Coastway Will
@coastwaywill.me
First Class Host in Purple | @hastingsdiesels.co.uk Volunteer | Neurodiverse, Asexual, He/Him
After 8 shifts in a row on Meridians, today was a training day 👀
With introduction now just weeks away, it was my turn to learn the new 810s. From pass comms, to fire extinguishers, from galley systems to emergency equipment cupboards, everything is now revised and set 😁
810 Competent ✅
With introduction now just weeks away, it was my turn to learn the new 810s. From pass comms, to fire extinguishers, from galley systems to emergency equipment cupboards, everything is now revised and set 😁
810 Competent ✅
November 7, 2025 at 3:50 PM
After 8 shifts in a row on Meridians, today was a training day 👀
With introduction now just weeks away, it was my turn to learn the new 810s. From pass comms, to fire extinguishers, from galley systems to emergency equipment cupboards, everything is now revised and set 😁
810 Competent ✅
With introduction now just weeks away, it was my turn to learn the new 810s. From pass comms, to fire extinguishers, from galley systems to emergency equipment cupboards, everything is now revised and set 😁
810 Competent ✅
The art of Rostering strikes again
Rosters: hi can you come in on your day off
Me: no
Rosters: if we made Saturday a rest day for you?
Me: yes
10hrs 40mins of Cross Depot Cover anyone?
Rosters: hi can you come in on your day off
Me: no
Rosters: if we made Saturday a rest day for you?
Me: yes
10hrs 40mins of Cross Depot Cover anyone?
November 4, 2025 at 4:08 PM
The art of Rostering strikes again
Rosters: hi can you come in on your day off
Me: no
Rosters: if we made Saturday a rest day for you?
Me: yes
10hrs 40mins of Cross Depot Cover anyone?
Rosters: hi can you come in on your day off
Me: no
Rosters: if we made Saturday a rest day for you?
Me: yes
10hrs 40mins of Cross Depot Cover anyone?
In the meantime, I'm hoping the Host of 1Y90 makes it through. Although we wear different uniform, we are still one big family and we all care about everyone in our amazing little role
November 2, 2025 at 10:46 PM
In the meantime, I'm hoping the Host of 1Y90 makes it through. Although we wear different uniform, we are still one big family and we all care about everyone in our amazing little role
Booking on today felt... different. The atmosphere amongst fellow traincrew was one of sorrow
At the end of the day though, trains are still extraordinarily safe, 222004 successfully got us into London and back
The best thing we can do as traincrew? Book on and do what we do best 💜
At the end of the day though, trains are still extraordinarily safe, 222004 successfully got us into London and back
The best thing we can do as traincrew? Book on and do what we do best 💜
November 2, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Booking on today felt... different. The atmosphere amongst fellow traincrew was one of sorrow
At the end of the day though, trains are still extraordinarily safe, 222004 successfully got us into London and back
The best thing we can do as traincrew? Book on and do what we do best 💜
At the end of the day though, trains are still extraordinarily safe, 222004 successfully got us into London and back
The best thing we can do as traincrew? Book on and do what we do best 💜
The things you get during work office clear outs 👀
November 1, 2025 at 12:12 PM
The things you get during work office clear outs 👀
Finished the weekend in Bristol to meet up with a friend of mine. After staying into Monday, I then dashed over the London where I unsuccessfully attempted to find a new B23 DLR train (they're both having maintenance downtime)
Ahh well, all part of the fun! Back to work tomorrow though
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Ahh well, all part of the fun! Back to work tomorrow though
4/4
October 27, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Finished the weekend in Bristol to meet up with a friend of mine. After staying into Monday, I then dashed over the London where I unsuccessfully attempted to find a new B23 DLR train (they're both having maintenance downtime)
Ahh well, all part of the fun! Back to work tomorrow though
4/4
Ahh well, all part of the fun! Back to work tomorrow though
4/4
2 days of work
Friday and Saturday were very busy with the kick off for half term for many places across the East Midlands. Nonetheless, it all ran smoothly for me, so no complaints here!
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Friday and Saturday were very busy with the kick off for half term for many places across the East Midlands. Nonetheless, it all ran smoothly for me, so no complaints here!
