David Roster
roster.bsky.social
David Roster
@roster.bsky.social
Railways - a long career as an engineer and manager. Now supporting future generations volunteering with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Some distorted perspectives - needs a reality check?
February 2, 2026 at 11:57 PM
The opportunity to respond to public priorities - a simplified fares structure or another livery and branding makeover. Still not the way to run a railway
December 9, 2025 at 8:03 PM
I’m sure a bridge inspection is called for - may be difficult to secure an engine room check - Austin could respond with ‘Do you know who I am?’ to encourage cooperation!
August 17, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Rails Rails Rails - and what appears to be supplementary conductors - is it possible to have too much of a good thing?
December 5, 2024 at 7:29 PM
In case @garethdennis.bsky.social hasn’t provided the full enlightenment to spotting reality avoidance practice here’s his quick guide (must buy his book, it may add to some of Gerard Fiennes reflections of I Tried to Run a Railway)
November 17, 2024 at 3:21 PM