This week we’re chatting with Ian Brown, former managing director for London Rail. Ian discusses everything London transport, including congestion pricing; constructing, financing; and making the case for the massive Crossrail project; bus operations; cycling; operations contracts; and even contactless fare payment systems.
Talking Headways Podcast
Talking Headways Podcast: All Things London Transport, With Ian Brown
By Jeff Wood
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