Liam Johnston
@liamjohnston.bsky.social
Working for Railway Mission, a UK charity and doing all I can to keep 'She Who Must Be Obayed' happy.
Railway Mission prayer email & thought for the week: Advent is a season of waiting, but it is not a gentle or easy wait. It is a season shaped by ...
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Railway Mission prayer email & thought for the week:
Advent is a season of waiting, but it is not a gentle or easy wait. It is a season shaped by uncertainty. We look ahead without knowing what lies before us, listening for hope while living with fear, ...
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December 14, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Railway Mission prayer email & thought for the week: Advent is a season of waiting, but it is not a gentle or easy wait. It is a season shaped by ...
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More than £100,000 has been donated to charity off the back of a national railway event in Derby
The Greatest Gathering was hosted at manufacturer Alstom's base in the city to mark the @railway200 anniversary of the world's first passenger train service.
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The Greatest Gathering was hosted at manufacturer Alstom's base in the city to mark the @railway200 anniversary of the world's first passenger train service.
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Derby's The Greatest Gathering raised £100,000 for charity - BBC News
An artwork marking the showcase has also been unveiled by music producer Pete Waterman.
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December 10, 2025 at 8:57 AM
More than £100,000 has been donated to charity off the back of a national railway event in Derby
The Greatest Gathering was hosted at manufacturer Alstom's base in the city to mark the @railway200 anniversary of the world's first passenger train service.
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The Greatest Gathering was hosted at manufacturer Alstom's base in the city to mark the @railway200 anniversary of the world's first passenger train service.
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“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud... It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.”
1 Corinthians 13:4, 7
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1 Corinthians 13:4, 7
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Railway Mission prayer email & thought for the week:
Scripture reminds us:
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud... It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.”1 Corinthians 13:4, 7
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December 7, 2025 at 9:01 AM
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud... It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.”
1 Corinthians 13:4, 7
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1 Corinthians 13:4, 7
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The @railwaymission.bsky.social receives Health and Wellbeing Award at the 2025 London Dangoor Awards
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Railway Mission receives Health and Wellbeing Award at the 2025 London Dangoor Awards | RailBusinessDaily
The Railway Mission has announced that its London chaplaincy team has been presented with the Health and Wellbeing Award at this year’s London Dangoor The Railway Mission has announced that its London...
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December 3, 2025 at 8:13 PM
The @railwaymission.bsky.social receives Health and Wellbeing Award at the 2025 London Dangoor Awards
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39 years ago today 'She Who Must Be Obayed' and I were married...
We have been together so long it almost feels like she is part of family. Without her I was 'incomplete', and the moment we married, I knew I was 'finished'. 😳
We have been together so long it almost feels like she is part of family. Without her I was 'incomplete', and the moment we married, I knew I was 'finished'. 😳
November 29, 2025 at 8:24 AM
39 years ago today 'She Who Must Be Obayed' and I were married...
We have been together so long it almost feels like she is part of family. Without her I was 'incomplete', and the moment we married, I knew I was 'finished'. 😳
We have been together so long it almost feels like she is part of family. Without her I was 'incomplete', and the moment we married, I knew I was 'finished'. 😳
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"This morning I had another talk with the German Chancellor, Herr Hitler, and here is a paper which bears his name upon it as well as mine. Some of you perhaps have already heard what it contains, but I would just like to read it to you..."
⁉️ Putin says Russia can put in writing it will not attack Europe
Putin says Russia can put in writing it will not attack Europe
Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin has said that Russia has been ready to state in writing that it does not intend to attack Europe.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:15 PM
"This morning I had another talk with the German Chancellor, Herr Hitler, and here is a paper which bears his name upon it as well as mine. Some of you perhaps have already heard what it contains, but I would just like to read it to you..."
The @railwaymission.bsky.social team is at the Dangoor awards this evening with Faith & Belie Forum. We are so honoured to be here, and to be recognised for the great work the chaplains do.
November 25, 2025 at 7:58 PM
The @railwaymission.bsky.social team is at the Dangoor awards this evening with Faith & Belie Forum. We are so honoured to be here, and to be recognised for the great work the chaplains do.
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#BBCNews - Gunmen abduct more than 200 pupils from Nigerian Catholic school
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Niger state kidnapping: More than 200 pupils abducted from catholic school
The Christian Association of Nigeria said 215 students and 12 members of staff were taken during the raid on Friday.
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November 22, 2025 at 9:46 AM
#BBCNews - Gunmen abduct more than 200 pupils from Nigerian Catholic school
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'Isolated incident': Railway Mission says passengers shouldn't fear travel after stabbing attack - Premier Christian News | Headlines, Breaking News, Comment & Analysis premierchristian.news/us/news/arti...
