Michael C
@mikewillsee.bsky.social
He/Him
Sustainable transport advocate & enthusiast (usual trainspotter)
Human rights enjoyer
Founder of @networknews.org.uk
I also make YouTube videos: youtube.com/@mikewillsee
Sustainable transport advocate & enthusiast (usual trainspotter)
Human rights enjoyer
Founder of @networknews.org.uk
I also make YouTube videos: youtube.com/@mikewillsee
It's giving Regional Railways
November 2, 2025 at 11:26 AM
It's giving Regional Railways
The lack of toilets sadly isn't surprising given how small the station is.
However I think the bit about the lack of disabled parking must be an error on the National Rail website - every other station on the Northumberland line has them, and they are shown in the technical drawings for the station
However I think the bit about the lack of disabled parking must be an error on the National Rail website - every other station on the Northumberland line has them, and they are shown in the technical drawings for the station
October 15, 2025 at 1:35 PM
The lack of toilets sadly isn't surprising given how small the station is.
However I think the bit about the lack of disabled parking must be an error on the National Rail website - every other station on the Northumberland line has them, and they are shown in the technical drawings for the station
However I think the bit about the lack of disabled parking must be an error on the National Rail website - every other station on the Northumberland line has them, and they are shown in the technical drawings for the station
Skerne Bridge on the Stockton & Darlington Railway
27th September 1825 vs 27th September 2025
27th September 1825 vs 27th September 2025
September 27, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Skerne Bridge on the Stockton & Darlington Railway
27th September 1825 vs 27th September 2025
27th September 1825 vs 27th September 2025
Just (finally) finished reading How The Railways Will Fix The Future by @garethdennis.uk whilst aboard a very crowded 2 car 168 all the way from Birmingham to London!
The book itself is absolutely tremendous so I’d highly recommend it; do make sure to get yourself a copy if you haven’t already!
The book itself is absolutely tremendous so I’d highly recommend it; do make sure to get yourself a copy if you haven’t already!
September 15, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Just (finally) finished reading How The Railways Will Fix The Future by @garethdennis.uk whilst aboard a very crowded 2 car 168 all the way from Birmingham to London!
The book itself is absolutely tremendous so I’d highly recommend it; do make sure to get yourself a copy if you haven’t already!
The book itself is absolutely tremendous so I’d highly recommend it; do make sure to get yourself a copy if you haven’t already!
Absolute pleasure to see @george-station-cat.bsky.social in person for the first time today, and on his birthday no less!
Happy birthday George! 😸
Happy birthday George! 😸
September 15, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Absolute pleasure to see @george-station-cat.bsky.social in person for the first time today, and on his birthday no less!
Happy birthday George! 😸
Happy birthday George! 😸
On the upside, my setback means I have time to enjoy a drink at the York Tap, one of the country’s BEST pubs, with its ‘garden’ being right on the platform of York station!
I think @garethdennis.uk and @garethaethwy.bsky.social would approve!
I think @garethdennis.uk and @garethaethwy.bsky.social would approve!
September 11, 2025 at 6:54 PM
On the upside, my setback means I have time to enjoy a drink at the York Tap, one of the country’s BEST pubs, with its ‘garden’ being right on the platform of York station!
I think @garethdennis.uk and @garethaethwy.bsky.social would approve!
I think @garethdennis.uk and @garethaethwy.bsky.social would approve!
Do you discuss the potential for a Huddersfield - Bradford line, as that seems to be the most likely long-term outcome at this stage?
September 4, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Do you discuss the potential for a Huddersfield - Bradford line, as that seems to be the most likely long-term outcome at this stage?
August 25, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Really enjoyed this one, I look forward to part 2!
Any plans to talk about the potential for a new line between Huddersfield and Bradford as set out in the "potential wider network"?
It doesn't seem to be under active consideration to the same extent, but it seems to be slowly moving forward.
Any plans to talk about the potential for a new line between Huddersfield and Bradford as set out in the "potential wider network"?
It doesn't seem to be under active consideration to the same extent, but it seems to be slowly moving forward.
August 10, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Really enjoyed this one, I look forward to part 2!
Any plans to talk about the potential for a new line between Huddersfield and Bradford as set out in the "potential wider network"?
It doesn't seem to be under active consideration to the same extent, but it seems to be slowly moving forward.
Any plans to talk about the potential for a new line between Huddersfield and Bradford as set out in the "potential wider network"?
It doesn't seem to be under active consideration to the same extent, but it seems to be slowly moving forward.
There's some pro-rail protesters (how often do you get to say that!) outside #TheGreatestGathering today
Keep up the great work guys!
Keep up the great work guys!
August 1, 2025 at 9:48 AM
There's some pro-rail protesters (how often do you get to say that!) outside #TheGreatestGathering today
Keep up the great work guys!
Keep up the great work guys!
July 31, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Currently watching the number of signatures on the Online Safety Act petition going up in real time.
It seems like people are NOT a fan of this new law at all!
It seems like people are NOT a fan of this new law at all!
July 25, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Currently watching the number of signatures on the Online Safety Act petition going up in real time.
It seems like people are NOT a fan of this new law at all!
It seems like people are NOT a fan of this new law at all!
Firstly, electric trains have already been a thing for more than 100 years and using wires is vastly more efficient than batteries.
Secondly, your AI slop looks nothing like the actual train, which in reality is a fairly standard battery-powered train with some solar panels to act as a top-up.
Secondly, your AI slop looks nothing like the actual train, which in reality is a fairly standard battery-powered train with some solar panels to act as a top-up.
