Queen of the Railways
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Rail Services Lead (Specification) at Rail North Partnership (TfN) & Queen of the Railways. All things rail! Views are my own.
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A brilliant day at Rail Live! - from fascinating exhibitors & speakers, to finally meeting with East Japan Railway Company & discussing upcoming opportunities, to vital discussions & presenting on the issue of violence against women and girls on #rail. Here's to day 2!
November 27, 2025 at 1:45 PM
A brilliant day at Rail Live! - from fascinating exhibitors & speakers, to finally meeting with East Japan Railway Company & discussing upcoming opportunities, to vital discussions & presenting on the issue of violence against women and girls on #rail. Here's to day 2!
Prague has the second best public #transport system in the world according to TimeOut magazine’s 2023 survey - and I can see why. A well-coordinated network of trams, buses, metro, and #trains link the city internally and to destinations beyond.
November 26, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Prague has the second best public #transport system in the world according to TimeOut magazine’s 2023 survey - and I can see why. A well-coordinated network of trams, buses, metro, and #trains link the city internally and to destinations beyond.
Day 1 of the The Rail Interiors Show off to a great start! Kirsty Dias and I delivered a double session on the issue of violence against women and girls on #rail - covering the scale of the issue, interventions, & the need to address this challenge collectively.
#VAWG #Inclusion #Accessibility
#VAWG #Inclusion #Accessibility
November 24, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Day 1 of the The Rail Interiors Show off to a great start! Kirsty Dias and I delivered a double session on the issue of violence against women and girls on #rail - covering the scale of the issue, interventions, & the need to address this challenge collectively.
#VAWG #Inclusion #Accessibility
#VAWG #Inclusion #Accessibility
Something fun to start the week! I wonder how many people know how gatelines really function?
November 17, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Something fun to start the week! I wonder how many people know how gatelines really function?
Brilliant to join the Rail Cymru Awards today! Some superb speakers outlining the future potential for #rail in Wales, some incredible projects shortlisted, and some fascinating conversations had!
November 13, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Brilliant to join the Rail Cymru Awards today! Some superb speakers outlining the future potential for #rail in Wales, some incredible projects shortlisted, and some fascinating conversations had!
Brilliant to join the Accessible Transport Policy Commission Roundtable, hosted by Tanni Grey-Thompson. Really vital insights into challenges of transport access, ranging from seating availability, to social education, and onboard signage.
November 12, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Brilliant to join the Accessible Transport Policy Commission Roundtable, hosted by Tanni Grey-Thompson. Really vital insights into challenges of transport access, ranging from seating availability, to social education, and onboard signage.
Something cool for a Monday morning - China is testing high-speed #trains with touchscreen windows that turn into an info display. I wonder if this creates a conflict between wanting to see an uninterrupted view, and the need for real-time information (as well as increased cleaning for windows)?
November 10, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Something cool for a Monday morning - China is testing high-speed #trains with touchscreen windows that turn into an info display. I wonder if this creates a conflict between wanting to see an uninterrupted view, and the need for real-time information (as well as increased cleaning for windows)?
Horrified to hear of the Huntingdon incident. My thoughts are with all those affected; the injured, staff, passengers, and responding services.
November 2, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Horrified to hear of the Huntingdon incident. My thoughts are with all those affected; the injured, staff, passengers, and responding services.
It’s a fun Friday post and Halloween - there was only one real option!
October 31, 2025 at 1:57 PM
It’s a fun Friday post and Halloween - there was only one real option!
Another fantastic Railway Interior Innovation Summit from RedCabin! Two days of brilliant networking, discussions, presentations and debates, plus superb workshops including one on the vital topic of sustainability and net zero from PriestmanGoode.
October 29, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Another fantastic Railway Interior Innovation Summit from RedCabin! Two days of brilliant networking, discussions, presentations and debates, plus superb workshops including one on the vital topic of sustainability and net zero from PriestmanGoode.
What a trip - my journey from Naples-Palermo on the Intercity Notte @trenitalia.bsky.social was brilliant.
