Coastway Will
@coastwaywill.me
First Class Host in Purple | @hastingsdiesels.co.uk Volunteer | Neurodiverse, Asexual, He/Him
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Coastway Will
@coastwaywill.me
· Dec 29
Hello! Loads of you are migrating from Twitter again after my last shout 😁
Want to find all your favourite transport people? @jenonthemove.com's starter pack is for you!
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Want to find all your favourite transport people? @jenonthemove.com's starter pack is for you!
go.bsky.app/ULquJ55
Trying to find UK traincrew? I made a pack, tag me if you're traincrew to get added go.bsky.app/88FVtEu
This is how birthdays are meant to be spent. Going across Scotland on I7Cs with the wonderful @pacerclara.insanity.tube
Hello Chapter 22 I suppose!
Hello Chapter 22 I suppose!
November 24, 2025 at 1:47 PM
This is how birthdays are meant to be spent. Going across Scotland on I7Cs with the wonderful @pacerclara.insanity.tube
Hello Chapter 22 I suppose!
Hello Chapter 22 I suppose!
Absolutely brilliant news!
The Chancellor has announced that regulated rail fares will be frozen next year. A huge win for passengers and the economy, and one of our Budget asks!
November 23, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Absolutely brilliant news!
Day 7/7 finished with the now lesser spotted 7 car Meridian
There's just two of these left with EMR now with 001 and 002 in the process of being prepared to be shipped off the Lumo
Fun trains, though it feels like they never end when you do 7 coaches of rubbish collection 😂
Now for 5 days off 😊
There's just two of these left with EMR now with 001 and 002 in the process of being prepared to be shipped off the Lumo
Fun trains, though it feels like they never end when you do 7 coaches of rubbish collection 😂
Now for 5 days off 😊
November 20, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Day 7/7 finished with the now lesser spotted 7 car Meridian
There's just two of these left with EMR now with 001 and 002 in the process of being prepared to be shipped off the Lumo
Fun trains, though it feels like they never end when you do 7 coaches of rubbish collection 😂
Now for 5 days off 😊
There's just two of these left with EMR now with 001 and 002 in the process of being prepared to be shipped off the Lumo
Fun trains, though it feels like they never end when you do 7 coaches of rubbish collection 😂
Now for 5 days off 😊
It's Transgender Day of Remembrance today
Every year, hundreds of trans people pass away through anti trans violence, suicide lack of available healthcare to name just a few of the most common causes
This is far, far more than any other LGBTQIA+ group and that's just the ones we know we've lost
Every year, hundreds of trans people pass away through anti trans violence, suicide lack of available healthcare to name just a few of the most common causes
This is far, far more than any other LGBTQIA+ group and that's just the ones we know we've lost
November 20, 2025 at 10:44 AM
It's Transgender Day of Remembrance today
Every year, hundreds of trans people pass away through anti trans violence, suicide lack of available healthcare to name just a few of the most common causes
This is far, far more than any other LGBTQIA+ group and that's just the ones we know we've lost
Every year, hundreds of trans people pass away through anti trans violence, suicide lack of available healthcare to name just a few of the most common causes
This is far, far more than any other LGBTQIA+ group and that's just the ones we know we've lost
Day 6/7 today, can think of worse places to have a PNB 😉
Need I say anything else? Well, other than my goodness its cold out there now!
Need I say anything else? Well, other than my goodness its cold out there now!
November 19, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Day 6/7 today, can think of worse places to have a PNB 😉
Need I say anything else? Well, other than my goodness its cold out there now!
Need I say anything else? Well, other than my goodness its cold out there now!
