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christophs@diaspora.glasswings.com
Christoph S

Lenny_du_Nord (bsky & 🐘) on X: "In a “state railways” world Trenitalia would run to Modane and SNCF a replacement bus St Michel to Modane. In a “PSO” world the operator in charge would run a replacement bus. “Two competitors and let the market decide” gives us the worst of both worlds: no connection for A YEAR." / X

If trains had the same standing as planes
#trains #italy

https://twitter.com/Lenny_du_Nord/status/1711079796074061840

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atarifrosch@pod.dapor.net
Aurin

12.09.2023 Novaramedia: Finnish Trains Are What the UK Could Have If It Gave a Shit

Rather than sardining passengers into cramped carriages built to maximise ticket sales, Finnish trains are built for living. Childrearing, work calls, hot meals, having a pint with your mates – all are possible on the Finnish train. The result is that while Brits endure countless hours of mute suffering, Finns actually enjoy travelling by train. One I met recently told me that some of her fondest childhood memories are from the train – imagine! Meanwhile, four in 10 Brits polled in 2018 hadn’t stepped foot on a train in the past year – and frankly, who can blame them?

Wow. Just wow.

#Trains #Finland

Finnish Trains Are What the UK Could Have If It Gave a Shit | Novara Media

A playground carriage, an entire pub, cheap tickets – Nordic trains are an advert for nationalisation, writes Rivkah Brown.

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gander22h@diasp.org
Adam Hunt

Seen on a #bike trip today. This is Bowesville Station on our new light #rail commuter #railway line, or it will be if it ever gets finished. It is already 18 months behind schedule, but at least progress is being made, slowly.

The idea is that when done it should look like this artist concept.

concpet

#train #trains

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tina@diaspora.psyco.fr
Tina

Balade en train Ă  couper le souffle dans les Alpes suisses Ă  bord du Pilatus.

La ville d’Alpnach (Suisse) abrite le train Ă  crĂ©maillĂšre le plus pentu du monde, avec une pente Ă  48%.
Le Pilatus, train crĂ©Ă© par l'ingĂ©nieur Eduard Locher il y a plus de 130 ans, a Ă©tĂ© conçu grĂące Ă  une technique rĂ©volutionnaire pour l’époque : une crĂ©maillĂšre Ă  deux roues dentĂ©es Ă  rotation horizontale.
Il grimpe jusqu’au Mont Pilate situĂ© Ă  2 132 mĂštres d’altitude, dans les Alpes uranaises prĂšs de Lucerne. Cette traversĂ©e d’environ 40 minutes offre aux passagers une vue incroyable sur les forĂȘts, les formations de roches et un
 vide vertigineux !

#Suisse #Alpes #réseau-ferroviaire #trains #montagne

Breathtaking train ride in the Swiss Alps 🇹🇭 Pilatus 4K

Take a journey on one of the most breathtaking train rides in the Swiss Alps with a trip to Mount Pilatus. The train ride will take you through picturesque landscapes, surrounded by majestic mountains, as you make your way to the summit of Mount...

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drnoam@diasp.org
Noam Bergman

Meanwhile, in the #UK...

#HS2 is officially ‘unachievable’ after being given red rating

The HS2 #rail project was last week given an “unachievable“ rating by the official infrastructure watchdog. A “red” rating was assigned to the plans for the construction of the first two phases of the high-speed line, from London to Birmingham and then on to Crewe in Cheshire, by the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA).

“Successful delivery of the project appears to be unachievable. There are major issues with project definition, schedule, budget, quality and/or benefits delivery, which at this stage do not appear to be manageable or resolvable. The project may need re-scoping and/or its overall viability reassessed.”

Not promising, is it?

This month, HS2’s chief executive, Mark Thurston announced his resignation after delays and cost pressures for the railway project. He is to leave his role in September after six and a half years leading the government-owned company.

HS2 was initially scheduled to open in 2026, but is now projected to open between 2029 and 2033 because of construction difficulties and rising costs.

Fear not, though:

A Department for Transport spokesperson said: “Spades are already in the ground on HS2, with 350 construction sites, over £20bn invested to date and supporting over 28,500 jobs. We remain committed to delivering HS2 in the most cost-effective way for taxpayers.”

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