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Read John's blog below to find out his thoughts on all things Blackpool transport and anything else which catches his eye...
Electric Bus Trial
The statement by the Government and Chancellor this week of a funded trial conversion of an urban bus system to all electric vehicles...
John Woodman
Sep 30, 2019
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Rigby Road Publishing Update
Our latest title in the series 'Municipal Transport' dealing with the 1960s is scheduled to be published at the end of October : ...
John Woodman
Sep 27, 2019
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Eyes On The Capital
Launching briefly into a mini rant on the politics of this country - disturbing as they are for everyone, no matter their views on the ...
John Woodman
Sep 25, 2019
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143 Takes Centre Stage
The Trustees and their supporting team of the Fylde Transport Trust can be rightfully proud of seeing Standard Car 143 make its first...
John Woodman
Sep 24, 2019
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Blackpool In The 1920s
The launch today of open balcony 'Standard' tramcar 143 resplendent in its as built 1924 appearance prompts a nostalgic trip back in time...
John Woodman
Sep 23, 2019
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Sorry : No Real Time Information
Blackpool's light rail service is the only operation of its kind in the UK devoid of real time tram arrival information on its station...
John Woodman
Sep 21, 2019
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Blackpool's Push For Zero Carbon Transport & the Global Green Movement
The images of hundreds of thousands marching today to protest against despoilation of the earth's resources now bringing real threat to a...
John Woodman
Sep 20, 2019
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Fylde Transport Trust Endeavours
Next Monday evening, all being well the remarkable journey of former Blackpool Standard tram 143 will have completed its seemingly...
John Woodman
Sep 20, 2019
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London Exemplars : LCC 1 and MET 331
As Blackpool's transport followers await the emergence of Standard Car 143 from its extended retro restoration now imminent an equally...
John Woodman
Sep 17, 2019
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Rear End Views
Driving behind a Blackpool bus can be a visually stimulating experience when it has been treated to a creatively designed rear side vinyl....
John Woodman
Sep 16, 2019
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