Engineering blockades make for some interesting turns
Sheffield - Derby - Sheffield - East Mids Parkway - Sheffield - Derby - Sheffield was my turn yesterday. Still playing about with these trains for now with all 5 engines running on 009 😎
Sheffield - Derby - Sheffield - East Mids Parkway - Sheffield - Derby - Sheffield was my turn yesterday. Still playing about with these trains for now with all 5 engines running on 009 😎
November 16, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Engineering blockades make for some interesting turns
Sheffield - Derby - Sheffield - East Mids Parkway - Sheffield - Derby - Sheffield was my turn yesterday. Still playing about with these trains for now with all 5 engines running on 009 😎
Sheffield - Derby - Sheffield - East Mids Parkway - Sheffield - Derby - Sheffield was my turn yesterday. Still playing about with these trains for now with all 5 engines running on 009 😎
Aurora Nearlyinservice-alis! ✨
With introduction into service due in next month, today was a chance for staff to experience the 810 as a passenger, as well as giving the Aurora Team feedback on design and service elements
I got to trial it in First going to London returning in Standard
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With introduction into service due in next month, today was a chance for staff to experience the 810 as a passenger, as well as giving the Aurora Team feedback on design and service elements
I got to trial it in First going to London returning in Standard
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November 13, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Aurora Nearlyinservice-alis! ✨
With introduction into service due in next month, today was a chance for staff to experience the 810 as a passenger, as well as giving the Aurora Team feedback on design and service elements
I got to trial it in First going to London returning in Standard
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With introduction into service due in next month, today was a chance for staff to experience the 810 as a passenger, as well as giving the Aurora Team feedback on design and service elements
I got to trial it in First going to London returning in Standard
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After 8 shifts in a row on Meridians, today was a training day 👀
With introduction now just weeks away, it was my turn to learn the new 810s. From pass comms, to fire extinguishers, from galley systems to emergency equipment cupboards, everything is now revised and set 😁
810 Competent ✅
With introduction now just weeks away, it was my turn to learn the new 810s. From pass comms, to fire extinguishers, from galley systems to emergency equipment cupboards, everything is now revised and set 😁
810 Competent ✅
November 7, 2025 at 3:50 PM
After 8 shifts in a row on Meridians, today was a training day 👀
With introduction now just weeks away, it was my turn to learn the new 810s. From pass comms, to fire extinguishers, from galley systems to emergency equipment cupboards, everything is now revised and set 😁
810 Competent ✅
With introduction now just weeks away, it was my turn to learn the new 810s. From pass comms, to fire extinguishers, from galley systems to emergency equipment cupboards, everything is now revised and set 😁
810 Competent ✅
The art of Rostering strikes again
Rosters: hi can you come in on your day off
Me: no
Rosters: if we made Saturday a rest day for you?
Me: yes
10hrs 40mins of Cross Depot Cover anyone?
Rosters: hi can you come in on your day off
Me: no
Rosters: if we made Saturday a rest day for you?
Me: yes
10hrs 40mins of Cross Depot Cover anyone?
November 4, 2025 at 4:08 PM
The art of Rostering strikes again
Rosters: hi can you come in on your day off
Me: no
Rosters: if we made Saturday a rest day for you?
Me: yes
10hrs 40mins of Cross Depot Cover anyone?
Rosters: hi can you come in on your day off
Me: no
Rosters: if we made Saturday a rest day for you?
Me: yes
10hrs 40mins of Cross Depot Cover anyone?
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 💜
Reposted by Coastway Will
Stabbing on train
RMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey said: “I am deeply concerned to hear reports of multiple people stabbed onboard an LNER train tonight.
“The thoughts of everyone at RMT are with the victims, train crew and all the emergency services dealing with this unfolding incident.”
RMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey said: “I am deeply concerned to hear reports of multiple people stabbed onboard an LNER train tonight.
“The thoughts of everyone at RMT are with the victims, train crew and all the emergency services dealing with this unfolding incident.”
November 1, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Stabbing on train
RMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey said: “I am deeply concerned to hear reports of multiple people stabbed onboard an LNER train tonight.
“The thoughts of everyone at RMT are with the victims, train crew and all the emergency services dealing with this unfolding incident.”
RMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey said: “I am deeply concerned to hear reports of multiple people stabbed onboard an LNER train tonight.
“The thoughts of everyone at RMT are with the victims, train crew and all the emergency services dealing with this unfolding incident.”
