Ishaq Ali
@ishaqali.bsky.social
A transport enthusiast based in Manchester with plans to travel
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Ishaq Ali
@ishaqali.bsky.social
· Apr 21
Ishaq's Trains & Buses
Hi welcome to my channel expect lots of train spotting and all things transport around Manchester.
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Experience the world through the rails.
Chill trainspotting videos now on YouTube — subscribe and enjoy the journey.
📺 www.youtube.com/@IshaqAli-z1j
Experience the world through the rails.
Chill trainspotting videos now on YouTube — subscribe and enjoy the journey.
📺 www.youtube.com/@IshaqAli-z1j
High school: done. Final boss (aka Physics exam): defeated. Time to fully return to social media and embrace my true calling—doing nothing for the next three months 😎📱
June 16, 2025 at 10:07 AM
High school: done. Final boss (aka Physics exam): defeated. Time to fully return to social media and embrace my true calling—doing nothing for the next three months 😎📱
This morning, I saw distressing footage from one of the hospitals involved in the tragic incident in India. Though the images have since been taken down, they continue to replay in my mind. I can only begin to imagine the pain and trauma so many are enduring Truly a heartbreaking and devastating day
June 12, 2025 at 9:01 PM
This morning, I saw distressing footage from one of the hospitals involved in the tragic incident in India. Though the images have since been taken down, they continue to replay in my mind. I can only begin to imagine the pain and trauma so many are enduring Truly a heartbreaking and devastating day
Some pictures from the past few days
June 1, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Some pictures from the past few days
Hey everyone,
Hope you’ve enjoyed the recent videos! With exams starting again Monday, I’ll be off social media for two weeks starting tomorrow. If I can squeeze in some editing, I’ll upload—but no promises. Thanks for understanding!
Hope you’ve enjoyed the recent videos! With exams starting again Monday, I’ll be off social media for two weeks starting tomorrow. If I can squeeze in some editing, I’ll upload—but no promises. Thanks for understanding!
May 30, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Hey everyone,
Hope you’ve enjoyed the recent videos! With exams starting again Monday, I’ll be off social media for two weeks starting tomorrow. If I can squeeze in some editing, I’ll upload—but no promises. Thanks for understanding!
Hope you’ve enjoyed the recent videos! With exams starting again Monday, I’ll be off social media for two weeks starting tomorrow. If I can squeeze in some editing, I’ll upload—but no promises. Thanks for understanding!
Platform 13 and 1 stop brings us to Heald green onboard @northernassist #caf331028 and #caf331013
May 30, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Platform 13 and 1 stop brings us to Heald green onboard @northernassist #caf331028 and #caf331013
Platform 4 and two stops has bought us to Brinnington with #caf195114 with all engines fully operational
May 30, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Platform 4 and two stops has bought us to Brinnington with #caf195114 with all engines fully operational
The next part of the journey is not randomised. Will be taking the 14:50 from Brinnington into Manchester and continue the randomisation from there
May 30, 2025 at 1:40 PM
The next part of the journey is not randomised. Will be taking the 14:50 from Brinnington into Manchester and continue the randomisation from there
Platform 9 and 2 stops takes us on @northernassist #hunslet323212 to Burnage
May 30, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Platform 9 and 2 stops takes us on @northernassist #hunslet323212 to Burnage
Todays trip is a little different on the trains today. This includes having a greater Manchester Rail Ranger and randomising where I go. This will work by randomising the platform (e.g Manchester Piccadilly 1-13) then randomise the stops on it. Stick around for some pictures.
May 30, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Todays trip is a little different on the trains today. This includes having a greater Manchester Rail Ranger and randomising where I go. This will work by randomising the platform (e.g Manchester Piccadilly 1-13) then randomise the stops on it. Stick around for some pictures.
Whilst on my travels a @TPEassist class 802 running past Burnage to Manchester Airport from Stalybridge 16 minutes late due to a fault with the signalling system. Check it out below
youtube.com/shorts/dgiXY...
youtube.com/shorts/dgiXY...
Transpennine Express class 802 passing burnage on Stalybridge to Manchester Airport.
YouTube video by Ishaq's Trains & Buses
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May 30, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Whilst on my travels a @TPEassist class 802 running past Burnage to Manchester Airport from Stalybridge 16 minutes late due to a fault with the signalling system. Check it out below
youtube.com/shorts/dgiXY...
youtube.com/shorts/dgiXY...
Todays trip is a little different on the trains today. This includes having a greater Manchester Rail Ranger and randomising where I go. This will work by randomising the platform (e.g Manchester Piccadilly 1-13) then randomise the stops on it. Stick around for some pictures.
May 30, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Todays trip is a little different on the trains today. This includes having a greater Manchester Rail Ranger and randomising where I go. This will work by randomising the platform (e.g Manchester Piccadilly 1-13) then randomise the stops on it. Stick around for some pictures.
Todays video includes Plane spotting at Manchester Airport. This is obviously a bit different so let me know if you would likento see more. Stay tuned at 10am
May 30, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Todays video includes Plane spotting at Manchester Airport. This is obviously a bit different so let me know if you would likento see more. Stay tuned at 10am
@nickbadley.com I dont know if you now know but just FYI the V1 runs from Leigh to the MRI via the guided busway. The V2 starts near Atherton, joins the busway at Astley Street, and follows the V1. The V4 runs at peak times from the MRI to Ellenbrook, ending before the busway begins. Hope that helps
May 29, 2025 at 9:18 PM
@nickbadley.com I dont know if you now know but just FYI the V1 runs from Leigh to the MRI via the guided busway. The V2 starts near Atherton, joins the busway at Astley Street, and follows the V1. The V4 runs at peak times from the MRI to Ellenbrook, ending before the busway begins. Hope that helps
Some pictures caught at Manchester Airport
May 29, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Some pictures caught at Manchester Airport
Today's video continues with the Liverpool Lime Street trip from a few weeks ago. Check it out now below
youtu.be/WKn2TKVr83Q
youtu.be/WKn2TKVr83Q
Busy Day at Liverpool Lime Street – Trainspotting the North West’s Finest
YouTube video by Ishaq's Trains & Buses
youtu.be
May 29, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Today's video continues with the Liverpool Lime Street trip from a few weeks ago. Check it out now below
youtu.be/WKn2TKVr83Q
youtu.be/WKn2TKVr83Q
🚆 New video is live!
