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! 🚗
As Naples celebrated the new year with a huge midnight fireworks show, a passing Wizzair plane decided to give passengers a view. It took a quick a spin above the city!
January 1, 2026 at 8:12 AM
As Naples celebrated the new year with a huge midnight fireworks show, a passing Wizzair plane decided to give passengers a view. It took a quick a spin above the city!
🎆🎇 Capodanno Happy new year from Naples.
Every corner of the city has exploded with fireworks.
Buon anno for 2026!
Every corner of the city has exploded with fireworks.
Buon anno for 2026!
January 1, 2026 at 12:03 AM
🎆🎇 Capodanno Happy new year from Naples.
Every corner of the city has exploded with fireworks.
Buon anno for 2026!
Every corner of the city has exploded with fireworks.
Buon anno for 2026!
🎇 🎆 19:00 in Naples, Capodanno, new year celebrations have started already.
I brought the drones to record the midnight fireworks. "The city explodes at midnight" I'm told.
I've a good spot in the centre by Piazza Nazionale.
Tune in again in 4.5hrs...!
I brought the drones to record the midnight fireworks. "The city explodes at midnight" I'm told.
I've a good spot in the centre by Piazza Nazionale.
Tune in again in 4.5hrs...!
December 31, 2025 at 6:25 PM
🎇 🎆 19:00 in Naples, Capodanno, new year celebrations have started already.
I brought the drones to record the midnight fireworks. "The city explodes at midnight" I'm told.
I've a good spot in the centre by Piazza Nazionale.
Tune in again in 4.5hrs...!
I brought the drones to record the midnight fireworks. "The city explodes at midnight" I'm told.
I've a good spot in the centre by Piazza Nazionale.
Tune in again in 4.5hrs...!
"Caledonian Sleeper passengers paid £3m for delays since nationalisation.
SNP accused of ‘making a mess’ of the service from London to Inverness since ministers took over its running in June 2023.” 🆓 ⏬️
www.thetimes.com/article/a878...
SNP accused of ‘making a mess’ of the service from London to Inverness since ministers took over its running in June 2023.” 🆓 ⏬️
www.thetimes.com/article/a878...
Caledonian Sleeper passengers paid £3m for delays since nationalisation
SNP accused of ‘making a mess’ of the service from London to Inverness since ministers took over its running in June 2023
www.thetimes.com
December 31, 2025 at 10:36 AM
"Caledonian Sleeper passengers paid £3m for delays since nationalisation.
SNP accused of ‘making a mess’ of the service from London to Inverness since ministers took over its running in June 2023.” 🆓 ⏬️
www.thetimes.com/article/a878...
SNP accused of ‘making a mess’ of the service from London to Inverness since ministers took over its running in June 2023.” 🆓 ⏬️
www.thetimes.com/article/a878...
🎟️ “Train journeys available for just £10 in winter ‘rail sale’
Four million discounted tickets will be available from next Tuesday in an effort to boost domestic tourism during the colder months.” 🆓⏬️
www.thetimes.com/article/9729...
Four million discounted tickets will be available from next Tuesday in an effort to boost domestic tourism during the colder months.” 🆓⏬️
www.thetimes.com/article/9729...
Train journeys available for just £10 in winter ‘rail sale’
Four million discounted tickets will be available from next Tuesday in an effort to boost domestic tourism during the colder months
www.thetimes.com
December 31, 2025 at 9:29 AM
🎟️ “Train journeys available for just £10 in winter ‘rail sale’
Four million discounted tickets will be available from next Tuesday in an effort to boost domestic tourism during the colder months.” 🆓⏬️
www.thetimes.com/article/9729...
Four million discounted tickets will be available from next Tuesday in an effort to boost domestic tourism during the colder months.” 🆓⏬️
www.thetimes.com/article/9729...
Reposted by Chris Ogilvie
The EU will introduce the digital euro as a zero fee digital payments infrastructure to replace reliance on Visa, Mastercard, and Apple and Google Pay, with the European Central Bank issuing secure digital cash built and operated entirely in Europe.
