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@urbanist318.bsky.social
public transport advocate, tramposter, mad kayaker, may skeet about bikes or music you've never heard of
[formerley @trentontrains on twitter]
[formerley @trentontrains on twitter]
In my free time, I quite often enjoy making public transport diagrams. Here is one for Edinburgh if the trams were expanded and the South Suburban Line was reopened...
December 3, 2025 at 11:18 AM
In my free time, I quite often enjoy making public transport diagrams. Here is one for Edinburgh if the trams were expanded and the South Suburban Line was reopened...
Cinderhill must be one of the quaintest tram stops in Nottingham...
November 30, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Cinderhill must be one of the quaintest tram stops in Nottingham...
The South Wales "Metro" is local rail as it should be. Frequent, accessible and user friendly. There's even the option to pay contactless like on the tube... It's difficult to see how just 5 years ago, this network ran using Pacer trains, but the investment has clearly paid off!
November 2, 2025 at 10:31 PM
The South Wales "Metro" is local rail as it should be. Frequent, accessible and user friendly. There's even the option to pay contactless like on the tube... It's difficult to see how just 5 years ago, this network ran using Pacer trains, but the investment has clearly paid off!
After much consideration, I have joined the Greens! I was skeptical at first, especially with the promise of Your Party but the subsequent chaos before founding and the results Zack Polanski and his team have been delivering have shown me that Green is the way forward! 💚
October 11, 2025 at 8:06 AM
After much consideration, I have joined the Greens! I was skeptical at first, especially with the promise of Your Party but the subsequent chaos before founding and the results Zack Polanski and his team have been delivering have shown me that Green is the way forward! 💚
While Coventry (a city with twice the population) continues to umm and ahh over their VLR project, Le Havre in France has had a two line system with full sized trams for over a decade now. There's even a 3rd new line under construction! Do better UK...
August 21, 2025 at 7:47 PM
While Coventry (a city with twice the population) continues to umm and ahh over their VLR project, Le Havre in France has had a two line system with full sized trams for over a decade now. There's even a 3rd new line under construction! Do better UK...
The Regio 2N is a nice train as it is, but in this intercity configuration, it's probably one of my favourite EMUs to travel on!
August 2, 2025 at 7:24 PM
The Regio 2N is a nice train as it is, but in this intercity configuration, it's probably one of my favourite EMUs to travel on!
Haulage to London was 222001, delayed by none other than the Flying Scotsman!
August 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Haulage to London was 222001, delayed by none other than the Flying Scotsman!
I was unaware that 170113 was also refurbished, but I'm glad she has been... I love these new refurbs! 🥰
August 2, 2025 at 7:37 AM
I was unaware that 170113 was also refurbished, but I'm glad she has been... I love these new refurbs! 🥰
Today I'll be travelling flight free to Rouen, France from my hometown of Nottingham. But first, a short tram ride...
August 2, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Today I'll be travelling flight free to Rouen, France from my hometown of Nottingham. But first, a short tram ride...
Only natural when it's the smartest looking train on the network! 😁
July 17, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Only natural when it's the smartest looking train on the network! 😁
Why look at this beauty!
July 5, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Why look at this beauty!
When Birmingham enhanced service on their Cross City line, ridership increased significantly thanks to improved service frequency and journey times. There's no reason the same couldn't be achieved in Coventry, bringing many economic benefits, while cutting traffic congestion...
June 28, 2025 at 11:49 AM
When Birmingham enhanced service on their Cross City line, ridership increased significantly thanks to improved service frequency and journey times. There's no reason the same couldn't be achieved in Coventry, bringing many economic benefits, while cutting traffic congestion...
Additionally, improvements to local bus services & active travel options would be essential in helping attract people out of their cars and onto the train.
June 28, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Additionally, improvements to local bus services & active travel options would be essential in helping attract people out of their cars and onto the train.
What I propose is an upgrade of infrastructure the infrastructure. Firstly, the line between Leamington & Coventry would be double tracked to accommodate more trains. Then it would make sense to electrify the line in it's entirety. You could then have 2+ local tph on the whole line!
June 28, 2025 at 11:49 AM
What I propose is an upgrade of infrastructure the infrastructure. Firstly, the line between Leamington & Coventry would be double tracked to accommodate more trains. Then it would make sense to electrify the line in it's entirety. You could then have 2+ local tph on the whole line!
Despite this, a number of proposals have been made to improve service, not limited to running old D78 Stock Underground trains on the line! Sadly, many haven't come to fruition and more needs to be done...
June 28, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Despite this, a number of proposals have been made to improve service, not limited to running old D78 Stock Underground trains on the line! Sadly, many haven't come to fruition and more needs to be done...
At present, the corridor north and south of Coventry is quite urbanised and is connected by two existing railways, the "Elephant & Bear Line" between Nuneaton & Coventry as well as the mostly single tracked line between Leamington & Coventry.
June 28, 2025 at 11:49 AM
At present, the corridor north and south of Coventry is quite urbanised and is connected by two existing railways, the "Elephant & Bear Line" between Nuneaton & Coventry as well as the mostly single tracked line between Leamington & Coventry.
Forget the Coventry VLR, this is what Coventry needs! Presenting Coventry CrossCity... Uprgrading the existing line would be an easy win for the city, Warwickshire and the wider West Midlands Region. (a🧵of something I came up with).
June 28, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Forget the Coventry VLR, this is what Coventry needs! Presenting Coventry CrossCity... Uprgrading the existing line would be an easy win for the city, Warwickshire and the wider West Midlands Region. (a🧵of something I came up with).
📸 PACHYMAN live at Rough Trade, Nottingham. 7/6/2025.
June 7, 2025 at 9:07 PM
📸 PACHYMAN live at Rough Trade, Nottingham. 7/6/2025.
"I can make sensible financial decisions."
May 18, 2025 at 6:31 PM
"I can make sensible financial decisions."
Solidarity from Scotland! 😁
April 18, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Solidarity from Scotland! 😁
📸 Double trouble in Stirling! 18/4/2025.
April 18, 2025 at 7:45 PM
📸 Double trouble in Stirling! 18/4/2025.
📸 You'd never think that these Class 43 HSTs would be 50 next year due to their remarkable condition, yet somehow they will be! Hats of to ScotRail for running such well presented trains... 18/4/2025.
April 18, 2025 at 7:08 PM
📸 You'd never think that these Class 43 HSTs would be 50 next year due to their remarkable condition, yet somehow they will be! Hats of to ScotRail for running such well presented trains... 18/4/2025.
📸 The town of Culross would benefit greatly from the reopening of its station on the Alloa to Dunfermline line! 17/4/2025.
April 17, 2025 at 12:14 PM
📸 The town of Culross would benefit greatly from the reopening of its station on the Alloa to Dunfermline line! 17/4/2025.
Finding a lime bike in acceptable condition is a near impossible task...
April 14, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Finding a lime bike in acceptable condition is a near impossible task...
📸 Spring has sprung! (Bilborough, Nottingham). 8/4/2025.
April 8, 2025 at 9:23 PM
📸 Spring has sprung! (Bilborough, Nottingham). 8/4/2025.