Musings on metros (usually THE Metro), urbanism, architecture and design. He/him.

Newcastle upon Tyne
Joined July 2021
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Train driver has said it’s “socially unacceptable to block a seat with your bag” over the tannoy. I’d go to war for you man I hope you know that
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That a metro system would be built in a northern UK city involving underground tunnels and stations is supposedly an impossible, unrealistic idea from an unserious mind. Meanwhile, Newcastle with 13km of bored tunnels and 9 underground stations built 13 years after first plans:
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You’d hope so wouldn’t you?
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Sketchy adventures in the railway museum
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Old friend
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And her older brother!
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Oh that's a moquette and a half. Big fan
Mayor Tracy Brabin has visited Wrightbus to see new Weaver Network electric buses being built for West Yorkshire. Almost 200 buses will enter service from spring 2027 as part of the region’s move to franchised bus services, bringing services under public control. Read more ⤵️
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Bit of NE nationalism, won't find me complaining
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I like how they're showing the Metro alternative here
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I am enjoying the post-apocalyptic vibes at mid-refurb Regent Centre at the moment
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Tram builder: Do you want the seats to face front/back or left/right? Warsaw: Yes. – at Warsaw, Poland
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Currently having a great time tucked up on the sofa watching the Tram Driver Championship in Warsaw (it's the olympics but for nerds like me). Here's a poster I designed. 'Mon team Edinburgh!
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Can never resist in TK Maxx. Don't even drink tea, man. Taking ideas for how I can use these tiny tins in the replies...
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Newcastle finally has its own
Google the street view of 71 Evistones Gardens in Walker. 🤣
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I love when the Metro feels like a metro.
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🚨New Video! Almost two years after the first class 555 metro train entered service, two years of using them as a regular passenger, I've pulled together a comprehensive, in-depth and balanced (as possible) user's review of these trains: youtu.be/a9jorsUY8cU?is=SAdy…
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We are so back
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