Rail Focus - Chris 🏳️🌈
@railfocus.bsky.social
Freelance transport & engineering journalist, railway campaigner and self proclaimed engineering nerd.
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Just watching one of my old Minecraft videos and I must say I was actually quite good at building, if I do say so myself 😅. I'm just annoyed that I lost the save and didn't build anything after that. youtu.be/RSC2NGHiboo?...
Minecraft Big Build | 33 Thomas Street, New York
YouTube video by Engineering Focus
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January 22, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Just watching one of my old Minecraft videos and I must say I was actually quite good at building, if I do say so myself 😅. I'm just annoyed that I lost the save and didn't build anything after that. youtu.be/RSC2NGHiboo?...
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Thorpeness, custom retail distribution centre wip
#CitiesSkylines2 #CitiesSkylinesII
@citiesskylines.paradoxinteractive.com
#CitiesSkylines2 #CitiesSkylinesII
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January 22, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Thorpeness, custom retail distribution centre wip
#CitiesSkylines2 #CitiesSkylinesII
@citiesskylines.paradoxinteractive.com
#CitiesSkylines2 #CitiesSkylinesII
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My latest feature in @railmagazine.bsky.social looks at "Baker Viaduct" which is being constructed as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade between Ravensthorpe and Dewsbury. Issue 1053 available now!
January 21, 2026 at 12:31 PM
My latest feature in @railmagazine.bsky.social looks at "Baker Viaduct" which is being constructed as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade between Ravensthorpe and Dewsbury. Issue 1053 available now!
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A bit of discussion about this detached bogie being a cause rather than an outcome of the Adamuz crash. It's essentially impossible for a bogie to be released from a moving train without that train already having been derailed.
January 21, 2026 at 9:43 AM
A bit of discussion about this detached bogie being a cause rather than an outcome of the Adamuz crash. It's essentially impossible for a bogie to be released from a moving train without that train already having been derailed.
For any Cities Skylines fans I'll be sharing my city building updates on my other account.
Continuing with the re-build of the suburbs. I've been manually covering all of the zebra crossings at junctions. I still want cims to be able to cross, but UK junctions don't tend to have marked crossings.
#CitiesSkylines2 #CitiesSkylinesII
#CitiesSkylines2 #CitiesSkylinesII
January 20, 2026 at 10:17 PM
For any Cities Skylines fans I'll be sharing my city building updates on my other account.
The problem with tech bro's version of utopia is that billionaires like Musk are hoarding wealth. They're sitting relatively finite on resource, but they don't want to pay tax or contribute meaningfully to society. So who is actually going to pay all the people they want to make unemployed?
January 20, 2026 at 12:48 PM
The problem with tech bro's version of utopia is that billionaires like Musk are hoarding wealth. They're sitting relatively finite on resource, but they don't want to pay tax or contribute meaningfully to society. So who is actually going to pay all the people they want to make unemployed?
#HS2 completes civil engineering works on longest tunnel project
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HS2 completes civil engineering works on longest tunnel project
Construction works on HS2’s longest tunnel have been completed – marking an important civil engineering milestone for the new high-speed railway.
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January 19, 2026 at 3:16 PM
#HS2 completes civil engineering works on longest tunnel project
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#HS2 hits job creation and skills targets as Birmingham teenager crowned the 2,000th apprentice
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HS2 hits job creation and skills targets as Birmingham teenager crowned the 2,000th apprentice
Two significant employment milestones reached
Over 2,000 people have secured an apprenticeship and over 5,000 unemployed have progressed into jobs
Skills investment will inject £315 million into the U...
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January 19, 2026 at 10:25 AM
#HS2 hits job creation and skills targets as Birmingham teenager crowned the 2,000th apprentice
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No video today unfortunately, after swerving colds for most of the winter it's finally got me. The next video about #HS2 Curzon No.2 "Bellingham Bridge" will probably be released next Sunday.
January 18, 2026 at 1:32 PM
No video today unfortunately, after swerving colds for most of the winter it's finally got me. The next video about #HS2 Curzon No.2 "Bellingham Bridge" will probably be released next Sunday.
It's that time of year again when Star Trek "fans" appears to call new Trek woke, or pick over lore. Tbh I'm not sure if I'll massively enjoy #StarfleetAcademy and maybe it's not for me, but that doesn't make it any less valid as a Trek series.
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January 18, 2026 at 11:10 AM
It's that time of year again when Star Trek "fans" appears to call new Trek woke, or pick over lore. Tbh I'm not sure if I'll massively enjoy #StarfleetAcademy and maybe it's not for me, but that doesn't make it any less valid as a Trek series.
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Spot on from Davey. Reform care more about US and Russian interests than about the UK.
January 17, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Spot on from Davey. Reform care more about US and Russian interests than about the UK.
What's the betting that English "patriots" will support Trump....
January 17, 2026 at 9:18 PM
What's the betting that English "patriots" will support Trump....
