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Riku 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸

@rikuforthrail.bsky.social
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Sustainable transport advocate ✊ Social Media- Redbridge Greens Proud Green Londoner 💚 they/them

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Riku 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @rikuforthrail.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Oh yes, and I forgot to say- as a 15 year old growing up in a world where all I’ve known is climate change and Brexit, this is a call on the entire media not bound by impartiality agreements to stop the rise of Reform to prevent the further deepening of all the crises we are facing in the UK today.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
We don't use billionaire donors. We're powered by you. We can win in Holborn & St Pancras. But only with your help! 👇🏽
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Farage was - once again - lying when he said counter terrorism police had delayed his speech because of threats. West Midlands police confirm they gave no such advice.
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Riku 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @rikuforthrail.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
I would like to extend my condolences to the family of the person who sadly died after a major train collision on the Midland Main Line near Bedford this evening. My thoughts are also with all those affected in this major incident. The RAIB is already on site and investigating.
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Riku 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @rikuforthrail.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Side note for my last post: I incidentally just hit 181 followers on Instagram today, which is the exact same number of followers I accumulated on Bluesky- that's funny!
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Riku 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @rikuforthrail.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
So sorry I've just disappeared off of Bluesky, am currently building my audience on Instagram. If you're interested please do consider following here: www.instagram.com/rikuforthrail/ Hope you're all doing well on this corner of the internet!
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Riku 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @rikuforthrail.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
GCSE mocks are just 20 days away! I’ve procrastinated about leaving work on my film to prioritise school for too long, so taking the step now to log out of all my social media accounts until April 29th. See you all again then :)
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Riku 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @rikuforthrail.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
New Network News Video Alert 🚨 A fantastic analysis from my friend Michael of the new stations opening in the Black Country next week. I made a little appearance :)
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Camp Hill Line Opening Soon: Birmingham's Next Three Stations!
YouTube video by Network News
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Riku 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @rikuforthrail.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
Was out canvassing today with Wanstead Greens- my first time knocking on doors! Let’s get the Green Party into our local councils on May 7th and make hope normal again 💚
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Riku 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @rikuforthrail.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
We’re mobilising people for the upcoming march against the far right in London- was filming today in Forest Gate with members of @care4calais.org - brilliant to see people who never thought about protesting before being really open honest about how they feel about the current situation in the UK.
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Riku 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @rikuforthrail.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
You know the world is going downhill when Elon Musk takes over the sky…
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Fynn Jones @fynnjones.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
Yesterday, I woke up at an ungodly hour of the morning to head down to London to do a Parkrun with @rikufryderyk.bsky.social  ! Was an amazing event! Proud of you Riku! :)
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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
I can't even find the words to express how repugnant and despicable this post is. People who spew such Islamophobic bile don't belong in the United States Congress. The job of elected officials is to combat hate, not fan its flames. (1/2)
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Riku 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @rikuforthrail.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
The kind of stuff I write down on tissue paper in GCSE Geography 😂
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Riku 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @rikuforthrail.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
youtube.com/shorts/eFlwl...
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Map design CAN make a difference.
YouTube video by Riku F.
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Riku 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @rikuforthrail.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
What a week! I’m not usually found on the other side of the camera, so being the host of a video series recorded over four days was a fantastic opportunity for me to solidify my presenter and interviewing skills. Thanks to the incredible team behind this production, I had a really great time! 😀
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Riku 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @rikuforthrail.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Instagram account! Different content!
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Riku 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @rikuforthrail.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
@garethdennis.uk At some point in the future, I could get a small film crew to follow me around my home country (Poland) as I interview lots of people to gain insights as to how the Polregio and the other devolved operators deliver such a great service. Good idea?
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Riku 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @rikuforthrail.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
My editing setup for the day. If only I had this at home…
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Riku 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @rikuforthrail.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
Cheers for a crazy but awesome day out today @mikewillsee.bsky.social - ❤️
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Riku 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @rikuforthrail.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
New trans pupils guidance came out today. This is a huge loss. I am grateful to be in a supportive school that will continue treating me with respect and dignity regardless. I can only imagine the horrible effect this will have on those already struggling enough in an unsafe school environment.
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Riku 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @rikuforthrail.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Have been speaking about this with many people- something’s going very wrong here, and I think someone needs to get to the bottom of it.
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Riku 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @rikuforthrail.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Not exactly the kind of thing to watch on your birthday, but just came out of the cinema for a screening of the docufiction drama film ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ and would say it’s well worth the watch.
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Riku 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @rikuforthrail.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Oh no! A major new railway with major benefits for the local community and economy is being built and a couple of people aren’t happy about it! I mean, really? 😭
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Riku 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @rikuforthrail.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Glasses just snapped in half… last thing I needed to happen right now.
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Riku 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @rikuforthrail.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Failing to release the documentary tonight was just a small blip in history… but, after overcoming the stress and disappointment of today, I’ve realised that it happened for a very important reason.