(archive.ph/ERzTA)
(archive.ph/ERzTA)
Digital euro: what it is and how we will use the new form of cash
It’s January 1, 2029, the first day of the digital euro. You are in a shop buying milk and bread, and decide to pay with this new money. How exactly will it work?
www.independent.ie
December 29, 2025 at 1:35 PM
The EU will introduce the digital euro as a zero fee digital payments infrastructure to replace reliance on Visa, Mastercard, and Apple and Google Pay, with the European Central Bank issuing secure digital cash built and operated entirely in Europe.
(archive.ph/ERzTA)
(archive.ph/ERzTA)
“Train operators fear being ‘victimised’ by Great British Railways.
Independent freight providers, plus open access Arriva, FirstGroup and Eurostar, voice concerns over the Railways Bill and demand tough regulatory oversight.” 🆓 ⏬️
www.thetimes.com/article/a2cb...
Independent freight providers, plus open access Arriva, FirstGroup and Eurostar, voice concerns over the Railways Bill and demand tough regulatory oversight.” 🆓 ⏬️
www.thetimes.com/article/a2cb...
Train operators fear being ‘victimised’ by Great British Railways
Independent freight providers, plus Arriva, FirstGroup and Eurostar, voice concerns over the Railways Bill and demand tough regulatory oversight
www.thetimes.com
December 29, 2025 at 7:44 AM
“Train operators fear being ‘victimised’ by Great British Railways.
Independent freight providers, plus open access Arriva, FirstGroup and Eurostar, voice concerns over the Railways Bill and demand tough regulatory oversight.” 🆓 ⏬️
www.thetimes.com/article/a2cb...
Independent freight providers, plus open access Arriva, FirstGroup and Eurostar, voice concerns over the Railways Bill and demand tough regulatory oversight.” 🆓 ⏬️
www.thetimes.com/article/a2cb...
Reposted by Chris Ogilvie
If only there were trains running between Guildford and Haslemere, eh? Merry Christmas!
December 25, 2025 at 10:58 PM
If only there were trains running between Guildford and Haslemere, eh? Merry Christmas!
🇮🇳 Euronews: “From forts to holy cities: These are India’s best luxury train journeys for 2026.”
www.euronews.com/travel/2025/...
www.euronews.com/travel/2025/...
These are the best Indian luxury train journeys to take in 2026
Heritage, culture, cuisine, and wildlife: India’s top luxury train journeys to take in 2026.
www.euronews.com
December 24, 2025 at 1:40 PM
🇮🇳 Euronews: “From forts to holy cities: These are India’s best luxury train journeys for 2026.”
www.euronews.com/travel/2025/...
www.euronews.com/travel/2025/...
🇪🇺 You won't believe number 4️⃣! Who’s going to tell SNCF?!
Europe’s holiday wish?
More speed, more options, more time for YOU.
While many are winding down, Europe is gearing up: a major high-speed rail plan is set to transform travel by 2040.
Here’s what’s coming ↓
More speed, more options, more time for YOU.
While many are winding down, Europe is gearing up: a major high-speed rail plan is set to transform travel by 2040.
Here’s what’s coming ↓
December 23, 2025 at 11:01 AM
🇪🇺 You won't believe number 4️⃣! Who’s going to tell SNCF?!
⛽️ The weekend before Christmas, everyone is filling up at the pumps.
🍷 But in Italy the pumps are €1/litre, and it's Vino Rosso or Coda di Volpe not diesel or benzina!
Just stopped by Solopaca Cantina to fill-up for the week. Cheers! 🍷🍷
📍 maps.app.goo.gl/WgEoPNTWBBjw...
🍷 But in Italy the pumps are €1/litre, and it's Vino Rosso or Coda di Volpe not diesel or benzina!
Just stopped by Solopaca Cantina to fill-up for the week. Cheers! 🍷🍷
📍 maps.app.goo.gl/WgEoPNTWBBjw...
December 21, 2025 at 1:27 PM
⛽️ The weekend before Christmas, everyone is filling up at the pumps.
