Andy Comfort
@andycomfort.bsky.social
Features Editor at RAIL Magazine. I have also done work for Lumo & Hull Trains;
Presenter on Hull’s 107FM;
Rail Replacement Coordinator;
Former BBC Local Radio presenter, senior journalist & news editor.
Warning: some posts may refer to Ipswich Town!
Presenter on Hull’s 107FM;
Rail Replacement Coordinator;
Former BBC Local Radio presenter, senior journalist & news editor.
Warning: some posts may refer to Ipswich Town!
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Andy Comfort
@andycomfort.bsky.social
· Nov 13
As you may know, after 30 years at BBC Radio Humberside, I am now a rail journalist, writing mostly for Rail Magazine. I also do some writing for Lumo & Hull Trains. You can also sometimes find me at railway stations working as a Rail Replacement Coordinator, helping passengers with their journeys.
Standby…for Here comes the Weekend on @Hulls107FM 2-4pm
Hull History with @hulltourguide
Where’s the 1445 heading?
The 5to4 song plus music from The Doors, Anastacia & REM to name but 3…
Hull History with @hulltourguide
Where’s the 1445 heading?
The 5to4 song plus music from The Doors, Anastacia & REM to name but 3…
May 2, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Standby…for Here comes the Weekend on @Hulls107FM 2-4pm
Hull History with @hulltourguide
Where’s the 1445 heading?
The 5to4 song plus music from The Doors, Anastacia & REM to name but 3…
Hull History with @hulltourguide
Where’s the 1445 heading?
The 5to4 song plus music from The Doors, Anastacia & REM to name but 3…
Your 5to4 song topic for tomorrow on Hull’s 107FM:
Mum told family tram ticket is invalid because 'her baby 'isn't a child'
Song ideas, please?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Mum told family tram ticket is invalid because 'her baby 'isn't a child'
Song ideas, please?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Mum told family ticket invalid because 'her baby 'isn't a child'
A mum was told she could be fined because children under-five do not qualify for a family ticket
www.bbc.co.uk
April 24, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Your 5to4 song topic for tomorrow on Hull’s 107FM:
Mum told family tram ticket is invalid because 'her baby 'isn't a child'
Song ideas, please?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Mum told family tram ticket is invalid because 'her baby 'isn't a child'
Song ideas, please?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Your 5to4 song topic for tomorrow on Hull’s 107FM (2-4pm)
Bulgarian club apologises after minute's silence for ex-player who is still alive - song ideas, please?
www.rte.ie/sport/soccer...
Bulgarian club apologises after minute's silence for ex-player who is still alive - song ideas, please?
www.rte.ie/sport/soccer...
Club sorry over minute's silence for alive ex-player
Bulgarian club Arda Kardzhali have apologised for holding a minute's silence for a former player who is still alive.
www.rte.ie
March 20, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Your 5to4 song topic for tomorrow on Hull’s 107FM (2-4pm)
Bulgarian club apologises after minute's silence for ex-player who is still alive - song ideas, please?
www.rte.ie/sport/soccer...
Bulgarian club apologises after minute's silence for ex-player who is still alive - song ideas, please?
www.rte.ie/sport/soccer...
It is a year today since I took redundancy from the BBC after a 30 year career. I’ve really enjoyed this past 12 months. Writing on rail matters, working for train operators, doing rail replacement and being back on the radio. Plus, choosing when I work and having more time with family & friends.
March 18, 2025 at 7:32 AM
It is a year today since I took redundancy from the BBC after a 30 year career. I’ve really enjoyed this past 12 months. Writing on rail matters, working for train operators, doing rail replacement and being back on the radio. Plus, choosing when I work and having more time with family & friends.
Reposted by Andy Comfort
@andycomfort.bsky.social We're super excited for our next show in Hull - with our choir and live band! 🎶
It would be amazing if you could help us get the word out, please? 🙏
It would be amazing if you could help us get the word out, please? 🙏
🔥Hot Gospel - as seen on TV - bringing energy, passion & soul to the stage!🙌🎶
Hot GOSPEL Collective LIVE pro band!
Hot Gospel Choir!
