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Bald Rick's latest activity
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BBald Rick replied to the thread Pronounciation of Lewes.You’re the second person I have heard this week saying that. Prior to this week, I’d never heard anyone suggest it was spoken in any way...
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BBald Rick replied to the thread Summer staffing issues.Yes, on both of them. And it’s on both of them to agree a solution.
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BBald Rick replied to the thread UK switching to electric vehicles discussion.I would question some of them, yes. I have read reviews in the Telegraph for example, and some have presented a very slanted assessment...
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BBald Rick replied to the thread Summer staffing issues.Or, as is the case in some places, the quotas are too ‘generous’ such that if the quota is filled then a large amount of RDW is needed...
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BBald Rick replied to the thread UK switching to electric vehicles discussion.Of course not, and I didn’t say they were. But some of the arguments you have made, repeatedly, don’t stand up to any level of...
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BBald Rick replied to the thread Pros and cons of Continuous Welded Rail (CWR).The whole lot, unless there is something unusual, eg different SFTs in the two rails (not unheard of).
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BBald Rick replied to the thread Recycling plant fire causing Southeastern and Windrush line disruption.Correct. LFB were very concerned
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BBald Rick replied to the thread UK switching to electric vehicles discussion.As this was addressed to me I ought to reply, albeit in much the same wayas others Mrs BRs EV is rather nicer to drive than what it...
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BBald Rick replied to the thread How vulnerable is the UK to hybrid attacks?.No doubt. However I also believe there exist groups in the Uk (either state or non-state) who can turn off other state’s electronic...
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BBald Rick replied to the thread Lewes derailment - speculation regarding potential causes, exact temperature, ground conditions etc.It is tidal at that point.
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BBald Rick replied to the thread Airport expansions.Naturally. But not enough to cause them to decamp to the Essex countryside. It is telling that Dubai and Amman are the longest haul...
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BBald Rick replied to the thread Airport expansions.unlikely, especially for Stansted.
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BBald Rick replied to the thread Minimum height of a railway flyover?.Rail to rail, allow 6-7m depending on local circumstances.
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BBald Rick replied to the thread The cost of the welfare state - challenges posed and solutions.And even if it did mean a large reduction in people empoyed in software development, there would still need to be many more of them than...
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BBald Rick replied to the thread UK switching to electric vehicles discussion.Heavy, yes (not that you notice, and why does it matter?) More annoying - definitely not less boot space - defintely not More tyre wear...