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Daniel Puddicombe @danielonrails.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

@alcs.co.uk What a delightful surprise email to receive. Thank you for everything you do. I love the magic money tree.

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Jack Tindale @jacktindale.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

There’s the 9/11 bit on The Day Today DVD where Chris Morris goes “coming up next, what is a hijacked airliner and HOW DOES IT CRASH?!” that lives rent free in my head when I see headlines like this.

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Daniel Puddicombe @danielonrails.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Back in February, I spent a night on the world's fastest sleeper train: G897 covers the 2,500km between Beijing and Hong in just over 10 hours. I've written about the experience for The Times: www.thetimes.com/travel/desti... @seatsixtyone.bsky.social

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My night on the fastest sleeper train in the world

Ten hours, 220mph and microwaved sweet and sour chicken – what it’s like in a berth on a night service from Beijing to Hong Kong

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Daniel Puddicombe @danielonrails.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

This documentary by UP going behind the scenes of 'Big Boy' No.4014's historic coast to coast tour is well worth a watch. Fascinating to hear from the people that made it possible with previously unseen footage. Still have to pinch myself I had a cab ride... www.youtube.com/watch?v=szQ3...

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Big Boy No. 4014: A Coast-to-Coast Journey

YouTube video by Union Pacific

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Daniel Puddicombe @danielonrails.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I was in Norway over the weekend and for reasons unknown trains display how many metres above sea level stations are?

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Daniel Puddicombe @danielonrails.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

It occurred to me the journey I did yesterday could only be possible in China. I was in Wuhan but I’d booked onto a tourist train that left Beijing, 760 miles away, at 1pm. G340 took me to the capital in 3h55m, a metro transfer later and I had plenty of time to board. High speed rail rocks.

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Daniel Puddicombe @danielonrails.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Two World finals ✅ 10 UK Championship finals ✅ 10 Masters finals ✅ Snooker in Germany ✅ Snooker in Hong Kong ✅ Ticking off the final thing on my snooker ‘to-do’ list: seeing a match in China: the all-Chinese #WuhanOpen final. 🇨🇳

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Daniel Puddicombe @danielonrails.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Today’s thought: why aren’t carnival floats electric? I ask this having spent the morning at the Debrecen Flower Carnival which was bonkers, however the constant thrum and smoke from EU2 diesel engines became tiresome. @sniffpetrol.com, any thoughts?

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Daniel Puddicombe @danielonrails.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Spending the next three days going here, there and everywhere around Hungary with oil-burning 424.247:

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Daniel Puddicombe @danielonrails.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Travelling on PKP’s “Nieśpieszny” (Unhurried) train today from Zakopane to Warsaw. It is comprised of wonderfully restored 1970s coaches and an electric loco in period-correct liveries.

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Daniel Puddicombe @danielonrails.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

The last bastion of real main line steam in the world is still running six days a week in 2026. Pt47-65 is hauling the 1046 Wolsztyn to Poznan all-shacks stopper this morning.

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Daniel Puddicombe @danielonrails.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

I’m a big fan of Kansas City’s streetcar network as it is (a) entirely free to use and (b) has good aircon.

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Daniel Puddicombe @danielonrails.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

A new Amtrak division for me toddy, as I’m travelling on Train 311, the Missouri River Runner from St Louis. First time sampling the new Siemens Venture stock. Train 22, the on time(!) Texas Eagle to Chicago is on the right in the first photo.

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Daniel Puddicombe @danielonrails.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

I am pleased to say I didn’t see a single second of the kickball. 💪

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Theo Priestley @theopriestley.net · 17/07/2026

Because people want to own what they buy, not rent it.

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Daniel Puddicombe @danielonrails.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Currently 38,000ft above Canada, typing this onboard an AA 787-9 using free WiFi. Part of me likes being connected during flights but it’s also a shame the days of being uncontactable on planes is disappearing rapidly. Anyway, there’ll be more American trains on this feed in the coming days.

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Daniel Puddicombe @danielonrails.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

A fun story to write for The Telegraph. The North Yorkshire Moors Railways has converted a steam locomotive to run on.... red diesel! US-built 'S160' No.2253 has been converted to be oil-fired, meaning it can run during heatwaves. It'll eventually burn cold-pressed rapeseed oil.

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Daniel Puddicombe @danielonrails.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Seeing as No.4014 is in Philadelphia this weekend and it is 4 July, I figured I'd reshare my story about a magical cab ride aboard the sole-remaining operational 'Big Boy'. #BigBoyHeadsEast

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Jay Foreman @jayforeman.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Use the word “airport” Not airporty enough Put it in it block capitals Not airporty enough Make it pink Not airporty enough Add a little picture of a plane Not airporty enough Add the words “to international destinations” Just the right amount of airporty.

Thameslink rail map. Gatwick Airport, standing out in bright pink, has a label “to international destinations”

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Daniel Puddicombe @danielonrails.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

After spending three days with the ‘Big Boy’ and 611, a ‘Castle’ feels tiny (indeed, two of them double-heading doesn’t match the length of 4014). I love Vintage Trains’ Shakespeare Express as it offers affordable main line steam haulage (£25) and pay on the day is possible, as I did this morning.

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Daniel Puddicombe @danielonrails.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

This time last week I was in the cab of Union Pacific's wonderful 'Big Boy' No.4014, crossing the Genesee River as part of the historic coast-to-coast tour. You could not wipe the smile off my face all day I'm still pinching myself I had the opportunity to have a footplate ride.

