If you are getting off at Clapton on the London Overground, look out for a couple of these signs on the down platform. The 'British Railways' indicates that they are from before 1965, so they're still doing good service after 59+ years.

First motion of Trades Union Congress black workers conference is on minimum service levels, with ASLEF delegate Hans condemning the legislation #HereToStayHereToFight

🔌 We've inspected electric trains at Birmingham New Street station ahead of re-tensioning work this month.

☀️ It’s vital to maintain the overhead lines that power the trains to help prevent sagging during hot weather:

👉 networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/rare-trac…

#OLE Birmingham New Street

In a sign of Modi’s growing authoritarianism, the veteran journalist Amrit Wilson has been banned from India and labelled a threat to the state. Her crime? Writing in support of India’s farmers’ protests for Tribune. tribunemag.co.uk/2024/04/solida…

So when are we unveiling the next plaque then? #electrifyAllTheThings

my ‘never trust the SNP for anything but least of all trans rights’ belief intensifies as Yousaf hands his sole route to staying in power to the most opportunist terf in Parliament bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotla…

Absolutely no idea if Department for Transport will release draft versions of the Managing Pavement Parking report but it's clear that the report has been repeatedly prepared for release and then sat on IMHO. FYI Carlton Reid Afzal Khan MP Kerry McCarthy Louise Haigh whatdotheyknow.com/request/managi…

Vote for my third option, go on 😈

NEW: Housing charities have withdrawn their support for the Renters Reform Bill

@shelter & Renters' Reform Coalition who have previously backed govt reforms say they’ve been watered down by “a minority of landlord backbenchers” and will be a “colossal failure that won’t protect tenants.”

The much-loved (but perhaps time-worn) “The Secret Life Of The Home” Science Museum gallery is to close… so if you’ve never been to the basement or want a last👀: go before 2 June! Free tickets & blogpost on it: blog.sciencemuseum.org.uk/saying-goodbye…
I thought I’d be sadder to see it go but…

An in-depth attempt to explain nearly five years of levelling up funds: what they are, why they are, and why people have been so unhappy with them

With ⁦Amy Borrett⁩ and ⁦Anna Gross⁩

(The first in a 4-part series about levelling up)
on.ft.com/3Ux0AYE

50 anos 🌹

Few people understand the rail industry better than Gareth Dennis. Worth a follow if you want thorough analysis on this.

twitter.com/GarethDennis/s…

#ThrowbackThursday and a look at an Aveling and Porter catalogue from the early 20th century (a recent auction win... oops! 🤣)

🛠️ Works continue between Huddersfield and Leeds as the #TRU team bring vital upgrades to the area.

🚨 This series of upgrades means weekday train services will be impacted between the two stations for the next 4 weeks.

ℹ️ We advise all passengers to check before they travel…

Fool posts nonsense in IEA shocker: