Recently, LNER revealed the interior for the future class 897 units, which are set to enter service in the next few years. In this video, we'll take a look at the proposed interior and discuss the broader context surrounding these trains' debut under GBR! youtu.be/wVNkcIq9-uY

New Video! West Midlands Trains (responsible for London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway) was nationalised today, so in today's upload, we'll take a look at exactly what's changing, why, and what the future holds for GBR! youtu.be/yZdhSmXZdh0

The "other things" teased in this post was a ride on GWR's new 230s, all captured on camera (amongst other Shenanigans) by Fynn Jones. Check it out! youtu.be/VCkNUltythk

Been out for one last ride on the 455s today! ...amongst other things!

New Video! This time we're taking a look at GWR's new battery trains, which are set to enter service IMMINETLY on the Greenford Branch. How did these trains come about, how do they work, and what future do they hold? Watch now to find out! youtu.be/EWG02wlsvfs

Got to ride the new Chiltern Explorer train today, got to say I kind of liked it. Video coming tomorrow! ~Hugh

Looking forward to the day he finally sees sense and leaves the Labour Party

New Video! This time we're returning to Northumberland, as the next station on the Northumberland line has had its opening date announced. Find out everything you need to know in the new video: youtu.be/4pEsoJaRgiQ

It's likely that I won't have a chance to release a video on the subject of NPR for a few weeks. Until then Network News has provided a comprehensive overview of what has been proposed.

New Video! This time we're taking a deep-dive look into the government's plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail, discussing exactly what's coming, and whether it's all it's cracked up to be: youtu.be/Ip0DqQBFVs4

Yesterday I posted my last ever Tweet and called on the Government to do the same. Read more below on why I think it’s time to leave the cesspit formerly known as Twitter. www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...

New Video! This time we're taking another look at the channel tunnel, as despite not being allocated depot space at Temple Mills, Trenitalia is still planning to launch services between London and Paris from 2029. Find out how in the video linked below: youtu.be/Tq9prQlMzJw

New Video! Hugh alongside special guest @networknews.org.uk take a look at what's coming the UK Railway network in 2026 from new stations, to trains and the introduction of the GBR brand, Enjoy!

Was a pleasure to work with @thetflthree.bsky.social to put together this video on all the major changes coming to the railways this year. It provides a really good overview of everything we have to look forward to so do give it a watch!

An absolutely mad (but very enjoyable) farewell tour for the 455s. Thanks to everyone who helped organise the event, and those who were onboard to make it such an enjoyable experience!

As promised, this is the video from when I recently took a trip north of the border to ride the FIRST Lumo service to run into Glasgow Queen Street Join me as I take the journey, explore the train's recent facelift, and interview those involved in getting this service running! youtu.be/6D0-WY8LRdQ

First ever Lumo train into Glasgow Queen Street? Done it mate! Video coming soon! 👀

I was quite happily exploring the streets of Newcastle until the footpath I was walking on ended abruptly in the middle of nowhere. I'd expect this in Florida but not in the middle of one of the UK's biggest cities! #CarsRuinPublicSpaces

New Video! This time we're taking a look at GBR's new branding, and what it means for the future of the nationalised operator: youtu.be/0rrGcDRaSYo

Join me LIVE on surreyhillsradio.co.uk from 5PM where I'll be discussing the new GBR branding, the December Timetable Change, the new EMR trains, the potential for Eurostar to serve Germany, the new Enterprise trains, and a major expansion of Cardiff Central station. Don't forget to tune in!

The long-awaited new livery for Great British Railways has been unveiled, and is expected to start appearing on trains from next Spring. More information coming soon in video form!

New Video! This time we're looking to the Midlands, as a new fleet of intercity trains has JUST entered service with EMR to operate their intercity services out of St Pancras towards Derby, Nottingham, and Sheffield: youtu.be/v--v4Urkbqo

New Video! This time we're taking a deep-dive look at the December 2025 timetable change. We'll examine the key service changes, how they might affect passengers, and what the downsides are of running so many more trains on the existing lines: youtu.be/h_sL_Kgs_Qo

TRANSPORT ANNOUNCEMENTS IN THE BUDGET: 🧵

If you haven't already seen the excellent video by Network News about the DLR extension to Thamesmead I recommend you watch it. Not just because I help supply some of the footage but because it is a great video explaining what is happening.

