About to go LIVE on surreyhillsradio.co.uk to discuss the latest news from the railway world, including (but not limited to) the recent cuts to HS2, Lumo's new West Coast route, the latest progress with GBR, and the introduction of overnight trains between Gatwick and Reading. Make sure to tune in!

Okehampton Interchange is looking largely complete! Whilst no opening date has been confirmed at this stage, my guess is that it will be opening sooner rather than later!

Jen is genuinely an amazing person. Despite everything thrown at her over the last year she's managed to run a 10k and raised money for a worthy cause. 💙 www.justgiving.com/page/jenonth...

The headline talks about Antisemitism fears. Yet both people were criticising a genocidal Israeli Government. This constant conflation of criticism of Jewish people with criticism of Israel makes me as a Jewish person feel less safe. Such a dangerous decision by Labour.

IMPORTANT: For any artists/writers/etc etc, using Linktree to point people to their work, from 5 July, they'll be feeding all imagery you use on your landing page into DALL-E by OpenAI. I deleted my account this morning.

hope you enjoyed the equality act 2010 while it lasted folks

Why do we call it "taking a train" when actually the train takes you? #ShowerThoughts

New Video! A couple of days ago, Lumo launched their new route between Stirling and London, so I went out for a ride on the inaugural train to see what all the fuss is about: youtu.be/gH6BUCXCHig

New Video! Following the recent excitement surrounding the unveiling of the GBR livery on a Southern train in Brighton, South Western Railway have also revealed a train in their own livery, and this time it's in passenger service, so I went to have a ride on it: youtu.be/I9wD-Tfi-oc

Yesterday, the first train to be painted in the new Great British Railways livery was revealed to the public ahead of the nationalisation of Govia Thameslink Railway, so I headed to Brighton to check it out! Watch: youtu.be/qqSO-ipc9Uk

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I am considering tackling the myths surrounding the specification of #HS2 and the claim "it's too fast", but from a civils perspective. In the meantime @networknews.org.uk has released an excellent explanation about the details of the latest announcement regarding speed. #HS2

What the heck is going on with HS2 now??? Watch our newest video to find out: youtu.be/zLgLuxQS6nY

Thank you all so much! ❤️ Last night we hit an absolutely INCREDIBLE milestone, and to celebrate, I've decided to do a special Q&A that will go out at some point in the coming weeks. Any questions should be left under the newest community post: youtube.com/post/UgkxKle...

New enterprise trains coming everyone!

It was recently confirmed that a new fleet of trains has been ordered for the flagship Enterprise service that links Dublin and Belfast. In this video, we'll take a deep-dive look at the new fleet, discussing everything from their passenger facilities to their technical capabilities:

Lumo have confirmed the start date for their new services along the West Coast Mainline between London and Stirling! In this video, we'll discuss everything you need to know about the new route, including the history, rolling stock, fares, and service pattern: youtu.be/Yd15WOtDcZk

Who's this new kid on the block then?

Modest proposal: People who use "staycation" to mean "going on holiday" to be placed under indefinite house arrest.

IT'S OFFICIAL. @railnatter.uk is now available as a video podcast on Spotify as well as the usual YouTube fun - all those other commercial podcasts pivoting to video? We've got you beat. Watch/listen to the latest episode, BRITAIN'S BROKEN SUBURBS, here: open.spotify.com/episode/7n4E...

NEW VIDEO! Hugh takes a look at the abandoned Thameslink Moorgate branch, its history and what remains today!

Glasgow is currently undergoing a very ambitious modernisation of its Subway network, with new trains, station upgrades, and even driverless operations in the future! In this video we'll discuss everything you need to know about the programme, and what it means for the future: youtu.be/lTBZDbaoztQ

I am now LIVE on surreyhillsradio.co.uk for the next two hours to talk about the latest rail news!