You can’t beat the feeling of travelling through the world, and waking up to spectacular views & breakfast delivered to your door! (Note; the washroom facilities could use an upgrade…)
You can’t beat the feeling of travelling through the world, and waking up to spectacular views & breakfast delivered to your door! (Note; the washroom facilities could use an upgrade…)
October 28, 2025 at 8:57 AM
What a trip - my journey from Naples-Palermo on the Intercity Notte @trenitalia.bsky.social was brilliant.
You can’t beat the feeling of travelling through the world, and waking up to spectacular views & breakfast delivered to your door! (Note; the washroom facilities could use an upgrade…)
You can’t beat the feeling of travelling through the world, and waking up to spectacular views & breakfast delivered to your door! (Note; the washroom facilities could use an upgrade…)
The Rail North Dinner 2025 was superb, with great networking and engaging speakers.
I was delighted to sit on a panel alongside fantastic speakers including Jo Griffiths, Tricia Williams & Andy Beard, covering topics from the future of Great British Railways to #innovation in #rail.
I was delighted to sit on a panel alongside fantastic speakers including Jo Griffiths, Tricia Williams & Andy Beard, covering topics from the future of Great British Railways to #innovation in #rail.
September 29, 2025 at 9:07 AM
The Rail North Dinner 2025 was superb, with great networking and engaging speakers.
I was delighted to sit on a panel alongside fantastic speakers including Jo Griffiths, Tricia Williams & Andy Beard, covering topics from the future of Great British Railways to #innovation in #rail.
I was delighted to sit on a panel alongside fantastic speakers including Jo Griffiths, Tricia Williams & Andy Beard, covering topics from the future of Great British Railways to #innovation in #rail.
Whoosh - 197mph 🇫🇷
September 22, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Whoosh - 197mph 🇫🇷
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September 19, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Practical note: as I will not upload my ID to Bluesky, I am unable to view any messages. Please contact me via comments or LinkedIn if you need to speak with me.
I’m already so excited for the Railway Interior #Innovation Summit in October!
It’s one of my favourite #rail events, and always has inspiring speakers as well as great #networking around rolling stock interiors.
It’s one of my favourite #rail events, and always has inspiring speakers as well as great #networking around rolling stock interiors.
September 19, 2025 at 8:17 AM
I’m already so excited for the Railway Interior #Innovation Summit in October!
It’s one of my favourite #rail events, and always has inspiring speakers as well as great #networking around rolling stock interiors.
It’s one of my favourite #rail events, and always has inspiring speakers as well as great #networking around rolling stock interiors.
A great opportunity to explore #rail #funding opportunities; Europe's Rail Brokerage Event in the UK. www.b2match.com/e/europes-ra...
Europe's Rail Brokerage Event @UK
www.b2match.com
September 15, 2025 at 10:31 AM
A great opportunity to explore #rail #funding opportunities; Europe's Rail Brokerage Event in the UK. www.b2match.com/e/europes-ra...
Making #rail travel cheaper and simplifying ticketing - bravo ScotRail!
www.scotrail.co.uk/about-scotra...
www.scotrail.co.uk/about-scotra...
Peak fares gone for good – ScotRail set for new era in rail travel
In a first for rail travel anywhere in Britain, peak fares are set to be scrapped for good for customers travelling on ScotRail services from 1 September. The policy announced by the Scottish Governme...
https://www.scotrail.co.uk/about-scotrail/news-press-releases-latest-news-media-release/peak-fares-gone-good-–-scotrail-set
August 13, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Making #rail travel cheaper and simplifying ticketing - bravo ScotRail!
www.scotrail.co.uk/about-scotra...
www.scotrail.co.uk/about-scotra...
In 1962 the New York Transit Authority introduced Etti-Cat to scold and cajole commuters into courteous behavior. Posters featuring the superbly polite feline's admonitions were placed in almost 3,000 subway cars.