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October 27, 2025 at 9:50 PM
2 days of work
Friday and Saturday were very busy with the kick off for half term for many places across the East Midlands. Nonetheless, it all ran smoothly for me, so no complaints here!
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Friday and Saturday were very busy with the kick off for half term for many places across the East Midlands. Nonetheless, it all ran smoothly for me, so no complaints here!
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We also went to THE BRIDGE™️
Beautiful weather for it as well. I absolutely love it!
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Beautiful weather for it as well. I absolutely love it!
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October 27, 2025 at 9:50 PM
We also went to THE BRIDGE™️
Beautiful weather for it as well. I absolutely love it!
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Beautiful weather for it as well. I absolutely love it!
2/4
A fun week of trotting about on the Iron Road, both for work and leisure
Myself and @pacerclara.insanity.tube went to seethe Railway 200 Inspiration Train whilst it had a stint at Edinburgh (yes me in Scotland again)
Bonus marks for the Careers Fair next to it on Platform 2 🫡
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Myself and @pacerclara.insanity.tube went to seethe Railway 200 Inspiration Train whilst it had a stint at Edinburgh (yes me in Scotland again)
Bonus marks for the Careers Fair next to it on Platform 2 🫡
1/4
October 27, 2025 at 9:50 PM
A fun week of trotting about on the Iron Road, both for work and leisure
Myself and @pacerclara.insanity.tube went to seethe Railway 200 Inspiration Train whilst it had a stint at Edinburgh (yes me in Scotland again)
Bonus marks for the Careers Fair next to it on Platform 2 🫡
1/4
Myself and @pacerclara.insanity.tube went to seethe Railway 200 Inspiration Train whilst it had a stint at Edinburgh (yes me in Scotland again)
Bonus marks for the Careers Fair next to it on Platform 2 🫡
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...this moment thanks to the new Right to Choose system. If you're thinking of doing similar, make sure to go through Right to Choose, it'll save you so much time
I'll continue to keep being me, it's what I've done for 21 years and I'll keep being me for as long as I'm here
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I'll continue to keep being me, it's what I've done for 21 years and I'll keep being me for as long as I'm here
2/2
October 22, 2025 at 7:42 PM
...this moment thanks to the new Right to Choose system. If you're thinking of doing similar, make sure to go through Right to Choose, it'll save you so much time
I'll continue to keep being me, it's what I've done for 21 years and I'll keep being me for as long as I'm here
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I'll continue to keep being me, it's what I've done for 21 years and I'll keep being me for as long as I'm here
2/2
Today, I felt some huge relief at long last as I've been diagnosed with ADHD
I always thought my dyslexia and dyspraxia didn't fully explain me and who I am as a character, but I finally have something to explain myself to me
I was very lucky to have waited just 6 months for...
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I always thought my dyslexia and dyspraxia didn't fully explain me and who I am as a character, but I finally have something to explain myself to me
I was very lucky to have waited just 6 months for...
1/2
October 22, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Today, I felt some huge relief at long last as I've been diagnosed with ADHD
I always thought my dyslexia and dyspraxia didn't fully explain me and who I am as a character, but I finally have something to explain myself to me
I was very lucky to have waited just 6 months for...
1/2
I always thought my dyslexia and dyspraxia didn't fully explain me and who I am as a character, but I finally have something to explain myself to me
I was very lucky to have waited just 6 months for...
