Simon Kendler (also on bsky simonzev.bsky.social)

And just like that, having ridden Class 455s all my life, this really is the last time in revenue earning service. End of an era & another childhood fleet of mine gone… #Class455 #NetworkSouthEast❤️💙🤍

@DriverPotter Oh I was just there (and now on them(m)!

The End of an Era. The last time I’ll see a booked Class 455 departure from London Waterloo.

@Clinnick1 Definitely not. Fortunately it’s at the other end of the country. I will try and get a last ride but with a little one on the way, that’s going to be a bit more tricky.

@SimonZev Are you ready for the two-year mourning period that will be coming?

The end of #HST operation is nigh…

Could London eventually approve its own transport projects without Whitehall delays? ianvisits.co.uk/articles/could… The Mayor of London could gain the power to approve major transport upgrades without central government approval under an ame… ianvisits.co.uk/articles/could…

Morning 👋! We have some exciting news for customers. We’re replacing our intercity high speed trains (HSTs) with more modern Class 222s. 🚆 The triple 2s are getting a complete makeover with a new interior, better Wi-Fi, improved accessibility, cycle spaces, and electronic seat reservations.✨ You’ll be able to board the first of these trains in late 2027. Check out this link for more details: scotrail.co.uk/about-scotrail…

@KNEECAPCEOL Bring pens. Really regret not having any spares when we went as they can’t even get basic things like pens/pencils thanks to the embargo and that was over 2 years ago!

We're busy packing suitcases of medical aid to bring to Cuba tomorrow. 🇮🇪 🇨🇺 GRMA to all who've assisted us source it (special thanks to Dr David Hickey). The USA is illegally and savagely strangling the island and crippling its people.

@railLKB I know they’re heavy but they’re not thaaaat heavy 😂

@SimonZev And to be fair, I don't think a 390 could make it up the hill. 😂

A lot of people have been asking; Since Glasgow Central has been blocked off, why don't Avanti use Glasgow Queen Street? It's an interesting question to let's explore it! 🧵👇

@railLKB I’ve checked the SA and 390s are only cleared via the diversion as far as Mossend South Jn. They are not cleared via Whifflet and Coatbridge so no through route to GLQ. I can’t check 80x units as they’re not in the SA so I’d need to see their SoC.

@railLKB You’d need to check the Sectional Appendix to see if they’re cleared. If they’re not, unless a quick assessment can be done - it’s a no go.

Yeah so the Elizabeth Line moves this many people every 45 minutes at rush hour 😭

⛔️ Glasgow Central station remains closed this morning following yesterday's devastating fire in a shop on Union Street. 📢 Check with your train operator for the latest service info before leaving the house. 👷 We'll share further updates throughout the day. @NetworkRailGLC

👷‍♀️ Last year female colleagues took the lead to run a #freight train from Whatley Quarry, Somerset to Theale near Reading. The industry-wide effort demonstrated the vital role women play on our railway: 👉 bit.ly/3Nh5c4f #InternationalWomensDay #GiveToGain #IWD2026

Happy International Women's Day 2026 to all of the amazing women in the transport industry and beyond! Here's two trailblazers: Hannah Dadds the first woman Underground driver (1978) and Karen Harrison her British Rail counterpart ('Traction Trainee' from 1979) #IWD2026 @ltmuseum

As relevant today as it was back then. *Unofficial remake, not official GBR/DfT comms.

Birmingham was never "bankrupt" as it is literally impossible for a local authority to become insolvent like that. These sham proceedings are a mechanism to impose further bone-deep cuts, and move public assets into the private sector at bargain basement prices. It's robbery.

West Midlands to Crewe line may be needed sooner than planned. newcivilengineer.com/latest/rail-mi…

Just look at those semaphore signal poles and brackets!!

#OnThisDay 2011: Transport for London reopened the Dalston Western Curve, allowing passenger services to run between Canonbury and Dalston Junction stations for the first time in 25 years. ➡️ flic.kr/p/zJwfp5

This has been a great project to support & last week it completed. 46 units delivered via the Channel Tunnel with tricky gauging, pathing & security aspects all to manage. Proud to have supported #RailAdventure with this special project!