Charles Calvert

I design, build and operate hydrogen fuel cell trains whilst studying for a PhD at the University of Birmingham.

[Adam Tranter @adamtranter]

From the BBC Archive: Will CARS Spell the Death of Birmingham City Centre? (1964)

I'm afraid it did.

Birmingham planners bet big on cars in the 1960s, reshaping the city around traffic flow—not people. The result? A hollowed-out centre, struggling retail, and urban decline.

[Fuel Cells Works @fuelcellsworks]

The HydroSHUNTER project, a hybrid hydrogen vehicle, is entering its testing phase, with the engineering team aiming to move under battery power in August.

#HydrogenTrains #HydrogenNow #FuelCells #CleanEnergy #H2 #Decarbonise

https://t.co/JhZSHO8oOO

[Rail Business UK @RailBusinessUK]

. @RailBusinessUK visits the @svrofficialsite to see a Class 08 shunting locomotive which is being repowered by #hydrogen technology specialist Vanguard Sustainable Transport Solutions https://t.co/rMhRz15o1q

[The Railway Magazine @RailwayMagazine]

Vanguard showed off its prototype battery/hydrogen fuel cell shunter conversion today at the Severn Valley Railway, the work being done at Kidderminster TMD @svrofficialsite @SVRDiesels

[Charles Calvert @CharlesxCalvert]

A great playlist for anybody who is interested in the fantastic sport of gig rowing! @CPGAgigs

[Dartmouth Doctor Drone @dartdocdrone]

Here is the playlist of the Dartmouth Easter gig regatta races that we live-streamed this weekend: https://t.co/dZsTRQo49I

[DJ BBQ @stepheniscowboy]

Sadiq Khan unveils new Tubethumping

[Charles Calvert @CharlesxCalvert]

@StructuralFails @CollapseVids This crash caused several deaths. I’d say it’s bad taste to post the moment of impact here.

[Adam Macdonald @Adam_Papa_Mac]

@pinstripedline The men and women of the RNLI are truly among the best of us.

[Charles Calvert @CharlesxCalvert]

Save Our Crossing Patrol Warden on Linden Rd! - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/UQ6uJiHaRO via @UKChange

[Dylan Leonard @Lenno1995]

I’ve found a solution to the overhead wire issues. Replace everything with one of these 👇🏽. You’re welcome

[DrummondHouse Garlic @DrummondHGarlic]

If you see any garlic floating your way it’s probably mine

Crop for 2024 let’s just say is well watered

Now going to pour a big glass of wine and think happy thoughts

If you see our garlic on shelf please buy it now,

Retweets very much appreciated

[Charles Calvert @CharlesxCalvert]

@WestMidRailway Hi JR, I spoke with the ticket office staff and they said that all that is required is a SIM card to get the lift working again. PRM are unable to use Five Ways going north because of this small issue. Can you find out when the issue will be fixed and get back to me please?

[Charles Calvert @CharlesxCalvert]

@WestMidRailway when are the lifts at University and Five Ways going to be fixed? I’ve raised a question online but with no response.

[George Osborne @George_Osborne]

I agree

[David Cameron @David_Cameron]

Today’s decision on HS2 is the wrong one. It will help to fuel the views of those who argue that we can no longer think or act for the long-term as a country; that we are heading in the wrong direction.

HS2 was about investing for the long-term, bringing the country together, ensuring a more balanced economy and delivering the Northern Powerhouse. We achieved historic, cross-party support, with extensive buy-in from city and local authority leaders across the Midlands and North of England. Today’s announcement throws away fifteen years of cross-party consensus, sustained over six administrations, and will make it much harder to build consensus for any future long-term projects.

All across the world, we see transformative, long-term infrastructure projects completed or underway. They show countries on the rise, building for future generations, thinking big and getting things done.

I regret this decision and in years to come I suspect many will look back at today’s announcement and wonder how this once-in-a-generation opportunity was lost.

[Shivaji Shiva @ShivajiShivaLaw]

‘… anyone who has dared to ride a bike on unprotected roads will soon discover that a large part of this danger comes from pure illegality, not least the vast proportion of drivers who speed, especially on residential roads.’

https://t.co/pjUuJVMwBJ

[Shivaji Shiva @ShivajiShivaLaw]

Your periodic reminder ...

These Stupid Trucks are Literally Killing Us https://t.co/6pPDevUrMf

[Charles Calvert @CharlesxCalvert]

@ShivajiShivaLaw Or rather… location linked speed limiter to match speed limit + 10%… difficult to retrofit onto existing cars so black box recording linked to insurance prices would do the trick

[Charles Calvert @CharlesxCalvert]

@ShivajiShivaLaw As ever… lobbying from the car and oil industries. My solution would be mandatory GPS linked speed limiters to engineer down the risk to those outside cars

[Stuart Calvert @stucalvert]

It’s been a fantastic team effort. Thanks for covering this with us. Here’s the first down train this morning. #Railways