Director @helengarnett.bsky.social (Britain's Got Talent, BBC All Together Now)
Jubilee Central Hull
29/3/25
Doors 7pm
gigantic.com/the-hot-gospel-collective-tickets
Hot GOSPEL Collective LIVE pro band!
Hot Gospel Choir!
Director @helengarnett.bsky.social (Britain's Got Talent, BBC All Together Now)
Jubilee Central Hull
29/3/25
Doors 7pm
gigantic.com/the-hot-gospel-collective-tickets
Hot Gospel-Coming to a town near you 🙌🏻
YouTube video by Hot Gospel
youtu.be
March 6, 2025 at 9:26 PM
@andycomfort.bsky.social We're super excited for our next show in Hull - with our choir and live band! 🎶
It would be amazing if you could help us get the word out, please? 🙏
It would be amazing if you could help us get the word out, please? 🙏
The DfT is opposing a plan by Hull Trains to run Sheffield/King’s Cross, as well as an extra Hull/London service, which would “further constrain LNER’s ability to operate additional services to Leeds, for which it has firm rights.”
www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/02...
www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/02...
DfT opposes eight out of nine open access applications citing revenue and performance concerns
Department for Transport said several did not meet the abstraction threshold, and raised several other concerns.
www.railmagazine.com
February 10, 2025 at 9:43 AM
The DfT is opposing a plan by Hull Trains to run Sheffield/King’s Cross, as well as an extra Hull/London service, which would “further constrain LNER’s ability to operate additional services to Leeds, for which it has firm rights.”
www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/02...
www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/02...
Today's 1st 5to4 song topic on @Hulls107FM
A book taken from a library in Norfolk has been returned after it was mistakenly handed in to Norfolk Library in Connecticut, USA, more than 3,000 miles from where it was borrowed in Swaffham! Song ideas, please?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
A book taken from a library in Norfolk has been returned after it was mistakenly handed in to Norfolk Library in Connecticut, USA, more than 3,000 miles from where it was borrowed in Swaffham! Song ideas, please?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Norfolk book found in Connecticut is returned to Swaffham
Staff at the Norfolk Library in the US are baffled when a book from Norfolk, England, turns up.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 7, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Today's 1st 5to4 song topic on @Hulls107FM
A book taken from a library in Norfolk has been returned after it was mistakenly handed in to Norfolk Library in Connecticut, USA, more than 3,000 miles from where it was borrowed in Swaffham! Song ideas, please?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
A book taken from a library in Norfolk has been returned after it was mistakenly handed in to Norfolk Library in Connecticut, USA, more than 3,000 miles from where it was borrowed in Swaffham! Song ideas, please?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
My latest rail article is about the long-running campaign, which I used to cover on the radio, to try to reinstate the railway line between Beverley and York. Read about it in the latest RAIL Magazine, on sale now or subscribe here:
railmagazine.com
railmagazine.com
February 5, 2025 at 9:55 PM
My latest rail article is about the long-running campaign, which I used to cover on the radio, to try to reinstate the railway line between Beverley and York. Read about it in the latest RAIL Magazine, on sale now or subscribe here:
railmagazine.com
railmagazine.com
I’m delighted to be joining the great team at Hull’s 107FM and I’m excited, and a bit nervous, to be back on the radio! You might recognise some features from my “past life!” Please join me every Friday from 2-4pm.
Listen here: 107fm.co.uk
Listen here: 107fm.co.uk
February 5, 2025 at 9:44 PM
I’m delighted to be joining the great team at Hull’s 107FM and I’m excited, and a bit nervous, to be back on the radio! You might recognise some features from my “past life!” Please join me every Friday from 2-4pm.
Listen here: 107fm.co.uk
Listen here: 107fm.co.uk
It’s the dress rehearsal for the Not the BBC Panto tonight before we open on Friday.
Tickets are going well, with a good crowd expected in Brid and 900+ tickets sold for our 2 Hull shows but we’d love some more of you to come - Saturday evening’s show has good seats - details:
Tickets are going well, with a good crowd expected in Brid and 900+ tickets sold for our 2 Hull shows but we’d love some more of you to come - Saturday evening’s show has good seats - details:
January 15, 2025 at 9:01 AM
It’s the dress rehearsal for the Not the BBC Panto tonight before we open on Friday.
