Chris Ogilvie
@ogilvie.org.uk
One time rail- & Yorkshireman. Economic migrant 🇮🇹. Italian heritage rail traveller 🚂
🚢 Discovering cargo ships are the ultimate travel experience.
YT: https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisOgilvie
🚢 Discovering cargo ships are the ultimate travel experience.
YT: https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisOgilvie
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Chris Ogilvie
@ogilvie.org.uk
· May 25
Pietrelcina - such a regular I’m invited to the staff pics, and the 3hr pranzo at a restaurant.
But seems to be a roster error, 2 train drivers want a lift back to the depot with me! 🚗
But seems to be a roster error, 2 train drivers want a lift back to the depot with me! 🚗
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Good news! ✨ From June 2026, #EuropeanSleeper will connect Brussels and Amsterdam with Berne, Stresa on Lago Maggiore, and Milan.
🚆 Trains from Brussels/Amsterdam: Mon, Thu, Sat
🚆 Trains from Milan: Wed, Fri, Sun
🎟️ Ticket sales open early next year
👉https://www.europeansleeper.eu/milan
🚆 Trains from Brussels/Amsterdam: Mon, Thu, Sat
🚆 Trains from Milan: Wed, Fri, Sun
🎟️ Ticket sales open early next year
👉https://www.europeansleeper.eu/milan
December 10, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Good news! ✨ From June 2026, #EuropeanSleeper will connect Brussels and Amsterdam with Berne, Stresa on Lago Maggiore, and Milan.
🚆 Trains from Brussels/Amsterdam: Mon, Thu, Sat
🚆 Trains from Milan: Wed, Fri, Sun
🎟️ Ticket sales open early next year
👉https://www.europeansleeper.eu/milan
🚆 Trains from Brussels/Amsterdam: Mon, Thu, Sat
🚆 Trains from Milan: Wed, Fri, Sun
🎟️ Ticket sales open early next year
👉https://www.europeansleeper.eu/milan
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Yesterday: no Basel-Malmö
Today: new Bruxelles/Amsterdam-Milano
Really?
Maybe...
Explained 👇
jonworth.eu/now-were-goi...
Today: new Bruxelles/Amsterdam-Milano
Really?
Maybe...
Explained 👇
jonworth.eu/now-were-goi...
Now we’re going to get a Bruxelles and Amsterdam to Milano night train. Or are we?
After yesterday's news that Basel-Malmö will not happen, today there's news today that a new night train route will open up - European Sleeper is proposing to run from Bruxelles and Amsterdam to Switz...
jonworth.eu
December 10, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Yesterday: no Basel-Malmö
Today: new Bruxelles/Amsterdam-Milano
Really?
Maybe...
Explained 👇
jonworth.eu/now-were-goi...
Today: new Bruxelles/Amsterdam-Milano
Really?
Maybe...
Explained 👇
jonworth.eu/now-were-goi...
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I had so much fun writing this piece on sleeper trains and winter night trains in particular. Ever heard of the Doğu Express in Türkiye? If not, then read on.
www.outsideonline.com/adventure-tr...
www.outsideonline.com/adventure-tr...
These Dreamy New Night Trains Take You Straight to the Ski Slopes
From the Alps to the Arctic Circle, these new and revived sleeper trains are making it easier than ever to chase powder, adventure, and even the northern lights this winter
www.outsideonline.com
December 10, 2025 at 10:21 AM
I had so much fun writing this piece on sleeper trains and winter night trains in particular. Ever heard of the Doğu Express in Türkiye? If not, then read on.
www.outsideonline.com/adventure-tr...
www.outsideonline.com/adventure-tr...
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I see the founder of the Design Council has a favourable view of the new 'great british trains' livery. Oh, wait...
December 9, 2025 at 8:05 PM
I see the founder of the Design Council has a favourable view of the new 'great british trains' livery. Oh, wait...
🇳🇱 Open Access: Dutch startup GoVolta to launch Amsterdam-Berlin-Hamburg trains next year; from €10.
- 13 carriages (1987) of Belgian rail, €1m + €2m refurb
- 840 seats/train
- Paris via Ghent late ‘26
- 160kmh, 7hrs Berlin
nltimes.nl/2025/12/08/g...
- 13 carriages (1987) of Belgian rail, €1m + €2m refurb
- 840 seats/train
- Paris via Ghent late ‘26
- 160kmh, 7hrs Berlin
nltimes.nl/2025/12/08/g...
December 9, 2025 at 8:48 AM
🇳🇱 Open Access: Dutch startup GoVolta to launch Amsterdam-Berlin-Hamburg trains next year; from €10.
- 13 carriages (1987) of Belgian rail, €1m + €2m refurb
- 840 seats/train
- Paris via Ghent late ‘26
- 160kmh, 7hrs Berlin
nltimes.nl/2025/12/08/g...