1/2
6 shifts complete - From short trips to London and back to an 11hr shift with a taxi back from Derby, these past few days certainly have had some variety (at least by today's standards)
Couple of days off now before working Friday and Saturday evening 🫡
Couple of days off now before working Friday and Saturday evening 🫡
October 21, 2025 at 11:50 PM
6 shifts complete - From short trips to London and back to an 11hr shift with a taxi back from Derby, these past few days certainly have had some variety (at least by today's standards)
Couple of days off now before working Friday and Saturday evening 🫡
Couple of days off now before working Friday and Saturday evening 🫡
After experiencing ✨ Brussels terminal ✨ (urgh eww), we took the Eurostar back to the big smoke before ending up on LNER's Pride Azuma to our respective home cities (and a 185 for me too)
I probably could've done Dortmund to Sheffield in 10hrs which is really impressive! Germany, I'll be back
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I probably could've done Dortmund to Sheffield in 10hrs which is really impressive! Germany, I'll be back
3/3
October 15, 2025 at 10:47 PM
After experiencing ✨ Brussels terminal ✨ (urgh eww), we took the Eurostar back to the big smoke before ending up on LNER's Pride Azuma to our respective home cities (and a 185 for me too)
I probably could've done Dortmund to Sheffield in 10hrs which is really impressive! Germany, I'll be back
3/3
I probably could've done Dortmund to Sheffield in 10hrs which is really impressive! Germany, I'll be back
3/3
After walking across the bridge over the Rhine, we watched trains at Köln Hbf before making the journey home
The ICE3 Neos are what trains should be. Comfortable, well thought out, and my goodness I'm hooked on the Bordrestraunt! We had an amazing time and the grub was very tasty! 😍
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The ICE3 Neos are what trains should be. Comfortable, well thought out, and my goodness I'm hooked on the Bordrestraunt! We had an amazing time and the grub was very tasty! 😍
2/3
October 15, 2025 at 10:47 PM
After walking across the bridge over the Rhine, we watched trains at Köln Hbf before making the journey home
The ICE3 Neos are what trains should be. Comfortable, well thought out, and my goodness I'm hooked on the Bordrestraunt! We had an amazing time and the grub was very tasty! 😍
2/3
The ICE3 Neos are what trains should be. Comfortable, well thought out, and my goodness I'm hooked on the Bordrestraunt! We had an amazing time and the grub was very tasty! 😍
2/3
Myself and @pacerclara.insanity.tube made it back from Germany yesterday, though I was shattered so not had the chance to post until now!
After staying in Dortmund, we took a definitely not RE stock disguised as IC stock to Köln to ride K4000s. Look familiar? They're basically Croydon trams!
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After staying in Dortmund, we took a definitely not RE stock disguised as IC stock to Köln to ride K4000s. Look familiar? They're basically Croydon trams!
1/3
October 15, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Myself and @pacerclara.insanity.tube made it back from Germany yesterday, though I was shattered so not had the chance to post until now!
After staying in Dortmund, we took a definitely not RE stock disguised as IC stock to Köln to ride K4000s. Look familiar? They're basically Croydon trams!
1/3
After staying in Dortmund, we took a definitely not RE stock disguised as IC stock to Köln to ride K4000s. Look familiar? They're basically Croydon trams!
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We also got some photos of trains around Essen before catching out ICE to our hotel
Yes, some ICEs were 90L+, yes ours was delayed too, yes we lost even more minutes so ended up about 50L at our destination. Unrefurbished ICE2 seats aren't comfy either 🥲
Hey, we've had good fun anyways!
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Yes, some ICEs were 90L+, yes ours was delayed too, yes we lost even more minutes so ended up about 50L at our destination. Unrefurbished ICE2 seats aren't comfy either 🥲
Hey, we've had good fun anyways!
3/3
October 13, 2025 at 9:55 PM
We also got some photos of trains around Essen before catching out ICE to our hotel
Yes, some ICEs were 90L+, yes ours was delayed too, yes we lost even more minutes so ended up about 50L at our destination. Unrefurbished ICE2 seats aren't comfy either 🥲
Hey, we've had good fun anyways!
3/3
Yes, some ICEs were 90L+, yes ours was delayed too, yes we lost even more minutes so ended up about 50L at our destination. Unrefurbished ICE2 seats aren't comfy either 🥲
Hey, we've had good fun anyways!
