JC
@mainline421.bsky.social
They/them. | Tampere University |🌏Travel addict, professional gambler, railfan, avid reader. | Prone to typos.
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And that’s it, end of an era in the South West, and end of an era for Jen as I’ll touch on in the video!
@gwr.com did such a great job today, amazing staff, amazing organisation
We love it when our community comes together for a celebration!
@gwr.com did such a great job today, amazing staff, amazing organisation
We love it when our community comes together for a celebration!
December 14, 2025 at 12:06 AM
And that’s it, end of an era in the South West, and end of an era for Jen as I’ll touch on in the video!
@gwr.com did such a great job today, amazing staff, amazing organisation
We love it when our community comes together for a celebration!
@gwr.com did such a great job today, amazing staff, amazing organisation
We love it when our community comes together for a celebration!
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So… as it turns out… I’m going to Newquay!
Nice touch with the “turns out” message.
Nice touch with the “turns out” message.
December 13, 2025 at 9:02 PM
So… as it turns out… I’m going to Newquay!
Nice touch with the “turns out” message.
Nice touch with the “turns out” message.
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Tomorrow the new blue, red & white GBR livery & brand will be launched. The new design will be displayed on digital displays at a number of major stations. The DfT says the livery will appear across already publicly owned train operators from spring 2026, with the roll-out being gradual. 📷DfT
December 8, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Tomorrow the new blue, red & white GBR livery & brand will be launched. The new design will be displayed on digital displays at a number of major stations. The DfT says the livery will appear across already publicly owned train operators from spring 2026, with the roll-out being gradual. 📷DfT
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The Chicago Holiday Train.
Sorry, Dementia donnie, we're NOT changing the name!
Sorry, Dementia donnie, we're NOT changing the name!
December 6, 2025 at 5:34 PM
The Chicago Holiday Train.
Sorry, Dementia donnie, we're NOT changing the name!
Sorry, Dementia donnie, we're NOT changing the name!
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Study: Average 19th-Century American Spent 93% Of Time Waving At Trains, Boats https://theonion.com/study-average-19th-century-american-spent-93-of-time-waving-at-trains-boats/
November 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Study: Average 19th-Century American Spent 93% Of Time Waving At Trains, Boats https://theonion.com/study-average-19th-century-american-spent-93-of-time-waving-at-trains-boats/
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‘GTA VI’ Delayed Until Developers Get Grades Up https://theonion.com/gta-vi-delayed-until-developers-get-grades-up/
November 10, 2025 at 7:30 PM
‘GTA VI’ Delayed Until Developers Get Grades Up https://theonion.com/gta-vi-delayed-until-developers-get-grades-up/
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So it turns out... the US air travel system was incredibly, deeply dependent on federal funding to just run day-to-day all this time, to the benefit of private airline shareholders, when everyone thinks that state-run trains are leeching off the government. Weird!
November 9, 2025 at 12:10 AM
So it turns out... the US air travel system was incredibly, deeply dependent on federal funding to just run day-to-day all this time, to the benefit of private airline shareholders, when everyone thinks that state-run trains are leeching off the government. Weird!
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Today’s fun tax tip…
(It’s a similarly daft situation that railways pay tax on fuel/energy but airlines don’t pay any tax on their aviation fuel, a huge hidden subsidy)
youtu.be/dr9MH0NuUtg?...
(It’s a similarly daft situation that railways pay tax on fuel/energy but airlines don’t pay any tax on their aviation fuel, a huge hidden subsidy)
youtu.be/dr9MH0NuUtg?...
Private jets don't pay fuel tax. Now I don't either.
YouTube video by Oli Frost
youtu.be
November 9, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Today’s fun tax tip…
(It’s a similarly daft situation that railways pay tax on fuel/energy but airlines don’t pay any tax on their aviation fuel, a huge hidden subsidy)
youtu.be/dr9MH0NuUtg?...
(It’s a similarly daft situation that railways pay tax on fuel/energy but airlines don’t pay any tax on their aviation fuel, a huge hidden subsidy)
youtu.be/dr9MH0NuUtg?...
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China Agrees To Purchase 11 U.S. Soybeans
China Agrees To Purchase 11 U.S. Soybeans
SEOUL—In a historic trade agreement that President Donald Trump touted as a major win for an American farmer, China reportedly agreed Thursday to purchase 11 U.S. soybeans. “I am extremely honored tha...
theonion.com
October 30, 2025 at 9:00 PM
China Agrees To Purchase 11 U.S. Soybeans
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I wouldn't tell anyone I'd won the lottery, but there would be signs...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Mystery US donor gives £1m to Strathspey steam railway
Aviemore-based The Strathspey Railway said the donation had secured its future.
www.bbc.com
October 30, 2025 at 2:48 PM
I wouldn't tell anyone I'd won the lottery, but there would be signs...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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October 30, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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What a time to be alive....
