Archive - Benedict’s Substack

Get rid of the ticket barriers

Why being tough on fare dodging might mean removing the gates

Jul 14 •

Benedict Springbett

Can small cities have a metro too?

Jul 11 •

Benedict Springbett

June 2025

Two birds with one stone: the importance of segregating services

How to increase both capacity and reliability

Jun 27 •

Benedict Springbett

Build it – but will they come?

When are transport investments justified?

Jun 12 •

Benedict Springbett

May 2025

How to simplify rail fares

Learning from the one thing that German railways get right.

May 30 •

Benedict Springbett

I’m a tram sceptic. Maybe you are too.

Build metros, not trams.

May 8 •

Benedict Springbett

April 2025

March 2025

How to design rapid transit systems so they comprehensively serve a city region.

Mar 27 •

Benedict Springbett

Shoulder stations

Rapid transit lines shouldn’t only interchange in the centre. You should be able to change trains in the suburbs as well.

Mar 19 •

Benedict Springbett

July 2024

A better Crossrail 2

How to help London grow while saving money

Jul 31, 2024 •

Benedict Springbett

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