🍷 But in Italy the pumps are €1/litre, and it's Vino Rosso or Coda di Volpe not diesel or benzina!
Just stopped by Solopaca Cantina to fill-up for the week. Cheers! 🍷🍷
📍 maps.app.goo.gl/WgEoPNTWBBjw...
🍷 But in Italy the pumps are €1/litre, and it's Vino Rosso or Coda di Volpe not diesel or benzina!
Just stopped by Solopaca Cantina to fill-up for the week. Cheers! 🍷🍷
📍 maps.app.goo.gl/WgEoPNTWBBjw...
🚠 🚠 🚠 🚠 "Now you can look down on Parisians from Europe’s longest cable car.
For only €2, travellers in Paris can avoid traffic in the outer suburbs with a mode of transport that is the height of fashion in South America." ⏬️ 🆓
www.thetimes.com/article/df8a...
For only €2, travellers in Paris can avoid traffic in the outer suburbs with a mode of transport that is the height of fashion in South America." ⏬️ 🆓
www.thetimes.com/article/df8a...
Now you can look down on Parisians from Europe’s longest cable car
For only €2, travellers can avoid traffic in the outer suburbs with a mode of transport that is the height of fashion in South America
www.thetimes.com
December 21, 2025 at 9:58 AM
🚠 🚠 🚠 🚠 "Now you can look down on Parisians from Europe’s longest cable car.
For only €2, travellers in Paris can avoid traffic in the outer suburbs with a mode of transport that is the height of fashion in South America." ⏬️ 🆓
www.thetimes.com/article/df8a...
For only €2, travellers in Paris can avoid traffic in the outer suburbs with a mode of transport that is the height of fashion in South America." ⏬️ 🆓
www.thetimes.com/article/df8a...
The Press just catching up....
"Passengers get slower, smaller trains with fewer seats between Scotland and London, thanks to Britain’s botched and delayed multibillion-pound HS2 scheme, transport insiders have warned." 🆓⏬️
www.thetimes.com/article/b86a...
"Passengers get slower, smaller trains with fewer seats between Scotland and London, thanks to Britain’s botched and delayed multibillion-pound HS2 scheme, transport insiders have warned." 🆓⏬️
www.thetimes.com/article/b86a...
Why HS2 may lead to smaller, slower trains on west coast main line
Industry insiders are concerned that fewer, shorter non-tilting trains are on order for HS2 — and that journey times will return to those of the 1990s
www.thetimes.com
December 20, 2025 at 3:16 PM
The Press just catching up....
"Passengers get slower, smaller trains with fewer seats between Scotland and London, thanks to Britain’s botched and delayed multibillion-pound HS2 scheme, transport insiders have warned." 🆓⏬️
www.thetimes.com/article/b86a...
"Passengers get slower, smaller trains with fewer seats between Scotland and London, thanks to Britain’s botched and delayed multibillion-pound HS2 scheme, transport insiders have warned." 🆓⏬️
www.thetimes.com/article/b86a...
🇮🇹 Naples EAV, city-owned train operator struggles with Circumvesuviana, 30% fleet availablity & new Stadler trains stuck in Spain...
... it's line to Benevento has 20+ new trains stood a year. Line closed 5 years for refurb, track still not fit, trains graffitied.
📍 maps.app.goo.gl/4rcNKDEoSG51...
... it's line to Benevento has 20+ new trains stood a year. Line closed 5 years for refurb, track still not fit, trains graffitied.
📍 maps.app.goo.gl/4rcNKDEoSG51...
December 20, 2025 at 12:23 PM
🇮🇹 Naples EAV, city-owned train operator struggles with Circumvesuviana, 30% fleet availablity & new Stadler trains stuck in Spain...
... it's line to Benevento has 20+ new trains stood a year. Line closed 5 years for refurb, track still not fit, trains graffitied.
📍 maps.app.goo.gl/4rcNKDEoSG51...
... it's line to Benevento has 20+ new trains stood a year. Line closed 5 years for refurb, track still not fit, trains graffitied.
