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Freelance transport & engineering journalist, railway campaigner and self proclaimed engineering nerd. http://Youtube.com/@Rail_Focus he/him/they/them ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ

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Tomorrow's video is a big one and features a special guest ๐Ÿ‘€

07.03.2026 13:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 11 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜…

07.03.2026 10:22 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This is brilliant!

06.03.2026 21:21 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Sunday's video is now available early and advert free for Patreon and Youtube members. #HS2
www.patreon.com/c/Chris_Rail...

06.03.2026 20:47 ๐Ÿ‘ 6 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

I had heard people were panic buying in the super markets, despite container shipping routes so far being unaffected

06.03.2026 16:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Wonderful. I have that to look forward to after my week off then ๐Ÿคฆ

06.03.2026 14:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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patrick star and spongebob squarepants are standing next to each other in a dark room . ALT: patrick star and spongebob squarepants are standing next to each other in a dark room .

Are we at the people panic buying toilet rolls stage already? ๐Ÿคฆ

06.03.2026 13:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 10 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Video edit is underway ๐Ÿ‘€

06.03.2026 12:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 7 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The WBRUA represents rail users, potential rail users and the transport interests of communities along the Wrexham-Bidston rail corridor. But what exactly do our committee members do and why should people consider supporting the Association? www.wbrua.org/why-join-us
#Wrexham #Bidston

05.03.2026 16:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Work begins on next phase of Coventry Very Light Rail demonstration programme https://bit.ly/4stbuwB

05.03.2026 15:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I have just been trawling through my archives for an upcoming @wrexhambidstonrua.bsky.social newsletter.
www.wbrua.org
#Wrexham #Bidston

05.03.2026 14:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 22 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Grade II listed Hawarden Bridge faces structural repairs as walls crack and lean Part of Hawarden Bridge near Shotton is moving, and Network Rail wants permission to stop it. Network Rail has applied to Flintshire County Council for Listed Building Consent, the formal permission r...

Grade II listed Hawarden Bridge faces structural repairs as walls crack and lean
www.deeside.com/grade-ii-lis...

05.03.2026 10:40 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Nope. It's currently supporting all the utilities for Hampstead Rd. GTB won't re-open until Hampstead Rd is complete.

04.03.2026 17:33 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™‚๏ธ

04.03.2026 17:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Taken 2 weeks ago. More work has been carried out than it looks.

04.03.2026 16:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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It's ridiculous. Lots of finger pointing, but no-one taking responsibility.

04.03.2026 15:13 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Apologies for the lack of rail based tweets or updates recently. I've been battling post vital fatigue, whilst trying to complete a big commission. But I have been working on some things in the background and I'm still hoping to release a video on Sunday.

04.03.2026 15:11 ๐Ÿ‘ 14 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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East West Rail: still no passenger service 500 days after line opened to traffic Frustration grows as there's still no sign of passenger service almost 12 months after Chiltern Railways was named as operator.

East West Rail: still no passenger service 500 days after line opened to traffic
www.railmagazine.com/news/east-we...

04.03.2026 14:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 18 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Reform voters: "Immigrants are stealing our houses"
Also Reform voters (I'm guessing) when new houses are proposed: ๐Ÿคฌ

03.03.2026 14:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 6 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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No, fracking or going after more North Sea Oil & Gas would not protect the UK from global commodity prices. It's a #Reform lie, unless they're saying they'll nationalise UK energy, which we know goes against their core values. Investment in renewables however has and will increase energy security.

02.03.2026 22:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 19 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
My railway adventures took me to Malvern, and it was amazing!
My railway adventures took me to Malvern, and it was amazing! YouTube video by JenOnTheMove

๐ŸŽฌ NEW VIDEO ๐ŸŽฌ

I'm visiting every station on the line to Hereford, and I reach one of my favourite areas of the country... come along with me as I explore!

youtu.be/WA_69BF1Re8

02.03.2026 13:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 28 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Completely unacceptable!

28.02.2026 17:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Brilliant summary from Jen at the end of this video! I often feel that the rail industry sometimes sees Youtubers and rail enthusiasts as a nuisance or feel that we're never happy. But enthusiasts and travel video makers are the most passionate about the railways and want them to succeed!

28.02.2026 15:40 ๐Ÿ‘ 14 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I can't say I'm really enjoying Academy, but I'll still watch. It's just ridiculous that people are getting so worked up about a gay Klingon and wishing for a series to fail ๐Ÿคฆ

28.02.2026 14:17 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
#DS9 crew reads fan hate mail #startrek #deepspacenine
#DS9 crew reads fan hate mail #startrek #deepspacenine YouTube video by Rikerish

Why is it that sci-fi "fans" always seem to hate the franchise they're supposedly a fan of? ๐Ÿค”
#StarTrek #starfleetacademy
youtube.com/shorts/DxgDq...

28.02.2026 12:27 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hope you're okay? ๐Ÿซ‚

28.02.2026 11:24 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Is Sky New considered right wing these days? I never watch it.

27.02.2026 11:21 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Reform's brand of hate rejected and Greens won a landmark by-election and the media today are leading with lies from sore losers about "cheating". You couldn't make it up ๐Ÿคฆ

27.02.2026 10:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 14 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Also, is it just me or do BBC presenters always seem condescending, like they're talking to a petulant school boy.

27.02.2026 10:44 ๐Ÿ‘ 9 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

In the interests of balance I looked for BBC interviews with Farage and one included a cozy chat over a curry ๐Ÿคท. The questions about his clearly hate stirring poster could best be described as soft touch.

27.02.2026 10:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0