As a young journalist it was drilled into me to represent all sides in a story, however unpalatable or complex. You have to understand all points of view, even if you don't agree. It's getting harder to find media outlets that adhere to this principle.
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🚟 Wuppertal Schwebebahn 🇩🇪
"The unsung German city with the world’s most extraordinary train.
It is 125 years since the Wuppertal Schwebebahn, the oldest suspension railway, first set off.
Today it still fascinates visitors to this Rhineland city" 🆓 ⏬️
www.thetimes.com/article/9c50...
Celebrating a decade of Sam Hoskins as a Cobbler through pictures and his own words. What an achievement. Should be a special day tomorrow #ntfc
Our whole nation is shrouded in volcanic gases from the Grindavík eruption. The Íslensk Premier League (ÍPL) continues regardless tomorrow!
Superb. Thanks for all of this
Thanks for these. Was thinking more about a lunchtime brunch or breakfast under the Welsh flag.
Sure I recall a place in Chicago that flies the flag.
Hello @chicagotafia.bsky.social -where’s the best Welsh pub in Chicago open at 9/10am weekdays?
Diolch
Tickets for the Glastonbury of the railways have gone on sale. And, much like the music festival, they’re selling like hot cakes!
The Greatest Gathering at Alstom Derby on 1,2,3 August -loads of trains of all types plus food, drink & entertainment!
Great family day out.
This year ITV turns 70. I miss the ITV I grew up with: a network of local TV stations with their own identities. So, from Anglia to Thames, here’s my tribute to regional ITV and its jingles.
Just reported four accounts following me for scam. Let’s see if @bsky.app really is the safer online place it claims to be. 🤔
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says the country has offered its assistance in combating the L.A. wildfires, despite being in the midst of a war with Russia.
Photo courtesy of Heart of England CRP and Daniel Graves showing writing on a train window that reads "end male violence against women".
Is your #CommunityRail group passionate about improving women's safety and the implications for inclusive, sustainable travel?
Join our next integrated sustainable travel discussion group on Tues 14 Jan 2025, 10:30am-12pm.
Email g.shipp@communityrail.org.uk to attend 💌
'Wake Me Up Before You Go Go' by Wham was released nearer to the end of the Second World War than to today. Happy New Year everyone!
And now, let’s take a look at the English, Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish #football league tables for Thursday 2nd January 2025.
#EPL #EFL #SPFL #NIFL #fitba
Nadelik Lowen to everyone in the nation of Cornwall and beyond! 🎄
Ever wanted to know what a moron looks like?
Well, click this link to see one in full flow!
I only have sympathy for the driver, station staff and normal people that had to witness this.
There’s a reason you’re told to stand behind the yellow line!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
Millionaire’s slice from Flint.
Popcorn from Ynys Môn.
Announcements yn Gymraeg.
I’m proud to work for a train company which supports my country and my language.
Manoukian Music Centre.
Great indie band name.
Santa runs on rail.
Elizabeth Line, London - the witness marks of seated passengers are becoming a bit of an artwork…
That’s how much he loved the town and area.
So, back the Cobblers go to the usual cycle of managers not lasting two years and not being liked by the fans. The magic roundabout back in action.
At least they’ve still got Sammo.
Really sad to hear Jon Brady has left Northampton Town.
A rarity in Cobblers history -a manager who actually got the club.
The fact that HE resigned shows how high his standards are.
Remember, before he was even manager he ran a marathon around Northants during COVID to raise money for charity.
The only people more delighted than Tamworth fans with that #facup3rdRoundDraw are the ad team who wrote that Milk marketing ad in the 80s.
They’re going to be rolling in repeat fees in the first week of January. #whoarethey #asfc #ynwa
This year marked the first time in history that the Cornish language was mentioned in UK law.
The Media Act 2024 specified Cornish as one of the regional or minority languages that public service broadcasters are obliged to provide “a sufficient quantity” of content in.
On my way back from a lovely few days in Copenhagen & Malmö, and the train geek in me is still fascinated by the front cars of Danish & Swedish trains.
Why are they not aerodynamically pointy-nosed like other railways?
Do they work better in snow designed like this?
Genuinely interested why.
Great to speak to the students of UCFB Wembley and Manchester recently about live match reporting and the things you need to think about.
Thanks to Chris Cooper for sorting.
Went on a train which hangs on a monorail over a river!
Even more interesting when it sways after a couple of beers. 🤪😂
Seriously, though, the Wuppertal Schwebebahn is just an amazing experience and a stroke of public transport genius way ahead of its time. Everyone should give it a go! 🇩🇪
Yep. First one I did.
Currently playing a game with myself at St Pancras departures to listen to a song by an artist/group from each of these cities.
Done Bombfunk MCs and The Smurfs for Amsterdam and now I’ve run out of ideas.
