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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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Tag: transport strategy

Cities, Mobility as a Service, Rail, Random Thoughts, Transport

The path to the future of transport…

I was struck by this article today – http://uk.businessinsider.com/uber-tesla-waymo-struggle-to-disrupt-auto-industry-2017-6 I don’t know why i was so struck as the thrust of … Continue reading The path to the future of transport…

Birmingham, London, Politics, Rail, Random Thoughts, Transport

Can we have less interesting times now?

I have heard that famous curse being quoted with increasing frequency over the last few months… ‘may you live in … Continue reading Can we have less interesting times now?

Buses, Cities, High Speed Rail, Politics, Rail, Random Thoughts, Transport

Many elections, not so much transport policy

Following the local and mayoral elections we now have a month until the General Election.  Given the amount of Brexit … Continue reading Many elections, not so much transport policy

Cities, Mobility as a Service, Transport

Introducing the Open Internet of Mobility

March was a busy month for presenting and debating, on behalf of TravelSpirit I presented a keynote on ‘the Open … Continue reading Introducing the Open Internet of Mobility

Mobility as a Service, Rail, Random Thoughts, Transport

The relevance of rail to mobility as a service

The rail industry is a relatively complex and capital-intensive one for businesses to enter and develop market share in. The railways … Continue reading The relevance of rail to mobility as a service

Mobility as a Service, Random Thoughts, Transport

Talking the Future of Travel at London Tech Week

I was excited and intrigued to be invited by the Travel Tech Lab and London & Partners to speak at … Continue reading Talking the Future of Travel at London Tech Week

Birmingham, High Speed Rail, Rail, Transport

New Street, Labour, HS2, electrification – lot’s going on!

Last week New Street station in the heart of Birmingham City Centre was finally revealed and it was worth the … Continue reading New Street, Labour, HS2, electrification – lot’s going on!

Cities, Transport

Catching up, what’s happening with transport?

It has been a while since I wrote here – mostly due to work commitments although i can signpost a … Continue reading Catching up, what’s happening with transport?

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

Transport for the North – big infrastructure, big plans

Well it would certainly be fair to say that the Government and the ‘Northern Powerhouse’ have bold plans and big … Continue reading Transport for the North – big infrastructure, big plans

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