Friday Reads – 31 October 2025

By John Bull 1 min read
3D map of Ashford International Station. Southeastern

HS2 Faces 4 Year Delay: Video (RailFocus)

Cowley Branch rail line to reopen to passengers after 60 years in £120m project (BBC)

Chancellor Reeves guarantees Leeds Trams 'spades in the ground' timeframe (LeedsLive)

Southeastern’s 3D station map revolution: Game-changer for passenger experience (RailNews)

Underground parking under Champs-Elysees converted to bike-based retail logistics hubs (CityLab)

Tokyo’s Yamanote Line to mark 100th anniversary of loop line operations (StraitsTimes)

Why Gen Z isn't into model railways: Video (GerbenKlapwijk)

Happy International Day of Danger & Death for Pedestrians! (CarbonUpfront)