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Definitely in the mixed materials camp here Moquette on the main seat and leather / e-leather on the headrest, armrests and possibly bolsters I think the importance of colour needs to be considered as it makes such a difference and there have been some horrible schemes over the years. LNER...

Just looks awful - good message though

Broken Windows theory needs to be introduced with a concerted effort to remove the graffiti as soon as possible but this is always easier said than done and money is tight (for many reasons, some self inflicted by the Mayor) but we have just had the Easter holidays and there are always graffiti...

Maybe refurbish enough 1992 trains for the Bakerloo and Waterloo and City lines and replace the Central line trains. Also maybe go for leasing rather than purchase to ease the financial burden (at least initially) although this may require a new procurement process

Can't believe that's still like that - has been since at least the late 90s when I moved there (several house moves ago!)

If the trains are going to be around for a while absolutely - yes. These are fundamentally good trains that were ordered too short but are now 20 plus years old. The seats are bulky and thinner ones would make things more spacious, the tables at airline seats are terrible for using a laptop at...

In most cases I don't think the length matters it's the width that is the bigger factor. I justify a big car as I would otherwise need to rent vans honest! I do like a big car and just as the luxury car tax did nothing to stop me buying a hulking big Jag a size tax won't stop me trading it in...

The government is unlikely to want the debts for funding a lot of trains going forward appearing as government debt (incidentally I expect PFI to come back too albeit rebranded for the same reason) so I expect this will be to determine if good value is being achieved including: No excess...

I do like the growth of coffee shops on A roads - thanks Starbucks franchises but have to admit to missing Little Chefs from when they were in their prime. Nobody else gives me a lollipop for clearing my plate and endless coffee refills! On the motorways I like the idea of having the coffee...

When I last stayed in the area I stayed in Bergamo and it is a lovely place I also think that Brescia is a wonderful place and well worth a visit. If visiting Turin then a visit to Lingotto is a must - an amazing place

Totally agree - the percentage/ spot check is really powerful and should also be used to call out where someone is doing something good so if a train exceeds expectations credit can be given

My experience is not with rail contracts but property contracts but there are many similarities i.e. a big expensive asset that deteriorates over time whilst user expectations rise and those operating it wanting to, understandably, minimise their costs and maximise their profits. Many of the...

I only travel on the buses in the north east very occasionally but in my experience the X21 and 21 are excellent but you often see the 21 unbranded and my one return trip on the 16 (car in garage) the bus was immaculate inside and out. Generally the buses seem no cleaner or dirtier than central...

Bit late on this but it was closed at about 4pm on Wednesday

They are not doing badly - most of the 1962 stock they replaced only lasted 33 years

Beautiful pic

Agreed - there are good and bad consultants but all consultants are limited by what their client contracts them to do and you can't go beyond this . Consultants must also be managed so if they don't do what they should then they face the consequences

That's the one north of the river and was never planned to link directly with this road - this one is the one to the south that was meant to link to another crossing to the east - the Central Motorway East Bypass - the plans proposed for Tyneside were crazy! This link from the Pathetic...

None of the above answers fit me A combination of where I live A lot of hills Many places are either within walking distance or designed for the car or public transport Great public transport And the fact I enjoy walking from a health perspective means that cycling isn't for me I am a...

This is good news Let's hope that the 'social value' aspect within public procurement can be used to include UK manufacture (and / or content) going forward Irrespective of political preference or the rationale behind it, it is always good when a senior politician (of any party) puts their...