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Daniel Puddicombe @danielonrails.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

A childhood dream came true yesterday. Travelled 175 miles with Union Pacific’s ‘Big Boy’ No.4014 between Buffalo, NY and Sayre, PA, including two hours on the footplate. Story - I am the only non-US journo to be granted access during the coast-to-coast tour - coming soon.

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Daniel Puddicombe @danielonrails.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Union Pacific’s ‘Big Boy’ No.4014 - the world’s largest operational steam locomotive - crossing Cattaraugus Creek in Irving, NY, on the Conneaut, Ohio - Buffalo, NY leg of its historic coast-to-coast tour. What a sight, what a sound.

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Daniel Puddicombe @danielonrails.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

I am in Buffalo, NY, for the next few days (some of you will twig why) and its metro system is entirely free to use on the above-ground section.

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Daniel Puddicombe @danielonrails.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

After a brilliant 40 hours in NYC being a tourist (Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty at sunset, Broadway show to name three things), I’m off to Canada for the first time, aboard Amtrak’s ‘Maple Leaf’ service.

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Daniel Puddicombe @danielonrails.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

@matteason.me Hi Matt, not sure if you can see DMs from non-followers, but I've just sent you a message. Any chance you could follow me back, please? TIA.

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Anon Opin @anonopin.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Postman Pat is a shit postman. Barely a day goes by without him getting distracted on the job. You're paid to deliver letters Pat, not chase sheep.

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Zach Lipton @zachlipton.com · 29/05/2026

the bus. you've once again invented the bus.

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Olly Beckett @aplantogo.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Publishing a magazine is a hugely risky and expensive business. It's therefore a massive kick in the teeth when an organisation such as @travmedia.bsky.social shortlist a (very, VERY good) website in their Travel Magazine of the Year category. Print media deserves better than this.

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Jim Waterson @jim.londoncentric.media · 20/05/2026

I’ve this second finished taking an MP on a tour of London’s candy shops. If you’re reading work for an MP (or are an MP!) I’m running regular tours with policy suggestions. 30mins from PCH and back to your desk, explaining all the tax dodges and you can buy some overpriced sweets for tour staff.

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Daniel Puddicombe @danielonrails.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

One of the better days at work today. Celebrated the launch of The Chairman’s Train with a run from Euston to Crewe. Travelling along the WCML won’t quite be the same again… Story for @railmagazine.bsky.social coming soon.

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Daniel Puddicombe @danielonrails.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Didn't realise Lumo has hired Flying Scotsman and a rake of Mk1s for its new Stirling service. This was posted by an account with 675k followers. *sigh*

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Daniel Puddicombe @danielonrails.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Can't help but be staggered by the numbers quoted in this post by Union Pacific.

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Daniel Puddicombe @danielonrails.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Someone at Thames Valley Signalling Centre is having fun this afternoon.

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Daniel Puddicombe @danielonrails.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Day three begins - Szeged back to Budapest.

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Daniel Puddicombe @danielonrails.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

And so it begins. Three days of going here, there and everywhere around Hungary with 424.247, which is patiently waiting for the off from Budapest Nyugati. Load seven, not a diesel in sight - happy days. Tickets cost about £85 - an absolute steal.

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Ben R @reben.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Stuttgarter Zeitung reporting Italo 🇮🇹🚅 about to enter German Long-distance market with an an order for 25-30 Siemens Velaro Neo EMUs. www.stuttgarter-zeitung.de/inhalt.oeffe...

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Öffentlicher Verkehr: Bald Italo-Fernzüge in Deutschland?

Der italienische MSC-Ableger will bei Siemens eine neue Zugflotte ordern und gegen die DB sowie Flixtrain antreten – doch der neue Wettbewerber wird bisher ausgebremst.

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Daniel Puddicombe @danielonrails.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

'Twas the night before Christmas…

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Daniel Puddicombe @danielonrails.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

It amuses me greatly that the managing director of Great Western Railway is an aviation vlogger in his spare time and posts regular BA fleet updates: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HNN...

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British Airways Fleet Update IS BACK!

YouTube video by Mark’s TrainsPlanesTrams

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Matt Brown @mattbrown.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Okay CTA. This is a good sign.

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Rebecca Crowe @rebekkiie.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

For BBC Travel, I'm looking to talk to families from the US, the UK, Italy, Japan, Sweden and Mexico about their summer holiday plans. Tight turnaround on this by the end of this week for initial interest. Cannot be in the travel/tourism industry. Photos will be needed. #journorequest

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Eduardo Suárez @eduardosuarez.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

That's why I'm so sceptical about those jeremiads about AI slop killing good old professional journalism

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Daniel Puddicombe @danielonrails.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

I often hear complaints - rightly so in many cases - that rail ticketing in the UK is confusing. But I don't think the grass is any greener in Europe. An example: I need to travel from Vienna to Budapest late next month. Logical thing to do is to look on the OBB site and it displays options.

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Jessica Elgot @jessicaelgot.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Biggest comeback of the year just dropped

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Mountains Magazine @mountains-magazine.com · 18/03/2026

On the latest Destination Unlocked podcast Mountains Magazine editor Olly Beckett talks about his love of the mountains and the challenges of launching a magazine > player.captivate.fm/episode/f51b...

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Destination Unlocked: Mountain holidays with Mountains Magazine editor Olly Beckett

Quickly and easily listen to Destination Unlocked for free!

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Josiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

PoliticsUK, owned by former Tory MP Ben Howlett, is keeping overheads to a minimum I see (h/t Politico)

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