New Video! Ahead of the Budget next week, the government is preparing to give the DLR Extension to Thamesmead the Green light, so in this video we'll break down exactly what's being proposed: youtu.be/yzg8FPxl8DE

New Video! This time I'm coming to you from the opening of Beaulieu Park Station (yes I know my video is very late) - a fantastic new station which proves it IS possible to create genuinely nice stations which aren't just cookie-cutter! Do check it out: youtu.be/sIUMRCd5Ok8

I'm in the middle of editing and just realised I accidentally did the meme pose

🎬 NEW VIDEO 🎬 Still on the Tees Valley Line, I'm exploring the Locomotion museum at Shildon, get to take a look at the Inspiration train and then find myself at the world's oldest station! Oh, and we see some familiar faces! www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQk2...

Absolutely loved watching Geoff's video from the celebrations up in Darlington, it brought back so many memories of what was truly tremendous weekend! Do check it out!

It's giving Regional Railways

Whatever else comes out once the attack on the ECML train last night, this alone is a credit to the train crew, driver, and signalling team. Huntingdon was the first possible stop. In a highly stressful situation and improvising a plan the train lost just 3 minutes vs line speed to get there.

30K+ views on the new video and counting! Thank you all so much for the support on this one!

New Video! Today's big news is that Virgin Trains has been granted the rights to compete with Eurostar through the Channel Tunnel, so in this video we discuss the details of the plan, what could have happened instead, and what the future holds for the new operator: youtu.be/ZeWRTffu4Cw

Sometimes it seems like this government is actively seeking ways to be unpopular. South Cambridgeshire’s 4-day week: - Saves them £370,000 a year - Improves productivity in key areas - Boosts health and wellbeing of staff And yet they seek to undermine it by leaking letters to the Telegraph. /

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New video! Today, Eurostar has confirmed it is ordering a new fleet of high speed double-decker trains, but will they actually make it through to London? youtu.be/81uBAEK9I6E

About to go LIVE on surreyhillsradio.co.uk to talk about the latest news from the rail industry Don't forget to tune in!

New Video! Today, Greater Anglia became the third operator to be nationalised by the UK Government, so in this video we discuss exactly what that means, and what comes next for Great British Railways: youtu.be/YizOGP6Azdg

New Video! On the 27th of September 1825, the Stockton & Darlington Railway ran its inaugural train, so I made my way up north to recreate that first ever journey 200 years later! youtu.be/cW1M1ezyy4o

New Video! This time we're discussing the new Beaulieu Park station ahead of its opening in October: youtu.be/PPinWVMpRC4

And that’s a wrap on the 200th Anniversary journey! I have an amazing video coming for you all in about a weeks time, this has way exceeded my expectations! Thank you to everyone who’s come along to everything, thanks to everyone who has said hello… it’s been a blast!

What a weekend… thx Michael :)

Skerne Bridge on the Stockton & Darlington Railway 27th September 1825 vs 27th September 2025

Liking the new Chiltern colours on the 68’s & mk 5 coaches Reminds me of a football teams colours🤔 Photo by Bob Fosters railway gallery on Flickr

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Gonna be LIVE on surreyhillsradio.co.uk from 5PM to discuss Scottish electrification, Gatwick expansion, the Northumberland line, Avanti diverts, and HS2's latest blow. Don't forget to tune in!

So Gatwick expansion is to go ahead... What part of "climate emergency" and "aviation harms the economy" does this government not understand?

New video: Recently, the opening date of Blyth Bebside was confirmed - the 19th of October 2025. In this video we discuss what passengers can expect of the new station, and evaluate the success of the Northumberland line as a whole! youtu.be/E1gVuu75vcM