Matt Harrison
@mattpharrison.bsky.social
Public transport comms, marketing & design. I do media relations for a train operator, and the occasional bit of blogging. Proud Mancunian. European. 🇪🇺
Creator 👉 transportdesigned.com
See also 👉 @transportdesigned.com
Creator 👉 transportdesigned.com
See also 👉 @transportdesigned.com
Here it is - the brand new TV ad from Northern, launching today.
We're Northern Just Like You
YouTube video by Northern Trains
www.youtube.com
January 13, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Here it is - the brand new TV ad from Northern, launching today.
Yes indeed. To stay there now is to be ok with your tweets appearing alongside actual paedophilia.
It’s hard leaving behind years of tweets, follows and interactions, but it’s the right thing to do.
It’s hard leaving behind years of tweets, follows and interactions, but it’s the right thing to do.
January 12, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Yes indeed. To stay there now is to be ok with your tweets appearing alongside actual paedophilia.
It’s hard leaving behind years of tweets, follows and interactions, but it’s the right thing to do.
It’s hard leaving behind years of tweets, follows and interactions, but it’s the right thing to do.
Yes, I don’t want to delete as people can claim usernames and tweet all kinds of crap in your place once you’re gone.
It’s lovely here - no porn bots, nazi propaganda, Tommy Robinson or Elon - and it doesn’t feel like impending doom. Should’ve left Twitter a long time ago.
It’s lovely here - no porn bots, nazi propaganda, Tommy Robinson or Elon - and it doesn’t feel like impending doom. Should’ve left Twitter a long time ago.
January 12, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Yes, I don’t want to delete as people can claim usernames and tweet all kinds of crap in your place once you’re gone.
It’s lovely here - no porn bots, nazi propaganda, Tommy Robinson or Elon - and it doesn’t feel like impending doom. Should’ve left Twitter a long time ago.
It’s lovely here - no porn bots, nazi propaganda, Tommy Robinson or Elon - and it doesn’t feel like impending doom. Should’ve left Twitter a long time ago.
And don't forget to follow @transportdesigned.com!
January 12, 2026 at 5:08 PM
And don't forget to follow @transportdesigned.com!
Hit me with your recommendations for people/accounts to follow here? Anything to do with transport, design, communications, advertising, marketing, Europe, politics...or anything else fun/interesting!
January 12, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Hit me with your recommendations for people/accounts to follow here? Anything to do with transport, design, communications, advertising, marketing, Europe, politics...or anything else fun/interesting!
That's it! Twitter profile locked. 🔐
Not yet deleting my profile as I still need to dig out the odd historic tweet every now and then, but I'll only be posting on here from now on.
It's a much nicer place to be 🙂
Not yet deleting my profile as I still need to dig out the odd historic tweet every now and then, but I'll only be posting on here from now on.
It's a much nicer place to be 🙂
January 12, 2026 at 4:52 PM
That's it! Twitter profile locked. 🔐
Not yet deleting my profile as I still need to dig out the odd historic tweet every now and then, but I'll only be posting on here from now on.
It's a much nicer place to be 🙂
Not yet deleting my profile as I still need to dig out the odd historic tweet every now and then, but I'll only be posting on here from now on.
It's a much nicer place to be 🙂
Awful, just awful.
January 12, 2026 at 12:12 PM
Awful, just awful.
From today's Express: 'UK's underused train route takes you through 75 miles of jaw-dropping scenery for £4' 👇
'For the price of a coffee and croissant, you can swap city pavements for cliffs, beach walks and fish-and-chips on the promenade.'
www.express.co.uk/travel/europ...
'For the price of a coffee and croissant, you can swap city pavements for cliffs, beach walks and fish-and-chips on the promenade.'
www.express.co.uk/travel/europ...