- 13 carriages (1987) of Belgian rail, €1m + €2m refurb
- 840 seats/train
- Paris via Ghent late ‘26
- 160kmh, 7hrs Berlin
nltimes.nl/2025/12/08/g...
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Electro-diesel Stadler Flirts selected to replace Dublin – Belfast Enterprise trains www.railwaygazette.com/traction-and....
Electro-diesel Stadler Flirt trains selected to renew Dublin – Belfast Enterprise fleet
EUROPE: Ireland's national railway Iarnród Éireann and North Ireland's Translink have jointly selected Stadler Flirt trainsets to replace locomotive-hauled rolling stock on the cross-border Dublin - B...
www.railwaygazette.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Electro-diesel Stadler Flirts selected to replace Dublin – Belfast Enterprise trains www.railwaygazette.com/traction-and....
Biai/Bay - another new station on Naples' EAV line to discover.
🌋 Built after Bradyseism, slow earth movements, 30cm/pa, damaged old alignment.
Line cut short with earth movements & bus part way.
The Neopolitans persevere...
🌋 Built after Bradyseism, slow earth movements, 30cm/pa, damaged old alignment.
Line cut short with earth movements & bus part way.
The Neopolitans persevere...
December 8, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Biai/Bay - another new station on Naples' EAV line to discover.
🌋 Built after Bradyseism, slow earth movements, 30cm/pa, damaged old alignment.
Line cut short with earth movements & bus part way.
The Neopolitans persevere...
🌋 Built after Bradyseism, slow earth movements, 30cm/pa, damaged old alignment.
Line cut short with earth movements & bus part way.
The Neopolitans persevere...
Public holiday in Italy, Immaculate Conception Day & start of Christmas festivities.
Good excuse to run a train of 1930/50s carriages & 1970 loco from Napoli Centrale to Pietrarsa, for the superb National Railway Museum.
Good excuse to run a train of 1930/50s carriages & 1970 loco from Napoli Centrale to Pietrarsa, for the superb National Railway Museum.
December 8, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Public holiday in Italy, Immaculate Conception Day & start of Christmas festivities.
Good excuse to run a train of 1930/50s carriages & 1970 loco from Napoli Centrale to Pietrarsa, for the superb National Railway Museum.
Good excuse to run a train of 1930/50s carriages & 1970 loco from Napoli Centrale to Pietrarsa, for the superb National Railway Museum.
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The Times flexing its reporting and visuals muscle here—gift link to an incredible piece but do understand it contains graphic descriptions of passengers being struck by trains
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
They Witness Deaths on the Tracks and Then Struggle to Get Help (Gift Article)
After train operators are involved in fatal strikes, the agency that runs New York City’s subway often leaves them to fend for themselves.
www.nytimes.com
December 8, 2025 at 3:01 AM
The Times flexing its reporting and visuals muscle here—gift link to an incredible piece but do understand it contains graphic descriptions of passengers being struck by trains
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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Oh look. They’ve actually drawn a diagram for all the people stupid enough to need a bloody diagram.
Elon Musk and his Russian friends call for the abolishment of the EU
December 6, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Oh look. They’ve actually drawn a diagram for all the people stupid enough to need a bloody diagram.
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Like the previous years, the Christmas tree for the European parliament arrived by NightJet in Brussels today
November 28, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Like the previous years, the Christmas tree for the European parliament arrived by NightJet in Brussels today
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And slightly over 24 hours since I took the journey, my full review on EMR’s new Aurora high speed train is now live on YouTube!
Link: youtube.com/watch?v=RSCQ...
Link: youtube.com/watch?v=RSCQ...
December 6, 2025 at 4:30 PM
And slightly over 24 hours since I took the journey, my full review on EMR’s new Aurora high speed train is now live on YouTube!
Link: youtube.com/watch?v=RSCQ...
Link: youtube.com/watch?v=RSCQ...
🎞️🍿 A film with Italy's iconic Harlequin train, Tuscan scenery & George Clooney - a blockbuster combination.
But Netflix 'Jay Kelly' doesn't quite hit the mark.
Rail fans will enjoy picking holes in the train scenes, starting with Arlechino in Gare de Lyon...
🎟️ www.netflix.com/us/title/815...
But Netflix 'Jay Kelly' doesn't quite hit the mark.
Rail fans will enjoy picking holes in the train scenes, starting with Arlechino in Gare de Lyon...
🎟️ www.netflix.com/us/title/815...
December 6, 2025 at 11:47 AM
🎞️🍿 A film with Italy's iconic Harlequin train, Tuscan scenery & George Clooney - a blockbuster combination.
But Netflix 'Jay Kelly' doesn't quite hit the mark.
Rail fans will enjoy picking holes in the train scenes, starting with Arlechino in Gare de Lyon...
