Tor Lillqvist
@tango-mike-lima.bsky.social
Retired software engineer. Train lover. Until recently, dog owner. Anti-fascist. Atheist. Feminist.
I will immediately block bot-like followers with an empty profile.
More active on Mastodon: @[email protected]
I will immediately block bot-like followers with an empty profile.
More active on Mastodon: @[email protected]
I wish everybody a pleasant Newtonmas!
December 25, 2025 at 2:33 PM
I wish everybody a pleasant Newtonmas!
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I bought one of these ages ago in the singularity point of German-American Christmas stuff that is Frankenmuth, Michigan. Still have it and in years when we have a tree, it’s dangling.
apparently in the US the "Christmas pickle" is believed to be a German tradition even though it was probably just invented in the 1890s by American department stores
December 24, 2025 at 4:49 PM
I bought one of these ages ago in the singularity point of German-American Christmas stuff that is Frankenmuth, Michigan. Still have it and in years when we have a tree, it’s dangling.
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If European Digital Sovereignty is to mean anything, it ought to mean NOT posting on a platform owned and run by a fascist intent on undermining the EU!
And don't give me the bullshit you have to be there for "balance" or "reach" - the rules are stacked against you from the outset
And don't give me the bullshit you have to be there for "balance" or "reach" - the rules are stacked against you from the outset
December 7, 2025 at 8:18 PM
If European Digital Sovereignty is to mean anything, it ought to mean NOT posting on a platform owned and run by a fascist intent on undermining the EU!
And don't give me the bullshit you have to be there for "balance" or "reach" - the rules are stacked against you from the outset
And don't give me the bullshit you have to be there for "balance" or "reach" - the rules are stacked against you from the outset
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"No, they are going to a science conference, bro. Trust me bro, please. They're discussing universal grammar, bro. You must trust me, bro."
December 20, 2025 at 12:29 PM
"No, they are going to a science conference, bro. Trust me bro, please. They're discussing universal grammar, bro. You must trust me, bro."
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1/ Über Weihnachten fahre ich nach Süditalien, natürlich mit ein paar Umwegen auf dem Hin- und Rückweg 😁
Los geht's um 06:05 vom frühmorgendlich-mystischen Zürich HB mit dem IR46 "Treno Gottardo" bis Arth-Goldau.
Los geht's um 06:05 vom frühmorgendlich-mystischen Zürich HB mit dem IR46 "Treno Gottardo" bis Arth-Goldau.
December 21, 2025 at 4:59 AM
1/ Über Weihnachten fahre ich nach Süditalien, natürlich mit ein paar Umwegen auf dem Hin- und Rückweg 😁
Los geht's um 06:05 vom frühmorgendlich-mystischen Zürich HB mit dem IR46 "Treno Gottardo" bis Arth-Goldau.
Los geht's um 06:05 vom frühmorgendlich-mystischen Zürich HB mit dem IR46 "Treno Gottardo" bis Arth-Goldau.
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All of these skills built up on the project will be scattered to the winds because we have cancelled a chunk of the project and we're not building any more high speed rail.
Engineers working on the HS2 project have slid a 4,600t viaduct section across the M6 without a full carriageway closure, in what contractors say is a UK first that will reduce disruption for drivers
Full story:
Full story:
HS2 completes final slide of 4,600t viaduct across M6 without closing motorway | New Civil Engineer
The 17‑hour operation carried out over the weekend of 13-14 December completed the three‑stage assembly and installation of the 315m long East deck of the
buff.ly
December 20, 2025 at 11:59 AM
All of these skills built up on the project will be scattered to the winds because we have cancelled a chunk of the project and we're not building any more high speed rail.
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Die Diskussion ist zunehmend sinnlos, weil wir uns in irgendwelchen Details fünfter Ordnung verlieren. Fakt ist: Nachtzüge in Finnland sind recht fair bepreist, was doch im ziemlichen Gegensatz zu dem steht, was man in Mitteleuropa inzwischen zahlt.
Und damit: Gute Nacht.
Und damit: Gute Nacht.
December 20, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Die Diskussion ist zunehmend sinnlos, weil wir uns in irgendwelchen Details fünfter Ordnung verlieren. Fakt ist: Nachtzüge in Finnland sind recht fair bepreist, was doch im ziemlichen Gegensatz zu dem steht, was man in Mitteleuropa inzwischen zahlt.