UK's underused train route takes you through 75 miles of jaw-dropping scenery fo
A beautiful UK train journey lets you take in miles of ridiculously pretty scenery and you can get tickets for just £4
www.express.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 9:12 AM
From today's Express: 'UK's underused train route takes you through 75 miles of jaw-dropping scenery for £4' 👇
'For the price of a coffee and croissant, you can swap city pavements for cliffs, beach walks and fish-and-chips on the promenade.'
www.express.co.uk/travel/europ...
'For the price of a coffee and croissant, you can swap city pavements for cliffs, beach walks and fish-and-chips on the promenade.'
www.express.co.uk/travel/europ...
Oh wow - will keep my eyes peeled for this one!
January 2, 2026 at 9:55 AM
Oh wow - will keep my eyes peeled for this one!
🐝 ONE YEAR TO GO. 🐝
Fantastic to celebrate one year until Northern customers in GM are part of the Bee Network today, alongside friends and colleagues including @andyburnham.bsky.social - and one special yellow train!
Northern x Bee Network. Let’s do this 💪
Fantastic to celebrate one year until Northern customers in GM are part of the Bee Network today, alongside friends and colleagues including @andyburnham.bsky.social - and one special yellow train!
Northern x Bee Network. Let’s do this 💪
December 11, 2025 at 8:21 PM
🐝 ONE YEAR TO GO. 🐝
Fantastic to celebrate one year until Northern customers in GM are part of the Bee Network today, alongside friends and colleagues including @andyburnham.bsky.social - and one special yellow train!
Northern x Bee Network. Let’s do this 💪
Fantastic to celebrate one year until Northern customers in GM are part of the Bee Network today, alongside friends and colleagues including @andyburnham.bsky.social - and one special yellow train!
Northern x Bee Network. Let’s do this 💪
I get that it is ‘flaggy’. It’s the hypocrisy of putting flags on lampposts one week, then complaining that trains will be painted like flags the next. But who am I kidding - there’s no logic to any of this. It’s the far right working themselves up into a rage-filled flag wankfest as usual.
December 10, 2025 at 10:54 PM
I get that it is ‘flaggy’. It’s the hypocrisy of putting flags on lampposts one week, then complaining that trains will be painted like flags the next. But who am I kidding - there’s no logic to any of this. It’s the far right working themselves up into a rage-filled flag wankfest as usual.
It’s bizarre. 99% of them are either a) Russian bots or b) have been radicalised by Russian bots on Twitter. Crazy times.
December 10, 2025 at 8:37 PM
It’s bizarre. 99% of them are either a) Russian bots or b) have been radicalised by Russian bots on Twitter. Crazy times.
Seems my earlier post about new GBR branding has whipped up the Farage supporters and Russian bots on the other hellsite.
I thought they liked flags? 🇬🇧
I thought they liked flags? 🇬🇧
December 10, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Seems my earlier post about new GBR branding has whipped up the Farage supporters and Russian bots on the other hellsite.
I thought they liked flags? 🇬🇧
I thought they liked flags? 🇬🇧
The floor/screen/gateline designs are actually quite attractive - very nice and bright, and hard to miss.
I've no doubt that the livery will be refined in time, and feedback will be taken on board about its application/use cases, differentiation for areas/locals/intercity. All in good time!
I've no doubt that the livery will be refined in time, and feedback will be taken on board about its application/use cases, differentiation for areas/locals/intercity. All in good time!
December 10, 2025 at 11:20 AM
The floor/screen/gateline designs are actually quite attractive - very nice and bright, and hard to miss.
I've no doubt that the livery will be refined in time, and feedback will be taken on board about its application/use cases, differentiation for areas/locals/intercity. All in good time!
I've no doubt that the livery will be refined in time, and feedback will be taken on board about its application/use cases, differentiation for areas/locals/intercity. All in good time!
Shiny new GBR-ness at Manchester Piccadilly.
December 10, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Shiny new GBR-ness at Manchester Piccadilly.
Loosely - local stopping services are thinner lines, intercity and longer distance services represented by thicker lines.
December 4, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Loosely - local stopping services are thinner lines, intercity and longer distance services represented by thicker lines.
