Trains coming Transport outlook 2020: a train renaissance. 3 drivers – flight shame, climate change concern, EU railways opening to competition. Expect smart trains, easy online booking, frequent services to city centres, perks (free coffee, newspapers). Passenger numbers, esp. tourists, business & night travellers, will rise & fares will fall. Midnight train to Georgia &…
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Infrastructure Fast, robust wifi essential for global competitiveness, but UK is 5th for broadband availability, and 17 out of 19 for updated tech. £56bn high-speed HS2 rail from London to Birmingham/ Manchester won’t deliver double the economic/ social benefits of £25bn UK-wide full-fibre broadband. The best investments may be invisible Guessed the word? Series 3…