Coastway Will
@coastwaywill.me
First Class Host in Purple | @hastingsdiesels.co.uk Volunteer | Neurodiverse, Asexual, He/Him
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What a dream! What a brilliant day!
Got to work 810s on their first day in traffic with 1C59: 1400 Sheffield to St Pancras being worked by 810010
The reaction to these trains have been really positive and everyone was really enjoying themselves, both crew and passenger 😊
What... a... day!
Got to work 810s on their first day in traffic with 1C59: 1400 Sheffield to St Pancras being worked by 810010
The reaction to these trains have been really positive and everyone was really enjoying themselves, both crew and passenger 😊
What... a... day!
I've not worked a Meridian since last year 😌
January 1, 2026 at 12:05 AM
I've not worked a Meridian since last year 😌
107,231 miles later, 222007 becomes my final train of the year and the last train I work this year
I feel 2025 for me has been one of those that's definitely had ups but equally its downs too. Fingers crossed for a better 2026, that's for sure
Have a lovely new year folks! 😄
I feel 2025 for me has been one of those that's definitely had ups but equally its downs too. Fingers crossed for a better 2026, that's for sure
Have a lovely new year folks! 😄
December 31, 2025 at 11:06 PM
107,231 miles later, 222007 becomes my final train of the year and the last train I work this year
I feel 2025 for me has been one of those that's definitely had ups but equally its downs too. Fingers crossed for a better 2026, that's for sure
Have a lovely new year folks! 😄
I feel 2025 for me has been one of those that's definitely had ups but equally its downs too. Fingers crossed for a better 2026, that's for sure
Have a lovely new year folks! 😄
I did my traction training with 222003
I worked my first train after qualifying with 222003
Unless I get any set swaps or shifts off spare, my last ever 7 car Meridian worked was 222003 last night on the 1802 from St Pancras to Sheffield 🫡
There's roughly 2 weeks or so to go for the 7 cars
I worked my first train after qualifying with 222003
Unless I get any set swaps or shifts off spare, my last ever 7 car Meridian worked was 222003 last night on the 1802 from St Pancras to Sheffield 🫡
There's roughly 2 weeks or so to go for the 7 cars
December 31, 2025 at 11:58 AM
I did my traction training with 222003
I worked my first train after qualifying with 222003
Unless I get any set swaps or shifts off spare, my last ever 7 car Meridian worked was 222003 last night on the 1802 from St Pancras to Sheffield 🫡
There's roughly 2 weeks or so to go for the 7 cars
I worked my first train after qualifying with 222003
Unless I get any set swaps or shifts off spare, my last ever 7 car Meridian worked was 222003 last night on the 1802 from St Pancras to Sheffield 🫡
There's roughly 2 weeks or so to go for the 7 cars
Have a very merry Christmas folks! May your presents be excellent and your Christmas Dinners be tasty 😊
(destination set whilst train was being locked up, reverted with plenty of time before boarding commenced)
(destination set whilst train was being locked up, reverted with plenty of time before boarding commenced)
December 25, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Have a very merry Christmas folks! May your presents be excellent and your Christmas Dinners be tasty 😊
(destination set whilst train was being locked up, reverted with plenty of time before boarding commenced)
(destination set whilst train was being locked up, reverted with plenty of time before boarding commenced)
That's me done until after Christmas!
Lovely to work quite a few 810s recently, they're definitely growing on me and I'm preferring to work them over Meridians.
Can't wait for there to be more around
Lovely to work quite a few 810s recently, they're definitely growing on me and I'm preferring to work them over Meridians.
Can't wait for there to be more around
December 24, 2025 at 1:48 AM
That's me done until after Christmas!
Lovely to work quite a few 810s recently, they're definitely growing on me and I'm preferring to work them over Meridians.
Can't wait for there to be more around
Lovely to work quite a few 810s recently, they're definitely growing on me and I'm preferring to work them over Meridians.
Can't wait for there to be more around
It appears 1X01 is back 👀
www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-n...
www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-n...
Realtime Trains | 1X01 2345 North Pole International to North Pole International | 24/12/2025
Real-time train running information for 1X01 2345 departure from North Pole International to North Pole International on 24/12/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info f...
www.realtimetrains.co.uk
December 22, 2025 at 2:07 PM
It appears 1X01 is back 👀
www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-n...
www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-n...