Und damit: Gute Nacht.
Und damit: Gute Nacht.
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I will ignore any piece that supports this damn Santa nonsense, but the last paragraph caught my eye:
"A two-person cabin on the Santa Claus Express from Helsinki to Rovaniemi starts from €239 one way"
That's about the maximum price. It starts at €49.
"A two-person cabin on the Santa Claus Express from Helsinki to Rovaniemi starts from €239 one way"
That's about the maximum price. It starts at €49.
December 20, 2025 at 6:45 PM
I will ignore any piece that supports this damn Santa nonsense, but the last paragraph caught my eye:
"A two-person cabin on the Santa Claus Express from Helsinki to Rovaniemi starts from €239 one way"
That's about the maximum price. It starts at €49.
"A two-person cabin on the Santa Claus Express from Helsinki to Rovaniemi starts from €239 one way"
That's about the maximum price. It starts at €49.
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Nächste Station: Mönchengladbach Hbf, change here for the Piccadilly Line
wild #CrossBorderRail connections available these days, didn't even know about this one...
wild #CrossBorderRail connections available these days, didn't even know about this one...
December 20, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Nächste Station: Mönchengladbach Hbf, change here for the Piccadilly Line
wild #CrossBorderRail connections available these days, didn't even know about this one...
wild #CrossBorderRail connections available these days, didn't even know about this one...
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I raise you VR who have up to 10 sleepers (plus seaters), real sleepers, real beds and a full fledged dining car with just 3 staff. At a very competitive price point.
December 20, 2025 at 4:35 PM
I raise you VR who have up to 10 sleepers (plus seaters), real sleepers, real beds and a full fledged dining car with just 3 staff. At a very competitive price point.
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Breaking News: Workers began adding President Trump’s name to the Kennedy Center, despite no action by Congress to legally rename it. This sparked outrage among the Kennedy family, since it was built to be a living memorial to the 35th president.
Trump Live Updates: Kennedy Center Adds Trump’s Name to Facade, DOJ to Release More Epstein Files
nyti.ms
December 19, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Breaking News: Workers began adding President Trump’s name to the Kennedy Center, despite no action by Congress to legally rename it. This sparked outrage among the Kennedy family, since it was built to be a living memorial to the 35th president.
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A historic vote at a historic moment.
@europarl.europa.eu has just voted for Europe to break free from Russian gas.
Because a smarter, stronger and safer Europe starts with energy independence.
@europarl.europa.eu has just voted for Europe to break free from Russian gas.
Because a smarter, stronger and safer Europe starts with energy independence.
December 17, 2025 at 12:07 PM
A historic vote at a historic moment.
@europarl.europa.eu has just voted for Europe to break free from Russian gas.
Because a smarter, stronger and safer Europe starts with energy independence.
@europarl.europa.eu has just voted for Europe to break free from Russian gas.
Because a smarter, stronger and safer Europe starts with energy independence.
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London St Pancras revamp aims to cut Eurostar waiting time to 15 minutes ft.trib.al/MyUfNg2
London St Pancras revamp aims to cut Eurostar waiting time to 15 minutes
Planned £100mn overhaul of train station will seek to end ‘holding pen’ experience for passengers
ft.trib.al
December 19, 2025 at 5:32 PM
London St Pancras revamp aims to cut Eurostar waiting time to 15 minutes ft.trib.al/MyUfNg2
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Habemus Mini Cabin! 🥳
Finally, the new Nightjet Stock has been deployed to the Zurich-Hamburg route. This calls for a little pre-Christmas trip!
#NebulousNorth
Finally, the new Nightjet Stock has been deployed to the Zurich-Hamburg route. This calls for a little pre-Christmas trip!
#NebulousNorth
December 15, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Habemus Mini Cabin! 🥳
Finally, the new Nightjet Stock has been deployed to the Zurich-Hamburg route. This calls for a little pre-Christmas trip!
#NebulousNorth
Finally, the new Nightjet Stock has been deployed to the Zurich-Hamburg route. This calls for a little pre-Christmas trip!
#NebulousNorth
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Putin reassured Orbán that if he votes correctly, no harm will come to him
The Hungarian Prime Minister shared this with his entourage while he was en route to Brussels.
The Hungarian Prime Minister shared this with his entourage while he was en route to Brussels.