Absolutely terrible news coming out from our friends on the East Coast this evening. Hoping everyone is okay 😢
November 1, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Absolutely terrible news coming out from our friends on the East Coast this evening. Hoping everyone is okay 😢
The things you get during work office clear outs 👀
November 1, 2025 at 12:12 PM
The things you get during work office clear outs 👀
A fun week of trotting about on the Iron Road, both for work and leisure
Myself and @pacerclara.insanity.tube went to seethe Railway 200 Inspiration Train whilst it had a stint at Edinburgh (yes me in Scotland again)
Bonus marks for the Careers Fair next to it on Platform 2 🫡
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Myself and @pacerclara.insanity.tube went to seethe Railway 200 Inspiration Train whilst it had a stint at Edinburgh (yes me in Scotland again)
Bonus marks for the Careers Fair next to it on Platform 2 🫡
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October 27, 2025 at 9:50 PM
A fun week of trotting about on the Iron Road, both for work and leisure
Myself and @pacerclara.insanity.tube went to seethe Railway 200 Inspiration Train whilst it had a stint at Edinburgh (yes me in Scotland again)
Bonus marks for the Careers Fair next to it on Platform 2 🫡
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Myself and @pacerclara.insanity.tube went to seethe Railway 200 Inspiration Train whilst it had a stint at Edinburgh (yes me in Scotland again)
Bonus marks for the Careers Fair next to it on Platform 2 🫡
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Random Thoughts: I wished Quiet Carriages in the UK were properly enforced. I prefer them when travelling alone but the amount of people who go on phone calls or talk far too loudly is just silly, yet everyone's too awkward to self enforce
I've counted 3 loud phone calls so far on this Azuma
I've counted 3 loud phone calls so far on this Azuma
October 23, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Random Thoughts: I wished Quiet Carriages in the UK were properly enforced. I prefer them when travelling alone but the amount of people who go on phone calls or talk far too loudly is just silly, yet everyone's too awkward to self enforce
I've counted 3 loud phone calls so far on this Azuma
I've counted 3 loud phone calls so far on this Azuma
Today, I felt some huge relief at long last as I've been diagnosed with ADHD
I always thought my dyslexia and dyspraxia didn't fully explain me and who I am as a character, but I finally have something to explain myself to me
I was very lucky to have waited just 6 months for...
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I always thought my dyslexia and dyspraxia didn't fully explain me and who I am as a character, but I finally have something to explain myself to me
I was very lucky to have waited just 6 months for...
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October 22, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Today, I felt some huge relief at long last as I've been diagnosed with ADHD
I always thought my dyslexia and dyspraxia didn't fully explain me and who I am as a character, but I finally have something to explain myself to me
I was very lucky to have waited just 6 months for...
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I always thought my dyslexia and dyspraxia didn't fully explain me and who I am as a character, but I finally have something to explain myself to me
I was very lucky to have waited just 6 months for...
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6 shifts complete - From short trips to London and back to an 11hr shift with a taxi back from Derby, these past few days certainly have had some variety (at least by today's standards)
Couple of days off now before working Friday and Saturday evening 🫡
Couple of days off now before working Friday and Saturday evening 🫡
October 21, 2025 at 11:50 PM
6 shifts complete - From short trips to London and back to an 11hr shift with a taxi back from Derby, these past few days certainly have had some variety (at least by today's standards)
Couple of days off now before working Friday and Saturday evening 🫡
Couple of days off now before working Friday and Saturday evening 🫡
TIL: The GNER burger now seems to have one of the grandest displays in the NRM... as it should 😉
Did you ever get to try the GNER cheeseburger? 🍔
In the final episode of our #Railway200 food series, we're bringing it back to 1999 and challenging two of our chefs to come up with their own takes on the contents of that infamous @railwaymuseum.bsky.social box.
🔗 Watch now at youtu.be/S2CBcqXrJmc
In the final episode of our #Railway200 food series, we're bringing it back to 1999 and challenging two of our chefs to come up with their own takes on the contents of that infamous @railwaymuseum.bsky.social box.
🔗 Watch now at youtu.be/S2CBcqXrJmc
October 18, 2025 at 7:41 PM
TIL: The GNER burger now seems to have one of the grandest displays in the NRM... as it should 😉
Reposted by Coastway Will
RMT marks 25th anniversary of Hatfield rail disaster
Rail union RMT has today marked the 25th anniversary of the Hatfield rail disaster, which claimed four lives and left more than 70 people injured on 17 October 2000.
rmtunion.org/4nSqimp
Rail union RMT has today marked the 25th anniversary of the Hatfield rail disaster, which claimed four lives and left more than 70 people injured on 17 October 2000.
rmtunion.org/4nSqimp
RMT marks 25th anniversary of Hatfield rail disaster
Rail union RMT has today marked the 25th anniversary of the Hatfield rail disaster, which claimed four lives and left more than 70 people injured on 17 October 2000.
rmtunion.org
October 17, 2025 at 7:01 AM
RMT marks 25th anniversary of Hatfield rail disaster
Rail union RMT has today marked the 25th anniversary of the Hatfield rail disaster, which claimed four lives and left more than 70 people injured on 17 October 2000.
rmtunion.org/4nSqimp
Rail union RMT has today marked the 25th anniversary of the Hatfield rail disaster, which claimed four lives and left more than 70 people injured on 17 October 2000.
rmtunion.org/4nSqimp
Myself and @pacerclara.insanity.tube made it back from Germany yesterday, though I was shattered so not had the chance to post until now!
