Friday Reads – 15 August 2025

By John Bull 1 min read
Friday Reads – 15 August 2025

Labour to revive Northern Powerhouse Rail project (The Guardian)

Is HS2 heading to Manchester by stealth? (Michael Dnes)

Revival of Northern Powerhouse Rail could save HS2 to Manchester (James O'Malley)

ScotRail to scrap peak fares to boost mode share (ScotRail)

How I Learned to Stop Worrying & Love Thanet Parkway (The Beauty of Transport)

Nobody thinks about parking, but it’s the dark matter that crowds cities: Podcast (Challenger Cities)

The economics of US railway station retail malls: Video (The Hustle)

Australian Suburban Rail Would Be Great for North America (Next Metro)