📍 maps.app.goo.gl/4rcNKDEoSG51...
At a presentation this week Trenitalia revealed a new livery for Frecciarossa 1000 international services - dark grey with red highlights.
Perhaps a new name for the train too?? On the Paris trains??
2 AI photos how it may look...
Perhaps a new name for the train too?? On the Paris trains??
2 AI photos how it may look...
December 19, 2025 at 5:41 PM
At a presentation this week Trenitalia revealed a new livery for Frecciarossa 1000 international services - dark grey with red highlights.
Perhaps a new name for the train too?? On the Paris trains??
2 AI photos how it may look...
Perhaps a new name for the train too?? On the Paris trains??
2 AI photos how it may look...
🇮🇹 Naples' "Vele di Scampia/Sails of Scampia". A 1960s housing scheme of 7 tower blocks.
But became notorious for crime, drugs, mafia & film Gomorrah.
🚁 Took drone to record the final block being demolished.
One tower retained & refurbished for a service centre. 1,250 low rise homes on cleared site.
But became notorious for crime, drugs, mafia & film Gomorrah.
🚁 Took drone to record the final block being demolished.
One tower retained & refurbished for a service centre. 1,250 low rise homes on cleared site.
December 19, 2025 at 9:29 AM
🇮🇹 Naples' "Vele di Scampia/Sails of Scampia". A 1960s housing scheme of 7 tower blocks.
But became notorious for crime, drugs, mafia & film Gomorrah.
🚁 Took drone to record the final block being demolished.
One tower retained & refurbished for a service centre. 1,250 low rise homes on cleared site.
But became notorious for crime, drugs, mafia & film Gomorrah.
🚁 Took drone to record the final block being demolished.
One tower retained & refurbished for a service centre. 1,250 low rise homes on cleared site.
Renovations by #FondazioneFS of a vintage DMU/ALn 772 have revealed scars of its early life in Italy.
Bullet holes have been revealed in the side of the 1936 built vehicle.
Bringing vehicles back to life means recognising & preserving history for generations of today and tomorrow.
Bullet holes have been revealed in the side of the 1936 built vehicle.
Bringing vehicles back to life means recognising & preserving history for generations of today and tomorrow.
December 18, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Renovations by #FondazioneFS of a vintage DMU/ALn 772 have revealed scars of its early life in Italy.
Bullet holes have been revealed in the side of the 1936 built vehicle.
Bringing vehicles back to life means recognising & preserving history for generations of today and tomorrow.
Bullet holes have been revealed in the side of the 1936 built vehicle.
Bringing vehicles back to life means recognising & preserving history for generations of today and tomorrow.
Reposted by Chris Ogilvie
Alas HMT don’t want to spend the money so the Leeds have to deal with whatever slop ministers say to justify their choice.
The Basque Government/Biscay provincial government have just agreed to finance the FIFTH new Bilbao metro line covering a population of roughly that of Leeds and Bradford. Every station and platform is fully accessible and the current maximum fare is 0.76€ per journey.
Remember when HS2 to Leeds was cancelled by the NIC's shitty maths and fundamental lack of expertise, and Leeds was thrown the bone of "you'll get trams" and I said those would never be delivered?
Yeah, as I was saying...
Yeah, as I was saying...
December 18, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Alas HMT don’t want to spend the money so the Leeds have to deal with whatever slop ministers say to justify their choice.
🚋🚋🚋 West Yorkshire Trams, promised after HS2 cut...
"West Yorkshire mass transit delayed until late 2030s.
Mayor Tracy Brabin said, “it takes too long to deliver infrastructure in this country”.
app.yorkshirepost.co.uk/story/544690...
"West Yorkshire mass transit delayed until late 2030s.
Mayor Tracy Brabin said, “it takes too long to deliver infrastructure in this country”.
app.yorkshirepost.co.uk/story/544690...
West Yorkshire mass transit opening delayed until late 2030s
The slated opening of West Yorkshire’s long-awaited tram network has been delayed until the late 2030s, Tracy Brabin has said, with the mayor saying “it takes too long to deliver infrastructure in thi...
app.yorkshirepost.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 9:06 AM
🚋🚋🚋 West Yorkshire Trams, promised after HS2 cut...