After staying in Dortmund, we took a definitely not RE stock disguised as IC stock to Köln to ride K4000s. Look familiar? They're basically Croydon trams!
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After staying in Dortmund, we took a definitely not RE stock disguised as IC stock to Köln to ride K4000s. Look familiar? They're basically Croydon trams!
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October 15, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Myself and @pacerclara.insanity.tube made it back from Germany yesterday, though I was shattered so not had the chance to post until now!
After staying in Dortmund, we took a definitely not RE stock disguised as IC stock to Köln to ride K4000s. Look familiar? They're basically Croydon trams!
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After staying in Dortmund, we took a definitely not RE stock disguised as IC stock to Köln to ride K4000s. Look familiar? They're basically Croydon trams!
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So, my first ever visit to Germany... I just *had* to do the Wuppertal Schwebebahn didn't I? 😉
@pacerclara.insanity.tube and I absolutely loved it! For us, it was incredibly fascinating, yet for many that's just how you get around normally
Oh, it's signalled with ETCS too, because lol
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@pacerclara.insanity.tube and I absolutely loved it! For us, it was incredibly fascinating, yet for many that's just how you get around normally
Oh, it's signalled with ETCS too, because lol
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October 13, 2025 at 9:55 PM
So, my first ever visit to Germany... I just *had* to do the Wuppertal Schwebebahn didn't I? 😉
@pacerclara.insanity.tube and I absolutely loved it! For us, it was incredibly fascinating, yet for many that's just how you get around normally
Oh, it's signalled with ETCS too, because lol
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@pacerclara.insanity.tube and I absolutely loved it! For us, it was incredibly fascinating, yet for many that's just how you get around normally
Oh, it's signalled with ETCS too, because lol
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For the first time ever, I've crossed into Germany!
.....only to immediately be met with a points failure that added 20 minutes onto the journey 😭
I've not even experienced DB yet!
.....only to immediately be met with a points failure that added 20 minutes onto the journey 😭
I've not even experienced DB yet!
October 13, 2025 at 11:04 AM
For the first time ever, I've crossed into Germany!
.....only to immediately be met with a points failure that added 20 minutes onto the journey 😭
I've not even experienced DB yet!
.....only to immediately be met with a points failure that added 20 minutes onto the journey 😭
I've not even experienced DB yet!
So you know how nothing ever gets disrupted in Europe?
Well, I had a cancelled train on the first night and now I'm going to miss the loco hauled train from Venlo because NS had issues and many trains were delayed or cancelled resulting in a replanned itinerary where I missed a connection
Whoops 😭
Well, I had a cancelled train on the first night and now I'm going to miss the loco hauled train from Venlo because NS had issues and many trains were delayed or cancelled resulting in a replanned itinerary where I missed a connection
Whoops 😭
October 13, 2025 at 8:38 AM
So you know how nothing ever gets disrupted in Europe?
Well, I had a cancelled train on the first night and now I'm going to miss the loco hauled train from Venlo because NS had issues and many trains were delayed or cancelled resulting in a replanned itinerary where I missed a connection
Whoops 😭
Well, I had a cancelled train on the first night and now I'm going to miss the loco hauled train from Venlo because NS had issues and many trains were delayed or cancelled resulting in a replanned itinerary where I missed a connection
Whoops 😭
Yesterday was a more rolling stock oriented adventure and we had excellent fun travelling the length and breath of The Netherlands!
Me and @pacerclara.insanity.tube went to Zwolle and Kampen before heading to Utrecht to meet up with others. We did the line via Soest which is rather pretty
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Me and @pacerclara.insanity.tube went to Zwolle and Kampen before heading to Utrecht to meet up with others. We did the line via Soest which is rather pretty
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October 13, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Yesterday was a more rolling stock oriented adventure and we had excellent fun travelling the length and breath of The Netherlands!
Me and @pacerclara.insanity.tube went to Zwolle and Kampen before heading to Utrecht to meet up with others. We did the line via Soest which is rather pretty
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Me and @pacerclara.insanity.tube went to Zwolle and Kampen before heading to Utrecht to meet up with others. We did the line via Soest which is rather pretty
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A few photos from yesterday's trotting around the Netherlands with @pacerclara.insanity.tube
October 12, 2025 at 8:39 AM
A few photos from yesterday's trotting around the Netherlands with @pacerclara.insanity.tube