London Reconnections

London Reconnections 2022 Christmas Quiz

On 6 December 2022 By Pedantic of Purley In Christmas Quiz, Long reads

2022 sees a shorter quiz than usual primarily because your quizmaster has infrequently visited central London. Thank goodness for the opening of the Elizabeth line which has helped provide some of the questions. We hope …

Monday’s Friday Reads – 5 December 2022

On 5 December 2022 By Long Branch Mike In Accessibility, Crossrail 2, Cycles, Friday Reads, Trolleybuses

• TfL vows to develop plans for Crossrail 2 & Bakerloo, DLR extensions (NewCivilEng) • London Paramedic Cycle Response Unit arrives faster than ambulances (LondonAmbulanceNHS) • GTR admits to breaching Equality Act on access for …

Friday Reads – 2 December 2022

On 2 December 2022 By Long Branch Mike In Accessibility, Arts, Electric Vehicles (EVs), Friday Reads, History

• TfL to slash another £600m from its annual budget by 2026 (IanVisits) • London Underground seeks passenger feedback on gap bridging device (MetroReport) • Thames-side murals, sculptures, & art (TidalThames) • A short history …

Monday’s Friday Reads – 28 November 2022

On 28 November 2022 By Long Branch Mike In Congestion Charge, Design, Friday Reads, Trams/Streetcars/LRT, Trolleybuses

• ULEZ charge to drive polluting cars expanded to London’s M25 (IanVisits) • TPE uses loophole so services cancelled a day ahead do not appear in stats (Guardian) • Paris targeting converting parking garages, other …

Friday Reads – 25 November 2022

On 24 November 2022 By Long Branch Mike In Bakerloo Line, Bridges, Friday Reads, Technology, Trams/Streetcars/LRT

• London bus cuts are themselves cut back as funding found (IanVisits) • London councils unite efforts to finally deliver Diamond Jubilee ped & cycle bridge (ArchitectsJ) • Bakerloo north segment, Watford DC Overground to …

In Pictures: Blackpool’s Historic Trams

On 22 November 2022 By John Bull In In Pictures, Long reads, Trams/Streetcars/LRT

We take a look at the hidden history of Blackpool’s tram network, lurking in the sheds at Blackpool Transport.

Monday’s Friday Reads – 21 November 2022

On 21 November 2022 By Long Branch Mike In Accessibility, Electric Vehicles (EVs), Friday Reads

• TfL publishes step-free access consultation results, trials new gap ramp (RailUK) • UK electric car owners to pay road tax from 2025: Autumn Statement (Guardian) • Germany’s €49/ public transport ticket FAQ (JonWorthEuroBlog) • …

Friday Reads – 18 November 2022

On 18 November 2022 By Long Branch Mike In Design, Friday Reads, Sleeper Trains, Trams/Streetcars/LRT

• TfL to renew bid to build affordable homes on Cockfosters station car park (OnLondon) • TfL planning new Overground station in Barking (IanVisits) • The great inter-war Art Streamline oceanliner race (OceanlinerDesigns) • Trams …

Monday’s Friday Reads – 14 November 2022

On 14 November 2022 By Long Branch Mike In Buses, Crossrail, Friday Reads, Trams/Streetcars/LRT, Uber

• Crossrail’s lessons for future major infrastructure projects: video (NewCivilEng) • Istanbul’s million passenger a day MetroBus BRT line: video (BBCforUITP) • Istanbul’s million passenger a day MetroBus BRT line: video download (4 across, 3 …

Friday Reads – 11 November 2022

On 11 November 2022 By Long Branch Mike In Bridges, Buses, Friday Reads, Micromobility, Technology

• Hammersmith Bridge pedestals strengthened using bespoke concrete (NewCivilEng) • German €9 rail pass successor will launch next year (RailTech) • Montreal’s new Pie IX bus rapid transit route opens (MtlBlog) • Using tech to …

Monday’s Friday Reads – 7 November 2022

On 7 November 2022 By Long Branch Mike In Friday Reads, History, Pedestrians, Trolleybuses

• Inside North End (Bull & Bush) ghost Tube station & Cold War bunker: video (HiddenLondonHangouts) • How many metro lines does London have now then? Discuss (JonnElledge) • Traffic reduction trials made permanent in …

Friday Reads – 4 November 2022

On 4 November 2022 By Long Branch Mike In Friday Reads, HS2, River, Trams/Streetcars/LRT, Tunnels

• Fare warning: National rail fines quintupling to curb fare dodging (RailTechMag) • HS2’s 2nd tunnel boring machine sets off underneath London (RailUK) • Elizabeth line west to east cab ride: video (HiddenLondonHangouts) • To …

Trouble in Tram Paradise by the Antipodean Light?

On 1 November 2022 By Chris Hale In Long reads, Trams/Streetcars/LRT

Melbourne City Snapshot While the rest of the public transport universe sees the world’s largest tram network in Melbourne as a public transport success, the reality is more complex. Having recently discussed the rebirth of …

Moanday’s Frightday Reaps – 31 October 2022

On 31 October 2022 By Long Branch Mike In Friday Reads, Micromobility, Pedestrians, Stations

• Inside North End (Bull & Bush) ghost Tube station & Cold War bunker: video (HiddenLondonHangouts) • Spooky 300 year old buried chapel unearthed at Vienna U-Bahn station (EuroGunzel) • The Atlantis of ghost stations: …

Friday Reads – 28 October 2022

On 28 October 2022 By Long Branch Mike In Friday Reads, Pedestrians, River, Trams/Streetcars/LRT, Victoria line

• Trains now more popular than planes between London & Edinburgh (IanVisits) • Illuminated River Thames walking tour map (MappingLondon) • Panel on present & ideal future of London’s bus service ft. Pedantic of Purley …