Dan Bates

Come on @FalconsRugby !

Just back from Vietnam where we got a night train from Hanoi to Hue. A 14 hour journey on a seriously old train! But it got us there on time! Arrived at Heathrow this morning and GWR have cancelled not only our train but the one after. Now getting home two hours late!

#fromwhereiride Top of Rundlestone in the late winter sun #Dartmoor

How can you justify charging what you do @CrossCountryUK for a 4 hour stand between Derby and Exeter. You must know 4 carriages is not sufficient? Genuine question @Mark_J_Harper @LouHaigh @wera_hobhouse - what will you do about it? #crosscountry #overcrowding

Barely above freezing, Devon roads covered in shit (literally!) and a good stone above my fighting weight! But still the best feeling!! #fromwhereiride #Dartmoor

@jburnmurdoch @JonesDyan Cool graph! Never seen a bar chart combined with a line graph like this! Is it some fancy graphing package or can it be done with excel?

NEW: we need to talk about NHS staff retention. At a time when Britain’s healthcare system is acutely short of workers, *1 in 7* UK-trained doctors are practising overseas. No other developed country is like this, which immediately tells you there’s a problem. Let’s dig deeper:

@morleypt @GWRHelp I did, thanks Peter! Dead chuffed!

@danbates_LGi @GWRHelp Did you get it Dan?

Hi @GWRHelp - if I promise to run between platforms at Exeter St David’s, what’s the chance of you holding the 19.42 Oke train for 2 mins so passengers on the delayed Penzance train can transfer? Don’t fancy 90 mins on a cold platform!

@GWRHelp Thanks Michaela. You’re the best!

@danbates_LGi Thank you. I have asked our control team if they can request a hold on that service for you - Michaela

@GWRHelp Thanks Michaela. I’m on Paddington to Penzance. App says we will get to Ex at 19.40 which gives me 2 mins befor Oke train sets off!

@danbates_LGi Hi Dan, sorry to hear that. Can you confirm what service you are on board at the moment please? - Michaela

Perfect winter day up South Hessary Tor #Dartmoor #Devon

As we look towards this month’s Autumn Statement, it is clear the sector needs it and the settlement to respond to #localgovt's challenges, says @TracyBingham151. ➡️bit.ly/45QPAHP

Brilliant!! Remember you introducing the Carbon Zero Strategy about five years ago (learnt a bit about ducks 🦆 that day!). A well deserved recognition of how @LancasterCC is making a huge leap towards zero carbon. #ClimateEmergency

Newest member of @TeamCOFIDIS 🇫🇷

It’s been a while … #insearchofup

Just finished watching on @eurosport app. What a stage - just as exciting as any of the mens' stages! Love that coverage including Breakaway is equal to that of the mens'. Hope that @KNiewiadoma retains her place on podium after tomorrow's TT.

@mcewenrobbie @AdamBlythe89 @carltonkirby @PetitAdrien62 is on the list and he’s jumped from 12% to 14% since you mentioned him!

More exciting than Christmas morning! #TDF2023

Top of Pork Hill #Dartmoor