Metrolink's operational cost in GM was funded through farebox revenues until 2020, and is very close to returning to being so. Merseyrail does not cover its costs but is cross-subsidised through… (View Post)

... and I'm fairly sure we do pay roughly the same cost per mile in the north for a far inferior service. (View Post)

In happier news, looks like summer is going to start in about five hours: (View Post)

Fascinating. There ARE examples of successful narrow streets in Britain. Think of any small picturesque village; think of the lanrs in Brighton; think of Underbank in Stockport. Think of medeival Yor… (View Post)

It's just such a brilliant outcome for Trump that you have to wonder a bit. A few inches to the right, he'd be dead. A few inches to the left, he;s denied a brilliant photo opportunity. He … (View Post)