Rich Alderton | 🏳️🌈 🇪🇺
@ralderton.bsky.social
Points tart. Beer enthusiast. Green, lefty, middle-class, Guardian-reading, EV-driving, snowflake Remainer wanker. Refrigerator owner.
I think Westbahn is taking the piss now @seatsixtyone.bsky.social 😂
€65 upgrade fee, when you already have a first class rail pass, to sit in first class.
I think that might be a record.
€65 upgrade fee, when you already have a first class rail pass, to sit in first class.
I think that might be a record.
October 22, 2025 at 9:49 AM
I think Westbahn is taking the piss now @seatsixtyone.bsky.social 😂
€65 upgrade fee, when you already have a first class rail pass, to sit in first class.
I think that might be a record.
€65 upgrade fee, when you already have a first class rail pass, to sit in first class.
I think that might be a record.
A little heads-up for you and your colleagues, in case you come across any Interrail passengers.
For reasons unknown, the app is telling them that they can still make the XX:25 ICE to Cologne.
For reasons unknown, the app is telling them that they can still make the XX:25 ICE to Cologne.
August 16, 2025 at 8:19 AM
A little heads-up for you and your colleagues, in case you come across any Interrail passengers.
For reasons unknown, the app is telling them that they can still make the XX:25 ICE to Cologne.
For reasons unknown, the app is telling them that they can still make the XX:25 ICE to Cologne.
I've just asked how much the nail clippers were in this shop, and got a look that mixed pity with disdain.
How's your day going?
How's your day going?
August 6, 2025 at 10:09 AM
I've just asked how much the nail clippers were in this shop, and got a look that mixed pity with disdain.
How's your day going?
How's your day going?
Looks like this has slipped from 'in mid summer' to 'by the end of the year'.
August 4, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Looks like this has slipped from 'in mid summer' to 'by the end of the year'.
It's not quite Antwerp or São Bento, but Haarlem is oddly impressive
July 7, 2025 at 12:40 PM
It's not quite Antwerp or São Bento, but Haarlem is oddly impressive
Lost another 20 minutes, but still made my sleeper with time to spare for a currywurst. And didn’t miss out on this rather pleasant breakfast somewhere in southern Sweden
June 14, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Lost another 20 minutes, but still made my sleeper with time to spare for a currywurst. And didn’t miss out on this rather pleasant breakfast somewhere in southern Sweden
You can leave as much time as you like for delays, but sometimes even the most generous connection time gets eaten by disruption.
I had nearly 5 hours between arriving in Hamburg and talking my sleeper to Stockholm, now down to 90 minutes, and my train is still stationary 😮. Friday 13th strikes…
I had nearly 5 hours between arriving in Hamburg and talking my sleeper to Stockholm, now down to 90 minutes, and my train is still stationary 😮. Friday 13th strikes…
June 13, 2025 at 4:39 PM
You can leave as much time as you like for delays, but sometimes even the most generous connection time gets eaten by disruption.
I had nearly 5 hours between arriving in Hamburg and talking my sleeper to Stockholm, now down to 90 minutes, and my train is still stationary 😮. Friday 13th strikes…
I had nearly 5 hours between arriving in Hamburg and talking my sleeper to Stockholm, now down to 90 minutes, and my train is still stationary 😮. Friday 13th strikes…
@seatsixtyone.bsky.social There doesn't seem to have been any official announcement, but it looks like the Frecciarossa to Paris is going to be accepting Interrail from this summer.
Spotted by a friend of mine.
Spotted by a friend of mine.
June 13, 2025 at 10:19 AM
@seatsixtyone.bsky.social There doesn't seem to have been any official announcement, but it looks like the Frecciarossa to Paris is going to be accepting Interrail from this summer.
Spotted by a friend of mine.
Spotted by a friend of mine.
"Game show idea: "
June 9, 2025 at 2:05 PM
"Game show idea: "
To be fair, his fancy trucks double up nicely as skips.
June 2, 2025 at 11:17 AM
To be fair, his fancy trucks double up nicely as skips.
Chart GPT didn’t disappoint.
May 3, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Chart GPT didn’t disappoint.
Rock with a house
April 13, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Rock with a house
Who needs a TGV for €10 or €20 reservation fee, when (some) Intercités are completely reservation-free on Interrail? @seatsixtyone.bsky.social
1+1 staggered seating in first class Bordeaux-Nantes. Optional reservation €1.70.
1+1 staggered seating in first class Bordeaux-Nantes. Optional reservation €1.70.
April 8, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Who needs a TGV for €10 or €20 reservation fee, when (some) Intercités are completely reservation-free on Interrail? @seatsixtyone.bsky.social
1+1 staggered seating in first class Bordeaux-Nantes. Optional reservation €1.70.
1+1 staggered seating in first class Bordeaux-Nantes. Optional reservation €1.70.
Just your usual travel essentials here: bottled water, snacks, a cock ring.
March 28, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Just your usual travel essentials here: bottled water, snacks, a cock ring.
Absolutely breathtaking piece of web design
Country codes sorted alphabetically by the name of the country
Country codes sorted alphabetically by the name of the country
March 27, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Absolutely breathtaking piece of web design
Country codes sorted alphabetically by the name of the country
Country codes sorted alphabetically by the name of the country
In terms of zen-like nothingness, it's hard to beat this one.
March 26, 2025 at 9:52 AM
In terms of zen-like nothingness, it's hard to beat this one.
You're joking. Not another one?
March 24, 2025 at 10:30 AM
You're joking. Not another one?
I spent two hours here with a hammer and chisel, but I still couldn't remove it.
They shouldn't advertise this as free and then make it so difficult to take.
They shouldn't advertise this as free and then make it so difficult to take.
March 23, 2025 at 4:50 PM
I spent two hours here with a hammer and chisel, but I still couldn't remove it.
They shouldn't advertise this as free and then make it so difficult to take.
They shouldn't advertise this as free and then make it so difficult to take.
Up here in Tyne Tees land, ITV was briefly, horrifyingly, known as Channel 3 North East.
March 12, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Up here in Tyne Tees land, ITV was briefly, horrifyingly, known as Channel 3 North East.
You might spot our new trains in your day job, as they make their way here (ever so slowly!) from Switzerland.
March 6, 2025 at 5:08 PM
You might spot our new trains in your day job, as they make their way here (ever so slowly!) from Switzerland.
This pushes the flexible fare (there is no Off-Peak) for Newcastle to London beyond £200. One-way.
And, wouldn't you know it, Advance fares on Monday are not far shy of that.
And, wouldn't you know it, Advance fares on Monday are not far shy of that.
February 28, 2025 at 12:21 AM
This pushes the flexible fare (there is no Off-Peak) for Newcastle to London beyond £200. One-way.
And, wouldn't you know it, Advance fares on Monday are not far shy of that.
And, wouldn't you know it, Advance fares on Monday are not far shy of that.