Tickets are going well, with a good crowd expected in Brid and 900+ tickets sold for our 2 Hull shows but we’d love some more of you to come - Saturday evening’s show has good seats - details:
Tickets are going well, with a good crowd expected in Brid and 900+ tickets sold for our 2 Hull shows but we’d love some more of you to come - Saturday evening’s show has good seats - details:
Hi. It’s a familiar cast - Jon Parker, Carl Wheatley, Judi Murden, Sally Fairfax, Mike White, Clare Crooks, Caroline Bilton, Phillip Norton, Phil Squire and others.
January 4, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Hi. It’s a familiar cast - Jon Parker, Carl Wheatley, Judi Murden, Sally Fairfax, Mike White, Clare Crooks, Caroline Bilton, Phillip Norton, Phil Squire and others.
I’m at rehearsal tonight and it’s exactly a calendar month until we open in Bridlington! It’s shaping up nicely and this will be a lot of fun - please share widely and do book tickets for our shows in Brid and Hull. We’re raising money for Children in Need & 2 community groups.
December 16, 2024 at 8:31 PM
I’m at rehearsal tonight and it’s exactly a calendar month until we open in Bridlington! It’s shaping up nicely and this will be a lot of fun - please share widely and do book tickets for our shows in Brid and Hull. We’re raising money for Children in Need & 2 community groups.
I’ve taken a trip out today to ride on a preview train on the UK’s newest passenger railway - the Northumberland Line between Newcastle & Ashington, which will carry its first passengers in over 60 years on Sunday. More in the next issue of RAIL Magazine.
December 12, 2024 at 12:39 PM
I’ve taken a trip out today to ride on a preview train on the UK’s newest passenger railway - the Northumberland Line between Newcastle & Ashington, which will carry its first passengers in over 60 years on Sunday. More in the next issue of RAIL Magazine.
Most days we have a Xander pre-school morning crisis.
Yesterday - I can’t find my bag. (I did. Hanging on the back of his door.).
Today - you’ve put my PE shorts in the wash. (Yes because you put them in the washing basket.) Time to test out the 10 minute tumble dry function🤞
Yesterday - I can’t find my bag. (I did. Hanging on the back of his door.).
Today - you’ve put my PE shorts in the wash. (Yes because you put them in the washing basket.) Time to test out the 10 minute tumble dry function🤞
November 28, 2024 at 7:53 AM
Most days we have a Xander pre-school morning crisis.
Yesterday - I can’t find my bag. (I did. Hanging on the back of his door.).
Today - you’ve put my PE shorts in the wash. (Yes because you put them in the washing basket.) Time to test out the 10 minute tumble dry function🤞
Yesterday - I can’t find my bag. (I did. Hanging on the back of his door.).
Today - you’ve put my PE shorts in the wash. (Yes because you put them in the washing basket.) Time to test out the 10 minute tumble dry function🤞
Spurs have beaten Man City 4-0.
Ipswich beat Spurs in their last game.
Therefore, Ipswich are better than Man City.
Fact. That’s how it works.
Ipswich beat Spurs in their last game.
Therefore, Ipswich are better than Man City.
Fact. That’s how it works.
November 23, 2024 at 7:31 PM
Spurs have beaten Man City 4-0.
Ipswich beat Spurs in their last game.
Therefore, Ipswich are better than Man City.
Fact. That’s how it works.
Ipswich beat Spurs in their last game.
Therefore, Ipswich are better than Man City.
Fact. That’s how it works.
Great pic but I’m shivering just looking at that Class 101. The windows would be rattling and my teeth would be chattering!
November 22, 2024 at 3:50 PM
Great pic but I’m shivering just looking at that Class 101. The windows would be rattling and my teeth would be chattering!
It’s been a long 5 week closure of the main Huddersfield to Leeds railway and today’s the last day of this block. A full train service resumes tomorrow & thanks from the rail replacement team in Huddersfield for passengers’ patience while the TransPennine Route upgrade continues.