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A great @railnatter.uk about the things that need to change in the way the UK runs major infrastructure projects. Instead of boom-and-bust, attention-grabbing projects, it needs to instead run rolling programmes of work, and a plan for the future. www.youtube.com/live/ERRlmtB...

New meme template just dropped: (Watch the newest video to understand the context - youtu.be/DB05WCxlKgA)

New Video! After more than half a decade, the iconic Intercity 225s have made their long-awaited return to Newcastle! youtu.be/DB05WCxlKgA

Thanks to everyone who tuned into this, I hope you enjoyed listening to it as much as I did presenting it! If you missed it live and would like to catch up, you can do so here: www.mixcloud.com/surreyhillsr...

Make sure you tune in to surreyhillsradio.co.uk LIVE from 5PM - 7PM for the full, uncut interviews with those behind the reopening of the Northumberland Line, as well as a discussion with @garethdennis.uk on the future of level boarding at Old Oak Common and much much more!

New Video! Recently, three new stations opened in Birmingham on the Camp Hill Line, and of course I was there to ride the first train! In this video we'll discuss the history and future of the line, all whilst riding the inaugural service and touring the reopened stations: youtu.be/0q2NEmaWnvQ

Translation: “I don’t want to help the UK by paying tax”. I am really growing very tired of hearing advice from super-wealthy people who so obviously put themselves first but pretend otherwise.

Did you know that we're getting not one, not two, but THREE new tram stops opening over this next week? In this latest video, we'll take an in-depth look at all three of the new stops, discussing their opening date, justification behind them, and how they fit into the future: youtu.be/Vtaqoz9cqK0

New Video! As teased yesterday, I've been up in the northeast again, this time visiting the FINAL station on the Northumberland Line... or is it? Watch now to find out all you need to know about the new Bedlington Station! youtu.be/Pc_YHMvRsBQ

New banner who dis? (Also a teaser for my next video 👀)

New Video! This time we're taking an in-depth look at the five new stations opening in the West Midlands, including the Camp Hill Line, which is set to open on the 7th of April: youtu.be/lBr_aXOoDUE

Well well well, what do we have here!? We've only gone and bloody done it! Thank you all so much for making this possible! Road to 2,000 babyyyy!!!

Congratulations to @fynnjones.bsky.social on achieving 1000 subscribers, hopefully it's onwards and upwards from here! Do be sure to check out his channel if you haven't already!

New video! Today you join me at my local station of Chesterfield as we embark of a journey no one has ever made before! Where are we going? Watch to find out! With thanks to @mikewillsee.bsky.social for joining me! youtu.be/ofjId5GVjSA?...

My instagram has been hacked

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For years we’ve been saying this has been the endgame of so-called “gender critical” policies and campaigners, and were called hysterical. This is the legacy of Julie Bindel, Maya Forstater and Helen Joyce.

Be sure to save this image and use it when the Greens take his seat in the next election I've a feeling it's going to age BEAUTIFULLY! 😜💚

🚨 Latest Video 🚨 #HS2 Euston station and approach BIG update (part 1) ▶️ youtu.be/nzl6VJgKDSU ◀️

A big thank you to @networknews.org.uk for his assistance with this video. His channel is well worth a follow if you're interested in rail policy, rolling stock and other rail news.

As relevant today as it was back then. *Unofficial remake, not official GBR/DfT comms.

Tomorrow's video is a big one and features a special guest 👀

New Video! Bedlington Station opens in less than a month, and when it does, the Northumberland line will be complete! In this video we'll take a look at the new station, analyse the successes and failures of the Northumberland line, and examine its future expansion plans! youtu.be/gV8DDlzDREs

Ello ello ello, someone's (finally) gotten Bluesky! Took my time didn't I, but oh well, we're here now! 😂

Introducing Hannah Spencer MP 💚

Absolutely phenomenal result coming out of Gorton & Denton tonight! Congratulations to everyone for making this happen. Hope has prevailed! 💚💚💚 Right, I'm off to bed now!