🎟️ www.netflix.com/us/title/815...
But Netflix 'Jay Kelly' doesn't quite hit the mark.
Rail fans will enjoy picking holes in the train scenes, starting with Arlechino in Gare de Lyon...
🎟️ www.netflix.com/us/title/815...
Another 'Twiliner' night bus review. All reviews positive. Seems to have found a niche.
Guardian: "We tested Europe’s luxurious new ‘business-class’ sleeper bus between Amsterdam and Zurich - comfort and sustainability." 🆓⏬️
www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/...
Guardian: "We tested Europe’s luxurious new ‘business-class’ sleeper bus between Amsterdam and Zurich - comfort and sustainability." 🆓⏬️
www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/...
We tested Europe’s luxurious new ‘business-class’ sleeper bus between Amsterdam and Zurich
A new overnight bus service in the Netherlands, Belgium and Switzerland offers comfort and sustainability
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Another 'Twiliner' night bus review. All reviews positive. Seems to have found a niche.
Guardian: "We tested Europe’s luxurious new ‘business-class’ sleeper bus between Amsterdam and Zurich - comfort and sustainability." 🆓⏬️
www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/...
Guardian: "We tested Europe’s luxurious new ‘business-class’ sleeper bus between Amsterdam and Zurich - comfort and sustainability." 🆓⏬️
www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/...
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Welcome onboard train 134 the international overnight service between Vientiane and Bangkok 🚂🇱🇦🇹🇭
This train features second hand sleepers from Japan in a slightly unusual open layout with curtains for privacy.
Ride is a little rough, but the bed is comfortable! Due Bangkok 7:30 tomorrow morning 🌅
This train features second hand sleepers from Japan in a slightly unusual open layout with curtains for privacy.
Ride is a little rough, but the bed is comfortable! Due Bangkok 7:30 tomorrow morning 🌅
December 5, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Welcome onboard train 134 the international overnight service between Vientiane and Bangkok 🚂🇱🇦🇹🇭
This train features second hand sleepers from Japan in a slightly unusual open layout with curtains for privacy.
Ride is a little rough, but the bed is comfortable! Due Bangkok 7:30 tomorrow morning 🌅
This train features second hand sleepers from Japan in a slightly unusual open layout with curtains for privacy.
Ride is a little rough, but the bed is comfortable! Due Bangkok 7:30 tomorrow morning 🌅
Euronews: “Twiliner - The luxury night bus company redefining overland, overnight travel across Europe.
The sleeper bus began operations in November, with stops across Switzerland, Luxembourg, Belgium, the Netherlands and Spain.”
” www.euronews.com/travel/2025/...
The sleeper bus began operations in November, with stops across Switzerland, Luxembourg, Belgium, the Netherlands and Spain.”
” www.euronews.com/travel/2025/...
Luxury night buses with lie-flat seats have landed in Europe
The 21 seats have been modelled on those found in business class on planes.
www.euronews.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Euronews: “Twiliner - The luxury night bus company redefining overland, overnight travel across Europe.
The sleeper bus began operations in November, with stops across Switzerland, Luxembourg, Belgium, the Netherlands and Spain.”
” www.euronews.com/travel/2025/...
The sleeper bus began operations in November, with stops across Switzerland, Luxembourg, Belgium, the Netherlands and Spain.”
” www.euronews.com/travel/2025/...
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Someone at DfT clearly forgot to translate Michael Peterson’s job title into English. Oops.
(He is the Board Member for Long Distance Passenger Transport)
(He is the Board Member for Long Distance Passenger Transport)
December 4, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Someone at DfT clearly forgot to translate Michael Peterson’s job title into English. Oops.
(He is the Board Member for Long Distance Passenger Transport)
(He is the Board Member for Long Distance Passenger Transport)
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LCR must be the only train company in the world to run sleepers despite not operating a single overnight train.
Also no photos allowed of the locomotive, with staff dedicated to make sure no one goes anywhere near the front. At least you can take pictures of the 1000+ identical ones in China...🙄🇱🇦
Also no photos allowed of the locomotive, with staff dedicated to make sure no one goes anywhere near the front. At least you can take pictures of the 1000+ identical ones in China...🙄🇱🇦
December 4, 2025 at 7:19 AM
LCR must be the only train company in the world to run sleepers despite not operating a single overnight train.
Also no photos allowed of the locomotive, with staff dedicated to make sure no one goes anywhere near the front. At least you can take pictures of the 1000+ identical ones in China...🙄🇱🇦
Also no photos allowed of the locomotive, with staff dedicated to make sure no one goes anywhere near the front. At least you can take pictures of the 1000+ identical ones in China...🙄🇱🇦
🚇🇮🇹 Visiting Naples' new Monte Sant'Angelo station & new Line 7.
Public art & transport come together in this amazing station by the university.
