LaythA
@laytha.bsky.social
Interest in the Western European Railway scene.
Doesn't work in the industry.
Doesn't work in the industry.
Not sure if you have seen this @jonworth.eu. Might not need to go through the BS Meter. The Telegraph has also reported it. In their article there is speculation that Trenitalia cross channel services would launch in 2029. #CrossChannelRail
www.voyages-d-affaires.com/en/trenitali...
www.voyages-d-affaires.com/en/trenitali...
Trenitalia France accelerates its development with Certares
The Certares investment fund is investing in Trenitalia France to support its growth and projects. Here are the details.
www.voyages-d-affaires.com
December 30, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Not sure if you have seen this @jonworth.eu. Might not need to go through the BS Meter. The Telegraph has also reported it. In their article there is speculation that Trenitalia cross channel services would launch in 2029. #CrossChannelRail
www.voyages-d-affaires.com/en/trenitali...
www.voyages-d-affaires.com/en/trenitali...
And just by luck I will now be doing a ride on the train used for the 455 farewell tour.
December 23, 2025 at 1:51 PM
And just by luck I will now be doing a ride on the train used for the 455 farewell tour.
The Class 455 farewell continues 😅
December 23, 2025 at 11:17 AM
The Class 455 farewell continues 😅
A Happy Morden Tube station Christmas 🎄
December 22, 2025 at 11:02 AM
A Happy Morden Tube station Christmas 🎄
And that's commuting done for 2025.
See you again in 2026 London Overground and SWR for more standing up and some sitting down.
See you again in 2026 London Overground and SWR for more standing up and some sitting down.
December 19, 2025 at 6:29 PM
And that's commuting done for 2025.
See you again in 2026 London Overground and SWR for more standing up and some sitting down.
See you again in 2026 London Overground and SWR for more standing up and some sitting down.
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This forms the UK Government’s plan to boost international rail connectivity and deliver more travel options for passengers https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/direct-london-to-germany-train-service-makes-major-step-forward.html #DeutscheBahn #eurostar #germany #london #UkGovernment
Direct London to Germany train service makes major step forward
A major step forward has been made that could see direct trains from London to Germany. Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn have confirmed plans to bring the connection and have also signed a Memorandum of Understanding, signalling the intention to explore options to operate trains between London and German cities such…
www.railadvent.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 12:13 PM
This forms the UK Government’s plan to boost international rail connectivity and deliver more travel options for passengers https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/direct-london-to-germany-train-service-makes-major-step-forward.html #DeutscheBahn #eurostar #germany #london #UkGovernment
Just spotted this @jonworth.eu @pglux.bsky.social . Hope it comes with labels for the luggage 😅
December 3, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Just spotted this @jonworth.eu @pglux.bsky.social . Hope it comes with labels for the luggage 😅
Not long to go for the SWR 455s.
December 3, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Not long to go for the SWR 455s.
Quite liked the Northern Rail displays at Bradford Interchange.
But one thing not to like - the 0939 to Victoria was only 2 cars long and had quite a lot of passengers heading to the AO arena for Gladiators on tour. Still, managed to get a seat even if it was a flip down one near the door
But one thing not to like - the 0939 to Victoria was only 2 cars long and had quite a lot of passengers heading to the AO arena for Gladiators on tour. Still, managed to get a seat even if it was a flip down one near the door
November 23, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Quite liked the Northern Rail displays at Bradford Interchange.
But one thing not to like - the 0939 to Victoria was only 2 cars long and had quite a lot of passengers heading to the AO arena for Gladiators on tour. Still, managed to get a seat even if it was a flip down one near the door
But one thing not to like - the 0939 to Victoria was only 2 cars long and had quite a lot of passengers heading to the AO arena for Gladiators on tour. Still, managed to get a seat even if it was a flip down one near the door
Just the 1 train today.....a class 333 goldfish bowl
November 22, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Just the 1 train today.....a class 333 goldfish bowl
Nice that the line to Bradford Forster Square is no longer a dashed line due to the service increase. A great run up this afternoon/evening from London on @lner.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Nice that the line to Bradford Forster Square is no longer a dashed line due to the service increase. A great run up this afternoon/evening from London on @lner.co.uk
Last train of the day for me was one of these. Not sure how long they will remain on the 🇳🇱 network for. They still do a respectable job.
November 7, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Last train of the day for me was one of these. Not sure how long they will remain on the 🇳🇱 network for. They still do a respectable job.
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fr.railmarket.com/news/rolling... 🇨🇭 SBB has moved forward with its plan to lease a fleet of high-speed trains for international routes. Four companies -AlphaTrains, Beacon Rail, Rock Rail, and Willow Group (parent company of Angel Trains)- have been shortlisted to proceed to the next phase...
