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Eurostar Train Manager, ale and photography fan. Posts when operational duties allow. Contact eurostar for customer support. Bon voyage! 🇬🇧🇫🇷🇧🇪🇳🇱🇪🇺

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Justin on eurostar @eurostarjustin.bsky.social · Oct 22

How about a thread about a rather special train, the TMST (Trans Manche Super Train)? This was the project name for the high-speed train designed to link London, Paris and Brussels via the Channel Tunnel when it opened in 1994.

A eurostar class 373 train in original livery at St Pancras in London.

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Justin on eurostar @eurostarjustin.bsky.social · 49m

A flying visit to visit our kid in Manchester and take him out for a belated 21st birthday dinner. Lovely sunny Saturday afternoon mooch around the Northern Quarter. And now a foggy journey back south.

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Justin on eurostar @eurostarjustin.bsky.social · 1h

Also, the 8 that are left are not compatible with the classic rail network north of London. The 7 shorter ones that were built for the cancelled "regional" e* have been scrapped.

Justin on eurostar @eurostarjustin.bsky.social · 1d

I spy a Badger at Crewe.
#TrainGeek

A line of electric locos at Crewe. Second from left is the unique 89001. It was a 1980s prototype that's been restored and recently did a test run on the mainline. It was nicknamed the Badger by rail enthusiasts.

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Justin on eurostar @eurostarjustin.bsky.social · 1d

And relax. Told you it'd be alright! Bon voyage.

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Justin on eurostar @eurostarjustin.bsky.social · 1d

Bad luck. Don't worry. See staff at check-in and explain when you arrive. They'll help you get on the next available train. They're used to it.

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Justin on eurostar @eurostarjustin.bsky.social · 1d

Waving from platform 10. 🍻

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Sophie Pedder @sophiepedder.bsky.social · 1d

Despite everything else going on, France last night honoured Robert Badinter, the former justice minister who ended the death penalty in 🇫🇷 in 1981. He entered the Panthéon in a moving moment of national tribute that the French do so well

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Justin on eurostar @eurostarjustin.bsky.social · 1d

Inside the beast: The sound of one of our class 373 power cars while at rest at St Pancras.
#TMST

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Justin on eurostar @eurostarjustin.bsky.social · 2d

A good explainer on the EES border system being phased in from Sunday...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

What is the EU's new border system EES - and how does it work?

The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Justin on eurostar @eurostarjustin.bsky.social · 4d

Tonight's tipple: Guava, Apricot & Mango Smoothie Sour by Vault City. Thick and fruity! How many of your 5-a-day?

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Justin on eurostar @eurostarjustin.bsky.social · 4d

Just back from another ride!

Justin on eurostar @eurostarjustin.bsky.social · 5d

Couldn't tell you off the top of my head. Especially after a long week! Thanks for the offer though.

Justin on eurostar @eurostarjustin.bsky.social · 5d

Had to replace one of them, hence new one on left.

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Justin on eurostar @eurostarjustin.bsky.social · 6d

Bike ride before Brussels: A glorious autumn morning in the Cambridgeshire countryside. Now time for my last shift of the week...

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Justin on eurostar @eurostarjustin.bsky.social · 6d

Joking aside, so far, I'm finding this the most comfortable and stylish uniform we've had.

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Justin on eurostar @eurostarjustin.bsky.social · 6d

Some of them are already...

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Justin on eurostar @eurostarjustin.bsky.social · 6d

Vicious!

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Justin on eurostar @eurostarjustin.bsky.social · 7d

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Justin on eurostar @eurostarjustin.bsky.social · 7d

One of my colleagues started singing the Postman Pat theme to me on the platform. No idea why. Have a lovely Sunday wherever you are.
#TrainsNotPlanes

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Justin on eurostar @eurostarjustin.bsky.social · 7d

I don't!

Justin on eurostar @eurostarjustin.bsky.social · 7d

Bonus class 86 content. Sounding superb leaving King's Cross and smelling of warm oil.

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Justin on eurostar @eurostarjustin.bsky.social · 7d

The hat is definitely growing on me. Maybe because it's not compulsory for us.

Justin on eurostar @eurostarjustin.bsky.social · 7d

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Justin on eurostar @eurostarjustin.bsky.social · 7d

It's got an embroidered logo

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Justin on eurostar @eurostarjustin.bsky.social · 7d

It has been drawn to my attention. I'm going to put in an urgent order for a kilt.

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