Alexander Morton

Tweets tea, trains, (occasionally) physics, and (constitutional/transport/science) politics. He/him. Recovering High Energy Physicist/data scientist.

[Association of British Commuters @ABCommuters]

BREAKING: Railways Bill Commons debate and Third Reading have been rescheduled for Wednesday 10th June.

This is the last chance to amend the Bill before it goes to the Lords. Please help by asking your MP to support passenger rights and public interest:

[Alexander Morton @DocMorts]

@BBCTomEdwards Well someone has to do it first!

[Alexander Morton @DocMorts]

@njak_100 Do not forget the Spanish now uprating their Madrid-Barcelona line to 350km/h after previously descoping it from that to 310 km/h ...

[Alexander Morton @DocMorts]

@philatrail I find the point regarding 320km/h the "standard" interesting given that Japan's E10 series is rated for 360km/h, China regularly runs at 350km/h, France now builds to 350km/h and Spain is uprating a 310km/h line to 350km/h (that was previously descoped from 350 km/h).

[Alexander Morton @DocMorts]

@LewisJWarner Japan's E10 series Shinkansen is rated for 360km/h, China regularly runs services at 350km/h, and Spain is investing in uprating a 310km/h line to 350km/h (which was previously descoped from 350 km/h).

[Alexander Morton @DocMorts]

@SebastianEPayne @HRGalley Many congratulations! :)

[Alexander Morton @DocMorts]

@danielmgmoylan Insisting on an expensive underground station for NPR! https://t.co/5bubJRc87T

[Alexander Morton @DocMorts]

@danielmgmoylan Who knew that undertaking devolution as a knee-jerk reaction to nationalist demands instead of a cohesive UK-wide policy could backfire?

[Jeremy R. Hansen @Astro_Jeremy]

I was honoured to carry the words of His Majesty King Charles III on Artemis II. His reflections on science, responsibility, and what we hold sacred stayed close, all the way around the Moon and back to Earth. @RoyalFamily

[Vincenzo DM @DM_Vincenzo]

Folks, please stop using the title ‘King of England’ when referring to HM King Charles III. That title ceased to exist in 1707 when the Kingdom of the Great Britain was formed. This historian thanks you #statevisit #kingcharlesiii

[Daniel Hannan @DanielJHannan]

Every other government: “You don’t want us to pay to educate your children? You’re offering to do it yourself? Thank you. How can we make it easier?”
UK Labour: “Evil toffs! Count yourselves lucky we don’t close you down altogether!”

[Alexander Morton @DocMorts]

@railnigel They can have an excellent selection of promotional liveries!

[Alexander Morton @DocMorts]

@railnigel Might makes right and all that jazz ...

[Scott @sc0ttfb]

I've seen enough, Charles III for Housing Minister

[Alexander Morton @DocMorts]

I have had the pleasure of meeting Colin on several occasions - an absolute gentleman and legend! Many happy returns Good Sir!

[BBC Breakfast @BBCBreakfast]

Happy Birthday Colin Bell aged 105.

The former RAF pilot who regularly flew a mosquito bomber during World War Two began his special day with a surprise on #BBCBreakfast

https://t.co/xAwEL35aoc

[Alexander Morton @DocMorts]

@simonharley His wit is as sharp as ever and an absolute gent!

[60163 Tornado @60163_Tornado]

Following completion of the ‘cold exam’ element of the annual recertification process the locomotive has been moved outside for the ‘hot exam’ to take place. For this the locomotive needs to be in steam so the fire has been lit today.

[Palmerston @DiploMog]

Palmerston, Diplocat extraordinaire, passed away peacefully on 12 February. “Palmy” was a special member of the Government House team in Bermuda, and a much loved family member. He was a wonderful companion, with a gentle nature, and will be sorely missed.

[James Heale @JAHeale]

Next Sunday marks 15 years since Larry the Cat was appointed Chief Mouser. A pillar of continuity in a transient political age.

[Allie Renison @AllieRenison]

More honest than others

The reality is that 1) a lot of people -myself included- were focused on Mandelson’s political nous and likely ability to be a a Trump whisperer for the UK in his ambassador role and 2) most of us are not the govt and didn’t have access to vetting