(PPS, there will doubtless be many mistakes / things to consider, so feel free to drop your feedback here)
December 4, 2025 at 8:39 PM
(PPS, there will doubtless be many mistakes / things to consider, so feel free to drop your feedback here)
So, here's a work in progress for you. Full version dropping very soon.
(PS, this work is all very unofficial and not endorsed by GBR. But who knows...)
(PS, this work is all very unofficial and not endorsed by GBR. But who knows...)
December 4, 2025 at 8:39 PM
So, here's a work in progress for you. Full version dropping very soon.
(PS, this work is all very unofficial and not endorsed by GBR. But who knows...)
(PS, this work is all very unofficial and not endorsed by GBR. But who knows...)
One of the pieces of feedback I had when we dropped Northern's new network map was that it didn't show the 'full' railway system. In a soon-to-be 'Great British Railways' world, we're moving towards a much more integrated railway.
December 4, 2025 at 8:39 PM
One of the pieces of feedback I had when we dropped Northern's new network map was that it didn't show the 'full' railway system. In a soon-to-be 'Great British Railways' world, we're moving towards a much more integrated railway.
🗺️ Rail maps have been in the news this week, so I thought I'd share a sneak preview of the project I'm currently working on.
December 4, 2025 at 8:39 PM
🗺️ Rail maps have been in the news this week, so I thought I'd share a sneak preview of the project I'm currently working on.
There is simply no place for cars anywhere within the inner ring road. They need to be completely banned.
December 3, 2025 at 6:47 PM
There is simply no place for cars anywhere within the inner ring road. They need to be completely banned.
Absolutely! Will drop you an email… 🙌
December 3, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Absolutely! Will drop you an email… 🙌
Reposted by Matt Harrison
Announcing ‘A Mainline Station Heritage Artefacts Collection’
I have been thinking *a lot* about heritage artefacts at mainline railway stations over the last few years. They are so important in telling the story of the railway station at which they are located (and quite often the history of the…
I have been thinking *a lot* about heritage artefacts at mainline railway stations over the last few years. They are so important in telling the story of the railway station at which they are located (and quite often the history of the…
Announcing ‘A Mainline Station Heritage Artefacts Collection’
I have been thinking *a lot* about heritage artefacts at mainline railway stations over the last few years. They are so important in telling the story of the railway station at which they are located (and quite often the history of the wider railway industry), yet frequently go unrecognised and unprotected. They are often very beautiful things in their own right, as well.
thebeautyoftransport.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Announcing ‘A Mainline Station Heritage Artefacts Collection’
I have been thinking *a lot* about heritage artefacts at mainline railway stations over the last few years. They are so important in telling the story of the railway station at which they are located (and quite often the history of the…
I have been thinking *a lot* about heritage artefacts at mainline railway stations over the last few years. They are so important in telling the story of the railway station at which they are located (and quite often the history of the…
This is absolutely incredible work Daniel, I'm so here for it. Drop me a DM and I can put you in touch with Northern's property team - I'm 1000% sure we'll be able to help you in some way. We are acutely aware of the heritage of a great many of our stations!
December 3, 2025 at 5:08 PM
This is absolutely incredible work Daniel, I'm so here for it. Drop me a DM and I can put you in touch with Northern's property team - I'm 1000% sure we'll be able to help you in some way. We are acutely aware of the heritage of a great many of our stations!
Fantastic to hear inspiring and uplifting presentations from @andyburnham.bsky.social & our very own Tricia Williams at Northern.
Integration is happening. We’re not waiting for GBR to legislate - we’re working together to deliver for our customers, now.
Integration is happening. We’re not waiting for GBR to legislate - we’re working together to deliver for our customers, now.
December 3, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Fantastic to hear inspiring and uplifting presentations from @andyburnham.bsky.social & our very own Tricia Williams at Northern.
Integration is happening. We’re not waiting for GBR to legislate - we’re working together to deliver for our customers, now.
Integration is happening. We’re not waiting for GBR to legislate - we’re working together to deliver for our customers, now.