SBB shortlists 4 lessors of new high-speed trains | RAILMARKET.com
Swiss SBB has published a list of 4 shortlisted companies for leasing of their new fleet of high-speed trains.
fr.railmarket.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:26 PM
fr.railmarket.com/news/rolling... 🇨🇭 SBB has moved forward with its plan to lease a fleet of high-speed trains for international routes. Four companies -AlphaTrains, Beacon Rail, Rock Rail, and Willow Group (parent company of Angel Trains)- have been shortlisted to proceed to the next phase...
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EUROSTAR GOES DOUBLE-DECK:
Eurostar confirms order for 30 new double-deck trains from Alstom, similar to TGV-M, with option for 20 more, in service from May 2031. The 200m sets can run to/from London as 2 x 200m with 1,080 seats.
(Another move in the Battle for Temple Mills...)
Eurostar confirms order for 30 new double-deck trains from Alstom, similar to TGV-M, with option for 20 more, in service from May 2031. The 200m sets can run to/from London as 2 x 200m with 1,080 seats.
(Another move in the Battle for Temple Mills...)
October 22, 2025 at 6:26 AM
EUROSTAR GOES DOUBLE-DECK:
Eurostar confirms order for 30 new double-deck trains from Alstom, similar to TGV-M, with option for 20 more, in service from May 2031. The 200m sets can run to/from London as 2 x 200m with 1,080 seats.
(Another move in the Battle for Temple Mills...)
Eurostar confirms order for 30 new double-deck trains from Alstom, similar to TGV-M, with option for 20 more, in service from May 2031. The 200m sets can run to/from London as 2 x 200m with 1,080 seats.
(Another move in the Battle for Temple Mills...)
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Great to see publicly owned ScotRail doing its bit for the half term next week. £50 Family Pass, allows for 1 week of unlimited travel across Scotland for up to two adults and four children 👏
www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/7-da...
www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/7-da...
7 days of unlimited ScotRail travel for families this half term
Ahead of the October holidays, ScotRail has launched a Family Pass to help make travel more affordable.
www.railadvent.co.uk
October 12, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Great to see publicly owned ScotRail doing its bit for the half term next week. £50 Family Pass, allows for 1 week of unlimited travel across Scotland for up to two adults and four children 👏
www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/7-da...
www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/7-da...
Went to a hidden gem that I wasn't aware of in East Devon.....the Seaton Tramway. Definitely recommend.
October 11, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Went to a hidden gem that I wasn't aware of in East Devon.....the Seaton Tramway. Definitely recommend.
One to run through the BS meter @jonworth.eu
Branson’s Virgin plots Manchester-Paris route to challenge Eurostar share.google/TRpkveXexPCa...
Branson’s Virgin plots Manchester-Paris route to challenge Eurostar share.google/TRpkveXexPCa...
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October 11, 2025 at 7:23 PM
One to run through the BS meter @jonworth.eu
Branson’s Virgin plots Manchester-Paris route to challenge Eurostar share.google/TRpkveXexPCa...
Branson’s Virgin plots Manchester-Paris route to challenge Eurostar share.google/TRpkveXexPCa...
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Breaking: Caledonian Sleeper's highland sleeper to Inverness, Aberdeen & Ft William will call at Birmingham International from 15 January onwards, picking up northbound at 22:42, setting down southbound at 06:20. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
More about the sleeper: www.seat61.com/sleeper-to-s...
More about the sleeper: www.seat61.com/sleeper-to-s...
Caledonian Sleeper train to link Scotland with Birmingham
The new service will start in January linking Aberdeen, Inverness and Fort William to the West Midlands.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 1, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Breaking: Caledonian Sleeper's highland sleeper to Inverness, Aberdeen & Ft William will call at Birmingham International from 15 January onwards, picking up northbound at 22:42, setting down southbound at 06:20. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
More about the sleeper: www.seat61.com/sleeper-to-s...
More about the sleeper: www.seat61.com/sleeper-to-s...
On a "driver" operated DLR train......and there I thought it was all automated as we were told this week 😂
September 13, 2025 at 1:39 PM
On a "driver" operated DLR train......and there I thought it was all automated as we were told this week 😂
Just shorter trains at Gare Flandres this morning including a 🇧🇪 one.
August 23, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Just shorter trains at Gare Flandres this morning including a 🇧🇪 one.
Time to give the boulangeries of Lille the Officer Crabtree experience 😂
August 23, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Time to give the boulangeries of Lille the Officer Crabtree experience 😂
From South West London to Lille on 2 Siemens manufactured trains
August 22, 2025 at 11:57 AM
From South West London to Lille on 2 Siemens manufactured trains