Chris Ogilvie
@ogilvie.org.uk
One time rail- & Yorkshireman. Economic migrant 🇮🇹. Italian heritage rail traveller 🚂
🚢 Discovering cargo ships are the ultimate travel experience.
YT: https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisOgilvie
🚢 Discovering cargo ships are the ultimate travel experience.
YT: https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisOgilvie
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Chris Ogilvie
@ogilvie.org.uk
· May 25
Pietrelcina - such a regular I’m invited to the staff pics, and the 3hr pranzo at a restaurant.
But seems to be a roster error, 2 train drivers want a lift back to the depot with me! 🚗
But seems to be a roster error, 2 train drivers want a lift back to the depot with me! 🚗
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Piling will create the foundations needed to install masts and overhead wires that will eventually power electric trains between Edinburgh and Tweedbank. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/borders-railway-electrification-work-to-begin-this-month.html #BordersRailway #disruption
Borders Railway electrification work to begin this month
Network Rail is set to launch the first stage of electrification on the Borders Railway this week, signalling a significant move towards cleaner, more sustainable rail travel.
www.railadvent.co.uk
February 16, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Piling will create the foundations needed to install masts and overhead wires that will eventually power electric trains between Edinburgh and Tweedbank. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/borders-railway-electrification-work-to-begin-this-month.html #BordersRailway #disruption
🚅🇮🇹 A second section of Italy's latest high speed/capacity railway opens.
Trains now running on a 18km stretch of the 150km, €6Bn, Naples-Bari line.
It has 4km tunnel, 8km viaduct & closes 13 level crossings.
Trains now running on a 18km stretch of the 150km, €6Bn, Naples-Bari line.
It has 4km tunnel, 8km viaduct & closes 13 level crossings.
February 16, 2026 at 1:45 PM
🚅🇮🇹 A second section of Italy's latest high speed/capacity railway opens.
Trains now running on a 18km stretch of the 150km, €6Bn, Naples-Bari line.
It has 4km tunnel, 8km viaduct & closes 13 level crossings.
Trains now running on a 18km stretch of the 150km, €6Bn, Naples-Bari line.
It has 4km tunnel, 8km viaduct & closes 13 level crossings.
Reposted by Chris Ogilvie
Fantastic to see my Mini Switzerland idea covered by the BBC.
It captures so many people’s imaginations because it’s both obvious, simple and yet - from where we are today - unspeakably radical.
Please share!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
It captures so many people’s imaginations because it’s both obvious, simple and yet - from where we are today - unspeakably radical.
Please share!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'Mini Switzerland' plan for Peak District transport network
The idea would see buses arriving before trains pull into stations to improve connectivity.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 15, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Fantastic to see my Mini Switzerland idea covered by the BBC.
It captures so many people’s imaginations because it’s both obvious, simple and yet - from where we are today - unspeakably radical.
Please share!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
It captures so many people’s imaginations because it’s both obvious, simple and yet - from where we are today - unspeakably radical.
Please share!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The huge storms devastating many Mediterranean countries has claimed a beautiful Italian landmark.
On the Apulian coast Arco dell'Amore, 'Lover's Arch' completely crumbled into the sea on Valentine's night...
On the Apulian coast Arco dell'Amore, 'Lover's Arch' completely crumbled into the sea on Valentine's night...
February 15, 2026 at 11:11 AM
The huge storms devastating many Mediterranean countries has claimed a beautiful Italian landmark.
On the Apulian coast Arco dell'Amore, 'Lover's Arch' completely crumbled into the sea on Valentine's night...
On the Apulian coast Arco dell'Amore, 'Lover's Arch' completely crumbled into the sea on Valentine's night...
Two more malicious acts of sabotage bring delays on Rome-Naples and Rome-Florence high speed lines today.
It follows 2 similar attacks on cables & signalling last week.
An anarchist group said a crackdown on demonstrations meant they had to find other forms of protest.
It follows 2 similar attacks on cables & signalling last week.
An anarchist group said a crackdown on demonstrations meant they had to find other forms of protest.
