Aberdeen Could Have 200 Hydrogen Buses By 2024, According To Industry Leader
The title of this post, is the same as that of this article on the Aberdeen Press and Journal.
This is the introductory paragraph.
Aberdeen could accommodate up to 200 hydrogen buses by 2024, according to an industry leader who wants to roll out thousands across the country.
These are some other points from the article.
- Aberdeen has ten single-decker hydrogen buses.
- Fifteen double-decker buses should be delivered from Wrightbus, this year.
- The article also has a video of Aberdeen’s hydrogen-powered road sweeper.
Aberdeen certainly seems to be embracing hydrogen.
Class 319 Train Used In GB Railfreight Parcel Test At London Euston
The title of this post is the same as that of this article on Rail Advent.
This is the introductory paragraph.
GB Railfreight has used a Class 319 train during a successful trial of former commuter trains for express parcel delivery services.
Other points from the article.
- Standard roll-cages can be loaded and offloaded at most major stations.
- A substantial amount of cargo can be carried.
- GBRf is talking to the Government about deliveries to hospitals.
It should be noted that the Class 325 trains that are used to move goods for Royal Mail are based on Class 319 trains.
- Both trains are based on the legendary Mark 3 coach.
- There are sixteen of these Royal Mail trains.
- Each train is four cars.
- Each car can hold up to twelve tonnes.
- They are capable of 100 mph like the Class 319 trains.
- Class 319 trains are being converted into bi-mode Class 769 trains for use by Rail Operations Group as parcel trains.
As there are still at least fifty Class 319 trains still available for modification, will it mean a more will be converted into parcels trains?
Did Boris Meet The Devil?
Boris was in good form in his statement this morning.
I suspect that Boris felt a bit like I did, when I was released from Addenbrookes after my stroke. The term demob-happy comes to mind.
At some point in my recovery, I met the Devil. She told me, that I was a troublemaker and a disruptive influence! So she threw me out!
Did Boris have a similar experience?
Health Lessons From Lockdown
Are some of us learning things about ourselves during lockdown?
For myself!
Mental Health
I certainly think, that I’m handling the mental side well, as I’ve had several lockdowns in the past, usually when I want to get some software written.
Another programmer has told me, that he has used lockdowns to get software written in the past.
I am certainly getting bored though! You can only do so many serious puzzles from The Times.
Normally, if I feel bored, I get on a train or a bus and go somewhere interesting.
Exercise
I’m taking exercise regularly and go for a regular walk most days. I’d probably walk more, if I felt like taking public transport more. But, I do feel, buses and trains could be a place to catch COVID-19.
Drinking
My house tends to get a bit warm, so I’m drinking a lot.
Not strong alcohol, although there is quite a bit of 0.5% Adnams beer going down my throat, but mainly, still lemonade, tea and water.
The amount of fluid seems to have cured my periodic constipation.
On the other hand it does seem to have increased my INR, so I have reduced my Warfarin dosage from 4 to 3.5 mg. per day.
Sleep
I seem to be sleeping well! But then I always do!
Conclusion
Except for the boredom, I think, that I’m doing OK.
DB Launches New Spanish-Anglo Freight Service
The title of this post is the same as that of this article on Rail Magazine.
This is the introductory paragraph.
A 72-hour freight service carrying essential hygiene, medical and food products from Spain to London has been launched by DB Cargo UK and sister company Transfesa Logistics.
These are some points made in the article.
- Trains will run between Valencia and Murcia in Spain and Barking in London.
- Obviously the Channel Tunnel and High Speed One, will be used.
I think in the coming days and months, we’ll see more services like this.
Ripple Lane Intermodal Terminal And Cross-Channel Freight Traffic
Wikipedia has a sub-section about Ripple Lane.
Some points from the sub-section.
- The terminal was developed by Ford to deliver parts from Europe to their massive Dagenham complex.
- It is now a base for various Continental services.
- Since 2009, there has been a refrigerated service from Valencia in Spain, which takes pallets back on the return journey.
Will the new Spanish service replace or augment the current one?
My First Real Telephone Consultation With A GP
Last Monday, I had my three-monthly B12 injection, as I have since I was diagnosed as a coeliac around twenty years ago.
I said that I needed to see my GP, or at least talk to him, as it was time for my Warfarin review, where we check my dose and order more tablets, as appropriate.
The receptionist said, she’ll get him to give me a call and professionally checked that they had my correct telephone number.
I’d been home about thirty minutes, when the GP phoned and we review the Warfarin and he said, he’d sent a prescription to Boots. I also told him, that my hand would need a proper examination after we’d got rid of the menace of COVID-19.
The call took about five minutes and I suspect that we’d both rate the outcome with at least four stars.
I find it strange, that in my seventy-two years, I’ve never before had a telephone consultation with a GP.
Even, when my wife and son, were dying of cancer, I never spoke to my GP at the time by phone. I did occasionally send messages by FAX to the surgery, as that was the only way to leave a message, as e-mail and text wasn’t an option.
Surely, though simple systems could be developed, so that everybody can have a telephone or video consultation with their GP, if the patient has the technical knowledge.
With my Warfarin review, I might send a message, by phone, e-mail or text, saying I need the review.
- The GP’s system might then text me to say, my phone appointment was at 14:00 on the 17th, in much the way it does now!
- I would be able to use a simple reply system to say that was OK or not!
- The doctor would hopefully be able to phone at the appropriate time.
All sorts of systems would be possible. I’m sure Zoom has something suitable.
If COVID-19 means that GP capacity is increased because of the need to social distance, so be it!
There is also the benefit, that on a wet and windy day, walking to the GP, might not be what I want to do.
The Anonymous Widower 