Author: Long Branch Mike

The changing and potentially not-so-changing face of UK rail branding. The government (and therefore the tax payer) still own all the stations and track (through Network Rail) and the ROSCOs (rolling stock operating company) own …

“Pedestrian scrambles” surged in popularity half a century ago. Some places are bringing them back. In a “pedestrian scramble,” vehicle traffic is stopped and pedestrians can cross the street in any direction. You’re on a …

Subterranean cartographers are bringing to light the dark, tangled truths buried under the streets. Before a single raindrop fell, Alan Leidner knew the waters could rise and throw the city into darkness. On this point, …

What do we do when the product wears out? Such is the case with lithium-ion batteries. The Guardian addresses the issue of dealing with lithium-ion batteries, now that the electric vehicle market has gathered momentum …

Later this year Dutch company Hedgehog Applications is to undertake a pilot project in Apeldoorn which will use a large battery to store energy regenerated by braking electric trains and use it to recharge electric …

It has been argued that while the UK rail industry is now introducing rolling stock that is more advanced than ever, the time has come to focus on pushing the envelope even further with pioneering …

The original Penn Station was an architectural masterpiece. The most ironic part about removing it in a “monumental act of vandalism,” though, is that as a transit facility the original Penn Station had serious flaws. …

Highbury and Islington station could soon be better a new additional entrance, if plans to redevelop a long empty site owned by TfL go ahead. Or more accurately, an entrance that was in use until …

Whilst the industry is moving forward with tech advancements, is it leaving its passengers behind? In our weekly industry interviews we are always keen to find out how our experts believe rail is likely to …