3/3
Swiftly moving on to Essen... for something British 🤨
The original DLR P86/89 stock ply their trade round here, albeit with a cab, pantograph and retractioned motors these days
They're very fun, especially as they do some street running! It's cursed, absolutely do it, they're on borrowed time
2/3
The original DLR P86/89 stock ply their trade round here, albeit with a cab, pantograph and retractioned motors these days
They're very fun, especially as they do some street running! It's cursed, absolutely do it, they're on borrowed time
2/3
October 13, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Swiftly moving on to Essen... for something British 🤨
The original DLR P86/89 stock ply their trade round here, albeit with a cab, pantograph and retractioned motors these days
They're very fun, especially as they do some street running! It's cursed, absolutely do it, they're on borrowed time
2/3
The original DLR P86/89 stock ply their trade round here, albeit with a cab, pantograph and retractioned motors these days
They're very fun, especially as they do some street running! It's cursed, absolutely do it, they're on borrowed time
2/3
So, my first ever visit to Germany... I just *had* to do the Wuppertal Schwebebahn didn't I? 😉
@pacerclara.insanity.tube and I absolutely loved it! For us, it was incredibly fascinating, yet for many that's just how you get around normally
Oh, it's signalled with ETCS too, because lol
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@pacerclara.insanity.tube and I absolutely loved it! For us, it was incredibly fascinating, yet for many that's just how you get around normally
Oh, it's signalled with ETCS too, because lol
1/3
October 13, 2025 at 9:55 PM
So, my first ever visit to Germany... I just *had* to do the Wuppertal Schwebebahn didn't I? 😉
@pacerclara.insanity.tube and I absolutely loved it! For us, it was incredibly fascinating, yet for many that's just how you get around normally
Oh, it's signalled with ETCS too, because lol
1/3
@pacerclara.insanity.tube and I absolutely loved it! For us, it was incredibly fascinating, yet for many that's just how you get around normally
Oh, it's signalled with ETCS too, because lol
1/3
For the first time ever, I've crossed into Germany!
.....only to immediately be met with a points failure that added 20 minutes onto the journey 😭
I've not even experienced DB yet!
.....only to immediately be met with a points failure that added 20 minutes onto the journey 😭
I've not even experienced DB yet!
October 13, 2025 at 11:04 AM
For the first time ever, I've crossed into Germany!
.....only to immediately be met with a points failure that added 20 minutes onto the journey 😭
I've not even experienced DB yet!
.....only to immediately be met with a points failure that added 20 minutes onto the journey 😭
I've not even experienced DB yet!
After hanging about in Amsterdam, we did an ICNG to Amersfoort to end the day early before having time in a restaurant in Almere.
It's been a fun couple of days, now to go somewhere I've never stepped foot before 👀
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It's been a fun couple of days, now to go somewhere I've never stepped foot before 👀
3/3
October 13, 2025 at 5:52 AM
After hanging about in Amsterdam, we did an ICNG to Amersfoort to end the day early before having time in a restaurant in Almere.
It's been a fun couple of days, now to go somewhere I've never stepped foot before 👀
3/3
It's been a fun couple of days, now to go somewhere I've never stepped foot before 👀
3/3
Loco hauled IC Berlins will be a thing of the past soon as it switches to multiple unit ICEs temporarily before becoming ICE-L next year. Some special window labels were produced by German enthusiasts, the TM let our group take them home!
I also did my first Protos unit. Looks like a whale!
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I also did my first Protos unit. Looks like a whale!
2/3
October 13, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Loco hauled IC Berlins will be a thing of the past soon as it switches to multiple unit ICEs temporarily before becoming ICE-L next year. Some special window labels were produced by German enthusiasts, the TM let our group take them home!
I also did my first Protos unit. Looks like a whale!
2/3
I also did my first Protos unit. Looks like a whale!
2/3
Yesterday was a more rolling stock oriented adventure and we had excellent fun travelling the length and breath of The Netherlands!
Me and @pacerclara.insanity.tube went to Zwolle and Kampen before heading to Utrecht to meet up with others. We did the line via Soest which is rather pretty
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Me and @pacerclara.insanity.tube went to Zwolle and Kampen before heading to Utrecht to meet up with others. We did the line via Soest which is rather pretty
1/3
October 13, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Yesterday was a more rolling stock oriented adventure and we had excellent fun travelling the length and breath of The Netherlands!
Me and @pacerclara.insanity.tube went to Zwolle and Kampen before heading to Utrecht to meet up with others. We did the line via Soest which is rather pretty
1/3
Me and @pacerclara.insanity.tube went to Zwolle and Kampen before heading to Utrecht to meet up with others. We did the line via Soest which is rather pretty
1/3
A few photos from yesterday's trotting around the Netherlands with @pacerclara.insanity.tube
October 12, 2025 at 8:39 AM
A few photos from yesterday's trotting around the Netherlands with @pacerclara.insanity.tube
Righto, let's go to The Netherlands shall we? 👀
October 10, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Righto, let's go to The Netherlands shall we? 👀