Putin reassured Orbán that if he votes correctly, no harm will come to him
The Hungarian Prime Minister shared this with his entourage while he was en route to Brussels.
telex.hu
December 17, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Putin reassured Orbán that if he votes correctly, no harm will come to him
The Hungarian Prime Minister shared this with his entourage while he was en route to Brussels.
The Hungarian Prime Minister shared this with his entourage while he was en route to Brussels.
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If you look him up, be aware that there are two chaps called Julian Teare. One is an eminent gastroenterologist, one is a former digital officer for the Conservative Party. One Julian Teare has a career dealing with poorly performing arses, the other…
Reform UK Barnet: Tory 2.0.
Former Tory HQ and Conservative Councillor standing in Barnet.
This follows Reform gaining Yosef David who, you guessed it, was a Barnet Conservative.
Both promoted by Mark Shooter - the guy fined over HMOs:
www.the-londoner.co.uk/reforms-firs...
Former Tory HQ and Conservative Councillor standing in Barnet.
This follows Reform gaining Yosef David who, you guessed it, was a Barnet Conservative.
Both promoted by Mark Shooter - the guy fined over HMOs:
www.the-londoner.co.uk/reforms-firs...
December 17, 2025 at 11:20 AM
If you look him up, be aware that there are two chaps called Julian Teare. One is an eminent gastroenterologist, one is a former digital officer for the Conservative Party. One Julian Teare has a career dealing with poorly performing arses, the other…
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”Hynninen korostaa, miten poikkeuksellista on, että osittain suomalainen tv-tuotanto saadaan Japanin lähes 125 miljoonan ihmisen markkinoille. Tuotantoyhtiö on nyt japanilaisten kollegojen kanssa päättänyt lykätä muiden, uusien suunnitelmien ja yhteistyöhankkeiden esittelyä maassa.” Kiitos Orpo&co🤬
Japanilaiset ja suomalainen tv-tuotantoyhtiö laittoivat yhteistyöt tauolle, johtaja: ”Nyt ei ole oikea hetki”
Jasper Pääkkösen tähdittämä rikossarja on menossa levitykseen Japanissa ensi vuonna. Tuotantoyhtiön luovan johtajan mukaan Suomen vahva maabrändi Japanissa on saanut kolauksen.
yle.fi
December 17, 2025 at 10:21 AM
”Hynninen korostaa, miten poikkeuksellista on, että osittain suomalainen tv-tuotanto saadaan Japanin lähes 125 miljoonan ihmisen markkinoille. Tuotantoyhtiö on nyt japanilaisten kollegojen kanssa päättänyt lykätä muiden, uusien suunnitelmien ja yhteistyöhankkeiden esittelyä maassa.” Kiitos Orpo&co🤬
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Se on tosi hyvä, että Garedew ei pyydä anteeksi, koska jos hän olisi tehnyt niin, PS:n eduskuntaryhmä olisi voinut jotenkin käyttää sitä argumenttina, miksi häntä ei pitäisi rangaista. Nyt tämä tie on suljettu pois.
December 17, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Se on tosi hyvä, että Garedew ei pyydä anteeksi, koska jos hän olisi tehnyt niin, PS:n eduskuntaryhmä olisi voinut jotenkin käyttää sitä argumenttina, miksi häntä ei pitäisi rangaista. Nyt tämä tie on suljettu pois.
Män! Nämn fem kvinnliga artister du lyssnar på:
Bat for Lashes
Aldous Harding
Eva Dahlgren
Lana Del Rey
Donna Summer
Bat for Lashes
Aldous Harding
Eva Dahlgren
Lana Del Rey
Donna Summer
Män! Nämn fem kvinnliga artister du lyssnar på:
Lyyti
Litku Klemetti
Annika Norlin (som Hello Saferide och Säkert!)
Robyn
Annie
Lyyti
Litku Klemetti
Annika Norlin (som Hello Saferide och Säkert!)
Robyn
Annie
Män! Nämn fem kvinnliga artister du lyssnar på:
Dalida
Zazie
Annalisa
Dusty Springfield
Clara Luciani
(Kunde lätt blivit en mycket längre lista.)
Dalida
Zazie
Annalisa
Dusty Springfield
Clara Luciani
(Kunde lätt blivit en mycket längre lista.)
