittingbourne, Sutton, Ealing or Oxford. And it’s on pause in Liverpool. But these failures haven’t dented Watford Borough Council’s enthusiasm for … Continue Reading Click begins in Watford

Posted July 16, 202016 Comments Book reviews

Book review: Your handy guide to Buses in Cornwall

Thursday 16th July 2020 It’s always nice to get a bus timetable book delivered through the post, so many thanks to Transport for Cornwall for sending me a copy of … Continue Reading Book review: Your handy guide to Buses in Cornwall

Posted July 15, 202014 Comments Coach journeys

Brave Kevin launches Bracknell Express

Wednesday 15th July 2020 Meet Kevin Green. He must be the most optimistic entrepreneur in the transport industry right now. And he’s such a friendly and affable guy too. I … Continue Reading Brave Kevin launches Bracknell Express

Posted July 11, 20206 Comments Bus and train journeys

Day trip to the Isle of Wight

Saturday 11th July 2020 I found yesterday afternoon’s tweet from Southern Vectis so positive and inviting it encouraged me to pop over today and have a mini wander around the … Continue Reading Day trip to the Isle of Wight

Posted July 9, 20208 Comments Coach journeys

FLiXBUS road tested

Thursday 9th July 2020 After 118 days of bus and train travel abstinence, I thought it was time to venture out again following the easing of Government messaging from “essential … Continue Reading FLiXBUS road tested

Posted July 4, 202030 Comments Comment

Week 15. Avoid avoid public transport.

Saturday 4th July 2020 It’s been another week of mixed message muddles, inconsistencies and questionable priorities. No, I’m not referring to today’s reopening of pubs while schools pretty much remain … Continue Reading Week 15. Avoid avoid public transport.