That Strike
In 1994 I voted to strike. BR had been ‘privatised’ that is, not really properly privatised, but Railtrack was ostensibly a private company now and […]
Transport
We’ve Been Here Before
Many years ago, one Christmas, I discussed the death of a child who had been bought a quad bike. The parents were naturally devastated, but […]
On the Subject
I was talking about CBT yesterday. So another story. This from my own experience. I had two students last week, both learning on electric scooters. […]
A Funny Story
I was chatting today with one of my colleagues. Last weekend a young lad turns up for CBT (compulsory basic training) to learn to ride […]
That’s Just Fine
Except, of course, it ain’t. A fine, that is. A car park at a popular UK seaside spot has left locals and visitors fuming over […]
Nothing Changes
One of the things I observed during my tenure both at Network Rail and subsequently working as a contractor in the industry was Network Rail’s […]
Calling Constable Savage
It would seem that Constable Savage was ahead of his time. You really can be arrested for looking at someone in a funny way. I’m […]
Another Kawasaki?
My BMW R1250RT is coming up three years old in the summer. The dealer contacted me to ask if I wanted to do another deal […]