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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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”
🍁🍂 Autumn in Irpinia with beautiful sunshine this morning, and added interest of restored 1970s DMU/ALn 668.
Heritage 3hr, €8, trip from Avellino-Morra De Sanctis.
📍 maps.app.goo.gl/yyyxfD8xDcvd...
One of 200+ heritage trains across Italy every year ℹ️: www.fondazionefs.it/en/itinerari...
Heritage 3hr, €8, trip from Avellino-Morra De Sanctis.
📍 maps.app.goo.gl/yyyxfD8xDcvd...
One of 200+ heritage trains across Italy every year ℹ️: www.fondazionefs.it/en/itinerari...
November 30, 2025 at 1:13 PM
🍁🍂 Autumn in Irpinia with beautiful sunshine this morning, and added interest of restored 1970s DMU/ALn 668.
Heritage 3hr, €8, trip from Avellino-Morra De Sanctis.
📍 maps.app.goo.gl/yyyxfD8xDcvd...
One of 200+ heritage trains across Italy every year ℹ️: www.fondazionefs.it/en/itinerari...
Heritage 3hr, €8, trip from Avellino-Morra De Sanctis.
📍 maps.app.goo.gl/yyyxfD8xDcvd...
One of 200+ heritage trains across Italy every year ℹ️: www.fondazionefs.it/en/itinerari...
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Five-minute timeline cleanse: I wrote about falling in love with sleeper trains in India in 1991.
www.wsj.com/lifestyle/tr...?
www.wsj.com/lifestyle/tr...?
I’ve Traveled on Hundreds of Sleeper Trains. But I’ll Never Forget My First.
A writer reflects on how, as a child, a sleeper train crossing South India awakened a passion for life on the rails. More than 30 years later, trains remain her favorite way to see the world.
www.wsj.com
November 29, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Five-minute timeline cleanse: I wrote about falling in love with sleeper trains in India in 1991.
www.wsj.com/lifestyle/tr...?
www.wsj.com/lifestyle/tr...?
Guardian: "Soon-to-be-axed 7am Manchester-London train will still run – but without passengers.
Exclusive: Rail regulator pulls Avanti service from timetable from mid-December but it is needed for staff travel." 🆓 ⏬️
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Exclusive: Rail regulator pulls Avanti service from timetable from mid-December but it is needed for staff travel." 🆓 ⏬️
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Soon-to-be-axed 7am Manchester-London train will still run – but without passengers
Exclusive: Rail regulator pulls Avanti service from timetable from mid-December but it is needed for staff travel
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Guardian: "Soon-to-be-axed 7am Manchester-London train will still run – but without passengers.
Exclusive: Rail regulator pulls Avanti service from timetable from mid-December but it is needed for staff travel." 🆓 ⏬️
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Exclusive: Rail regulator pulls Avanti service from timetable from mid-December but it is needed for staff travel." 🆓 ⏬️
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Telegraph: “HS2 launches fire sale of land in scramble to cut costs.
High-speed rail project is expected to free up 100 acres after delays to its 2033 start date.” ⬇️🆓
www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/e5662a5...
High-speed rail project is expected to free up 100 acres after delays to its 2033 start date.” ⬇️🆓
www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/e5662a5...
HS2 launches fire sale of land in scramble to cut costs
High-speed rail project is expected to free up 100 acres after delays to its 2033 start date
www.telegraph.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Telegraph: “HS2 launches fire sale of land in scramble to cut costs.
High-speed rail project is expected to free up 100 acres after delays to its 2033 start date.” ⬇️🆓
www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/e5662a5...
High-speed rail project is expected to free up 100 acres after delays to its 2033 start date.” ⬇️🆓
www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/e5662a5...
Telegraph: “Covering five continents, the world’s 20 most spectacular railway stations”
St Pancras at No1, but no Milano Centrale?!
But Flinders St, Melbourne, Qasr Al-Hokm, Riyadh & Chhatrapati Shivaji, Mumbai are in. 🆓⬇️
www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/82d74f6...
St Pancras at No1, but no Milano Centrale?!
But Flinders St, Melbourne, Qasr Al-Hokm, Riyadh & Chhatrapati Shivaji, Mumbai are in. 🆓⬇️
www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/82d74f6...
The world’s 20 most spectacular railway stations
Covering five continents, these extraordinary spaces reveal the artistry, ambition and grandeur that made early train travel so thrilling
www.telegraph.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Telegraph: “Covering five continents, the world’s 20 most spectacular railway stations”
St Pancras at No1, but no Milano Centrale?!
But Flinders St, Melbourne, Qasr Al-Hokm, Riyadh & Chhatrapati Shivaji, Mumbai are in. 🆓⬇️
www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/82d74f6...
St Pancras at No1, but no Milano Centrale?!
But Flinders St, Melbourne, Qasr Al-Hokm, Riyadh & Chhatrapati Shivaji, Mumbai are in. 🆓⬇️
www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/82d74f6...
⛽️ Petrol prices set to rise next year as MPs divert funds to buses...
