Julian Vaughan
@julianvaughan.bsky.social
Train Driver, ASLEF H&S Rep, Blogger, Dad, Sunderland fan. Rail accessibility campaigner - ‘professional agitant’. Labour Parliamentary candidate 2017/2019. Pro PR and a fairer society.
Hadrian’s Wall Walk in memory of my sister and in aid of two amazing charities completed 👊
Over £3,000 raised so far ❤️
Details here: www.givewheel.com/fundraising/...
Over £3,000 raised so far ❤️
Details here: www.givewheel.com/fundraising/...
September 29, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Hadrian’s Wall Walk in memory of my sister and in aid of two amazing charities completed 👊
Over £3,000 raised so far ❤️
Details here: www.givewheel.com/fundraising/...
Over £3,000 raised so far ❤️
Details here: www.givewheel.com/fundraising/...
Early on Day 2 of the Hadrian’s Wall Walk for Sky. I wasn’t this chipper 5 hours later 😁
£2,400 raised so far ❤️ Details here: www.givewheel.com/fundraising/...
@poetsin.bsky.social
£2,400 raised so far ❤️ Details here: www.givewheel.com/fundraising/...
@poetsin.bsky.social
September 24, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Early on Day 2 of the Hadrian’s Wall Walk for Sky. I wasn’t this chipper 5 hours later 😁
£2,400 raised so far ❤️ Details here: www.givewheel.com/fundraising/...
@poetsin.bsky.social
£2,400 raised so far ❤️ Details here: www.givewheel.com/fundraising/...
@poetsin.bsky.social
As a bit (OK a lot) of an Apollo nerd, I was sad to hear of the passing of Jim Lovell, the CM Pilot of Apollo 8 and Mission Commander of Apollo 13 - the source of the “Houston, we’ve had a problem here” quote.
There are now only 5 Apollo astronauts alive who have walked or circled the moon.
There are now only 5 Apollo astronauts alive who have walked or circled the moon.
August 9, 2025 at 2:59 PM
As a bit (OK a lot) of an Apollo nerd, I was sad to hear of the passing of Jim Lovell, the CM Pilot of Apollo 8 and Mission Commander of Apollo 13 - the source of the “Houston, we’ve had a problem here” quote.
There are now only 5 Apollo astronauts alive who have walked or circled the moon.
There are now only 5 Apollo astronauts alive who have walked or circled the moon.
The poverty premium. A 10% surcharge for those unable to pay in one go is completely unacceptable. #povertypremium
July 25, 2025 at 5:54 PM
The poverty premium. A 10% surcharge for those unable to pay in one go is completely unacceptable. #povertypremium
Ian Byrne's statement is in full below.
4/4
4/4
July 2, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Ian Byrne's statement is in full below.
4/4
4/4
April 15, 2025 at 9:32 AM
It’s beyond belief that rail and bus companies aren’t compelled to link their services.
This lack of integration means that public transport isn’t a viable option for many.
It’s time to run public transport for the public good, not private profit.
This lack of integration means that public transport isn’t a viable option for many.
It’s time to run public transport for the public good, not private profit.
April 10, 2025 at 5:22 PM
It’s beyond belief that rail and bus companies aren’t compelled to link their services.
This lack of integration means that public transport isn’t a viable option for many.
It’s time to run public transport for the public good, not private profit.
This lack of integration means that public transport isn’t a viable option for many.
It’s time to run public transport for the public good, not private profit.
My BRAN colleagues at #Harlington station. Harlington station is one of many stations across the UK that will remain inaccessible for many years to come due to Appendix B of the PRM NTSN.
If the gov’t are serious about accessibility, Appendix B must go! More info in next post…. 1/2
If the gov’t are serious about accessibility, Appendix B must go! More info in next post…. 1/2
April 1, 2025 at 3:02 PM
My BRAN colleagues at #Harlington station. Harlington station is one of many stations across the UK that will remain inaccessible for many years to come due to Appendix B of the PRM NTSN.
If the gov’t are serious about accessibility, Appendix B must go! More info in next post…. 1/2
If the gov’t are serious about accessibility, Appendix B must go! More info in next post…. 1/2
When a corporate/public sector PR team trots out “lessons will be learned” following an incident, you can almost guarantee someone will have pointed out the same lessons for years prior - and been ignored.
A complete culture change is needed re low probability high consequence risks.
A complete culture change is needed re low probability high consequence risks.
March 27, 2025 at 6:12 PM
When a corporate/public sector PR team trots out “lessons will be learned” following an incident, you can almost guarantee someone will have pointed out the same lessons for years prior - and been ignored.