February 14, 2026 at 10:58 AM
Two more malicious acts of sabotage bring delays on Rome-Naples and Rome-Florence high speed lines today.
It follows 2 similar attacks on cables & signalling last week.
An anarchist group said a crackdown on demonstrations meant they had to find other forms of protest.
It follows 2 similar attacks on cables & signalling last week.
An anarchist group said a crackdown on demonstrations meant they had to find other forms of protest.
Trenitalia's InterCity & InterCity Notte sleeper trains have a 15% discount in March with coupon code 'ICLOVER' caps, on app/web.
900km Milan-Bari €31
1,500km Milan-Palermo €56
900km Milan-Bari €31
1,500km Milan-Palermo €56
February 13, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Trenitalia's InterCity & InterCity Notte sleeper trains have a 15% discount in March with coupon code 'ICLOVER' caps, on app/web.
900km Milan-Bari €31
1,500km Milan-Palermo €56
900km Milan-Bari €31
1,500km Milan-Palermo €56
What's happening with central door locking?? @greensignallers
The Times: Hogwarts Express at risk: Jacobite steam train faces £7m safety crisis.
West Coast Railways has said it is “reviewing all options” & is yet to formalise 2026 timetable."
🆓 ➡️ www.thetimes.com/article/1074...
The Times: Hogwarts Express at risk: Jacobite steam train faces £7m safety crisis.
West Coast Railways has said it is “reviewing all options” & is yet to formalise 2026 timetable."
🆓 ➡️ www.thetimes.com/article/1074...
Hogwarts Express at risk: Jacobite steam train faces £7m safety crisis
It took Harry Potter and friends to school but now the Jacobite Express could be derailed, with operator West Coast Railways yet to formalise this year’s timetable
www.thetimes.com
February 12, 2026 at 1:01 PM
What's happening with central door locking?? @greensignallers
The Times: Hogwarts Express at risk: Jacobite steam train faces £7m safety crisis.
West Coast Railways has said it is “reviewing all options” & is yet to formalise 2026 timetable."
🆓 ➡️ www.thetimes.com/article/1074...
The Times: Hogwarts Express at risk: Jacobite steam train faces £7m safety crisis.
West Coast Railways has said it is “reviewing all options” & is yet to formalise 2026 timetable."
🆓 ➡️ www.thetimes.com/article/1074...
The Times discovers “8 of the best European interrailing routes for an affordable adventure..."
"The @Interrail pass gives you access to 33 countries and more routes than you’ll be able to try in your lifetime — here are our top eight.” ⏬️🆓
www.thetimes.com/article/1627...
"The @Interrail pass gives you access to 33 countries and more routes than you’ll be able to try in your lifetime — here are our top eight.” ⏬️🆓
www.thetimes.com/article/1627...
February 12, 2026 at 11:43 AM
The Times discovers “8 of the best European interrailing routes for an affordable adventure..."
"The @Interrail pass gives you access to 33 countries and more routes than you’ll be able to try in your lifetime — here are our top eight.” ⏬️🆓
www.thetimes.com/article/1627...
"The @Interrail pass gives you access to 33 countries and more routes than you’ll be able to try in your lifetime — here are our top eight.” ⏬️🆓
www.thetimes.com/article/1627...
Nice to see @europeansleeper.eu and @interraileu.bsky.social creating a memorable family holiday in Transylvania for Brits!
The Times: "Train-sylvania! My family rail adventure through the heart of Romania." ⏬️🆓
www.thetimes.com/article/5031...
The Times: "Train-sylvania! My family rail adventure through the heart of Romania." ⏬️🆓
www.thetimes.com/article/5031...
Train-sylvania! My family rail adventure through the heart of Romania
Dom Tulett explores the medieval old towns, myths, salt mines and serene wilderness of the historic region on a leisurely ten-day trip with his clan
www.thetimes.com
February 11, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Nice to see @europeansleeper.eu and @interraileu.bsky.social creating a memorable family holiday in Transylvania for Brits!