Not a bad start to 2026. First video to achieve 100,000 views 😯
January 17, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Not a bad start to 2026. First video to achieve 100,000 views 😯
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🚂NEW VIDEO TIME!🚂 Back in August I explored the stations of Mytholmroyd & Halifax on the Calder Valley Line complete with sunshine!
youtu.be/aA-qdX5E4x0
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Exploring Calderdale by Rail - Mytholmroyd & Halifax
YouTube video by SarahWithTheTrains
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January 15, 2026 at 7:04 PM
🚂NEW VIDEO TIME!🚂 Back in August I explored the stations of Mytholmroyd & Halifax on the Calder Valley Line complete with sunshine!
youtu.be/aA-qdX5E4x0
youtu.be/aA-qdX5E4x0
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#Shotton station has been included within the latest round of access for all funding. Accessibility improvements for the station will now move to the detailed design stage.
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Government announces stations to progress in Access for All programme
A total of 31 out of 50 stations which were shortlisted for feasibility work are moving to the next stage towards delivery.
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January 16, 2026 at 9:29 AM
#Shotton station has been included within the latest round of access for all funding. Accessibility improvements for the station will now move to the detailed design stage.
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It's likely that I won't have a chance to release a video on the subject of NPR for a few weeks. Until then Network News has provided a comprehensive overview of what has been proposed.
New Video!
This time we're taking a deep-dive look into the government's plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail, discussing exactly what's coming, and whether it's all it's cracked up to be:
youtu.be/Ip0DqQBFVs4
This time we're taking a deep-dive look into the government's plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail, discussing exactly what's coming, and whether it's all it's cracked up to be:
youtu.be/Ip0DqQBFVs4
Northern Powerhouse Rail Plans REVEALED: Everything You Need To Know!
YouTube video by Network News
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January 15, 2026 at 8:45 PM
It's likely that I won't have a chance to release a video on the subject of NPR for a few weeks. Until then Network News has provided a comprehensive overview of what has been proposed.
Crazy to think I was stood just here yesterday. I know it's technically work, but I never take it for granted when I'm given these opportunities.
January 15, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Crazy to think I was stood just here yesterday. I know it's technically work, but I never take it for granted when I'm given these opportunities.
Okay, I think I can call this the definitive Northern Powerhouse Rail Map? It's as close as I think I'm going to get, while some parts are as vague as the announcement itself. #NPR #NorthernPowerhouseRail
January 15, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Okay, I think I can call this the definitive Northern Powerhouse Rail Map? It's as close as I think I'm going to get, while some parts are as vague as the announcement itself. #NPR #NorthernPowerhouseRail
Work to re-start on White Rose station. It's absurd that it's taken this long. Especially as it saves Network Rail the cost of upgrading Cottingley for the TRU
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Work to restart on White Rose Station after 'deadlock', mayor says - BBC News
White Rose Station construction stalled in early 2024 due to a number of on-site challenges.
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January 15, 2026 at 11:48 AM
Work to re-start on White Rose station. It's absurd that it's taken this long. Especially as it saves Network Rail the cost of upgrading Cottingley for the TRU
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Admittedly I haven't been able to read the full announcement today. But from what I have been able to find out, this roughly represents what NPR could look like following today's announcement?
#NorthernPowerhouseRail #NPR
#NorthernPowerhouseRail #NPR
January 14, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Admittedly I haven't been able to read the full announcement today. But from what I have been able to find out, this roughly represents what NPR could look like following today's announcement?
#NorthernPowerhouseRail #NPR
#NorthernPowerhouseRail #NPR
Today has been rather epic. #HS2 Curzon No.2 viaduct "Bellingham Bridge" is an awe inspiring structure, it's just difficult to really portray the scale of it. I could've spent all day up there 😅
January 14, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Today has been rather epic. #HS2 Curzon No.2 viaduct "Bellingham Bridge" is an awe inspiring structure, it's just difficult to really portray the scale of it. I could've spent all day up there 😅
A nice welcome distraction from NPR!
January 14, 2026 at 2:26 PM
A nice welcome distraction from NPR!
I will be updating my own map asap 👀
January 14, 2026 at 8:38 AM
I will be updating my own map asap 👀
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For clarity, this government has so far:
- cancelled HS2 north of Birmingham (previous government hadn't actually done that formally)
- cancelled electrification of the Midland Main Line
- cancelled West Yorkshire mass transit
- cancelled the trans-Pennine high speed line
- cancelled HS2 north of Birmingham (previous government hadn't actually done that formally)
- cancelled electrification of the Midland Main Line
- cancelled West Yorkshire mass transit
- cancelled the trans-Pennine high speed line
January 14, 2026 at 7:23 AM
For clarity, this government has so far:
- cancelled HS2 north of Birmingham (previous government hadn't actually done that formally)
- cancelled electrification of the Midland Main Line
- cancelled West Yorkshire mass transit
- cancelled the trans-Pennine high speed line
- cancelled HS2 north of Birmingham (previous government hadn't actually done that formally)
- cancelled electrification of the Midland Main Line
- cancelled West Yorkshire mass transit
- cancelled the trans-Pennine high speed line