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Markonthemaps (Mark Ovenden) @markonthemaps.bsky.social · 2h

Good to see this.
Now we need some joint action across all publicly owned operators to tackle the ticketing and fares please?!
At very least why not introduce a rail card which gives discounts to all #GBR fares? Too complex right now maybe, but worth considering?

We Own It @weownit.org.uk · 1d

Greater Anglia comes into public ownership today🎊🎉

Passengers are one step closer to a railway that is run in their interest, not the interest of shareholders from around the world.

Time for a railway that is run for us.

Image of a Greater Anglia train with the text "Greater Anglia brought into public ownership".

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Markonthemaps (Mark Ovenden) @markonthemaps.bsky.social · 2d

lol love this parody of one of my fave episodes and songs from #TheSimpsons.

Reform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · 2d

Nigel Farage, coming to a city near you.

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Markonthemaps (Mark Ovenden) @markonthemaps.bsky.social · 2d

Network Rail workers still have great sense of humour.

Rob Bonser-Wilton @waterloosunsetrail.bsky.social · 2d

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Markonthemaps (Mark Ovenden) @markonthemaps.bsky.social · 2d

There’s no other word for it…

Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 2d

This Is Fascism

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Markonthemaps (Mark Ovenden) @markonthemaps.bsky.social · 3d

How many #maps have there been on album covers? Cartographer Damien Saunder knows! His wonderful new book Maps On Vinyl: An Atlas of Album Cover Maps shows over 400! He explains how he collected them, and the joys of putting together his superb new book here: www.vectisradio.com/podcast/catc...

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Markonthemaps (Mark Ovenden) @markonthemaps.bsky.social · 4d

This is clearly not good news for #transport #transit
www.railwaygazette.com/policy/20bn-...

$20bn of US rail investment paused in Trump crackdown on diversity policies

USA: The Gateway Tunnel programme linking New York and New Jersey, the next phase of New York's Second Avenue Subway and Chicago's metro Red Line metro extension are all projects facing funding cuts a...

www.railwaygazette.com

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Markonthemaps (Mark Ovenden) @markonthemaps.bsky.social · 4d

In words of Laura Linney (#TrumanShow): “DO SOMETHING”!
Labour leadership must turn 180 degrees. Re-embrace socialist values rather than pandering to big businesses/persecuting poorest. Where’s action on utility bills? Where’s the wealth tax? Why no Green deal? Wake up or RacistReform will triumph!

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Markonthemaps (Mark Ovenden) @markonthemaps.bsky.social · 5d

Millions of people do not agree with these dreadful, divisive creatures. Embrace diversity!
Do share!

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Markonthemaps (Mark Ovenden) @markonthemaps.bsky.social · 8d

Well: this just brought a tear to the eye on a fresh Monday morning!
Please watch till the end, it’s uplifting words from an inspirational person.

Yashar Ali 🐘 @yasharali.bsky.social · 8d

Earlier this year, Dr. Jane Goodall sat down for an interview for Brad Falchuk’s new Netflix series, Famous Last Words.

The premise of the series is to interview people on the condition that the interview not air until the subject has passed away.

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Markonthemaps (Mark Ovenden) @markonthemaps.bsky.social · 9d

This is just a foretaste of what FarRight’s RefUK would do:

UK Politics @politicsintheuk.bsky.social · 10d

Derbyshire Council under Refuk:
-Nursing Homes: CLOSED
-Dementia Care Centres: CLOSED
-Centres for Learning Disabilities: CLOSED
-Transport for SEND students: CUT
-Teaching Assistants: CUT
-Social Care Staff: CUT

Source: Derby Telegraph

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Markonthemaps (Mark Ovenden) @markonthemaps.bsky.social · 9d

Who’s bank-rolling millionaire FarRight Fürage? And more importantly why?
Those backers will want a return on their money if this dreadful con-man wins any more influence. Undoubtedly that will be: more fossil fuels, more power, more greed.
Have that conversation now with anyone tempted by this man!

UK Politics @politicsintheuk.bsky.social · 16d

Farage’s Reform UK is wrapped in a global web of dodgy companies, properties, and family-linked shareholders - from London to Tortola, Canada, France, Iran, Kazakhstan. Cash flows through shell firms while Farage grins for bought journos. Brexit hype, money laundering, zero accountability.

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Markonthemaps (Mark Ovenden) @markonthemaps.bsky.social · 9d

Brilliant!

Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 9d

👇👇

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Markonthemaps (Mark Ovenden) @markonthemaps.bsky.social · 9d

Most American urban areas are difficult to navigate without a car. Benjamin Schneider considers the North American built environment in his new book The Unfinished Metropolis. And he joins us from New York City to explain how things could improve. www.vectisradio.com/podcast/catc...

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Markonthemaps (Mark Ovenden) @markonthemaps.bsky.social · 9d

Was only a matter of time until they turned on us too. The "Christian" Right (quite how they justify themselves as christians is beyond me) absolutely hate #LGBTQ people and have waited in the wings with their homophobia to attack us. :-(

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Markonthemaps (Mark Ovenden) @markonthemaps.bsky.social · 10d

All we need to know about the state of the world: greed = power. In case anyone didn’t know: Trump & Far-right Fürage are the biggest advocates of billionaires.

Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 10d

The Billionaires Have Been Sucking the Rest of Us Dry Since 1989—And It’s Worse Than You Think

The 905 billionaires in the U.S. hold a combined $7.8 trillion in wealth, giving those at the very top political influence and power that undermines our democracy while working people scrape to get by.

The Billionaires Have Been Sucking the Rest of Us Dry Since 1989—And It's Worse Than You Think | Common Dreams

The 905 billionaires in the United States hold a combined $7.8 trillion in wealth, giving those at the very top political influence and power that undermines our democracy while working people scrape ...

www.commondreams.org

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Markonthemaps (Mark Ovenden) @markonthemaps.bsky.social · 10d

Extremely sad to read news of passing of the most excellent actress Patricia Routledge. One of funniest and finest.

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Markonthemaps (Mark Ovenden) @markonthemaps.bsky.social · 12d

Just in case you didn’t know: climate change denial lobbies are funding the Conservative Party: so Kemi wants to repeal laws to protect our planet. Those who pay the piper call the tune.

Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 12d

In other news, Kemi Badenoch's party has taken at least £7 million in donations from funders and directors of climate change denial lobby groups bylinetimes.com/2025/03/18/k...

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Markonthemaps (Mark Ovenden) @markonthemaps.bsky.social · 12d

Wonderfully eclectic mix of signage era’s at #ClaphamJunction railway station today, starting with the #GillSans of post 1948/pre 1965 period, through #RailAlphabet, SWR’s resigning, to newest RA2. Will #GreatBritishRailways address this? Probably, eventually (but be nice to see some preserved)?

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Markonthemaps (Mark Ovenden) @markonthemaps.bsky.social · 12d

In a change of post tone: some #mushrooms from our garden. Right big buggers too!nearest is approx 20cm (8inches) high! With a most bulbous head!

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Markonthemaps (Mark Ovenden) @markonthemaps.bsky.social · 12d

What James says:

James O’Brien @mrjamesob.bsky.social · 13d

Right-wing media fluffs Farage for years, to the point where he now leads the polls, and then start whining about Starmer being 'obsessed' when he starts telling some long overdue home truths. It's actually hilarious.

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Markonthemaps (Mark Ovenden) @markonthemaps.bsky.social · 12d

Good point
Didn’t know about that
Thanks for pointing out

Markonthemaps (Mark Ovenden) @markonthemaps.bsky.social · 13d

It was more complex in Greater Manchester: public transport was so catastrophically poor compared to Londons that it needed massive improvement before it could entice car drivers into it. That process is now underway. Once transit alternatives exist they will undoubtedly try again. :-)

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Markonthemaps (Mark Ovenden) @markonthemaps.bsky.social · 13d

It was a tad more complex for Greater Manchester: main reason was that the public transport system was so catastrophically poor compared to Londons that it needed massive improvement before it could entice car drivers into it. That process is now underway Joshiah but it’s a slow “burn” sadly!

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Markonthemaps (Mark Ovenden) @markonthemaps.bsky.social · 13d

Bravo Zurich. We need that in UK. Bigger/heavier (mostly Stupendously Unnecessary Vehicles) must be taxed off the roads. They’re too dangerous (deadly to pedestrians), our roads are too small for them, they use too much fuel. That original 1960s Mini could seat 4 people! Nothing bigger is needed!

𝚃𝚊𝚛𝚊𝚜 𝙶𝚛𝚎𝚜𝚌𝚘𝚎 🚇 @taras-grescoe.com · 13d

On Sunday, #Zürich residents voted 52.8% in favor of increasing parking fees for cars according to weight.

The owner of a BMW X2 (Diesel), which weighs 1,675 kilograms, will now pay equivalent of €717 Euros per year to park on a public street. (Before, about €321.)

Direct democracy!

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Markonthemaps (Mark Ovenden) @markonthemaps.bsky.social · 13d

That is INSANE!

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