Tuesday 2nd December 2025 We're nearly at the end of this year's fortnightly series, but have no fear the 25th place to be featured in a couple of weeks is a rather special one and next year I'm extending the series to cover more two station places thanks to all the suggestions readers have kindly... Continue Reading →
Saturday 22nd March 2025 I first became familiar with Wakefield’s two railway stations, Westgate and Kirkgate, 50 years ago when embarking on my full time bus industry career in 1975 with the National Bus Company’s West Riding subsidiary based in the city. I recall arriving, carrying a heavy suitcase (no wheeled suitcases in those days),... Continue Reading →
Saturday 8th April 2023 It's an Open Access duo for the next two letters in this year's fortnightly A to Z of bus and train companies enabling a 'compare and contrast' of two very similar rail businesses. Grand Central, owned by Arriva, was set up as an independent business in 2000 beginning operations in December... Continue Reading →
Monday 16th March 2020 For those who enjoy trying out new bus routes and train services, as I do, there are some exciting developments planned for the next few weeks. Or are there? Not just because I’m personally ceasing travel for my own health and wellbeing during the current pandemic crisis, but my guess is... Continue Reading →
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