Archive - Full Steam Ahead

Revisiting Manchester: Another way forward for High Speed in the North

Without an affordable through station at Manchester Piccadilly, high speed rail may never come to the North. But there's a cheaper, faster, and better…

Jan 14 •

Harry Rushworth

December 2024

All Change at Horseferry Road

Another one bites the dust

Dec 2, 2024 •

Harry Rushworth

October 2024

Toil of the Tolls

British toll roads can be complicated and congested, but there's a better way.

Oct 25, 2024 •

Harry Rushworth

September 2024

Harm Reduction is Harmful

The UK might be poor and miserable, but at least it's safe.

Sep 29, 2024 •

Harry Rushworth

August 2024

A Thames for everyone

Cleaning up London's waterways

Published on The Greater London Project • Aug 18, 2024

June 2024

London Transport Policy No.1

London Rail Devolution could be as transformational as the Elizabeth line, at a fraction of the cost.

Jun 15, 2024 •

Harry Rushworth

March 2024

What's in a Name?

London's recent naming of Overground lines has caused a stir. Perhaps it's time to ditch names entirely?

Mar 1, 2024 •

Harry Rushworth

January 2024

Fare Freezes Constrain the Capital

The Mayor of London has announced a surprise fares freeze for the year ahead. Though pounds in pockets are always nice, could that money have been…

Jan 28, 2024 •

Harry Rushworth

December 2023

A Christmas Wishlist for London

As we enter a London election year, here's 12 planning policies for Santa to slide into politicos' stockings.

Dec 24, 2023 •

Harry Rushworth

October 2023

Three Stubs for the Future

HS2 has been cut back, but Britain has a trend of rising rail use, and there is good reason to think we might want to extend HS2 later. At minimal cost…

Oct 7, 2023 •

Harry Rushworth

September 2023

How legalising a bit of paint might save lives

Simple Zebra crossings are a quick and cheap way to improve road safety and encourage active travel. It's just a shame that the UK makes them borderline…

Sep 19, 2023 •

Harry Rushworth

December 2022

Prorogue One: An Airport Planning Story

Deciding whether to build something is often the hardest hurdle of all; just ask London Heathrow.

Dec 21, 2022 •

Harry Rushworth

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