Source: Future Rail Magazine
New Generation of Trains to Start Serving London from 2022
Transport for London (TfL) took a significant step today in its search for a manufacturer to design and build a new generation of trains for the Docklands..
Source: New Generation of Trains to Start Serving London from 2022
Shared Space Roads
INTRODUCTION
All of this post bar this introduction has appeared on aspi.blog a few moments ago. Because the road at the heart of it all is Exhbition Road, London, close to both South Kensington and Gloucester Road (each served by the District, Circle and Piccadilly lines) I am also posting it here. Here is a satellite view of the area:
WHAT IS A SHARED SPACE ROAD?
A shared space road is a road without pavements, with no clear distinctions between where cars, cyclists and pedestrians should be. According to some this arrangement reduces accidents. However, a recent incident on London’s Exhibition Road has called this into question. Here is a tweet from campaign group Transport for All:
This (to me) raises two questions to be taken in turn:
CAN SHARED SPACE ROADS WORK?
I am uncertain on this one and will welcome evidence from people with experience of shared space roads in their localities. My own view is that they could work but the following is necessary:
- Clear signage explaining what a shared space road is and what that means.
- A very low speed limit for motor vehicles (even lower than the 20mph which is now commonplace in the vicinity of schools) fiercely enforced – speeding on a shared space street should be punished more severely than speeding elsewhere because of the greater risk of hitting someone.
- Referring back to my first bullet point it needs to made clear that motorists are always expected to give way to cyclists and pedestrians.
Given what I know of London drivers I do not think that London is the right city to be trialling these (although Rome and Paris would both clearly by even worse options!)
SHOULD EXHIBITION ROAD
BE A SHARED SPACE ROAD?
Absolutely not – it should be completely pedestrianised. There are excellent public transport connections in this part of the world.
Walthamstow Wetlands
A new attraction has recently opened for business near the northern end of the Victoria line. Walthamstow Wetlands, in between Tottenham Hale and Blackhorse Road stations (both Victoria Line and London Overground) looks an excellent place for lovers of nature to visit.

TfL tests new signalling system on London Underground services
Transport for London (TfL) has successfully tested a new computer-based signalling and control system on the London Underground, which is expected to ensure faster and reliable services.
Source: TfL tests new signalling system on London Underground services
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Top 5 Reasons To Visit London: The Best Of London Archives – Tour London
Another from the blog section of tourlondon…
Here are our top 5 reasons to visit London, from the perspective of a Blue Badge London tour guide!
Source: Top 5 Reasons To Visit London: The Best Of London Archives – Tour London
Top 10 essentials for touring London Archives – Tour London
The first of two pieces I shall be pressing from the new find, tourlondon, today:
Planning on booking a tour or heading to London for a vacation? Make sure you have these 10 essentials for touring London!
Source: Top 10 essentials for touring London Archives – Tour London
tourlondon – a new link for this site
INTRODUCTION
I received an email today about a site called tourlondon, asking me to link to them, which I am delighted to do. This little piece, in addition to the links I have put in on the home page is to set the stage for introducing you to more of their stuff.
THE SITE
Here is a screenshot of the of the top portion of the homepage of this site:
I am delighted to connect with this site, which looks excellent to me, and I look forward to working with them in future.
Thank You London!
My thanks to sumofus for the following:
Sign the card to TfL for standing up to Uber, and ensuring safer conditions for passengers and drivers.
Source: Thank You London!