The Times: "Train-sylvania! My family rail adventure through the heart of Romania." ⏬️🆓
www.thetimes.com/article/5031...
The Times: "Train-sylvania! My family rail adventure through the heart of Romania." ⏬️🆓
www.thetimes.com/article/5031...
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The European Commission will propose the Single Digital Booking and Ticketing Regulation (#SDBTR) this spring
We know WHY rail ticketing in the EU needs to be fixed
Here I explain the building blocks HOW to do it
jonworth.eu/how-to-fix-r...
We know WHY rail ticketing in the EU needs to be fixed
Here I explain the building blocks HOW to do it
jonworth.eu/how-to-fix-r...
How to fix railway ticketing in the EU
We know there is a problem with rail ticketing in the EU - anyone who has ever tried to book trains cross-border has encountered the issues. If you can find the trains you want, you often cannot get p...
jonworth.eu
February 10, 2026 at 2:44 PM
The European Commission will propose the Single Digital Booking and Ticketing Regulation (#SDBTR) this spring
We know WHY rail ticketing in the EU needs to be fixed
Here I explain the building blocks HOW to do it
jonworth.eu/how-to-fix-r...
We know WHY rail ticketing in the EU needs to be fixed
Here I explain the building blocks HOW to do it
jonworth.eu/how-to-fix-r...
It’s never ‘too often’ for Trenitalia to change branding.
Today it’s the turn of flagship Frecciarossa 1000 trains to have a new logo.
The old ‘FS’ & Trenitalia logo has been dropped, as on to the new green & yellow Regionale livery.
Sinistra: old. Destra: new.
Today it’s the turn of flagship Frecciarossa 1000 trains to have a new logo.
The old ‘FS’ & Trenitalia logo has been dropped, as on to the new green & yellow Regionale livery.
Sinistra: old. Destra: new.
February 10, 2026 at 11:56 AM
It’s never ‘too often’ for Trenitalia to change branding.
Today it’s the turn of flagship Frecciarossa 1000 trains to have a new logo.
The old ‘FS’ & Trenitalia logo has been dropped, as on to the new green & yellow Regionale livery.
Sinistra: old. Destra: new.
Today it’s the turn of flagship Frecciarossa 1000 trains to have a new logo.
The old ‘FS’ & Trenitalia logo has been dropped, as on to the new green & yellow Regionale livery.
Sinistra: old. Destra: new.
Just had a survey from EU Commission - #Pods4Rail.
They seem serious.
“A railway-based intermodal pod system, autonomously operating, electrically driven homologated transport units designed for people or goods”
pods4rail.eu
But one for @jonworth.eu #BullshitMeter?!
They seem serious.
“A railway-based intermodal pod system, autonomously operating, electrically driven homologated transport units designed for people or goods”
pods4rail.eu
But one for @jonworth.eu #BullshitMeter?!
February 10, 2026 at 10:12 AM
Just had a survey from EU Commission - #Pods4Rail.
They seem serious.
“A railway-based intermodal pod system, autonomously operating, electrically driven homologated transport units designed for people or goods”
pods4rail.eu
But one for @jonworth.eu #BullshitMeter?!
They seem serious.
“A railway-based intermodal pod system, autonomously operating, electrically driven homologated transport units designed for people or goods”
pods4rail.eu
But one for @jonworth.eu #BullshitMeter?!
All Conditions Express - getting athletes from Milano to alpine Olympic venues in a unique & stylish Italian way.
Created by Italian state rail’s Treni Turistici Italiani for Nike.
selectabisso.com/en/Nike-ACG-...
Created by Italian state rail’s Treni Turistici Italiani for Nike.
selectabisso.com/en/Nike-ACG-...
February 10, 2026 at 9:44 AM
All Conditions Express - getting athletes from Milano to alpine Olympic venues in a unique & stylish Italian way.
Created by Italian state rail’s Treni Turistici Italiani for Nike.
selectabisso.com/en/Nike-ACG-...
Created by Italian state rail’s Treni Turistici Italiani for Nike.
selectabisso.com/en/Nike-ACG-...