Trainspotting at @NetworkRailLIV featuring Pendolinos, 331s, 323s & more on the WCML! 🎥🔥
📺 Watch here: youtu.be/TEFBclgl7TA
Trainspotting at @NetworkRailLIV featuring Pendolinos, 331s, 323s & more on the WCML! 🎥🔥
📺 Watch here: youtu.be/TEFBclgl7TA
🚆 Liverpool Lime Street in Full Swing! ⚡ | Trains on the West Coast Main Line 🛤️
YouTube video by Ishaq's Trains & Buses
youtu.be
May 28, 2025 at 12:34 PM
🚆 New video is live!
Trainspotting at @NetworkRailLIV featuring Pendolinos, 331s, 323s & more on the WCML! 🎥🔥
📺 Watch here: youtu.be/TEFBclgl7TA
Trainspotting at @NetworkRailLIV featuring Pendolinos, 331s, 323s & more on the WCML! 🎥🔥
📺 Watch here: youtu.be/TEFBclgl7TA
😅 I may have disappeared for 2 weeks (definitely not trapped in a bus depot)...
But I'm BACK — and the buses haven't stopped rolling! 🚌💨
🎬 New video PREMIERES tomorrow at 10AM!
Metroline madness outside Hyde Road Depot 🚍
Set your reminders! 👇
youtu.be/fZSaILEEUZ0
But I'm BACK — and the buses haven't stopped rolling! 🚌💨
🎬 New video PREMIERES tomorrow at 10AM!
Metroline madness outside Hyde Road Depot 🚍
Set your reminders! 👇
youtu.be/fZSaILEEUZ0
Manchester Bus Action! Spotting at Hyde Road Depot
YouTube video by Ishaq's Trains & Buses
youtu.be
May 23, 2025 at 8:41 PM
😅 I may have disappeared for 2 weeks (definitely not trapped in a bus depot)...
But I'm BACK — and the buses haven't stopped rolling! 🚌💨
🎬 New video PREMIERES tomorrow at 10AM!
Metroline madness outside Hyde Road Depot 🚍
Set your reminders! 👇
youtu.be/fZSaILEEUZ0
But I'm BACK — and the buses haven't stopped rolling! 🚌💨
🎬 New video PREMIERES tomorrow at 10AM!
Metroline madness outside Hyde Road Depot 🚍
Set your reminders! 👇
youtu.be/fZSaILEEUZ0
Grief affects everyone differently. Some people close themselves off and stay home for days. I’m not one of them. When I’m grieving, I don’t stay in—I take a bus trip. It’s my way of coping, of finding a bit of peace in motion.
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May 23, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Grief affects everyone differently. Some people close themselves off and stay home for days. I’m not one of them. When I’m grieving, I don’t stay in—I take a bus trip. It’s my way of coping, of finding a bit of peace in motion.
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🎬 With half-term coming up, I’ve finally got a bit of a break — and that means I’ll be back to posting videos soon!
Thanks for sticking around — new content is on the way! 🚍🚆📹
Thanks for sticking around — new content is on the way! 🚍🚆📹
May 22, 2025 at 7:39 PM
🎬 With half-term coming up, I’ve finally got a bit of a break — and that means I’ll be back to posting videos soon!
Thanks for sticking around — new content is on the way! 🚍🚆📹
Thanks for sticking around — new content is on the way! 🚍🚆📹
I've been checking Bustimes.org and it’s clear the bus service has become quite disorganised. Last year, routes 35–38 ran smoothly from Shudehill. Hopefully this serves as a learning curve and improvements are made for next year.
May 18, 2025 at 12:51 PM
I've been checking Bustimes.org and it’s clear the bus service has become quite disorganised. Last year, routes 35–38 ran smoothly from Shudehill. Hopefully this serves as a learning curve and improvements are made for next year.
Alert Stagecoach Greater Manchester Little Hultons depot has a fuel pump problem. As a result they are fueling at Logistics North Fuel station. 10408 completly ran out of fuel.
May 15, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Alert Stagecoach Greater Manchester Little Hultons depot has a fuel pump problem. As a result they are fueling at Logistics North Fuel station. 10408 completly ran out of fuel.
Good news last night I got a new laptop charger. Tommorow videos will return. Picture unrelated
May 10, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Good news last night I got a new laptop charger. Tommorow videos will return. Picture unrelated
Same unit as Monday. Except at Southport. And with @guardamos.bsky.social guarding the way. 769442
May 10, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Same unit as Monday. Except at Southport. And with @guardamos.bsky.social guarding the way. 769442
The scene at Trafford Centre last Sunday
May 10, 2025 at 9:55 AM
The scene at Trafford Centre last Sunday
Reminder- that disaster has struck — my laptop charger has thrown in the towel and taken early retirement. Now my laptop’s just a pricey paperweight, and I can’t upload any videos. Huge apologies! Hang tight — I’ll be back quicker than you can say “dead battery.
May 8, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Reminder- that disaster has struck — my laptop charger has thrown in the towel and taken early retirement. Now my laptop’s just a pricey paperweight, and I can’t upload any videos. Huge apologies! Hang tight — I’ll be back quicker than you can say “dead battery.