Angus Duncan
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Second officer on the Turbostar. Own views. he/him. @angus_duncan on Twitter.
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Thousands of railway “iron workers” keep Ukraine moving under Russian bombardment, evacuating families and sustaining the nation’s lifeline.
Ukraine’s Iron People: The Railway Crews Who Don’t Stop, Even Under Russian Fire
Explore how Ukraine's railway has transformed into a vital lifeline during wartime, ensuring transport and humanitarian support amid ongoing challenges.
united24media.com
November 28, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Thousands of railway “iron workers” keep Ukraine moving under Russian bombardment, evacuating families and sustaining the nation’s lifeline.
Burning air miles on business class flight home. In queue to board. A couple ask me if I can let them pass. Sure, there’s a few shops and seating areas nearby.
No, they were doing it to skip the queue. Heaven forfend someone not in a shirt and jacket flies in the posh seats.
No, they were doing it to skip the queue. Heaven forfend someone not in a shirt and jacket flies in the posh seats.
November 28, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Burning air miles on business class flight home. In queue to board. A couple ask me if I can let them pass. Sure, there’s a few shops and seating areas nearby.
No, they were doing it to skip the queue. Heaven forfend someone not in a shirt and jacket flies in the posh seats.
No, they were doing it to skip the queue. Heaven forfend someone not in a shirt and jacket flies in the posh seats.
It’s funny that people in Brexit land sing the praises of the SNCF, when it’s actually the worst advert for nationalised railways going. Yes, some of their trains are fast - but they’re really run-down. My TGV today was 25 mins late, then 40, then 60. Then it was 80. I’m due €4 back for this.
November 27, 2025 at 7:01 PM
It’s funny that people in Brexit land sing the praises of the SNCF, when it’s actually the worst advert for nationalised railways going. Yes, some of their trains are fast - but they’re really run-down. My TGV today was 25 mins late, then 40, then 60. Then it was 80. I’m due €4 back for this.
Celebrating finishing all my train driver exams the only way I know how: a solo car ferry “mini cruise” complete with empty swimming pool and tragic dinner choices.
November 26, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Celebrating finishing all my train driver exams the only way I know how: a solo car ferry “mini cruise” complete with empty swimming pool and tragic dinner choices.
Land at London City Airport 1203, depart London Waterloo 1250. Pretty close to my all time cross-London record.
November 26, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Land at London City Airport 1203, depart London Waterloo 1250. Pretty close to my all time cross-London record.
Cracking story
OK - pie discourse - best pie story:
In 2016, we were living in Andover, in the UK. My wife was assigned as an exchange officer at the Army Air Corps base at Middle Wallop (yes, really).*
The US Army has a tradition: senior leaders, in dress uniform, serve junior troops Thanksgiving dinner.
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In 2016, we were living in Andover, in the UK. My wife was assigned as an exchange officer at the Army Air Corps base at Middle Wallop (yes, really).*
The US Army has a tradition: senior leaders, in dress uniform, serve junior troops Thanksgiving dinner.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Cracking story
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I would urge the same in Scottish courts.
It remains my recommendation for anyone with even a passing interest in the law or the criminal justice system to spend a couple of days sat in your local magistrates court and watch what goes on. I would be surprised if it didn't affect your views.
November 26, 2025 at 9:04 AM
I would urge the same in Scottish courts.
A whole 12 years of that whole working with trains thing. Here’s a high quality picture.
November 22, 2025 at 7:49 PM
A whole 12 years of that whole working with trains thing. Here’s a high quality picture.
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It's Transgender Day of Remembrance today
Every year, hundreds of trans people pass away through anti trans violence, suicide lack of available healthcare to name just a few of the most common causes
This is far, far more than any other LGBTQIA+ group and that's just the ones we know we've lost
Every year, hundreds of trans people pass away through anti trans violence, suicide lack of available healthcare to name just a few of the most common causes
This is far, far more than any other LGBTQIA+ group and that's just the ones we know we've lost
November 20, 2025 at 10:44 AM
It's Transgender Day of Remembrance today
Every year, hundreds of trans people pass away through anti trans violence, suicide lack of available healthcare to name just a few of the most common causes
This is far, far more than any other LGBTQIA+ group and that's just the ones we know we've lost
Every year, hundreds of trans people pass away through anti trans violence, suicide lack of available healthcare to name just a few of the most common causes
This is far, far more than any other LGBTQIA+ group and that's just the ones we know we've lost
Had to give a train coupler a big cuddle yesterday. Can you tell?
November 20, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Had to give a train coupler a big cuddle yesterday. Can you tell?
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The BBC Scotland commentary for Kenny McLean’s halfway line goal is glorious. Stuff of dreams. 🔥
Congratulations #Scotland, see you at the World Cup.
Congratulations #Scotland, see you at the World Cup.