🚆🧡 Czech open access operator Leo Express has CGI images of Talgo trainsets.
“From April 30, 13-carriage Talgo trainsets with a capacity of 350 passengers run between Czech & Slovakia.
Their tilting system and advanced bogie technology ensure smooth and comfortable rides even on curved tracks…”
“From April 30, 13-carriage Talgo trainsets with a capacity of 350 passengers run between Czech & Slovakia.
Their tilting system and advanced bogie technology ensure smooth and comfortable rides even on curved tracks…”
February 10, 2026 at 7:26 AM
🚆🧡 Czech open access operator Leo Express has CGI images of Talgo trainsets.
“From April 30, 13-carriage Talgo trainsets with a capacity of 350 passengers run between Czech & Slovakia.
Their tilting system and advanced bogie technology ensure smooth and comfortable rides even on curved tracks…”
“From April 30, 13-carriage Talgo trainsets with a capacity of 350 passengers run between Czech & Slovakia.
Their tilting system and advanced bogie technology ensure smooth and comfortable rides even on curved tracks…”
Recent storms breached railways in Sicily.
Now Italy's west coast mainline linking Naples with Reggio Calabria is under threat.
At Paola the sea is now only metres from the railway. Just one storm from being severed.
Now Italy's west coast mainline linking Naples with Reggio Calabria is under threat.
At Paola the sea is now only metres from the railway. Just one storm from being severed.
February 9, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Recent storms breached railways in Sicily.
Now Italy's west coast mainline linking Naples with Reggio Calabria is under threat.
At Paola the sea is now only metres from the railway. Just one storm from being severed.
Now Italy's west coast mainline linking Naples with Reggio Calabria is under threat.
At Paola the sea is now only metres from the railway. Just one storm from being severed.
The @yorkshirepost.co.uk sending photographers to events other news sites wouldn’t..!
“The best pictures from The Festival of British Railway Modelling.
They may be miniature – but these intricate model displays have a massive following across the country.” app.yorkshirepost.co.uk/story/550770...
“The best pictures from The Festival of British Railway Modelling.
They may be miniature – but these intricate model displays have a massive following across the country.” app.yorkshirepost.co.uk/story/550770...
The best pictures from The Festival of British Railway Modelling
They may be miniature – but these intricate model displays have a massive following across the country.
app.yorkshirepost.co.uk
February 9, 2026 at 11:17 AM
The @yorkshirepost.co.uk sending photographers to events other news sites wouldn’t..!
“The best pictures from The Festival of British Railway Modelling.
They may be miniature – but these intricate model displays have a massive following across the country.” app.yorkshirepost.co.uk/story/550770...
“The best pictures from The Festival of British Railway Modelling.
They may be miniature – but these intricate model displays have a massive following across the country.” app.yorkshirepost.co.uk/story/550770...
Sunday Times: “Eyeing up a rail holiday in 2026? Here are 11 of the best…
🇳🇦 🇿🇦🇮🇳🇽🇰🇸🇮🇭🇷🇲🇪🇲🇰🇪🇸🇨🇳🇯🇵🇨🇭🇲🇾🇨🇦🇹🇭
From a scenic trip across the Andes to an epic journey into the Malaysian rainforest, the most awe-inspiring trains to board this year.” 🆓⬇️
www.thetimes.com/article/558d...
🇳🇦 🇿🇦🇮🇳🇽🇰🇸🇮🇭🇷🇲🇪🇲🇰🇪🇸🇨🇳🇯🇵🇨🇭🇲🇾🇨🇦🇹🇭
From a scenic trip across the Andes to an epic journey into the Malaysian rainforest, the most awe-inspiring trains to board this year.” 🆓⬇️
www.thetimes.com/article/558d...