"West Yorkshire mass transit delayed until late 2030s.
Mayor Tracy Brabin said, “it takes too long to deliver infrastructure in this country”.
app.yorkshirepost.co.uk/story/544690...
"West Yorkshire mass transit delayed until late 2030s.
Mayor Tracy Brabin said, “it takes too long to deliver infrastructure in this country”.
app.yorkshirepost.co.uk/story/544690...
Reposted by Chris Ogilvie
Latest pool report from the White House…
December 17, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Latest pool report from the White House…
Planes & trains a predictable, familiar trip.
🚢 Passenger on cargo ship - an unforgettable 7 day, 24/7 travel experience.
Live with crew, access engine room to bridge, private cabin, €800.
#JustBooked 3rd voyage:
Algeciras-Alicante-Ceuta 🇪🇸 March ‘26!
Thanks www.cargoshipvoyages.com/ViewAllVoyag...
🚢 Passenger on cargo ship - an unforgettable 7 day, 24/7 travel experience.
Live with crew, access engine room to bridge, private cabin, €800.
#JustBooked 3rd voyage:
Algeciras-Alicante-Ceuta 🇪🇸 March ‘26!
Thanks www.cargoshipvoyages.com/ViewAllVoyag...
December 17, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Planes & trains a predictable, familiar trip.
🚢 Passenger on cargo ship - an unforgettable 7 day, 24/7 travel experience.
Live with crew, access engine room to bridge, private cabin, €800.
#JustBooked 3rd voyage:
Algeciras-Alicante-Ceuta 🇪🇸 March ‘26!
Thanks www.cargoshipvoyages.com/ViewAllVoyag...
🚢 Passenger on cargo ship - an unforgettable 7 day, 24/7 travel experience.
Live with crew, access engine room to bridge, private cabin, €800.
#JustBooked 3rd voyage:
Algeciras-Alicante-Ceuta 🇪🇸 March ‘26!
Thanks www.cargoshipvoyages.com/ViewAllVoyag...
Reposted by Chris Ogilvie
Putin reassured Orbán that if he votes correctly, no harm will come to him
The Hungarian Prime Minister shared this with his entourage while he was en route to Brussels.
The Hungarian Prime Minister shared this with his entourage while he was en route to Brussels.
Putin reassured Orbán that if he votes correctly, no harm will come to him
The Hungarian Prime Minister shared this with his entourage while he was en route to Brussels.
telex.hu
December 17, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Putin reassured Orbán that if he votes correctly, no harm will come to him
The Hungarian Prime Minister shared this with his entourage while he was en route to Brussels.
The Hungarian Prime Minister shared this with his entourage while he was en route to Brussels.
Reposted by Chris Ogilvie
European Sleeper launches a new Paris–Brussels–Berlin night train from Mar 26 🌙🚆. Three nights weekly, joining the existing service for six nights/week Brussels–Berlin. Read more at [https://shorturl.at/RCfaj].
December 16, 2025 at 4:34 PM
European Sleeper launches a new Paris–Brussels–Berlin night train from Mar 26 🌙🚆. Three nights weekly, joining the existing service for six nights/week Brussels–Berlin. Read more at [https://shorturl.at/RCfaj].
Reposted by Chris Ogilvie
NEW VIDEO! An epic ride on Mongolia's little known railway network, taking on the country's 15hr train through the brutal Gobi Desert, from the comfort of an old Soviet sleeper car...
WATCH: youtu.be/_kOtNgWpGd4
WATCH: youtu.be/_kOtNgWpGd4
December 3, 2025 at 5:30 PM
NEW VIDEO! An epic ride on Mongolia's little known railway network, taking on the country's 15hr train through the brutal Gobi Desert, from the comfort of an old Soviet sleeper car...
WATCH: youtu.be/_kOtNgWpGd4
WATCH: youtu.be/_kOtNgWpGd4