November 22, 2024 at 10:51 AM
It’s been a long 5 week closure of the main Huddersfield to Leeds railway and today’s the last day of this block. A full train service resumes tomorrow & thanks from the rail replacement team in Huddersfield for passengers’ patience while the TransPennine Route upgrade continues.
There’s another problem with the flyover on the A63 at St. Andrew’s Quay in Hull. This could cause delays tomorrow. You may remember engineers have already had to work on this bridge.
November 21, 2024 at 8:36 PM
There’s another problem with the flyover on the A63 at St. Andrew’s Quay in Hull. This could cause delays tomorrow. You may remember engineers have already had to work on this bridge.
It’s great to be back in rehearsals for panto again. (Yes, we do rehearse it). Get your tickets now.
The gang is back. Raising more money for BBC Children in Need.
Definitely NOT the BBC panto though.
Bridlington Spa Theatre 17/1
www.bridspa.com/event-detail...
Hull City Hall 18/1
www.hulltheatres.co.uk/theatre-even...
Definitely NOT the BBC panto though.
Bridlington Spa Theatre 17/1
www.bridspa.com/event-detail...
Hull City Hall 18/1
www.hulltheatres.co.uk/theatre-even...
November 21, 2024 at 8:36 PM
It’s great to be back in rehearsals for panto again. (Yes, we do rehearse it). Get your tickets now.
It’s a tough day for passengers & our team here in Huddersfield running rail replacement services. Signal cable theft closed the diversionary route to/from Leeds (the direct line via Dewsbury is closed for upgrades) & we’ve run quite a few extra coaches to get people to Leeds.
November 20, 2024 at 1:02 PM
It’s a tough day for passengers & our team here in Huddersfield running rail replacement services. Signal cable theft closed the diversionary route to/from Leeds (the direct line via Dewsbury is closed for upgrades) & we’ve run quite a few extra coaches to get people to Leeds.
Agreed. I’ve always enjoyed your tweets and I’ve shared your views. It would be lovely to continue on here. Keep those posts coming and I shall try to be vaguely interesting!
November 16, 2024 at 9:49 PM
Agreed. I’ve always enjoyed your tweets and I’ve shared your views. It would be lovely to continue on here. Keep those posts coming and I shall try to be vaguely interesting!
My latest article for @RAIL is a look at a scheme run by Arriva TrainCare to teach its own staff to become train engineers & technicians. The photo is Peter Wright working on a CrossCountry Voyager at Tyne Yard near Newcastle.
Buy the magazine or subscribe: railmagazine.com
Buy the magazine or subscribe: railmagazine.com
November 13, 2024 at 7:43 PM
My latest article for @RAIL is a look at a scheme run by Arriva TrainCare to teach its own staff to become train engineers & technicians. The photo is Peter Wright working on a CrossCountry Voyager at Tyne Yard near Newcastle.
Buy the magazine or subscribe: railmagazine.com
Buy the magazine or subscribe: railmagazine.com
As you may know, after 30 years at BBC Radio Humberside, I am now a rail journalist, writing mostly for Rail Magazine. I also do some writing for Lumo & Hull Trains. You can also sometimes find me at railway stations working as a Rail Replacement Coordinator, helping passengers with their journeys.
November 13, 2024 at 7:38 PM
As you may know, after 30 years at BBC Radio Humberside, I am now a rail journalist, writing mostly for Rail Magazine. I also do some writing for Lumo & Hull Trains. You can also sometimes find me at railway stations working as a Rail Replacement Coordinator, helping passengers with their journeys.
Hello from me on here. I hope to chat to many of you lovely people who were on Twitter BM (Before Musk). Please say hi and let’s hope this place puts a smile on our faces. I’ll be posting about life, trains & Ipswich Town, but not necessarily in that order!
November 13, 2024 at 7:34 PM
Hello from me on here. I hope to chat to many of you lovely people who were on Twitter BM (Before Musk). Please say hi and let’s hope this place puts a smile on our faces. I’ll be posting about life, trains & Ipswich Town, but not necessarily in that order!