Eyeing up a rail holiday in 2026? Here are 11 of the best
From a scenic trip across the Andes to an epic journey into the Malaysian rainforest, these are the most awe-inspiring trains to board this year
www.thetimes.com
February 8, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Sunday Times: “Eyeing up a rail holiday in 2026? Here are 11 of the best…
🇳🇦 🇿🇦🇮🇳🇽🇰🇸🇮🇭🇷🇲🇪🇲🇰🇪🇸🇨🇳🇯🇵🇨🇭🇲🇾🇨🇦🇹🇭
From a scenic trip across the Andes to an epic journey into the Malaysian rainforest, the most awe-inspiring trains to board this year.” 🆓⬇️
www.thetimes.com/article/558d...
🇳🇦 🇿🇦🇮🇳🇽🇰🇸🇮🇭🇷🇲🇪🇲🇰🇪🇸🇨🇳🇯🇵🇨🇭🇲🇾🇨🇦🇹🇭
From a scenic trip across the Andes to an epic journey into the Malaysian rainforest, the most awe-inspiring trains to board this year.” 🆓⬇️
www.thetimes.com/article/558d...
Great to see @yorkshirepost.co.uk
sending a pro photographer to capture these fabulous images…
“The best photos from Whitby Steampunk Weekend 2026 with elaborately dressed guests” 🆓⬇️ www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/whats-on/thi...
sending a pro photographer to capture these fabulous images…
“The best photos from Whitby Steampunk Weekend 2026 with elaborately dressed guests” 🆓⬇️ www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/whats-on/thi...
The best photos from Whitby Steampunk Weekend 2026 with elaborately dressed guests
Whitby Steampunk Weekend returns to the coastal town and celebrates the culture of the town that inspired Bram Stoker’s Dracula.
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk
February 8, 2026 at 1:24 PM
Great to see @yorkshirepost.co.uk
sending a pro photographer to capture these fabulous images…
“The best photos from Whitby Steampunk Weekend 2026 with elaborately dressed guests” 🆓⬇️ www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/whats-on/thi...
sending a pro photographer to capture these fabulous images…
“The best photos from Whitby Steampunk Weekend 2026 with elaborately dressed guests” 🆓⬇️ www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/whats-on/thi...
Reposted by Chris Ogilvie
Talgo to Manufacture 20 New High-Speed Trains for Saudi Arabia
The company has been awarded the contract to manufacture and maintain 20 new high-speed trains for Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) on the rail line connecting the cities of Mecca, Medina, and Jeddah.
The company has been awarded the contract to manufacture and maintain 20 new high-speed trains for Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) on the rail line connecting the cities of Mecca, Medina, and Jeddah.
February 8, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Talgo to Manufacture 20 New High-Speed Trains for Saudi Arabia
The company has been awarded the contract to manufacture and maintain 20 new high-speed trains for Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) on the rail line connecting the cities of Mecca, Medina, and Jeddah.
The company has been awarded the contract to manufacture and maintain 20 new high-speed trains for Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) on the rail line connecting the cities of Mecca, Medina, and Jeddah.
Sunday Times: “Italy picks London over Rome for global rail headquarters.”
State-owned Trenitalia is gearing up to advise the UK government as it nationalises train services – and plans to go global from the UK capital.” 🆓⬇️
www.thetimes.com/article/1c3a...
State-owned Trenitalia is gearing up to advise the UK government as it nationalises train services – and plans to go global from the UK capital.” 🆓⬇️
www.thetimes.com/article/1c3a...
Italy picks London over Rome for global rail headquarters
State-owned Trenitalia is gearing up to advise the UK government as it nationalises train services – and plans to go global from the UK capital
www.thetimes.com
February 8, 2026 at 7:46 AM
Sunday Times: “Italy picks London over Rome for global rail headquarters.”
State-owned Trenitalia is gearing up to advise the UK government as it nationalises train services – and plans to go global from the UK capital.” 🆓⬇️
www.thetimes.com/article/1c3a...
State-owned Trenitalia is gearing up to advise the UK government as it nationalises train services – and plans to go global from the UK capital.” 🆓⬇️
www.thetimes.com/article/1c3a...
🇪🇸 🚅 The Málaga Cercanías C2 line has been cut off following the collapse of a slope in Álora, which also affects Cártama and Pizarra, as well as the high-speed line between Madrid and Málaga.
