London: Urban Heart Surgery
Many of you are due to head back to work tomorrow. If you’re looking for something to keep you entertained for a few hours before doing that, this series on the construction of London’s CrossRail might just fit the bill. It also gives an idea of some of the challenges Auckland Transport face in the construction of the CRL.…
15 Comments Sunday reading 3 January 2016
The start of a new year is a good time to read a bit of history. The Economist recently published a fascinating piece on Russia’s rail history: “The gauge of history: A train journey north shows how Russia has evolved—and regressed“:
What makes trains weigh so heavily on Russia’s consciousness is the sheer size of the land mass.…
A Brilliant Invention
By Australian cartoonist Michael Leunig…
2016 – The Year Ahead
Happy New Year and welcome to 2016 – a year in which I think we will continue to see Auckland transform towards a better city. While not an exhaustive list, here are some of the things I think will be big discussion points during year.…
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