I've got a lot to hand to the South Western 455s
They ignited my passion for trains, these little red boxes were what I remember growing up in Surbiton. They've led to a passion that then became friends for life and a career to be proud of
What a brilliant day! I'll miss these lovely trains 🥲
They ignited my passion for trains, these little red boxes were what I remember growing up in Surbiton. They've led to a passion that then became friends for life and a career to be proud of
What a brilliant day! I'll miss these lovely trains 🥲
December 21, 2025 at 7:50 PM
I've got a lot to hand to the South Western 455s
They ignited my passion for trains, these little red boxes were what I remember growing up in Surbiton. They've led to a passion that then became friends for life and a career to be proud of
What a brilliant day! I'll miss these lovely trains 🥲
They ignited my passion for trains, these little red boxes were what I remember growing up in Surbiton. They've led to a passion that then became friends for life and a career to be proud of
What a brilliant day! I'll miss these lovely trains 🥲
Oh, my original childhood train is being withdrawn
Suppose I better enjoy the next few hours 🥲
Suppose I better enjoy the next few hours 🥲
December 21, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Oh, my original childhood train is being withdrawn
Suppose I better enjoy the next few hours 🥲
Suppose I better enjoy the next few hours 🥲
Any rail staff here had difficulty trying to add PRIV to their Oyster since they were renewed at the end of October? Tried three different places and still no luck
December 20, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Any rail staff here had difficulty trying to add PRIV to their Oyster since they were renewed at the end of October? Tried three different places and still no luck
Today ended up being more exciting than expected, most of this was spontaneous
To start with, the least spontaneous of the lot. Got to stress test the new Velocity Timetable with a York to Edinburgh run. Just 47 minutes from York to Newcastle was especially great!
1/3
To start with, the least spontaneous of the lot. Got to stress test the new Velocity Timetable with a York to Edinburgh run. Just 47 minutes from York to Newcastle was especially great!
1/3
December 15, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Today ended up being more exciting than expected, most of this was spontaneous
To start with, the least spontaneous of the lot. Got to stress test the new Velocity Timetable with a York to Edinburgh run. Just 47 minutes from York to Newcastle was especially great!
1/3
To start with, the least spontaneous of the lot. Got to stress test the new Velocity Timetable with a York to Edinburgh run. Just 47 minutes from York to Newcastle was especially great!
1/3
Happy timetable change day to all those who celebrate 🥂
May your Matlock trains go to Cleethorpes and your London to Edinburghs be done in 4hrs 9mins
May your Matlock trains go to Cleethorpes and your London to Edinburghs be done in 4hrs 9mins
December 14, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Happy timetable change day to all those who celebrate 🥂
May your Matlock trains go to Cleethorpes and your London to Edinburghs be done in 4hrs 9mins
May your Matlock trains go to Cleethorpes and your London to Edinburghs be done in 4hrs 9mins
What's that? You'd also like to host on a shiny new train? (and 222s for now)
Good news if you live within 60 minutes of Derby, Nottingham or St Pancras, we're looking for more people!
We're a cool and friendly bunch, go on, why not apply?
jobs.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/vacancies.as...
Good news if you live within 60 minutes of Derby, Nottingham or St Pancras, we're looking for more people!
We're a cool and friendly bunch, go on, why not apply?
jobs.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/vacancies.as...
December 13, 2025 at 2:39 PM
What's that? You'd also like to host on a shiny new train? (and 222s for now)
Good news if you live within 60 minutes of Derby, Nottingham or St Pancras, we're looking for more people!
We're a cool and friendly bunch, go on, why not apply?
jobs.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/vacancies.as...
Good news if you live within 60 minutes of Derby, Nottingham or St Pancras, we're looking for more people!
We're a cool and friendly bunch, go on, why not apply?
jobs.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/vacancies.as...
Ended the week on a real high... by working some 810s! ✨
Worked 006 and 012 for the first time. 810012 in particular was on its first day and also included the first ever 810 to carry passenger through Toton and the Erewash Line... so hey, cool little credits 😊
Now for a weekend off 😌
Worked 006 and 012 for the first time. 810012 in particular was on its first day and also included the first ever 810 to carry passenger through Toton and the Erewash Line... so hey, cool little credits 😊
Now for a weekend off 😌
December 13, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Ended the week on a real high... by working some 810s! ✨
Worked 006 and 012 for the first time. 810012 in particular was on its first day and also included the first ever 810 to carry passenger through Toton and the Erewash Line... so hey, cool little credits 😊
Now for a weekend off 😌
Worked 006 and 012 for the first time. 810012 in particular was on its first day and also included the first ever 810 to carry passenger through Toton and the Erewash Line... so hey, cool little credits 😊
Now for a weekend off 😌
Good evening, I heard you like satisfying numbers, have 810006 and 222006 next to one another, hope this helps :)
December 10, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Good evening, I heard you like satisfying numbers, have 810006 and 222006 next to one another, hope this helps :)
With time to gather thoughts now - It's a bit of an insult to design
Quite clearly TPE but just slap a flag on it and call it a day, you can absolutely tell it was designed in house
To put things into perspective, GWR got a design consultant to come up with plain Green and it works so well
Quite clearly TPE but just slap a flag on it and call it a day, you can absolutely tell it was designed in house
To put things into perspective, GWR got a design consultant to come up with plain Green and it works so well
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 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
With time to gather thoughts now - It's a bit of an insult to design
Quite clearly TPE but just slap a flag on it and call it a day, you can absolutely tell it was designed in house
To put things into perspective, GWR got a design consultant to come up with plain Green and it works so well
Quite clearly TPE but just slap a flag on it and call it a day, you can absolutely tell it was designed in house
To put things into perspective, GWR got a design consultant to come up with plain Green and it works so well
Half way through a stint of shifts on the Iron Road
No luck for me so far, just Meridian shifts. I did get to see 810006 share Platform 3 with 222021 at St Pancras yesterday with a 360 to Corby present in the background on Platform 1
No luck for me so far, just Meridian shifts. I did get to see 810006 share Platform 3 with 222021 at St Pancras yesterday with a 360 to Corby present in the background on Platform 1
December 10, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Half way through a stint of shifts on the Iron Road
No luck for me so far, just Meridian shifts. I did get to see 810006 share Platform 3 with 222021 at St Pancras yesterday with a 360 to Corby present in the background on Platform 1
No luck for me so far, just Meridian shifts. I did get to see 810006 share Platform 3 with 222021 at St Pancras yesterday with a 360 to Corby present in the background on Platform 1
Enterprise going from TMST trailers with locos to Stadler FLIRTs is what we love to see here 😍
(that's today's real news!)