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Riku 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @rikuforthrail.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Penultimate export, final review, final tweaks.. and we’ll be done!
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Riku 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @rikuforthrail.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Not going to lie I am extremely stressed right now trying to get this edit done on time. Yes, the film hasn't been exported yet! 😬
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Riku 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @rikuforthrail.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Guess what’s coming this Friday! This is half a year in the works 😅
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LEST WE FORGET- Documentary Teaser
YouTube video by Riku F.
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Riku 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @rikuforthrail.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
bbc.co.uk
Driver killed and several injured after train derails near Barcelona, local media report
At least 14 people are known to have been injured after a commuter train crashed between Gelida and Sant Sadurní.
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Gareth Dennis @garethdennis.uk · 19/01/2026
The Hatfield rail crash in the UK has many similar elements of the Adamuz disaster. While the trigger and mechanism of derailment were quickly clear, it took six and a half years to understand the full picture of why a rail was allowed to shatter underneath a high speed train.
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Natalie Gray @natgrayy.es · 19/01/2026
I went on a hunt for the new Piccadilly Line tube trains yesterday. I'd seen that they were testing them around Acton Town on Saturday, so headed over there to see if I could see one, and I struck the jackpot! There was one waiting in a siding, then another came round the corner into the platform!
Close-up of the end and ~3 metres of a new Piccadilly Line “2024 Tube Stock” train on platform 2 at Acton Town Station. Car is labelled 38030Wide angle from the other end of the train, showing the front and maybe half the length snaking down the platform. There’s a high-vized staff member leaning through the door. Car is labelled 48030Drone photo from the south, showing the train in the platform. (I am a professional drone operator and do not recommend you fly your drone around any railway infrastructure.)Close up through tube door window showing “do not lean on door” signs.
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OB @trainenthusiast-ob.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
This is that the Great British railway livery should be! The 2nd one is my personal favorite!! Made by: @yawwie.bsky.social
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Riku 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @rikuforthrail.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Top tip: Don’t place 100% of your trust into the TFL GO App- check timetables and dot matrix departure boards, too, it might save you from missing a train ;)
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Kristina the estrogen witch 💉 @nightkristina.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Kid drowning meme, with Keir Starmer pandering to Digital ID whilst forgetting about public services and the conversion therapy ban
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Riku 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @rikuforthrail.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
With long and difficult film edits, you just have to stay optimistic. Never looking back and only forward is the only thing that has kept me going for the last few months editing this documentary. Missing multiple deadlines I’ve set myself, made me decide this must be a natural creative process.
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Riku 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @rikuforthrail.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
railway200.co.uk/podcast/riku... I was on the Great Rail Tales podcast! Available on most streaming platforms :)
railway200.co.uk
Riku Fryderyk – Remembering Ian Marchant and a Railway of Dreams
Inspired by Railway 200, YouTuber, Storyteller and documentary maker Riku has produced two films around key events and moments in the 200 year history of the rail industry.
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Riku 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @rikuforthrail.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
Clapham Junction in the evening ❤️
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Riku 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @rikuforthrail.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
What a view. Happy new year ❤️
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Riku 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @rikuforthrail.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
It’s the last day of the year and I’m still going… exhausted.
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Riku 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @rikuforthrail.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
Merry Christmas!
youtube.com
Clinging onto hope at the end of the year #railway200 #christmas
YouTube video by Riku F.
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Riku 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @rikuforthrail.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
Construction took just under two years... what a fantastic success!
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Michael C @mikewillsee.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
An absolutely mad (but very enjoyable) farewell tour for the 455s. Thanks to everyone who helped organise the event, and those who were onboard to make it such an enjoyable experience!
A SWR Class 455 sits in Kingston Station wearing a special nameboard reading "Class 455 Farewell"A SWR Class 455 sits in Dorking Station wearing a special nameboard reading "Class 455 Farewell"A SWR Class 455 sits in Haslemere Station wearing a special nameboard reading "Class 455 Farewell"A SWR Class 455 sits in London Waterloo Station wearing a special nameboard reading "Class 455 Farewell"
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Riku 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @rikuforthrail.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
Here’s a picture of me with the cool gang at Clapham Junction. Thanks to everyone who helped me get through the day. Farewell 455s!
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Riku 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @rikuforthrail.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
Huge thanks to my Midlands correspondent Fynn Jones for a fab day out today on South Western Railway! We’re both so excited for tomorrow’s farewell tour 😜
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Riku 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @rikuforthrail.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Anyone else here going to the class 455 farewell tour?
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Riku 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @rikuforthrail.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
What a great question!
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Riku 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @rikuforthrail.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Just dropped! Please do share :) youtu.be/xt6hH6Ywr9c?...
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Lest We Forget- Documentary Teaser Video
YouTube video by Riku F.
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Riku 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @rikuforthrail.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
The Union Jack for the new GBR logo and train livery? With a disappointed sigh I say we’ll just have to get used to it.
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Riku 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @rikuforthrail.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
Elephant and castle... in Woodwalton... in Huntingdonshire??
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