Rona Wightman
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Rona Wightman
@rmwcdm.bsky.social
European. Migrant. Coffee-drinker. Pedals.
St Albans
December 22, 2025 at 8:18 PM
But some stations in Scotland get more ‘other operator’ services than Scotrail services. So calling the new organisation ‘England trains’ wouldn’t be satisfactory either.
I totally agree with your general point.
December 9, 2025 at 11:37 AM
I agree, English lack of awareness about the difference really grinds my gears. The number of times I have raised it either people who should know better.
December 9, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Quite a few companies are cross-border though. LNER, Cross Country, TPE serve Scottish stations and passengers. Take a look at Dunbar, Reston, East Linton.

I fully agree with general disdain for the jingoism of the design.
December 9, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Hospitality is a key part of Scottish culture. It’s what made the Glencoe massacre so shocking over and above the slaughter. And it’s what brought the local residents out in sufficient numbers to physically prevent the forced removal of neighbours.
December 4, 2025 at 4:23 PM
The ‘banter’ ‘justification’ goes down so well with women. Just remind me again how many of his followers have been convicted of violence against women.
December 4, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Farage’s understanding of Weegie culture is zero.
December 4, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Ships
December 3, 2025 at 9:10 PM