November 18, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The BBC Scotland commentary for Kenny McLean’s halfway line goal is glorious. Stuff of dreams. 🔥
Congratulations #Scotland, see you at the World Cup.
Congratulations #Scotland, see you at the World Cup.
WE’RE GONNAE DEEP FRY YER LEGO
November 18, 2025 at 9:52 PM
WE’RE GONNAE DEEP FRY YER LEGO
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November 18, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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Does this count as Munro Bagging?
November 15, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Does this count as Munro Bagging?
“Spend money or you’re ruining Christmas”
“If you complain about our prices, you’re a grinch”
“If you complain about our prices, you’re a grinch”
November 9, 2025 at 8:10 PM
“Spend money or you’re ruining Christmas”
“If you complain about our prices, you’re a grinch”
“If you complain about our prices, you’re a grinch”
It’s been a while since I was in the journalism game (was I ever in it?) but I’ve nabbed a wee scoop: the second of Tasmania’s beleaguered ferries have arrived in Scotland.
Spirit of Tasmania V arrived in the Forth Estuary in the early hours. She’s expected to dock in the port of Leith on Thursday.
Spirit of Tasmania V arrived in the Forth Estuary in the early hours. She’s expected to dock in the port of Leith on Thursday.
November 4, 2025 at 12:24 PM
It’s been a while since I was in the journalism game (was I ever in it?) but I’ve nabbed a wee scoop: the second of Tasmania’s beleaguered ferries have arrived in Scotland.
Spirit of Tasmania V arrived in the Forth Estuary in the early hours. She’s expected to dock in the port of Leith on Thursday.
Spirit of Tasmania V arrived in the Forth Estuary in the early hours. She’s expected to dock in the port of Leith on Thursday.
Just spent a delightful afternoon on one of my company’s simulators. This was my face when I’d just finished dealing with a virtual train fire, only to be served with a virtual car on the virtual tracks.
October 30, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Just spent a delightful afternoon on one of my company’s simulators. This was my face when I’d just finished dealing with a virtual train fire, only to be served with a virtual car on the virtual tracks.
Virgin made their name and empire by being bold, taking risks, doing things differently. Today, they’ve won the rights to run cross-channel trains by…doing the same as Eurostar.
October 30, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Virgin made their name and empire by being bold, taking risks, doing things differently. Today, they’ve won the rights to run cross-channel trains by…doing the same as Eurostar.
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A majority of voters, and a plurality of white voters, think that Reform is a racist party with racist policies.
October 28, 2025 at 2:03 PM
A majority of voters, and a plurality of white voters, think that Reform is a racist party with racist policies.
Is this not a pretty solid demonstration that the established political parties are the issue, as opposed to the new opposition?
Our latest Westminster voting intention (26-27 Oct) has Labour on their lowest figure ever recorded by YouGov, with the Greens on their highest
Reform UK: 27% (+1 from 19-20 Oct)
Labour: 17% (-3)
Conservatives: 17% (=)
Greens: 16% (+1)
Lib Dems: 15% (=)
SNP: 3% (-1)
yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...
Reform UK: 27% (+1 from 19-20 Oct)
Labour: 17% (-3)
Conservatives: 17% (=)
Greens: 16% (+1)
Lib Dems: 15% (=)
SNP: 3% (-1)
yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...
October 28, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Is this not a pretty solid demonstration that the established political parties are the issue, as opposed to the new opposition?
It’s the long awaited next instalment of New Pin Badge day.
October 27, 2025 at 10:11 AM
It’s the long awaited next instalment of New Pin Badge day.
The railway chaplains have a lot to answer for.
October 22, 2025 at 12:29 PM
The railway chaplains have a lot to answer for.
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1993: Stephen Lawrence is murdered by racists.
1999: The MacPherson Inquiry recommends recording of non-crime hate incidents.
2005: After the Discrimination Law Review, non-crime hate incidents begin being recorded by UK police.
2025: Mainstream transphobia ends a harm reduction policy that worked.
1999: The MacPherson Inquiry recommends recording of non-crime hate incidents.
2005: After the Discrimination Law Review, non-crime hate incidents begin being recorded by UK police.
2025: Mainstream transphobia ends a harm reduction policy that worked.
Met Police says it will no longer investigate non-crime hate incidents
The move comes as an investigation into Father Ted creator Graham Linehan is dropped, after his arrest over a post on X.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 21, 2025 at 5:19 AM
1993: Stephen Lawrence is murdered by racists.
1999: The MacPherson Inquiry recommends recording of non-crime hate incidents.
2005: After the Discrimination Law Review, non-crime hate incidents begin being recorded by UK police.
2025: Mainstream transphobia ends a harm reduction policy that worked.
1999: The MacPherson Inquiry recommends recording of non-crime hate incidents.
2005: After the Discrimination Law Review, non-crime hate incidents begin being recorded by UK police.
2025: Mainstream transphobia ends a harm reduction policy that worked.