August 12, 2025 at 7:21 AM
In 1962 the New York Transit Authority introduced Etti-Cat to scold and cajole commuters into courteous behavior. Posters featuring the superbly polite feline's admonitions were placed in almost 3,000 subway cars.
I’m so pleased to be speaking at The Rail Interiors Show on 1. #safety and #inclusion for women & girls on #rail, including my developing @churchillfship.bsky.social programme & work within training for staff, & 2. embedding #culture & #heritage in design. www.rail-interiorsshow.com/news/article...
Rail North Partnership’s Daisy Chapman-Chamberlain to tackle safety and cultural identity in rail interiors | Rail Interiors Show
www.rail-interiorsshow.com
August 7, 2025 at 11:56 AM
I’m so pleased to be speaking at The Rail Interiors Show on 1. #safety and #inclusion for women & girls on #rail, including my developing @churchillfship.bsky.social programme & work within training for staff, & 2. embedding #culture & #heritage in design. www.rail-interiorsshow.com/news/article...
Wind chimes to highlight the arrival of the train is a new one to me! Kurama station in Japan is filled with furin (Japanese wind chimes).
August 5, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Wind chimes to highlight the arrival of the train is a new one to me! Kurama station in Japan is filled with furin (Japanese wind chimes).
Happy Monday! Who fancies easing into the week with a smoky full English breakfast?
July 28, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Happy Monday! Who fancies easing into the week with a smoky full English breakfast?
There are many interesting ticket types in the UK, one of them being the BritRail Pass. A BritRail Pass allows tourists / visitors to travel across the UK on as many trains as they like, for a set number of days.
BritRail Passes start at £96 for 2 days.
www.thetrainline.com/trains/rail-...
BritRail Passes start at £96 for 2 days.
www.thetrainline.com/trains/rail-...
BritRail Pass | Buy your UK Rail Pass Online | Trainline
Buy your BritRail Pass online today and enjoy unlimited train travel in the UK for a fixed price. Learn more about BritRail Pass validity, prices and discounts.
www.thetrainline.com
July 22, 2025 at 11:22 AM
There are many interesting ticket types in the UK, one of them being the BritRail Pass. A BritRail Pass allows tourists / visitors to travel across the UK on as many trains as they like, for a set number of days.
BritRail Passes start at £96 for 2 days.
www.thetrainline.com/trains/rail-...
BritRail Passes start at £96 for 2 days.
www.thetrainline.com/trains/rail-...
What’s the strangest thing you’ve ever seen on a #train? A sheep took a trip via ScotRail and was spotted at Paisley Gilmour Street station last week. ScotRail said there is nothing to say sheep are not allowed on trains and that the animal complied with its rules that pets should be on a lead.
July 21, 2025 at 9:05 AM
What’s the strangest thing you’ve ever seen on a #train? A sheep took a trip via ScotRail and was spotted at Paisley Gilmour Street station last week. ScotRail said there is nothing to say sheep are not allowed on trains and that the animal complied with its rules that pets should be on a lead.
A fun fact for a Friday (at least I think it’s fun)! Have you ever wondered what the dots are along #train / tram (etc) windows? They’re “frits”, a patterned that is baked-on because the glass and the frame expand at different rates. The pattern distributes heat more evenly to prevent cracking.
July 18, 2025 at 7:51 AM
A fun fact for a Friday (at least I think it’s fun)! Have you ever wondered what the dots are along #train / tram (etc) windows? They’re “frits”, a patterned that is baked-on because the glass and the frame expand at different rates. The pattern distributes heat more evenly to prevent cracking.
I absolutely love this example of modern style that compliments classic rail architecture; in Albi, a UNESCO heritage town in southern France, a #railway viaduct has found new life. A steel footbridge added to the existing masonry stitches the old and new into a seamless route across the Tarn River.
July 16, 2025 at 8:59 AM
I absolutely love this example of modern style that compliments classic rail architecture; in Albi, a UNESCO heritage town in southern France, a #railway viaduct has found new life. A steel footbridge added to the existing masonry stitches the old and new into a seamless route across the Tarn River.