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What Smarter Procurement Means for Public Travel Services

June 23, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

Public transport services are the lifeblood of the modern city. Smarter procurement for the funds necessary to keep those wheels rolling is crucial if a city is to function properly. Unfortunately, public procurement is one […]

Book Reviews

Train Journeys Open Up The Mind And Soul

December 1, 2021 Our Man On The Ground 0

There is something magical about taking the train when you want to explore a new place for the first time. If everything goes to plan and the trains are clean and on time, then there […]

Railways

Heritage Railways Nationwide Campaign

August 9, 2021 Our Man On The Ground 0

A new nationwide campaign has recently got underway led by the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR), to raise awareness of the many heritage railways we have across the UK. The new campaign is being undertaken […]

European Travel

Steaming Across Tuscany

June 28, 2017 Our Man On The Ground 0

Mark Nicholls steps back in time for a steam train tour across central Italy. The air sits heavy with the gritty aroma of steam; we can hear, and smell, the hefty black locomotive, even sense […]