February 6, 2026 at 11:22 AM
🇪🇸 🚅 The Málaga Cercanías C2 line has been cut off following the collapse of a slope in Álora, which also affects Cártama and Pizarra, as well as the high-speed line between Madrid and Málaga.
🇫🇷 ‘World’s most beautiful railway station’ divides opinion in Paris.
‘World’s most beautiful station’ divides opinion in Paris. ⬇️🆓
www.thetimes.com/article/1416...
‘World’s most beautiful station’ divides opinion in Paris. ⬇️🆓
www.thetimes.com/article/1416...
‘World’s most beautiful station’ divides opinion in Paris
Villejuif-Gustave Roussy in the southern suburbs is the first stage in a €42bn project. Some people like it; it makes others feel dizzy and afraid
www.thetimes.com
February 6, 2026 at 10:30 AM
🇫🇷 ‘World’s most beautiful railway station’ divides opinion in Paris.
‘World’s most beautiful station’ divides opinion in Paris. ⬇️🆓
www.thetimes.com/article/1416...
‘World’s most beautiful station’ divides opinion in Paris. ⬇️🆓
www.thetimes.com/article/1416...
Reposted by Chris Ogilvie
This is lovely!
🚞 Thought my local cathederal Montevergine, Avellino only famous for 2nd steepest funicular in Europe.
🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈 But at Candlemas, Feb 2, it's the only Catholic church to celebrate LGBTQ+ identity.
2 lovely news reports of the occasion.
Can't imagine how UK press would cover trans/gay/drag in the pulpit...
🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈 But at Candlemas, Feb 2, it's the only Catholic church to celebrate LGBTQ+ identity.
2 lovely news reports of the occasion.
Can't imagine how UK press would cover trans/gay/drag in the pulpit...
February 3, 2026 at 4:21 PM
This is lovely!
🚞 Thought my local cathederal Montevergine, Avellino only famous for 2nd steepest funicular in Europe.
🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈 But at Candlemas, Feb 2, it's the only Catholic church to celebrate LGBTQ+ identity.
2 lovely news reports of the occasion.
Can't imagine how UK press would cover trans/gay/drag in the pulpit...
🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈 But at Candlemas, Feb 2, it's the only Catholic church to celebrate LGBTQ+ identity.
2 lovely news reports of the occasion.
Can't imagine how UK press would cover trans/gay/drag in the pulpit...
February 3, 2026 at 2:49 PM
🚞 Thought my local cathederal Montevergine, Avellino only famous for 2nd steepest funicular in Europe.
🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈 But at Candlemas, Feb 2, it's the only Catholic church to celebrate LGBTQ+ identity.
2 lovely news reports of the occasion.
Can't imagine how UK press would cover trans/gay/drag in the pulpit...
🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈 But at Candlemas, Feb 2, it's the only Catholic church to celebrate LGBTQ+ identity.
2 lovely news reports of the occasion.
Can't imagine how UK press would cover trans/gay/drag in the pulpit...
Of all the stations in all of Naples, Italy or Europe….
amazed to bump into Editor of @modernrailways.keypublishing.com Richard Clinnick at Naples’ Chiaia station!
A flying visit to the calcio ⚽️ but always something to see on Naples railways…. Don’t get locked in, closes 14:30.
amazed to bump into Editor of @modernrailways.keypublishing.com Richard Clinnick at Naples’ Chiaia station!
A flying visit to the calcio ⚽️ but always something to see on Naples railways…. Don’t get locked in, closes 14:30.
February 1, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Of all the stations in all of Naples, Italy or Europe….
amazed to bump into Editor of @modernrailways.keypublishing.com Richard Clinnick at Naples’ Chiaia station!
A flying visit to the calcio ⚽️ but always something to see on Naples railways…. Don’t get locked in, closes 14:30.
amazed to bump into Editor of @modernrailways.keypublishing.com Richard Clinnick at Naples’ Chiaia station!
A flying visit to the calcio ⚽️ but always something to see on Naples railways…. Don’t get locked in, closes 14:30.