Category Archives: Technological

Blackpool Air Show 2018

Posted on August 17, 2018 by admin

Two great days at the Blackpool Air Show, Saturday and Sunday 11th and 12th August 2018.   A big line up with the  RAF providing the Typhoon, Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, Pilatus and The Red Arrows on Sunday.    Saturday … Continue reading →

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Railway Electrification in the North West

Posted on April 11, 2017 by admin

Work is underway at a fairly slow pace on electrifying more track in the North West of England. Currently the Manchester to Blackpool line is forecast for completion for the summer timetable of 2018.  Work on re-aligning the track is … Continue reading →

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Trident Nuclear deterrent?

Posted on February 28, 2016 by admin

A decision is due on replacing the existing submarines for the Trident nuclear weapon system.  These submarines are built in the North West of England. Those who support it believe it is a deterrent and weapon of last resort that … Continue reading →

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Who will land on Mars first

Posted on December 6, 2014 by admin

The USA stepped up its space programme yesterday with the test launch and recovery of the Orion capsule designed for a manned journey to Mars and back.   The flight was the first time an inhabitable capsule has gone beyond … Continue reading →

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Transport in a whirl or is it the modern norm

Posted on August 29, 2012 by admin

Overall there seems to be a lot of untidiness and uncertainty in the government’s transport policy. Perhaps they could smarten up their act. Last week we it was announced First Group have been selected for West Coast Main Line contract, … Continue reading →

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High Speed Rail looks like being approved

Posted on January 8, 2012 by admin

HS2 the high speed rail link between London, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds looks like it will be approved next week. As usual the rest of the UK will be waiting for investment in London rail to peak before work begins. … Continue reading →

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New Manufacturing Jobs Announced

Posted on March 18, 2010 by admin

After bad news in chocolate and steel manufacturing some good news in cars and nuclear engineering. Most of it with the help of government loans. Nissan announced that their new electrically powered car, the Nissan Leaf, will be produced in Sunderland from 2013. … Continue reading →

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