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An omnibus of tech posts by a Futurologist on software development primarily.Sunday, 18 December 2011
Different train companies, same train time
A good example is the London Midland and Virgin Trains service from Milton Keynes to London Euston at 18:47 daily. Virgin takes 33mins, the other takes 1h13!
Labels: Transport
Sunday, 9 October 2011
Network Railcard - A massive money saver
So for a trip of 4 people from Maidenhead to London, return, saving £3.33 * 4 = £13.32 ! The card only costs £25 per year! Bargain ;)
"A Network Railcard gives you 1/3 off most standard adult rail fares for travel in the Network Railcard area."
Labels: Transport
Friday, 21 December 2007
New train service to London!
I wondered why there weren't many services running these days. Now I know the answer:hehe, merry Gregorian new year everyone
Thursday, 22 November 2007
Simple changes to improve road safety
So some simple steps to cut down road traffic accidents:
- Double-white lines on all roads where there is not a perfect overtaking opportunity, cutting out about 50% of the current overtaking death spots.
- Widen roads by 1 Meter, and use that space to separate the two opposing traffic lanes with a white dash painted area.
- Repaint the white fluorescent markings down the centre of the road regularly, and in particular at junctions (a common location of accidents)
- Fix or replace all broken cats-eyes, too many roads have worn markings and missing cats-eyes.
Saturday, 17 November 2007
The French will be pleased not to arrive in Waterloo!
Victory against Napoleon was on 18 June 1815 at Waterloo (Belgium), secured by the Duke of Wellington and the Prussian army against the might of Napoleon. Waterloo bridge was named after the battle, and then Waterloo station was named after the bridge.
I'm happy to have a high-speed route in to London from the channel, but wonder just how long we'll have to wait until the rest of the UK has high-speed routes..?
Tuesday, 13 November 2007
The real reason and benefit of the 2012 London Olympics
It's about the legacy, what facilities and regeneration the Olympic works will bring in. It's a great excuse to spend a lot of tax payers money, re-developing depressed areas. Like the Stratford in North London.
As well as all the fantastic sports facilities, we are also getting part of the rail network the capital is desparate for. The new Crossrail route from east to west, and the eurostar line (High Speed 1) down to the chunnel from St Pancras, Stratford and Ebbsfleet International stations.
I'm looking forward to making the most of these new transport facilities ;)
Wednesday, 26 September 2007
Commercial Maglev comes to Europe
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