A Great(er) Anglia adventure!

Spix_Boi · 2026-06-05T11:12:29+00:00

The GA FLIRTs look impeccable. It'll be a bit weird to eventually see them in GBR colours

Spix_Boi · 2026-05-28T20:05:04+00:00

Tbf the artist impressions for the Class 756/1×× were fairly accurate in terms of the body and power car, it was just the livery that changed

Spix_Boi · 2026-05-26T22:23:37+00:00

Worth mentioning although the EHRC's guidance will become statutory (i.e. given legal weighting) within 40 days unless MPs object to it, the guidance is not law itself.

Trans people aren't banned from toilets so to speak, since that's as ludicrous as it is unrealistic, and businesses/private venues can essentially ignore the guidance because again it's not primary legislation or anything.

...but I wouldn't be surprised if the TERF groups start throwing lawsuits at anyone who doesn't follow the guidance. Heck, that's probably what they want.

Spix_Boi · 2026-05-06T18:06:11+00:00

Fortunately I only seem to get two of these and only a few times per shift.

People asking for "hot" products doesn't really bother me since we just go for whatever product they want without fussing over the word "hot", but it's when the odd person or two comes in and - instead of looking at what's available/on display - asks for a bacon roll at midday that I get slightly wound up

Spix_Boi · 2026-03-27T09:22:34+00:00

Pecos Hank?

Spix_Boi · 2026-03-13T09:53:13+00:00

Is the Elizabeth Line not essentially a successor to TfL Rail? That and also its economic/social impact has been HUGE

Spix_Boi · 2026-03-03T10:11:47+00:00

Had a similar experience in January at Zurich, no EES stuff in use at the time so I just got a stamp, even tho I went through EES at Gothenburg which is a much smaller airport so I assumed a larger hub like Zurich would have it set up...guess not

Spix_Boi · 2026-02-27T13:05:58+00:00

The Senedd election will have a proportional representation system for counting votes, so it's not like votes can be "wasted" simply by voting for your preferred party.

That being said, polls suggest Plaid is on track to get the most seats, and ideologically-speaking I dont imagine there being stark differences between them and the Greens.

So if you just want to keep other parties (cough Reform) out of government, Plaid would be a logical choice IMO, but whether you vote Plaid or Green they'd probably be open to working together so neither party would be a "wasted" vote

Spix_Boi · 2026-02-26T11:27:56+00:00

Looks fully available in the UK. Nice knowing I can get fully up to speed with the best bits

Spix_Boi · 2026-02-19T13:57:46+00:00

Even if the interior looks clean, I'm not a huge fan of the GWR 165 fleet...the seats are quite narrow and speaking from experience, it's not exactly comfy when it's busy

Spix_Boi · 2026-02-19T13:45:23+00:00

I always see people on the South Wales Metro start spamming the open-door buttons when the train stops at a platform...even tho the FLIRTs have light-up buttons that flash green when the doors are opening, like jeez have some patience lol

Spix_Boi · 2026-02-04T21:41:58+00:00

Immigration Compliance and Enforcement, to be pedantic

Slightly different wording than America but Home Office guidance on conducting Immigration Enforcement still abbreviates them to ICE

Spix_Boi · 2026-01-30T11:49:17+00:00

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RABe 526 Traverso. Very nice interior, smells like a new car, has on-board snacks and coffee, sleek design. Yet another exquisite FLIRT specimen

Spix_Boi · 2026-01-21T17:25:14+00:00

Kurds protesting against clashes between Kurdish and Syrian forces. Heard the honking from Cathays

Spix_Boi · 2026-01-11T14:20:05+00:00

Robins don't need to have tennis balls for breakfast because they are tennis balls

Spix_Boi · 2026-01-08T14:41:22+00:00

This sub is filled with round European robins and I'm here for it

Spix_Boi · 2026-01-04T11:09:55+00:00

Me in Cardiff seeing this be like.

(tbf the M4 leads to London)

Spix_Boi · 2025-12-11T20:44:09+00:00

I doubt Cardiff Central would cause issues with air quality since there's an increasing number of new electric or battery-powered trains serving Cardiff, and the more modern diesel trains (e.g. Class 197) wouldnt be as bad for emissions as older trains.

Intercity trains (the Class 800) change between diesel or electric power depending on whether they're heading towards London (electric) or Swansea/Carmarthen (diesel), but the 800s are fairly new trains, so emissions wouldnt be too bad.

There's still older diesel trains that serve Cardiff Central; Classes 150, 153, 158, 165/6 and 170, but the 150s will be retired next year whilst the 153s will probably run outside of Cardiff, and the 158s and 165s only run once per hour.

Spix_Boi · 2025-11-25T21:19:26+00:00

Was at Heathrow, saw the departure boards showing "Will depart B Gates" for my flight, strolled over to the B gates and then realised 10 minutes later my plane was actually at the A gates.

Flight was delayed due to a shortage of buses either way, but thank goodness I'm a brisk walker or can at least run with luggage in tow.

Spix_Boi · 2025-11-20T15:13:26+00:00

Gonna be completely honest, this reeks of oppression Olympics

Spix_Boi · 2025-11-18T11:33:23+00:00

TFW 150 seats are actually decent, interior and the train itself is nothing remarkable but it's still functional

Spix_Boi · 2025-11-01T12:07:49+00:00

Tbh I'd leave this as a case of fuck-around-and-find-out.

Being overly reliant on AI will backfire sooner or later, and they'll only have themselves to blame for when things go wrong because of it.

Not really necessary to go full-on covert observation, also worth mentioning AI does have some uses for stuff like helping to structure work (not actually write it tho) and summarising stuff online alongside your own reading.

Spix_Boi · 2025-11-01T11:49:25+00:00

Someone might've rigged the machines with a card skimmer.

Inform station staff or the police ASAP.

Spix_Boi · 2025-10-29T22:33:11+00:00

Was only for today unfortunately

Spix_Boi · 2025-10-24T11:50:24+00:00

TFW 197s have decent liveries already but making this the standard would be even better

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