BMLBod

I get that rail is important to millions as a service, but it is also how I make a living. I post in a personal capacity, often in the context of it being my job, rather than as a general commentary of the service. I do like to have a little fun with it. I hope you understand.

Scientologists do decent fireworks. Been at their annual bonfire and display in East Grinstead this evening.

When I was uni, I’d pass this memorial at the entrance to Guildford station commemorating staff lost in the Great War and the 626 men of the Southern lost during WW2 every time I went home for the weekend. A poignant reminder of loss that touched everyone. #WeWillRememberThem

I don’t love it when rail gets used as a political football. Particularly on a Saturday.

The government shouldn’t be claiming nationalisation will fix all of rail’s problems, but the opposition shouldn’t be claiming it’s the root of them all either.

Conservatives will try to tear down nationalisation at every opportunity because that’s their way, but include more data and a different picture emerges. People will make up their own minds, but ownership doesn’t really matter.

The people of this country won’t give things a chance if those with power and/or influence don’t. National renewal certainly won’t succeed if nobody has any patience.

Look how smug she is with her fast-burning dry wood. Poor bloke’s been done over.

There are so many Christmas light trails/experiences now but they’re all much of a muchness and despite the increasing competition, they all cost more each year.

To be fair, I only remembered to stick the bins out in the nick of time this morning, instead of last night. Useless.

Automate the Tube. Yeah, sure. Is this before or after HS2 reaches Euston in 2043? It’s incredible how quickly people forget which country they live in, summon imaginary £billions and a Chinese approach to industrial planning when they’re inconvenienced.

That’s too long.

They’ll send Miliband round if you don’t