This from Kettledrummle...
As you will see Blackburn is well on track to achieving "garden" status. Unfortunately what was in the 4 foot where the train has stopped was not so green.
This from Rover...
No. Not that one.
Claire Perry, who is now a minister at BEIS looking after the Industrial Strategy.
A positively glacial formation of a new government.
Strong and stable my arsenal.
This from Daisy Hill...
Well that was interesting!
Grayling returned to transport following a very minor reshuffle.
We await news on who will be the rail minister.
Meanwhile, those wondering what the election result means for transport policy are reminded that Northern Ireland's railways are both state owned and vertically integrated.
Eat your heart out Jeremy Corbyn!
This from Dan D. Lion...
This from a Mr InterCity Swift...
Much to the annoyance of VTEC, it's back - bigger and stronger!
This from our 'Railway Plod'; which is very much part of the Railway Family.
Which makes it somewhat personal!
Statement from Chief Constable on British Transport Police officer injured at London Bridge
Following the horrific attacks at London Bridge last night, the British Transport Police officer who was injured is now in a stable condition.
Chief Constable Paul Crowther said: “Having visited the officer in hospital shortly after he was admitted for treatment, I was able to hear his account of what happened last night.
“It became clear that he showed enormous courage in the face of danger, as did many others who were at the scene and rushed to help.
“Although he is seriously unwell, he was able to recount how he faced the attackers armed only with his baton, outside London Bridge station.
“For an officer who only joined us less than two years ago, the bravery he showed was outstanding and makes me extremely proud.
“All of us at BTP wish him a swift recovery, and I know he will be touched by the hundreds of messages of support from across the UK and the world.
“Our thoughts are with all of those who died or were injured, and their loved ones as they try to come to terms with what happened.”
Big respect!
Good effort.
And our prayers and thoughts are with the officer, his colleagues, family and friends.
Also... thank you to all our BTP colleagues for all that you do to keep everyone safe, day in and day out, on or about the railway.
Of course, the BTP has often been at the forefront of policing.
This from the British Transport Police History Group...
The railway police were the first force in the country to use trained police dogs (1909), one of the first to use drug sniffer dogs (1974), and the first to introduce a computerised crime reporting procedure (1970s).
This from 'My Laird'...
Truly, the world has gone mad. And budgets madder?
This from @NickRH14...
Looking lush at Dorking (Main)...
This from a Mr Dogboxdriver...
Lincolnshire's first entry of this year's contest is this fine effort at Sleaford station.
This from Captain Deltic (for it is he)...
You can imagine the good Captain's consternation when PR firm Hope & Glory sent out a photo of the recent reconstruction of a 1977 East Coast Main Line line-up featuring the handover of the blue riband of high speed traction from the Deltic to IC125.
They kindly attached a black and white print of the original 1977 event.
This from the ORR...
Court upholds ORR decision on Crossrail charges
As the independent regulator for the UK’s railways, we have a statutory role in ensuring charges to run trains on relevant networks are underpinned by evidence and comply with legal requirements.
In May 2016, taking into account representations and evidence from affected parties, including considerable documentation and submissions from Heathrow Airport Limited (HAL), we decided HAL is not permitted to introduce all of its proposed new charges for train operators to use its track, which links Heathrow Airport to the Great Western main line.
HAL launched a judicial review of our decision and after a three day hearing, the court has dismissed HAL’s application and upheld our decision. We welcome this judgment and we will now work with all the affected parties to enable Crossrail services to start running as scheduled into the airport.
Amidst all the ghastliness of recent hours, a small but significant gesture from The Brothers...
RMT SUSPENDS STRIKE ACTION ON MERSEYRAIL, NORTHERN RAIL AND SOUTHERN RAIL
Mick Cash, RMT General Secretary, said:
This from Julian and Sandy...
So Philip Hammond has been on the election trail in Derby...
The Chancellor Philip Hammond has been visiting Bombardier in Derby. pic.twitter.com/LTCox6Wfg9
— Chris Doidge (@BBCChrisD) May 22, 2017
Let's hope nobody mentioned his role in the Thameslink fleet award!
This from our North American cousins is nice.
As all three major parties made specific reference to Railfreight in their manifestos this week (Round of applause! Ed), perhaps there should be a similar version for British Railfreight?
Over to you FOCs, RFG, RDG and the MD of NR's FNPO?
Eye understands that there is a new MD at Caledonian Sleeper!
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