David Eyre
@davideyre.bsky.social
Originally from UK now a Hamburger
It's extremely frustrating. When DB works it is really good, fast and comfortable but that is rare these days. I saw both sides recently on day trip to Düsseldorf from Hamburg - outbound was punctual but the return trip was almost an hour late (just under the delay compensation level).
December 13, 2025 at 3:15 PM
It's extremely frustrating. When DB works it is really good, fast and comfortable but that is rare these days. I saw both sides recently on day trip to Düsseldorf from Hamburg - outbound was punctual but the return trip was almost an hour late (just under the delay compensation level).
Some cracking tunes in there as usual JKB!
December 6, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Some cracking tunes in there as usual JKB!
Another cross-over may be the people working on cave radios - surface to underground communication using VLF radio e.g. bcra.org.uk/creg/
British Cave Research Association
We are a charity that promotes the study of caves. We issue research grants; organise meetings; manage a library; and operate the British Cave Science Centre and its climate-monitoring projects.
bcra.org.uk
December 5, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Another cross-over may be the people working on cave radios - surface to underground communication using VLF radio e.g. bcra.org.uk/creg/
That post has inspired my latest Christmas present (fortunately the book is available from Amazon in .de. A post about the case by @davidallengreen.bsky.social would be the topping on the dessert.
December 4, 2025 at 4:43 PM
That post has inspired my latest Christmas present (fortunately the book is available from Amazon in .de. A post about the case by @davidallengreen.bsky.social would be the topping on the dessert.
That's wonderful - the perfect antidote to a US Department posting AFD messages a bit further up my timeline
November 28, 2025 at 9:36 PM
That's wonderful - the perfect antidote to a US Department posting AFD messages a bit further up my timeline
I came across the super duplex steel segments years ago when they were being machined at a Weir subsidiary in Bristol.
November 25, 2025 at 4:41 PM
I came across the super duplex steel segments years ago when they were being machined at a Weir subsidiary in Bristol.
I suspect that for every party member leaving there are many more long term Labour voters (but not party members) who will be withdrawing their support.
November 17, 2025 at 8:59 PM
I suspect that for every party member leaving there are many more long term Labour voters (but not party members) who will be withdrawing their support.
Sadly no Beetleljuice reference in there
November 13, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Sadly no Beetleljuice reference in there
That looks right. There's a FB post with track layout www.facebook.com/groups/rtsou... I understand that the original planning condition required that it was returned to agricultural use after project completion.
Rail Thing - Southern Region | Beechbrook Farm. (Hothfield near Ashford) A greenfield site given over for the creation of a reception depot for the construction of HS1 | Facebook
Beechbrook Farm. (Hothfield near Ashford) A greenfield site given over for the creation of a reception depot for the construction of HS1.
Under the terms of the lease, when the construction of HS1...
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November 4, 2025 at 6:04 PM
That looks right. There's a FB post with track layout www.facebook.com/groups/rtsou... I understand that the original planning condition required that it was returned to agricultural use after project completion.
Interesting discussion. Could the former HS1 logistics site at Beechbrook Farm be reactivated? (I believe that it was returned to fields)
November 4, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Interesting discussion. Could the former HS1 logistics site at Beechbrook Farm be reactivated? (I believe that it was returned to fields)
It is often said that the UK Government don't make passport controls on leaving the country. So where is data coming from - the airlines and ferry operators?
October 31, 2025 at 4:44 PM
It is often said that the UK Government don't make passport controls on leaving the country. So where is data coming from - the airlines and ferry operators?
Thanks for highlighting these - they're very good! I'm quite surprised by DB doing this as self-deprecating humour is not as big a thing in Germany compared to the UK.
October 10, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Thanks for highlighting these - they're very good! I'm quite surprised by DB doing this as self-deprecating humour is not as big a thing in Germany compared to the UK.
I find it surprising that in the high profile cases that inevitably attract a lot of media and public attention they haven't taken more care to ensure that all is procedurally correct.
October 2, 2025 at 8:39 AM
I find it surprising that in the high profile cases that inevitably attract a lot of media and public attention they haven't taken more care to ensure that all is procedurally correct.
Also UK citizens who have lived abroad and have non-UK partners will now face even higher hurdles if they wish to re-establish their lives in the UK.
September 29, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Also UK citizens who have lived abroad and have non-UK partners will now face even higher hurdles if they wish to re-establish their lives in the UK.
Interesting to hear on NDR radio this evening that part of the current military exercise "Red Storm Bravo" was a demonstration of a drone catcher www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7Az...
Bundeswehr demonstriert Drohnenabwehr bei Militärübung „Red Storm Bravo“
YouTube video by SAT.1 REGIONAL
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September 26, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Interesting to hear on NDR radio this evening that part of the current military exercise "Red Storm Bravo" was a demonstration of a drone catcher www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7Az...
I wonder if it will evolve to cover the regression to doctor's prescription handwriting?
September 26, 2025 at 4:06 PM
I wonder if it will evolve to cover the regression to doctor's prescription handwriting?
East Kent, a dangerous place. Go a little further north to Hernhill and the site of the last battle on English soil (allegedly).
September 24, 2025 at 3:56 PM
East Kent, a dangerous place. Go a little further north to Hernhill and the site of the last battle on English soil (allegedly).
I had the misfortune to spend a couple of nights in the Stockport Britannia over 30 years ago. It was dire then and I can't imagine that it haas improved with age.
September 13, 2025 at 11:50 AM
I had the misfortune to spend a couple of nights in the Stockport Britannia over 30 years ago. It was dire then and I can't imagine that it haas improved with age.
That bridge has been extremely useful a couple of times for me when there has been a last minute platform change.
September 11, 2025 at 7:55 AM
That bridge has been extremely useful a couple of times for me when there has been a last minute platform change.
I fear that many governments fail to seriously address demographic changes as the impact is spread over multiple terms of office. That said, immigration policy is one of the few things that could be developed in one parliamentary term to address the problems.
August 25, 2025 at 8:43 PM
I fear that many governments fail to seriously address demographic changes as the impact is spread over multiple terms of office. That said, immigration policy is one of the few things that could be developed in one parliamentary term to address the problems.
I was talking to someone at the weekend who said that they had seen a wolf near Ohlendorf. Both parties disappeared quickly in opposite directions
August 4, 2025 at 8:27 AM
I was talking to someone at the weekend who said that they had seen a wolf near Ohlendorf. Both parties disappeared quickly in opposite directions
Another excellent account of a fascinating journey. A rather different pace this time without having the tension of tight connections which well matches the narrow gauge trains.
June 21, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Another excellent account of a fascinating journey. A rather different pace this time without having the tension of tight connections which well matches the narrow gauge trains.
Were they originally the same as the Danish rubber fronts that I often see on the Hamburg-Copenhagen route?
June 21, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Were they originally the same as the Danish rubber fronts that I often see on the Hamburg-Copenhagen route?