- in The Netherlands... 🇳🇱
www.dutchnews.nl/2025/11/petr...
- in The Netherlands... 🇳🇱
www.dutchnews.nl/2025/11/petr...
Petrol prices set to rise next year as MPs divert funds to buses - DutchNews.nl
Petrol is set to become more expensive from January 1, after MPs backed a proposal to raise excise duties by a narrow majority. The tax on a litre of petrol will increase by 5.6 cents, with diesel up ...
www.dutchnews.nl
November 27, 2025 at 1:52 PM
⛽️ Petrol prices set to rise next year as MPs divert funds to buses...
- in The Netherlands... 🇳🇱
www.dutchnews.nl/2025/11/petr...
- in The Netherlands... 🇳🇱
www.dutchnews.nl/2025/11/petr...
Surprisingly informative article from paper that campaigned against modern rail infrastructure - HS2
“Britain’s Victorian rail embankments are collapsing.
Fears grow over landslides posing serious risks to passengers on UK’s centuries-old train network”⬇️🆓
www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/801f26c...
“Britain’s Victorian rail embankments are collapsing.
Fears grow over landslides posing serious risks to passengers on UK’s centuries-old train network”⬇️🆓
www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/801f26c...
Britain’s Victorian railway embankments are collapsing. And it could cost us billions
Fears grow over landslides posing serious risks to passengers using UK’s centuries-old train network
www.telegraph.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Surprisingly informative article from paper that campaigned against modern rail infrastructure - HS2
“Britain’s Victorian rail embankments are collapsing.
Fears grow over landslides posing serious risks to passengers on UK’s centuries-old train network”⬇️🆓
www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/801f26c...
“Britain’s Victorian rail embankments are collapsing.
Fears grow over landslides posing serious risks to passengers on UK’s centuries-old train network”⬇️🆓
www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/801f26c...
Telegraph: “How Wizz Air plans to fight Ryanair for European domination.
With dozens of new planes and routes on the way, passengers could soon feel the impact of the carrier’s most ambitious growth phase.” 🆓⬇️
www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/6c56a6b...
With dozens of new planes and routes on the way, passengers could soon feel the impact of the carrier’s most ambitious growth phase.” 🆓⬇️
www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/6c56a6b...
How Wizz Air plans to fight Ryanair for European domination
With dozens of new planes and routes on the way, passengers could soon feel the impact of the carrier’s most ambitious growth phase
www.telegraph.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Telegraph: “How Wizz Air plans to fight Ryanair for European domination.
With dozens of new planes and routes on the way, passengers could soon feel the impact of the carrier’s most ambitious growth phase.” 🆓⬇️
www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/6c56a6b...
With dozens of new planes and routes on the way, passengers could soon feel the impact of the carrier’s most ambitious growth phase.” 🆓⬇️
www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/6c56a6b...
What's changed?
2018 Virgin/Stagecoach pay £300m surplus pa... Electricity prices?!
"LNER: Losses & taxpayer support double.
The state-run company had a wider operating deficit and needed a greater Treasury subsidy even as passenger numbers rose." 🆓 ⏬️
www.thetimes.com/article/3ea0...
2018 Virgin/Stagecoach pay £300m surplus pa... Electricity prices?!
"LNER: Losses & taxpayer support double.
The state-run company had a wider operating deficit and needed a greater Treasury subsidy even as passenger numbers rose." 🆓 ⏬️
www.thetimes.com/article/3ea0...
Losses and taxpayer support double at train operator LNER
The state-run company that services King’s Cross had a wider operating deficit and needed a greater Treasury subsidy even as passenger numbers rose
www.thetimes.com
November 27, 2025 at 9:24 AM
What's changed?
2018 Virgin/Stagecoach pay £300m surplus pa... Electricity prices?!
"LNER: Losses & taxpayer support double.
The state-run company had a wider operating deficit and needed a greater Treasury subsidy even as passenger numbers rose." 🆓 ⏬️
www.thetimes.com/article/3ea0...
2018 Virgin/Stagecoach pay £300m surplus pa... Electricity prices?!
"LNER: Losses & taxpayer support double.
The state-run company had a wider operating deficit and needed a greater Treasury subsidy even as passenger numbers rose." 🆓 ⏬️
www.thetimes.com/article/3ea0...
🇮🇹 Naples’ Circumvesuviana takes a small but significant step today at Sarno, first of 30+ new Stadler EMU is on the network, under test.
War, flood & courts - it’s several years late but huge milestone & improvement on 1975 stock in use today….
War, flood & courts - it’s several years late but huge milestone & improvement on 1975 stock in use today….
November 25, 2025 at 2:45 PM
🇮🇹 Naples’ Circumvesuviana takes a small but significant step today at Sarno, first of 30+ new Stadler EMU is on the network, under test.
War, flood & courts - it’s several years late but huge milestone & improvement on 1975 stock in use today….
War, flood & courts - it’s several years late but huge milestone & improvement on 1975 stock in use today….