October 22, 2025 at 11:10 AM
What a time to be alive....
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Sofia Corradi, known as ‘Mamma Erasmus’ for inventing the celebrated student exchange programme, died in Rome last night aged 91.
Sofia Corradi, Italy's 'Mamma Erasmus', dies at 91
Erasmus founder Corradi advocated for cultural, social and academic exchanges among European students, on her return to Rome from US in 1969. Sofia Corradi, the Italian professor of educational scienc...
www.wantedinrome.com
October 18, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Sofia Corradi, known as ‘Mamma Erasmus’ for inventing the celebrated student exchange programme, died in Rome last night aged 91.
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i've never been inconvenienced before and i hope i never will be. it sounds terrible
October 10, 2025 at 5:47 PM
i've never been inconvenienced before and i hope i never will be. it sounds terrible
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Are (Budapest-) Subotica-Belgrade fast trains FINALLY about to start passenger service after so many false starts? www.blic.rs/biznis/privr...
Nothing showing yet on w3.srbvoz.rs/redvoznje but I live in hope...
Nothing showing yet on w3.srbvoz.rs/redvoznje but I live in hope...
October 3, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Are (Budapest-) Subotica-Belgrade fast trains FINALLY about to start passenger service after so many false starts? www.blic.rs/biznis/privr...
Nothing showing yet on w3.srbvoz.rs/redvoznje but I live in hope...
Nothing showing yet on w3.srbvoz.rs/redvoznje but I live in hope...
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This is the sort of 'Breaking News' I can thoroughly get on board with. 😀
September 25, 2025 at 7:44 PM
This is the sort of 'Breaking News' I can thoroughly get on board with. 😀
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Trump Spends Entire U.K. Trip Trying To Figure Out Where He Knows Prince Andrew From
Trump Spends Entire U.K. Trip Trying To Figure Out Where He Knows Prince Andrew From
LONDON—Claiming that he recognized the member of the royal family, but his memory was hazy, President Donald Trump has spent his entire trip to the U.K. trying to figure out where he knows Prince Andr...
theonion.com
September 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Trump Spends Entire U.K. Trip Trying To Figure Out Where He Knows Prince Andrew From
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Protesters in London made sure Trump wasn't getting too comfortable with all the royal pageantry
September 18, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Protesters in London made sure Trump wasn't getting too comfortable with all the royal pageantry
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Suggested workaround: Call Stena Line on 03443 350 027 to book a SailRail ticket, Stena Line can sell SailRail tickets from London and major UK cities to Dublin and can send tickets by post to any UK address.
September 17, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Suggested workaround: Call Stena Line on 03443 350 027 to book a SailRail ticket, Stena Line can sell SailRail tickets from London and major UK cities to Dublin and can send tickets by post to any UK address.
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Some good news from #HS2 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
HS2 finishes Colne Valley Viaduct, 'UK's longest railway bridge' - BBC News
The Colne Valley Viaduct is the longest of more than 50 major viaducts being built for HS2.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 11, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Some good news from #HS2 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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At least 15 killed after Lisbon's iconic Gloria funicular derails | World News | Sky News news.sky.com/story/at-lea...
At least 15 killed after Lisbon's iconic Gloria funicular derails
Footage shows the tram-like funicular, which is popular with tourists, practically destroyed and emergency workers pulling people out of the wreckage.
news.sky.com
September 3, 2025 at 8:30 PM
At least 15 killed after Lisbon's iconic Gloria funicular derails | World News | Sky News news.sky.com/story/at-lea...
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I just appreciate that Trump is such a pressoholic that not being in front of a camera for 24 hours stirs up death rumors.
August 30, 2025 at 2:22 AM
I just appreciate that Trump is such a pressoholic that not being in front of a camera for 24 hours stirs up death rumors.
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I am sickened by the relentless demonisation of refugees.
No refugee underfunded a school.
No refugee closed a hospital.
No refugee took away support from the sick and disabled.
We need solutions not scapegoats. Stop blaming refugees and tax the rich instead!
No refugee underfunded a school.
No refugee closed a hospital.
No refugee took away support from the sick and disabled.
We need solutions not scapegoats. Stop blaming refugees and tax the rich instead!
August 27, 2025 at 9:11 AM
I am sickened by the relentless demonisation of refugees.
No refugee underfunded a school.
No refugee closed a hospital.
No refugee took away support from the sick and disabled.
We need solutions not scapegoats. Stop blaming refugees and tax the rich instead!
No refugee underfunded a school.
No refugee closed a hospital.
No refugee took away support from the sick and disabled.
We need solutions not scapegoats. Stop blaming refugees and tax the rich instead!