July 25, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Firstly, electric trains have already been a thing for more than 100 years and using wires is vastly more efficient than batteries.
Secondly, your AI slop looks nothing like the actual train, which in reality is a fairly standard battery-powered train with some solar panels to act as a top-up.
Secondly, your AI slop looks nothing like the actual train, which in reality is a fairly standard battery-powered train with some solar panels to act as a top-up.
Ooh now this is exciting, I very much look forward to seeing what you create!
I have to say, one of the things that stuck out to me was this service pattern map showing through running from NPR to Chester and the WCML. Could this mean Manchester sees 400m trains even if HS2 Ph2a/b never happens? 🤔
I have to say, one of the things that stuck out to me was this service pattern map showing through running from NPR to Chester and the WCML. Could this mean Manchester sees 400m trains even if HS2 Ph2a/b never happens? 🤔
July 22, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Ooh now this is exciting, I very much look forward to seeing what you create!
I have to say, one of the things that stuck out to me was this service pattern map showing through running from NPR to Chester and the WCML. Could this mean Manchester sees 400m trains even if HS2 Ph2a/b never happens? 🤔
I have to say, one of the things that stuck out to me was this service pattern map showing through running from NPR to Chester and the WCML. Could this mean Manchester sees 400m trains even if HS2 Ph2a/b never happens? 🤔
I'm going to be LIVE on surreyhillsradio.co.uk from 5PM to discuss various stories that have been in the news such as C2C's nationalisation, the cancellation of the MML electrification, and much more!
I'll also be joined by @rikufryderyk.bsky.social to discuss their new documentary so TUNE IN!
I'll also be joined by @rikufryderyk.bsky.social to discuss their new documentary so TUNE IN!
July 22, 2025 at 3:57 PM
I'm going to be LIVE on surreyhillsradio.co.uk from 5PM to discuss various stories that have been in the news such as C2C's nationalisation, the cancellation of the MML electrification, and much more!
I'll also be joined by @rikufryderyk.bsky.social to discuss their new documentary so TUNE IN!
I'll also be joined by @rikufryderyk.bsky.social to discuss their new documentary so TUNE IN!
It's messy but it can be done, such as these plans to rebuild Clapham Junction
June 10, 2025 at 6:08 PM
It's messy but it can be done, such as these plans to rebuild Clapham Junction
LNWR Class 730s? Done it mate!
Video coming soon 👀
Video coming soon 👀
June 9, 2025 at 4:56 PM
LNWR Class 730s? Done it mate!
Video coming soon 👀
Video coming soon 👀
What's this weird looking tram all about?
Video coming soon!
Video coming soon!
June 4, 2025 at 2:59 PM
What's this weird looking tram all about?
Video coming soon!
Video coming soon!
Gonna be live on surreyhillsradio.co.uk from 5PM to discuss South Western's nationalisation, the final Aberzance train, the planned Liverpool - Manchester High Speed Line and much more!
It should be an interesting one so don't forget to tune in!
It should be an interesting one so don't forget to tune in!
May 27, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Gonna be live on surreyhillsradio.co.uk from 5PM to discuss South Western's nationalisation, the final Aberzance train, the planned Liverpool - Manchester High Speed Line and much more!
It should be an interesting one so don't forget to tune in!
It should be an interesting one so don't forget to tune in!
Well quite a lot happened today, not least my appearance on BBC News!
Give me a few days to make sense of all this, and hopefully I'll have a video out soon!
Give me a few days to make sense of all this, and hopefully I'll have a video out soon!
May 16, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Well quite a lot happened today, not least my appearance on BBC News!
Give me a few days to make sense of all this, and hopefully I'll have a video out soon!
Give me a few days to make sense of all this, and hopefully I'll have a video out soon!
ANNOUNCEMENT:
On May 16th, the final ever Aberdeen - Penzance train will run for the last time. I've got some spare tickets to "re-home" as some members of my party have cancelled, so if you're interested in riding this 13 hour journey for the LAST time then let me know!
On May 16th, the final ever Aberdeen - Penzance train will run for the last time. I've got some spare tickets to "re-home" as some members of my party have cancelled, so if you're interested in riding this 13 hour journey for the LAST time then let me know!
April 14, 2025 at 5:32 PM
ANNOUNCEMENT:
On May 16th, the final ever Aberdeen - Penzance train will run for the last time. I've got some spare tickets to "re-home" as some members of my party have cancelled, so if you're interested in riding this 13 hour journey for the LAST time then let me know!
On May 16th, the final ever Aberdeen - Penzance train will run for the last time. I've got some spare tickets to "re-home" as some members of my party have cancelled, so if you're interested in riding this 13 hour journey for the LAST time then let me know!
Was a pleasure to "accidentally" bump into @hughtfl3.bsky.social at the opening of the Silvertown Tunnel.
Video should be coming soon!
Video should be coming soon!
April 7, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Was a pleasure to "accidentally" bump into @hughtfl3.bsky.social at the opening of the Silvertown Tunnel.
Video should be coming soon!
Video should be coming soon!
Not a detailed stop map but I found this which gives a bit more information on the stopping pattern of the SL4. The key part is that it's running non-stop from Sun in the Sands to Leamouth which I hadn't realised before!
March 24, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Not a detailed stop map but I found this which gives a bit more information on the stopping pattern of the SL4. The key part is that it's running non-stop from Sun in the Sands to Leamouth which I hadn't realised before!
Not me reading this as "storage" but in an uwu voice 💀
March 24, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Not me reading this as "storage" but in an uwu voice 💀