The upcoming book 'Trackside Transformation' aims to document and celebrate the architectural legacy of British mainline stations built by the Big Four railway companies from 1923 to 1947.
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The blog post discusses the importance of heritage artefacts at mainline railway stations, highlighting their role in preserving railway history. The author expresses concern over the lack of recognition and protection for these a...
The article discusses the latest version of Network Rail's Wayfinding design manual, which aims to improve signage systems at railway stations. It highlights the evolution of the manual, its significance in the context of the upco...
The post critiques the controversial branding of Great British Railways, highlighting its design flaws and the complexities of unifying the fragmented British railway system.
The blog post discusses Philip Butler's book '226 Garages and Service Stations,' which showcases the architectural beauty of Britain's historic garages and service stations. It highlights Butler's six-year journey to document thes...
The article discusses the opening of Thanet Parkway station on July 31, 2023, and the public's negative reaction to its design. The author argues that the station is mischaracterized as a 'station' when it is actually a 'halt,' wh...
The article discusses the graphic identities created for Railtrack’s major stations by Citigate Lloyd Northover, and the ongoing fascination with the station identifier logos. It explores the history of the logos, their design, an...
The blog post discusses the political and infrastructural chaos surrounding the UK's HS2 and Network North projects, highlighting the mismanagement and misleading claims by government officials. It critiques the architectural desi...
The blog post discusses the impressive scale and rapid construction of Tianjin West station in China, highlighting it as a symbol of China's successful high-speed rail network. In contrast, the UK's HS2 project faces delays and bu...
Hackney Wick station, reopened in 2018, is a striking example of modern transport architecture that combines functionality with artistic design. The station, designed by architects Landolt+Brown in collaboration with artist Wendy ...
The blog post discusses the architectural and design features of the recently remodeled transport hub at Adliswil, a suburb of Zurich, Switzerland. The hub integrates various transport modes, including a bus station, cycle park, a...
Port Talbot Parkway is a unique railway station located in the town of Port Talbot, UK. Unlike typical parkway stations situated in remote areas, it is centrally located, offering a distinct urban experience. The station has a ric...
The blog post discusses the loss of the 1930s Southern Railway toilets at Havant station, highlighting their historical significance and the missed opportunity for preservation. Despite their deteriorated state, these toilets reta...
The blog post discusses the redesign of the iconic British railway symbol, the 'double arrow,' by graphic designer Nick Job. The symbol, originally designed by Gerry Barney in the 1960s, has undergone various iterations, often lea...
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The blog post discusses Køge Nord station in Denmark, highlighting its architectural design and its role as a park and ride facility aimed at reducing car traffic into Copenhagen. The station features a striking 225-meter-long tub...
The blog post discusses Worcestershire Parkway, a well-designed parkway station in the UK, highlighting its architectural features and the concept of parkway stations. Parkway stations vary in quality and reflect transport planner...