Good to see a basic service despite line & 4 stations incomplete, while GB struggles with no trains on open E-W Rail.
📍 maps.app.goo.gl/Ai2ani7m5DZZ...
Public art & transport come together in this amazing station by the university.
Good to see a basic service despite line & 4 stations incomplete, while GB struggles with no trains on open E-W Rail.
📍 maps.app.goo.gl/Ai2ani7m5DZZ...
December 3, 2025 at 1:16 PM
🚇🇮🇹 Visiting Naples' new Monte Sant'Angelo station & new Line 7.
Public art & transport come together in this amazing station by the university.
Good to see a basic service despite line & 4 stations incomplete, while GB struggles with no trains on open E-W Rail.
📍 maps.app.goo.gl/Ai2ani7m5DZZ...
Public art & transport come together in this amazing station by the university.
Good to see a basic service despite line & 4 stations incomplete, while GB struggles with no trains on open E-W Rail.
📍 maps.app.goo.gl/Ai2ani7m5DZZ...
🇸🇰 Shocking video emerges of the recent collision in Slovakia at Pezinok near Bratislava.
It was caused by the local train passing a signal at danger and then being struck in rear by the Kosice - Bratislava express...
Whole sequence of events in 60 seconds.
It was caused by the local train passing a signal at danger and then being struck in rear by the Kosice - Bratislava express...
Whole sequence of events in 60 seconds.
December 3, 2025 at 11:57 AM
🇸🇰 Shocking video emerges of the recent collision in Slovakia at Pezinok near Bratislava.
It was caused by the local train passing a signal at danger and then being struck in rear by the Kosice - Bratislava express...
Whole sequence of events in 60 seconds.
It was caused by the local train passing a signal at danger and then being struck in rear by the Kosice - Bratislava express...
Whole sequence of events in 60 seconds.
2 min of fame on my BBC local radio station ‘Ask the Mayor’ spot… “What’s happening with Leeds’ White Rose station??!”
A politicians word salad answer
“I share your frustration”
“Private contractor & British Rail”
“Before my time”
“Never do this again”
“Washing machine of lawyers”
“Down to others…”
A politicians word salad answer
“I share your frustration”
“Private contractor & British Rail”
“Before my time”
“Never do this again”
“Washing machine of lawyers”
“Down to others…”
December 2, 2025 at 10:06 AM
2 min of fame on my BBC local radio station ‘Ask the Mayor’ spot… “What’s happening with Leeds’ White Rose station??!”
A politicians word salad answer
“I share your frustration”
“Private contractor & British Rail”
“Before my time”
“Never do this again”
“Washing machine of lawyers”
“Down to others…”
A politicians word salad answer
“I share your frustration”
“Private contractor & British Rail”
“Before my time”
“Never do this again”
“Washing machine of lawyers”
“Down to others…”
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Ah, memories of this day in 1990. I watched the Channel Tunnel breakthrough in the TV lounge of my university accommodation in Edinburgh. Little did I know then how big a part the tunnel would play in my life.
This post written and sent from e* 9167. We've just entered the tunnel in Calais.
This post written and sent from e* 9167. We've just entered the tunnel in Calais.
Heading into the Channel Tunnel today on train 9044 and celebrating a historic moment: on 1 December 1990, 35 years ago, French and British teams broke through and met under the sea for the first time. Thanks to their achievement, our Eurostar trains now cross the Channel in 20 minutes.
December 1, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Ah, memories of this day in 1990. I watched the Channel Tunnel breakthrough in the TV lounge of my university accommodation in Edinburgh. Little did I know then how big a part the tunnel would play in my life.
This post written and sent from e* 9167. We've just entered the tunnel in Calais.
This post written and sent from e* 9167. We've just entered the tunnel in Calais.
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Russian banks are ready to restructure some of Russian Railways' (RZD) debt as long as the central bank does not increase reserve requirements for these loans, VTB CEO Andrei Kostin told Reuters in an interview.
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December 2, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Russian banks are ready to restructure some of Russian Railways' (RZD) debt as long as the central bank does not increase reserve requirements for these loans, VTB CEO Andrei Kostin told Reuters in an interview.
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The state of corruption in America’s first family set out in detail by this comprehensive article in @guardian by @tomburgis bit.ly/3KvAmn6 this is the corruption the Rutger Bergman referred to in the sentence in his first Reith Lecture, now deleted “for legal reasons”
All the president’s millions: how the Trumps are turning the presidency into riches
From Vietnam to the Balkans, Donald Trump’s family has launched a global dealmaking blitz since his re-election
bit.ly
December 1, 2025 at 8:00 AM
The state of corruption in America’s first family set out in detail by this comprehensive article in @guardian by @tomburgis bit.ly/3KvAmn6 this is the corruption the Rutger Bergman referred to in the sentence in his first Reith Lecture, now deleted “for legal reasons”