Director of Strategy & Innovation. Every Journey Matters. Previously founder of @snaptraveltech and freewheeling.info. Father to delightful daughters
Joined October 2009
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8 Jul 2025
Just popping up here for the first time in 10 months as a reminder that I’m not here any more, and here is why:
freewheeling.info/blog/its-t…
My new, equivalent, home is listed at the bottom of the article.
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15 Sep 2024
I’ve picked up quite a few new followers today.
Which is nice of you!
But you’re following me in the wrong place.
I’m now here:
bsky.app/profile/thomasablem…
linkedin.com/in/thomasablema…
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12 Sep 2024
To follow me at Blue Sky, click here: bsky.app/profile/thomasablem…
To follow me at Threads, click here: threads.net/@thomasableman_f…
To follow me at LinkedIn, click here: linkedin.com/in/thomasablema…
For a reminder of why I've quit Twitter, click here: freewheeling.info/blog/its-t…
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10 Sep 2024
I publish a new Freewheeling Podcast episode every week and multiple Freewheeling blog posts.
But the only one I'm going to link to on this site is this one...
freewheeling.info/blog/its-t…
Click on the link to find other places to follow me.
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10 Sep 2024
My first Freewheeling Blog post since I paused for three years to join Transport for London.
During that time, I quit Twitter.
Click the link to find out why I quit, why I think you should too - and for links for where to follow me instead
freewheeling.info/blog/its-t…
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9 Sep 2024
Last week, I pushed out the first new episode of my podcast for three years. Previously I'd have Tweeted something like this. But I haven't, because I've quit Twitter.
Here's why - and why I want you to as well.
freewheeling.info/blog/its-t…
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10 Jun 2024
A powerful piece by a young resident in Walthamstow about the challenges of being neuro-diverse, lockdown and achieving her potential. Her call for action is that we share this to spark change- its a call I hope to answer if re-elected! howtobeme59.wordpress.com/20…
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3 Jun 2024
Do you use public transport? Well depending on where you live, you’ll either love it or loathe it; rely on it or avoid using it. But you’ll certainly have a view on it! @thomasableman, @TfL's director of strategy & innovation explains why infrastructure-podcast.com/e…
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27 Oct 2023
This is the last straw.
The second-to-last straw was “I support Russell Brand” when women bravely confronted a powerful celebrity.
Today’s snap reaction to an out of context video is the worst of “X”, and he’s the owner.
Tweeting gives him free content. I won’t tweet again.
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7 Sep 2023
An app for commuters that automatically alerts for train delays for a single specific train each day. This exists, right?
Can someone help me find it?
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Join us at the #𝗔utonomyBMS for a panel session titled "𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿: 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀: 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀" on June 29, 2023, from 09:15.
To secure your spot kindly register: lnkd.in/ePPfavuD
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20 Jun 2023
So proud of my 14yo using her time off school sick with autistic burnout to create this blog, How To Be Me about life as an ND teen. Latest post on the big difference little adjustments can make on our recent visit to @Calderstones
howtobeme59.wordpress.com/20…
#ActuallyAutistic
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14 Jun 2023
Great to be in #Manchester for #betterlocaltransport day! The city's integrated #BeeNetwork is an inspiration.
After a great roundtable we tried out @BromptonBicycle hire at the station!
If YOU'RE a fan of cycling & rail, take our fun action today! bettertransport.org.uk/bette…
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7 Jun 2023
My 14yo is a big fan of @HolSmale 's Geek Girl series, and has just reviewed her first adult novel on her blog. Is it a spoiler to say she loved that too? howtobeme59.wordpress.com/20…
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6 Jun 2023
There is no longer any point to @JohnLewisRetail.
That is my sad conclusion.
Have just had “that” conversation with their customer services.
You know the one: the one they say “it was in the T&Cs”.
The entire point of that paying for JL was to not have this conversation.
ALT An AI generated image from DALL-E in response to the prompt “An image to illustrate the end of John Lewis as a result of poor customer service”
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25 May 2023
A packed session at #InnovationZero Olympia this morning, chaired by Zemo's CEO Andy Eastlake shows keen interest in what future zero carbon mobility will look like. @aeastlake @transcotland @Patrick4Dales @TfL @thomasableman @SebDance innovationzero.com/
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16 May 2023
Innocently opens @LNER app to book ticket back from Hebden Bridge in a couple of weeks time.
😱£132!!
At which point, tragically, many potential customers would give up and the railway would lose a potential customer - and further gain a reputation for exorbitance.
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16 May 2023
I, however, know a bit about the way things are done and check from Leeds. £36! Plus £4 from Hebden Bridge. You can do it in First Class for £70; half the fare I was quoted!
It’s so frustrating that @DavidHorne and team are getting so much right, yet potential passengers miss out
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5 May 2023
Love your new shop in Folkestone @PilgrimsHospice and my 14yo has written about how autism friendly it is in her blog howtobeme59.wordpress.com/20…
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