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Please Sir, I’d like something more: Response to Brendan Gleeson’s Australian Heartlands
I would like something more than a cliché filled soup – with all the usual ingredients, a bit of Salt , a dash of Birrell and Bolt, a bit of Fairfax on the side. I’m probably not the ideal reviewer for a work like this because, in Jim Schembri style, I bring my ideological... »
Handling multiple city stations
Cities that are convenient to get around either have one central rail station served by ALL trains, or a FREE and convenient way of getting from one station to the rest. »
Fun time for kids: design a logo for Sydney Metro
While not wishing to lower this site’s very good reputation too far, it might be time for a bit of creativity. Have a go at designing one per person, and we’ll vote on it at the end. If you can go into this site and upload it yourself, then great. If not, load your design onto photobucket... »
Sydney zonal fares – crosspost from Railpage
Proposal on Railpage http://www.railpage.com.au/f-p1256083.htm#1256083. I disagree strongly with it but would like others comments. »
Crosspost on single ended tram cars, loops and island platforms
http://www.railpage.com.au/f-p1252193.htm#1252193 I’ll post my two-bob here: I’ve seen single ended cars work well on the Tuen Mun light rail system, a bit strange at first. It’s not just the lack of drivers stand but also the doors being on only one side which saved space, a bit like a bus. The network obviously requires loops or triangles... »
Achieving modal shift – some problems to be faced
No, I'm not talking about easy things like fixing bus-train connections, or even the capacity of the rail »
Making rail commuting a Capital experience
I wrote this yesterday as a travel-log. It probably should go on my blog, as it is more narrative than textbook item. But I’ve revealled in real time how the whole commuting experience can be done well. ********************** A very respectable load of passengers – in both senses. **************************************************** I’m writing this from onboard the capital connection from... »
Update on site
I’d just like to thank everyone involved in this site, especially Phin who did the hard work putting it up. We have 22 published posts, 5 different authors so far and countless comments from a larger number of people. I would also say the calibre of the posts and the commenting has been very high and... »
Tips and tricks for calculating rail rules-of-thumb
Without first-hand data or technical specs it can sometimes be difficult guessing what things cost, how long they take and so on. Phin’s series comparing rail construction, tram construction and electrification costs goes a long way to helping rail enthusiasts understand the true cost of proposals. I’ve come up with some other suggestions that may help... »