'Isolated incident': Railway Mission says passengers shouldn't fear travel after stabbing attack - Premier Christian News | Headlines, Breaking News, Comment & Analysis
Railway Mission's executive director Liam Johnston told Premier Christian News: “Our immediate reaction is one of shock and dismay that in an area that should be safe and secure, such a terrible incid...
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November 4, 2025 at 8:18 AM
'Isolated incident': Railway Mission says passengers shouldn't fear travel after stabbing attack - Premier Christian News | Headlines, Breaking News, Comment & Analysis premierchristian.news/us/news/arti...
Chaplains with #RailwayMission have been praying and responding to recent high-profile incidents, including Saturday's attacks on board a train in Huntingdon. #RailwayChaplain Liam Johnston also shares about this morning's derailment in Shap. Listen 🎧:
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Chaplains pray for staff and passengers following rail incidents
<p>Chaplains from the Railway Mission having been mobilising and praying, in response to two high-profile incidents over the past few days. A man's been remanded in custody following th...
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November 3, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Chaplains with #RailwayMission have been praying and responding to recent high-profile incidents, including Saturday's attacks on board a train in Huntingdon. #RailwayChaplain Liam Johnston also shares about this morning's derailment in Shap. Listen 🎧:
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We are shocked to hear of another major incident on the railway network today.
RAILWAY MISSION chaplains are responding to this incident. we are pleased to hear there are no injuries, but it will cause a challenging time for the railway.
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RAILWAY MISSION chaplains are responding to this incident. we are pleased to hear there are no injuries, but it will cause a challenging time for the railway.
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Avanti West Coast statement about train derailment in Cumbria. | Avanti West Coast News
Latest Avanti West Coast statement about train derailment at Shap, Cumbria.
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November 3, 2025 at 10:18 AM
We are shocked to hear of another major incident on the railway network today.
RAILWAY MISSION chaplains are responding to this incident. we are pleased to hear there are no injuries, but it will cause a challenging time for the railway.
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RAILWAY MISSION chaplains are responding to this incident. we are pleased to hear there are no injuries, but it will cause a challenging time for the railway.
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Please see the Railway Mission’s prayer email and thought for the week. This also has the additional prayer request following the multiple stabbing on a train yesterday on the train at Huntingdon
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Railway Mission prayer email & thought for the week:
This week, I reflect on the challenges of Christian leadership and invite us to pray for those who serve faithfully in miand nistry, often under quiet and unseen pressure. ....
Also, We are thankful ...
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November 2, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Please see the Railway Mission’s prayer email and thought for the week. This also has the additional prayer request following the multiple stabbing on a train yesterday on the train at Huntingdon
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please see this article from the event we held in the House of Commons, the UK Parliament building yesterday: www.railstaff.co.uk/2025/10/28/r...
Rail Industry Unites in Parliament to Celebrate Railway Mission’s Pastoral Support and Launch of Groundbreaking Resilience Training Programme - RailStaff
Listen to this article Rail leaders gathered at the Houses of Parliament this week for a special reception hosted by Lilian Greenwood MP, celebrating the Railway Mission’s ongoing pastoral support for...
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October 28, 2025 at 6:46 PM
please see this article from the event we held in the House of Commons, the UK Parliament building yesterday: www.railstaff.co.uk/2025/10/28/r...
Last Christmas, I decided to fight my weight. Now it's October, and I have lost 10 months.
a kitten is sitting on a scale that says 0
Alt: a kitten is sitting on a scale that says 0
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October 23, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Last Christmas, I decided to fight my weight. Now it's October, and I have lost 10 months.
Railhope International has been holding a RailHope Conference in Singapore. This was a great time of encouragement for all the countries represented. Delegates came from as far afield as New Zealand, UK, South Africa, and Eswatini and India, as well as Singapore and Indonesia
October 14, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Railhope International has been holding a RailHope Conference in Singapore. This was a great time of encouragement for all the countries represented. Delegates came from as far afield as New Zealand, UK, South Africa, and Eswatini and India, as well as Singapore and Indonesia
What an incredible evening/early morning at DarlingtonStation.
‘Locomotion No.1’ and Azuma named ‘Darlington’ together - 200 years of railway history celebrated in style! #Railway200
Local chaplain Andy was one of the invited guests of @lner.co.uk to share in this wonderful event.
‘Locomotion No.1’ and Azuma named ‘Darlington’ together - 200 years of railway history celebrated in style! #Railway200
Local chaplain Andy was one of the invited guests of @lner.co.uk to share in this wonderful event.
September 28, 2025 at 10:05 AM
What an incredible evening/early morning at DarlingtonStation.
‘Locomotion No.1’ and Azuma named ‘Darlington’ together - 200 years of railway history celebrated in style! #Railway200
Local chaplain Andy was one of the invited guests of @lner.co.uk to share in this wonderful event.