A complete culture change is needed re low probability high consequence risks.
A complete culture change is needed re low probability high consequence risks.
If the government genuinely has, as they said last week, an “unwavering commitment to improving (rail) accessibility” then ‘Appendix B’ of the PRM NTSN must be removed.
It’s a benchmark for inaction on step-free access provision at thousands of platforms across the UK.
#stepfreeaccess
It’s a benchmark for inaction on step-free access provision at thousands of platforms across the UK.
#stepfreeaccess
March 26, 2025 at 10:29 AM
If the government genuinely has, as they said last week, an “unwavering commitment to improving (rail) accessibility” then ‘Appendix B’ of the PRM NTSN must be removed.
It’s a benchmark for inaction on step-free access provision at thousands of platforms across the UK.
#stepfreeaccess
It’s a benchmark for inaction on step-free access provision at thousands of platforms across the UK.
#stepfreeaccess
Nothing quite irks the hard right media so much as working class people getting a good deal through the collective strength of trade unionism… 1/3 @aslefunion.bsky.social @rmtunion.bsky.social @tssa.bsky.social
March 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Nothing quite irks the hard right media so much as working class people getting a good deal through the collective strength of trade unionism… 1/3 @aslefunion.bsky.social @rmtunion.bsky.social @tssa.bsky.social
Finally got round to buying this book, written during & from within the 60’s underground music scene.
My father, Spike Hawkins lived with the authors at the time. I also have a fleeting recollection (like most of my dad) that he featured within it.
@scribblerrob.bsky.social
My father, Spike Hawkins lived with the authors at the time. I also have a fleeting recollection (like most of my dad) that he featured within it.
@scribblerrob.bsky.social
January 25, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Finally got round to buying this book, written during & from within the 60’s underground music scene.
My father, Spike Hawkins lived with the authors at the time. I also have a fleeting recollection (like most of my dad) that he featured within it.
@scribblerrob.bsky.social
My father, Spike Hawkins lived with the authors at the time. I also have a fleeting recollection (like most of my dad) that he featured within it.
@scribblerrob.bsky.social
Who is standing up for an accessible rail network?
It's clearly not the National Infrastructure Commission.
The PM described rail accessibility as a 'basic requirement,' and the gov't recently stated that it recognises its social & economic benefits.
We need actions, not words.
It's clearly not the National Infrastructure Commission.
The PM described rail accessibility as a 'basic requirement,' and the gov't recently stated that it recognises its social & economic benefits.
We need actions, not words.
January 20, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Who is standing up for an accessible rail network?
It's clearly not the National Infrastructure Commission.
The PM described rail accessibility as a 'basic requirement,' and the gov't recently stated that it recognises its social & economic benefits.
We need actions, not words.
It's clearly not the National Infrastructure Commission.
The PM described rail accessibility as a 'basic requirement,' and the gov't recently stated that it recognises its social & economic benefits.
We need actions, not words.
This week I visited #Orgreave, including the now disused bridge leading up to Orgreave village.
They’ve removed almost every sign of Orgreave, but they can’t alter what happened on that day. It’s time for the truth. @orgreavejustice.bsky.social @aslefunion.bsky.social @yvettecooper-mp.bsky.social
They’ve removed almost every sign of Orgreave, but they can’t alter what happened on that day. It’s time for the truth. @orgreavejustice.bsky.social @aslefunion.bsky.social @yvettecooper-mp.bsky.social
January 14, 2025 at 8:12 PM
This week I visited #Orgreave, including the now disused bridge leading up to Orgreave village.
They’ve removed almost every sign of Orgreave, but they can’t alter what happened on that day. It’s time for the truth. @orgreavejustice.bsky.social @aslefunion.bsky.social @yvettecooper-mp.bsky.social
They’ve removed almost every sign of Orgreave, but they can’t alter what happened on that day. It’s time for the truth. @orgreavejustice.bsky.social @aslefunion.bsky.social @yvettecooper-mp.bsky.social
I finally managed to visit the site of Orgreave Colliery & Coke Works today.
The seeds of the Hillsborough tragedy were sown at Orgreave.
Until we learn the lessons from the numerous miscarriages of justice in the UK, we will continue to repeat them.
#orgreave
The seeds of the Hillsborough tragedy were sown at Orgreave.
Until we learn the lessons from the numerous miscarriages of justice in the UK, we will continue to repeat them.
#orgreave
January 12, 2025 at 11:43 AM
I finally managed to visit the site of Orgreave Colliery & Coke Works today.
