Transport Studies


Group Description :

Transport Studies

The group meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 14.00 until 16.00 at the Peterborough & District Bowls Centre, 19 Burton Street, Peterborough PE1 5HA.

We discuss a range of past, present and future transport systems, mainly in the UK, but in a few other parts of the world too. Following the National Transport Trust guidelines, we consider topics related to aviation, railways, boats and ships (including warships), commercial vehicles, cars, buses, trams, traction engines and even hovercraft. 

All who wish to join the group must be Peterborough U3A Members, but to pay for the room and any speakers expenses there is a group sub of £15 to £20 per term, depending on the number of meetings.

All being well, some form of trip is planned (assisted by the Day Visits group) in the course of the year, for which members are given priority, though they are open to all members of Peterborough U3A.

                      Programme for 2026

 2026    

 JAN

13THE GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY
Talk by John Boocock
 

 FEB

10TROLLEYBUSES - THE SILENT SERVICE
Talk by Brendan Fox
 
 MAR10TALES FROM THE CONTROL ROOM (LONDON UNDERGROUND)
Talk by Alan Barber
 
 APR14HIGH SPEED 1/2 (IT'S ONLY GOING HALFWAY THERE). PROGRESS?
Talk by Brian Keegan
 
 MAY12A TRIP TO THE GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY
Afternoon visit. Date may change to Wednesday 13th
 
 SEPT 8Start of 2026-2027 season - details to follow 
    
               
Email Contact is the preferred.

Group Contact and Session Information : PE1 5HA

Group Leader(s) : John Boocock
Brendan Fox
Groups Coordinator : Group Coordinator : Isobel Bird
Group Status : Vacancies
Venue : INDOOR BOWLS CENTRE, 19 Burton St, Peterborough, PE1 5HAShow Map
Frequency : Second Tuesdays of each Month
Time of Session : 14:00 to 16:00
Attendance Cost : £15.00 Per Term
Group Meeting Dates :
Tuesday 14th April 2026 Tuesday 12th May 2026 Tuesday 8th September 2026
Tuesday 13th October 2026 Tuesday 10th November 2026 Tuesday 8th December 2026
Tuesday 12th January 2027 Tuesday 9th February 2027 Tuesday 9th March 2027