Riku Fryderyk 🏳️⚧️🇵🇸
@rikufryderyk.bsky.social
A filmmaker and writer who's obsessed with transport projects and history.
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A quick look at the site of the future Portishead railway station, which is due to open in 2028.
Vegetation clearance has begun, but the old tracks are still to be lifted here.
Vegetation clearance has begun, but the old tracks are still to be lifted here.
November 25, 2025 at 5:42 PM
A quick look at the site of the future Portishead railway station, which is due to open in 2028.
Vegetation clearance has begun, but the old tracks are still to be lifted here.
Vegetation clearance has begun, but the old tracks are still to be lifted here.
I filmed safely for two hours at Waterloo- outside the bollards at the old entrance and through a window in a café. Moment I stepped out onto the concourse to see if I could get some shots of the trains, was stopped by a security guard who deemed me a security risk and demanded to see my footage.
November 23, 2025 at 2:20 PM
I filmed safely for two hours at Waterloo- outside the bollards at the old entrance and through a window in a café. Moment I stepped out onto the concourse to see if I could get some shots of the trains, was stopped by a security guard who deemed me a security risk and demanded to see my footage.
Here’s my densely packed timeline for a fifteen minute segment I’ve been editing all week. It’s long and mentally draining but it’s beautiful seeing my story come together, even better than I had envisioned it when I started the project in August. Whole film is probs 45mins.
November 23, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Here’s my densely packed timeline for a fifteen minute segment I’ve been editing all week. It’s long and mentally draining but it’s beautiful seeing my story come together, even better than I had envisioned it when I started the project in August. Whole film is probs 45mins.
Just finished about 100 takes of reciting a speech to the camera at home. I really need to improve my memorising skills.
November 21, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Just finished about 100 takes of reciting a speech to the camera at home. I really need to improve my memorising skills.
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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
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
Beaulieu Park Station Opening Day: Detailed Tour of Britain's Newest Station!
YouTube video by Michael C.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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
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
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🎬 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...
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...
Visiting the World's First Railway Station on the Tees Valley Line - Heighington station
YouTube video by JenOnTheMove
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November 17, 2025 at 1:04 PM
🎬 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...
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...
I would just like to say a thank you for everyone’s kind words in response to Ian’s passing. It’s been a difficult day, so hearing people sharing their stories of moments they spent with this truly incredible man has really truly helped.
November 15, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I would just like to say a thank you for everyone’s kind words in response to Ian’s passing. It’s been a difficult day, so hearing people sharing their stories of moments they spent with this truly incredible man has really truly helped.
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It is with great sadness that I share the news that my friend Ian Marchant passed away peacefully yesterday after years of battling cancer. He was not only an incredible writer and broadcaster, but also the greatest railwayman I've ever met. His legacy must live on.
Ian Marchant (1958-2025)
The Greatest Railwayman I've ever met.
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November 15, 2025 at 1:17 AM
It is with great sadness that I share the news that my friend Ian Marchant passed away peacefully yesterday after years of battling cancer. He was not only an incredible writer and broadcaster, but also the greatest railwayman I've ever met. His legacy must live on.
15 minutes into the film edit… not bad at all!
November 13, 2025 at 7:44 AM
15 minutes into the film edit… not bad at all!
Snippet from an interview I recorded with @geofftech.bsky.social at the S&DR 200 festival as part of my upcoming documentary titled ‘The Great War’
The importance of rail enthusiasts in preserving history- Geoff Marshall #railway200 #railways
YouTube video by Riku F.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Snippet from an interview I recorded with @geofftech.bsky.social at the S&DR 200 festival as part of my upcoming documentary titled ‘The Great War’
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Lest we forget.
RMT National Secretary, Darren Procter, National Executive member, Gareth Jameson and Sasha Meyer of Nautilus International at today’s remembrance memorial service at Tower Hill in London.
RMT National Secretary, Darren Procter, National Executive member, Gareth Jameson and Sasha Meyer of Nautilus International at today’s remembrance memorial service at Tower Hill in London.
November 9, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Lest we forget.
RMT National Secretary, Darren Procter, National Executive member, Gareth Jameson and Sasha Meyer of Nautilus International at today’s remembrance memorial service at Tower Hill in London.
RMT National Secretary, Darren Procter, National Executive member, Gareth Jameson and Sasha Meyer of Nautilus International at today’s remembrance memorial service at Tower Hill in London.
