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A blog for my thoughts on transport mostly as well as politics and life more broadly

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What you might get: Bordeaux, AFC Wimbledon, cats, politics, wine, Birmingham, cities

And finally, respect to Claire (Mrs B) and Camille (little Miss B)

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Birmingham, Cities, High Speed Rail, Rail, Random Thoughts, Transport

The Birmingham Crossrail

I have written about a proposed Birmingham Crossrail before but it is time to revisit for 3 reasons: HS2 is … Continue reading The Birmingham Crossrail

all this excitement (thanks for the wishes)
Birmingham, Rail, Random Thoughts, Transport

all this excitement (thanks for the wishes)

Having driven not one but two completely different trains in the last week it is time to dash off one … Continue reading all this excitement (thanks for the wishes)

Birmingham, Rail, Transport

Back in Brum, back at Uni!

Well the release was published today and the news is out there, I am now a member of staff as … Continue reading Back in Brum, back at Uni!

Politics, Rail, Transport

The scale of the UK rail industry… it’s big!

I was delighted to speak on a Railway Industry Association panel last week at the launch of an economic impact … Continue reading The scale of the UK rail industry… it’s big!

Politics, Rail, Transport

Enabling accelerated research, development and innovation in rail

It has been hugely satisfying to be able to play a part in developing and finally launching the UK Rail … Continue reading Enabling accelerated research, development and innovation in rail

Random Thoughts

Happy new year!

Best wishes to all of my friends, acquaintances, relations, colleagues, contacts, networks and whoever else comes across this post!  I … Continue reading Happy new year!

High Speed Rail, Politics, Rail, Transport

Some success for railway research and innovation

As we approach the close of 2017 I want to highlight some good news and real progress that has been … Continue reading Some success for railway research and innovation

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