‘Locomotion No.1’ and Azuma named ‘Darlington’ together - 200 years of railway history celebrated in style! #Railway200
Local chaplain Andy was one of the invited guests of @lner.co.uk to share in this wonderful event.
Last week, Railway Mission featured on Premier Christian Radio's Big Breakfast Show. Listen here
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How to be more like Jesus on your daily commute! - Big Breakfast - Premier Plus
For this week's 'Just like Jesus', Max and Lydia sat down with Liam Johnston, CEO of Railway Mission, to chat about how we can be salt and light to our fellow passengers when we travel by train!
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September 16, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Last week, Railway Mission featured on Premier Christian Radio's Big Breakfast Show. Listen here
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Yes!
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Bring theology back to the parishes
Do not underestimate the intellectual capacities of lay people and seekers, Sarah Coakley advises
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August 8, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Yes!
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Bring theology back to the parishes share.google/mh8yv2r9W1X9...
Railway Mission Chaplains: Crisis to Comfort – The Hidden Strength Behind a Resilient UK Rail Sector
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Railway Mission Chaplains: Crisis to Comfort – The Hidden Strength Behind a Resilient UK Rail Sector - Rail UK
Railway Mission Chaplains: Crisis to Comfort – The Hidden Strength Behind a Resilient UK Rail Sector - Charity
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July 24, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Railway Mission Chaplains: Crisis to Comfort – The Hidden Strength Behind a Resilient UK Rail Sector
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20 years ago today, London was changed forever.
I’ll never forget the silence on Euston Road… or the first responder who said, “We are waist-deep in bodies.”
We remember the victims, the survivors, and those who still carry the scars #7July #LondonBombings #ChaplaincySupport
I’ll never forget the silence on Euston Road… or the first responder who said, “We are waist-deep in bodies.”
We remember the victims, the survivors, and those who still carry the scars #7July #LondonBombings #ChaplaincySupport
July 7, 2025 at 7:48 AM
20 years ago today, London was changed forever.
I’ll never forget the silence on Euston Road… or the first responder who said, “We are waist-deep in bodies.”
We remember the victims, the survivors, and those who still carry the scars #7July #LondonBombings #ChaplaincySupport
I’ll never forget the silence on Euston Road… or the first responder who said, “We are waist-deep in bodies.”
We remember the victims, the survivors, and those who still carry the scars #7July #LondonBombings #ChaplaincySupport
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This is very disturbing. Fortunately, the overnight rain up here seems to have helped in this case. But I’d ask anyone visiting the Highlands this summer not to light campfires, use outdoor BBQs, or do anything else that might increase the risk of wildfires. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Scottish firefighters tackle wildfires for third day as risk to life grows
Dealing with very serious blazes means fire and rescue service has limited ability to respond to other emergencies
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July 1, 2025 at 10:31 AM
This is very disturbing. Fortunately, the overnight rain up here seems to have helped in this case. But I’d ask anyone visiting the Highlands this summer not to light campfires, use outdoor BBQs, or do anything else that might increase the risk of wildfires. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
I am honoured by this article placing my talk at #RailLiveuk with #RailForumUK at the number one slot in their rundown of the show.
Prioritising wellbeing in a high-pressure industry
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Prioritising wellbeing in a high-pressure industry
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Smarter rail, stronger teams, safer sites: Rail Live 2025 in focus
Set outside at the Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre, Rail Live 2025 delivered a strong turnout and a festive atmosphere – despite the heat
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July 4, 2025 at 6:08 AM
I am honoured by this article placing my talk at #RailLiveuk with #RailForumUK at the number one slot in their rundown of the show.
Prioritising wellbeing in a high-pressure industry
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Prioritising wellbeing in a high-pressure industry
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Railway Mission prayer email & thought for the week: This week, I had the chance to attend the first public day of the Inspiration Train, part of the Railway200 celebrations marking 200 years of railway history- mailchi.mp/399e77df0c74...
Railway Mission Thought and Prays for the week
This week, I had the chance to attend the first public day of the Inspiration Train, part of the Railway200 celebrations marking 200 years of railway history. The train’s first stop was at Severn Vall...
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June 29, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Railway Mission prayer email & thought for the week: This week, I had the chance to attend the first public day of the Inspiration Train, part of the Railway200 celebrations marking 200 years of railway history- mailchi.mp/399e77df0c74...
The journey so far today... two trains, one plane, now for part four
June 22, 2025 at 8:29 PM
The journey so far today... two trains, one plane, now for part four
I wonder if the local my church would agree to to the decorations 🤔
June 22, 2025 at 12:50 PM
I wonder if the local my church would agree to to the decorations 🤔