Going to a Remembrance Sunday service for the very first time. 107 years ago today, fighting between the Allies and the Germans finally came to an end- on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918
November 9, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Going to a Remembrance Sunday service for the very first time. 107 years ago today, fighting between the Allies and the Germans finally came to an end- on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918
Been editing with some breaks since 8:30 in the morning. Needless to say I’m so tired and dissatisfied with the amount of work I’ve managed to do today that I’ve written a mini checkbox-style to-do list on my desk’s headboard. Root for me please, editing is a difficult sport!
November 8, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Been editing with some breaks since 8:30 in the morning. Needless to say I’m so tired and dissatisfied with the amount of work I’ve managed to do today that I’ve written a mini checkbox-style to-do list on my desk’s headboard. Root for me please, editing is a difficult sport!
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I was going to do a station post today, but this takes priority.
My thoughts and prayers go to all involved with the horrible events that took place on 1Y90, the 18:25 from Doncaster last night.
Glad to hear people getting discharged but sad to see violence on the railway.
My thoughts and prayers go to all involved with the horrible events that took place on 1Y90, the 18:25 from Doncaster last night.
Glad to hear people getting discharged but sad to see violence on the railway.
November 2, 2025 at 2:52 PM
I was going to do a station post today, but this takes priority.
My thoughts and prayers go to all involved with the horrible events that took place on 1Y90, the 18:25 from Doncaster last night.
Glad to hear people getting discharged but sad to see violence on the railway.
My thoughts and prayers go to all involved with the horrible events that took place on 1Y90, the 18:25 from Doncaster last night.
Glad to hear people getting discharged but sad to see violence on the railway.
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Next time someone tells you that train drivers "just push buttons" show them this from the BBC
November 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Next time someone tells you that train drivers "just push buttons" show them this from the BBC
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Booking on today felt... different. The atmosphere amongst fellow traincrew was one of sorrow
At the end of the day though, trains are still extraordinarily safe, 222004 successfully got us into London and back
The best thing we can do as traincrew? Book on and do what we do best 💜
At the end of the day though, trains are still extraordinarily safe, 222004 successfully got us into London and back
The best thing we can do as traincrew? Book on and do what we do best 💜
November 2, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Booking on today felt... different. The atmosphere amongst fellow traincrew was one of sorrow
At the end of the day though, trains are still extraordinarily safe, 222004 successfully got us into London and back
The best thing we can do as traincrew? Book on and do what we do best 💜
At the end of the day though, trains are still extraordinarily safe, 222004 successfully got us into London and back
The best thing we can do as traincrew? Book on and do what we do best 💜
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Haven’t been to a press event in ages! Been an exhausting two days at station #2589, many thanks to everyone who made this weekend so special :)
October 27, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Haven’t been to a press event in ages! Been an exhausting two days at station #2589, many thanks to everyone who made this weekend so special :)
Nearly left home without my tripod! 🤦 Off to Beaulieu Park I go.
October 27, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Nearly left home without my tripod! 🤦 Off to Beaulieu Park I go.
Managed to get my hands on some exclusive memorabilia! A station worker was changing the posters over to ‘Beaulieu Park now open’ and was going to throw these older posters in the recycling, so I cheekily asked if I could keep them for myself instead :)
October 26, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Managed to get my hands on some exclusive memorabilia! A station worker was changing the posters over to ‘Beaulieu Park now open’ and was going to throw these older posters in the recycling, so I cheekily asked if I could keep them for myself instead :)
Beaulieu Park Station opens this morning- exciting stuff!
Can confirm I am still not asleep, my equipment is playing up. 😫
Can confirm I am still not asleep, my equipment is playing up. 😫
October 25, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Beaulieu Park Station opens this morning- exciting stuff!
Can confirm I am still not asleep, my equipment is playing up. 😫
Can confirm I am still not asleep, my equipment is playing up. 😫
One week of work.. finally got my 20 hours of footage down to 5 and a half! Progressing faster than HS2!
October 19, 2025 at 7:46 PM
One week of work.. finally got my 20 hours of footage down to 5 and a half! Progressing faster than HS2!
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It has been an honour to join families and survivors of the Hatfield Rail Crash in the chapel of Hatfield House for a memorial service this morning, on the 25th anniversary of the tragedy.
October 17, 2025 at 12:45 PM
It has been an honour to join families and survivors of the Hatfield Rail Crash in the chapel of Hatfield House for a memorial service this morning, on the 25th anniversary of the tragedy.