December 17, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Män! Nämn fem kvinnliga artister du lyssnar på:
Bat for Lashes
Aldous Harding
Eva Dahlgren
Lana Del Rey
Donna Summer
Bat for Lashes
Aldous Harding
Eva Dahlgren
Lana Del Rey
Donna Summer
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"It's too hard to get trains approved in many European countries!" scream many railway companies
And here's SŽ 🇸🇮 signing a deal with Magyar Vagon 🇭🇺 (yep, I bet you'd never heard of them either) to operate up to 200km/h in 🇸🇮🇭🇷🇷🇸🇦🇹🇩🇪🇨🇿🇭🇺🇮🇹 #CrossBorderRail
www.railjournal.com/fleet/sloven...
And here's SŽ 🇸🇮 signing a deal with Magyar Vagon 🇭🇺 (yep, I bet you'd never heard of them either) to operate up to 200km/h in 🇸🇮🇭🇷🇷🇸🇦🇹🇩🇪🇨🇿🇭🇺🇮🇹 #CrossBorderRail
www.railjournal.com/fleet/sloven...
Slovenia confirms €98m passenger fleet order
Slovenian Railways (SŽ) signed a €98m deal for new passenger rolling stock, including four locomotives and 20 coaches, on December 15.
www.railjournal.com
December 16, 2025 at 4:29 PM
"It's too hard to get trains approved in many European countries!" scream many railway companies
And here's SŽ 🇸🇮 signing a deal with Magyar Vagon 🇭🇺 (yep, I bet you'd never heard of them either) to operate up to 200km/h in 🇸🇮🇭🇷🇷🇸🇦🇹🇩🇪🇨🇿🇭🇺🇮🇹 #CrossBorderRail
www.railjournal.com/fleet/sloven...
And here's SŽ 🇸🇮 signing a deal with Magyar Vagon 🇭🇺 (yep, I bet you'd never heard of them either) to operate up to 200km/h in 🇸🇮🇭🇷🇷🇸🇦🇹🇩🇪🇨🇿🇭🇺🇮🇹 #CrossBorderRail
www.railjournal.com/fleet/sloven...
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These are pillars at Crewe station being held together with scaffolding. Tell me again how HS2 is an extravagant waste of money and we can just patch up the existing network and that'll be fine 🤔
December 16, 2025 at 11:38 AM
These are pillars at Crewe station being held together with scaffolding. Tell me again how HS2 is an extravagant waste of money and we can just patch up the existing network and that'll be fine 🤔
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It’s funny how Trump will cheerfully sue you on the spot for any defamation no matter how slight, but not any of the hundreds of people that daily call him a paedophile. 🤔
December 15, 2025 at 8:53 PM
It’s funny how Trump will cheerfully sue you on the spot for any defamation no matter how slight, but not any of the hundreds of people that daily call him a paedophile. 🤔
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So it unfortunately seems it's time for another #Finland Explainer thread about the most right-wing government in our history. Sigh.
This time, the government that chases record unemployment, record indebtedness, and record fall in the young people's willingness to defend Finland, insults Asians.
This time, the government that chases record unemployment, record indebtedness, and record fall in the young people's willingness to defend Finland, insults Asians.
December 16, 2025 at 8:14 AM
So it unfortunately seems it's time for another #Finland Explainer thread about the most right-wing government in our history. Sigh.
This time, the government that chases record unemployment, record indebtedness, and record fall in the young people's willingness to defend Finland, insults Asians.
This time, the government that chases record unemployment, record indebtedness, and record fall in the young people's willingness to defend Finland, insults Asians.
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Trumpin kabinettipäällikkö on näköjään lähdössä (ihan vaan allaolevien sitaattien perusteella). Olisikohan kunnon kirjadiili jo valmiina, ja juristi tulevia oikeudenkäyntejä silmälläpitäen?
Tämähän ei siis tarkoita, että seuraaja olisi "parempi..." ja jos ei ole lähdössä niin 🫣
Tämähän ei siis tarkoita, että seuraaja olisi "parempi..." ja jos ei ole lähdössä niin 🫣
December 16, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Trumpin kabinettipäällikkö on näköjään lähdössä (ihan vaan allaolevien sitaattien perusteella). Olisikohan kunnon kirjadiili jo valmiina, ja juristi tulevia oikeudenkäyntejä silmälläpitäen?
Tämähän ei siis tarkoita, että seuraaja olisi "parempi..." ja jos ei ole lähdössä niin 🫣
Tämähän ei siis tarkoita, että seuraaja olisi "parempi..." ja jos ei ole lähdössä niin 🫣
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