The seeds of the Hillsborough tragedy were sown at Orgreave.
Until we learn the lessons from the numerous miscarriages of justice in the UK, we will continue to repeat them.
#orgreave
The seeds of the Hillsborough tragedy were sown at Orgreave.
Until we learn the lessons from the numerous miscarriages of justice in the UK, we will continue to repeat them.
#orgreave
2024 has been quite a year, with some excellent highs and ‘character building’ lows.
Much to do in 2025 and some brilliant people to do it with!
Wishing you all a peaceful Xmas and the happiest of New Years.
Much to do in 2025 and some brilliant people to do it with!
Wishing you all a peaceful Xmas and the happiest of New Years.
December 24, 2024 at 2:40 PM
2024 has been quite a year, with some excellent highs and ‘character building’ lows.
Much to do in 2025 and some brilliant people to do it with!
Wishing you all a peaceful Xmas and the happiest of New Years.
Much to do in 2025 and some brilliant people to do it with!
Wishing you all a peaceful Xmas and the happiest of New Years.
The ‘Xmas Bonus’ is now arriving in the accounts of those in receipt of certain benefits. This bonus, £10, not enough to buy a small round of drinks, has been frozen since December 1977. If its value had risen by inflation it would be worth around £65 today.
December 19, 2024 at 11:14 AM
The ‘Xmas Bonus’ is now arriving in the accounts of those in receipt of certain benefits. This bonus, £10, not enough to buy a small round of drinks, has been frozen since December 1977. If its value had risen by inflation it would be worth around £65 today.
I’m deeply disappointed with the government’s decision to not pay out compensation to the #WASPI women.
What is the point of the Parliamentary Ombudsman if their findings of maladministration are so blatantly ignored.
And please, enough of the £22b black hole figure.
What is the point of the Parliamentary Ombudsman if their findings of maladministration are so blatantly ignored.
And please, enough of the £22b black hole figure.
December 18, 2024 at 12:10 PM
I’m deeply disappointed with the government’s decision to not pay out compensation to the #WASPI women.
What is the point of the Parliamentary Ombudsman if their findings of maladministration are so blatantly ignored.
And please, enough of the £22b black hole figure.
What is the point of the Parliamentary Ombudsman if their findings of maladministration are so blatantly ignored.
And please, enough of the £22b black hole figure.
I’ve kept this stub for 44 years! Without doubt the best concert I’ve ever been to and showed a 13 year old just how powerful and emotional live music could be.
John Lennon had been killed just a few days earlier and Jon sang one of his songs.
Work pays the way. Art makes life worth living ❤️
John Lennon had been killed just a few days earlier and Jon sang one of his songs.
Work pays the way. Art makes life worth living ❤️
December 12, 2024 at 8:28 PM
I’ve kept this stub for 44 years! Without doubt the best concert I’ve ever been to and showed a 13 year old just how powerful and emotional live music could be.
John Lennon had been killed just a few days earlier and Jon sang one of his songs.
Work pays the way. Art makes life worth living ❤️
John Lennon had been killed just a few days earlier and Jon sang one of his songs.
Work pays the way. Art makes life worth living ❤️
Almost a quarter of the way through the 21st Century, much of the UK rail network remains as inaccessible as it was in the 19th.
At the current rate of progress, we won’t have a fully accessible network until the 22nd Century.
At the current rate of progress, we won’t have a fully accessible network until the 22nd Century.
November 14, 2024 at 8:18 AM
Almost a quarter of the way through the 21st Century, much of the UK rail network remains as inaccessible as it was in the 19th.
At the current rate of progress, we won’t have a fully accessible network until the 22nd Century.
At the current rate of progress, we won’t have a fully accessible network until the 22nd Century.
The £3+ billion lost by the gov’t maintaining the 5p Fuel Duty cut could have been spent on much of the UK rail network accessible to all.
There’s welcome spending decisions, but beyond disappointing that it contained zero reference to additional funding for accessible 🚂 stations.
#Budget2024
There’s welcome spending decisions, but beyond disappointing that it contained zero reference to additional funding for accessible 🚂 stations.
#Budget2024
November 2, 2024 at 6:00 AM
The £3+ billion lost by the gov’t maintaining the 5p Fuel Duty cut could have been spent on much of the UK rail network accessible to all.
There’s welcome spending decisions, but beyond disappointing that it contained zero reference to additional funding for accessible 🚂 stations.
#Budget2024
There’s welcome spending decisions, but beyond disappointing that it contained zero reference to additional funding for accessible 🚂 stations.
#Budget2024