(that's today's real news!)
Following an extensive evaluation of bids from three manufacturers, Irish Rail and Translink have jointly selected Stadler to deliver the new trains for the Dublin–Belfast ‘Enterprise’ service.
www.modernrailways.com/article/stad...
www.modernrailways.com/article/stad...
Stadler wins ‘Enterprise’ replacement deal
Irish Rail and Translink have jointly selected Stadler to deliver the new trains for the Dublin–Belfast ‘Enterprise’ service.
www.modernrailways.com
December 9, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Enterprise going from TMST trailers with locos to Stadler FLIRTs is what we love to see here 😍
(that's today's real news!)
(that's today's real news!)
That was a fun day!
*gets home*
*carelessly scrolls through Instagram*
Guess I've been whammed on Day 3
#Whamageddon
*gets home*
*carelessly scrolls through Instagram*
Guess I've been whammed on Day 3
#Whamageddon
December 3, 2025 at 8:29 PM
That was a fun day!
*gets home*
*carelessly scrolls through Instagram*
Guess I've been whammed on Day 3
#Whamageddon
*gets home*
*carelessly scrolls through Instagram*
Guess I've been whammed on Day 3
#Whamageddon
What a dream! What a brilliant day!
Got to work 810s on their first day in traffic with 1C59: 1400 Sheffield to St Pancras being worked by 810010
The reaction to these trains have been really positive and everyone was really enjoying themselves, both crew and passenger 😊
What... a... day!
Got to work 810s on their first day in traffic with 1C59: 1400 Sheffield to St Pancras being worked by 810010
The reaction to these trains have been really positive and everyone was really enjoying themselves, both crew and passenger 😊
What... a... day!
December 3, 2025 at 7:39 PM
What a dream! What a brilliant day!
Got to work 810s on their first day in traffic with 1C59: 1400 Sheffield to St Pancras being worked by 810010
The reaction to these trains have been really positive and everyone was really enjoying themselves, both crew and passenger 😊
What... a... day!
Got to work 810s on their first day in traffic with 1C59: 1400 Sheffield to St Pancras being worked by 810010
The reaction to these trains have been really positive and everyone was really enjoying themselves, both crew and passenger 😊
What... a... day!
Oh hey! Now you can enjoy shiny new train!
Great to be on the first East Midlands Railway “Aurora” to enter passenger service this morning - 810010 working the 07.00 Sheffield-St Pancras as its first train. More on the 810s in the next TR UK
December 3, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Oh hey! Now you can enjoy shiny new train!
The thought that every 7 car I work could well and truly be my last lingers about
Opened the galley up for business on 004 this morning, seen here waiting to form the 1152 from Sheffield to St Pancras
One word to describe today: Busy! 😆
Opened the galley up for business on 004 this morning, seen here waiting to form the 1152 from Sheffield to St Pancras
One word to describe today: Busy! 😆
November 30, 2025 at 11:38 PM
The thought that every 7 car I work could well and truly be my last lingers about
Opened the galley up for business on 004 this morning, seen here waiting to form the 1152 from Sheffield to St Pancras
One word to describe today: Busy! 😆
Opened the galley up for business on 004 this morning, seen here waiting to form the 1152 from Sheffield to St Pancras
One word to describe today: Busy! 😆
This week summed up in a single photo 😦
Ahh well, maybe next week? 🥺
Ahh well, maybe next week? 🥺
November 29, 2025 at 12:00 AM
This week summed up in a single photo 😦
Ahh well, maybe next week? 🥺
Ahh well, maybe next week? 🥺
Reposted by Coastway Will
It'd be cool if the "increasing the cost of motoring hurts poor people" people cared anything like as much about cost to people who rely on public transport - who are disproportionately likely to be poor and disabled, and who consistently face far greater increases in cost.
November 26, 2025 at 12:11 PM
It'd be cool if the "increasing the cost of motoring hurts poor people" people cared anything like as much about cost to people who rely on public transport - who are disproportionately likely to be poor and disabled, and who consistently face far greater increases in cost.
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!