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John Woodman
Jan 17, 2020
Trolleypole Haven (In Germany)
Whilst British tram systems were typified by the common use of trolleypoles for current collection elsewhere in many European countries,...
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John Woodman
Jan 16, 2020
Talbot Cars Again
For the benefit of our readers in The Netherlands and following on the story of Aachen 1010 arriving in the Isle of Man in the 1970s -...
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John Woodman
Jan 15, 2020
Cardiff Moves Forward With Trams and Tramtrain Circular Service for 2003
The Government of Wales is pressing forward with total overhaul of its urban transport network in Cardiff and the South Wales area. A...
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John Woodman
Jan 13, 2020
Birmingham Now Aims For Car Free Centre
The latest UK city to move against private car usage in its central district is Birmingham. The city council announced plans to restrict...
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John Woodman
Jan 9, 2020
Goodbye Yorkshire Bank - Welcome to Virgin Money
A long familiar banking name has occupied the key corner of Abingdon Street and Church Street. Yorkshire Penny Bank as it was set up...
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John Woodman
Jan 7, 2020
Better Laid Planning In the 2020s
A reminder of conceptual rail expansion and connectivity for the Fylde in the new decade - a working paper prepared by Wyre Dock...
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John Woodman
Jan 2, 2020
Hello 2020
The new decade has started with good news for Fylde's rail transport future. Government departments have signalled approval of funding...
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