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Michael C

@mikewillsee.bsky.social

He/Him Sustainable transport advocate & enthusiast (usual trainspotter) Human rights enjoyer Founder of @networknews.org.uk I also make YouTube videos: youtube.com/@mikewillsee

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The Northumberland Line is ALMOST Complete: Bedlington Opening Soon!
YouTube video by Network News The Northumberland Line is ALMOST Complete: Bedlington Opening Soon!

New Video!

Bedlington Station opens in less than a month, and when it does, the Northumberland line will be complete!

In this video we'll take a look at the new station, analyse the successes and failures of the Northumberland line, and examine its future expansion plans!

youtu.be/gV8DDlzDREs

03.03.2026 18:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ello ello ello, someone's (finally) gotten Bluesky! Took my time didn't I, but oh well, we're here now! πŸ˜‚

01.03.2026 20:10 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0
INTRODUCING! 

Hannah Spencer 

The new Green MP for GORTON & DENTON 

Green Party 

Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of The Green Party, both at PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ

INTRODUCING! Hannah Spencer The new Green MP for GORTON & DENTON Green Party Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of The Green Party, both at PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ

Introducing Hannah Spencer MP πŸ’š

27.02.2026 04:31 β€” πŸ‘ 4458    πŸ” 1036    πŸ’¬ 183    πŸ“Œ 340

Absolutely phenomenal result coming out of Gorton & Denton tonight!

Congratulations to everyone for making this happen. Hope has prevailed! πŸ’šπŸ’šπŸ’š

Right, I'm off to bed now!

27.02.2026 04:33 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Everything YOU Need To Know About Liverpool Street's CONTROVERSIAL Rebuild Plans!
YouTube video by Network News Everything YOU Need To Know About Liverpool Street's CONTROVERSIAL Rebuild Plans!

New Video!

This time it's something a bit different because I'm filming ON LOCATION to discuss the controversial rebuild plans of London Liverpool Street. I'm really pleased with this video and hope you guys will enjoy it as a lot of effort's gone into this one!

youtu.be/l1cuY8fjr7I

19.02.2026 19:30 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

β€œis there a technology that the left is excited about?”

Trains. We love trains, actually

18.02.2026 16:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2456    πŸ” 393    πŸ’¬ 95    πŸ“Œ 56
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Cheers for a crazy but awesome day out today @mikewillsee.bsky.social - ❀️

15.02.2026 21:41 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Cheering crowd outside the royal courts of justice! Wow, good news from a British court??! What is this feeling??

13.02.2026 10:29 β€” πŸ‘ 2117    πŸ” 349    πŸ’¬ 14    πŸ“Œ 4

A court has ruled that the government's authoritarian ban on Palestine Action was unlawful.

Time to stop criminalising the people protesting a genocide - and start ending the UK's complicity.

13.02.2026 10:22 β€” πŸ‘ 7480    πŸ” 1900    πŸ’¬ 166    πŸ“Œ 80

I'll definitely be riding them to get around but idk if I'll be doing a video yet

11.02.2026 14:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ah nice, I look forward to seeing it!

11.02.2026 13:13 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Are you planning a video on this or were you visiting for non-YouTube reasons?

11.02.2026 12:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Live now!

10.02.2026 17:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Michael sitting in the radio studio giving a thumbs up to the camera

Michael sitting in the radio studio giving a thumbs up to the camera

Join me LIVE on surreyhillsradio.co.uk from 5PM - 7PM where I'll be discussing some of the latest railway news, including LNER's new trains, GWR's battery trains, the nationalisation of West Midlands Trains, and MORE!

Don't forget to tune in!

10.02.2026 16:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
LNER Reveals Interior Design For CAF's Class 897 'Serenza' Trains!
YouTube video by Network News LNER Reveals Interior Design For CAF's Class 897 'Serenza' Trains!

Recently, LNER revealed the interior for the future class 897 units, which are set to enter service in the next few years. In this video, we'll take a look at the proposed interior and discuss the broader context surrounding these trains' debut under GBR!

youtu.be/wVNkcIq9-uY

03.02.2026 19:40 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
West Midlands Trains Has Been Nationalised: Everything You Need To Know!
YouTube video by Network News West Midlands Trains Has Been Nationalised: Everything You Need To Know!

New Video!

West Midlands Trains (responsible for London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway) was nationalised today, so in today's upload, we'll take a look at exactly what's changing, why, and what the future holds for GBR!

youtu.be/yZdhSmXZdh0

01.02.2026 17:25 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The "other things" teased in this post was a ride on GWR's new 230s, all captured on camera (amongst other Shenanigans) by Fynn Jones. Check it out!

youtu.be/VCkNUltythk

31.01.2026 21:38 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

They've kept a few of them as spares for when a 701 isn't available for whatever reason

31.01.2026 20:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Apparently! I was surprised too!

31.01.2026 20:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Michael points at a class 455 pulling in behind him at Clapham Junction

Michael points at a class 455 pulling in behind him at Clapham Junction

Been out for one last ride on the 455s today!

...amongst other things!

31.01.2026 20:46 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
GWR Sets Date For Introduction of Battery Trains on Greenford Branch
YouTube video by Network News GWR Sets Date For Introduction of Battery Trains on Greenford Branch

New Video!

This time we're taking a look at GWR's new battery trains, which are set to enter service IMMINETLY on the Greenford Branch. How did these trains come about, how do they work, and what future do they hold? Watch now to find out!

youtu.be/EWG02wlsvfs

29.01.2026 20:46 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Hugh taking a selfie with a Class 68

Hugh taking a selfie with a Class 68

A class 68 at London Marylebone

A class 68 at London Marylebone

A Mk5A at London Marylebone

A Mk5A at London Marylebone

The interior of a Mk5A

The interior of a Mk5A

Got to ride the new Chiltern Explorer train today, got to say I kind of liked it. Video coming tomorrow! ~Hugh

27.01.2026 19:19 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Looking forward to the day he finally sees sense and leaves the Labour Party

25.01.2026 12:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for the share, it was actually your post which first alerted me to it! πŸ˜ƒ

24.01.2026 19:53 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Northumberland Park Opening Date Confirmed As Northumberland Line Celebrates 1 Million Journeys!
YouTube video by Network News Northumberland Park Opening Date Confirmed As Northumberland Line Celebrates 1 Million Journeys!

New Video!

This time we're returning to Northumberland, as the next station on the Northumberland line has had its opening date announced. Find out everything you need to know in the new video:

youtu.be/4pEsoJaRgiQ

24.01.2026 19:40 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It's likely that I won't have a chance to release a video on the subject of NPR for a few weeks. Until then Network News has provided a comprehensive overview of what has been proposed.

15.01.2026 20:45 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Northern Powerhouse Rail Plans REVEALED: Everything You Need To Know!
YouTube video by Network News Northern Powerhouse Rail Plans REVEALED: Everything You Need To Know!

New Video!

This time we're taking a deep-dive look into the government's plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail, discussing exactly what's coming, and whether it's all it's cracked up to be:

youtu.be/Ip0DqQBFVs4

15.01.2026 19:04 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2

Agreed, it would be really great for the citizens of Bradford to have a new link to Huddersfield/Manchester!

13.01.2026 18:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I think there'll be a new line between Huddersfield and Bradford as well, rather than Manchester - Bradford trains having to go all the way via Todmorden and Halifax!

13.01.2026 18:14 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
It is time to leave the cesspit formerly known as Twitter Grok is just one of many reasons why Westminster should finally get off the website.

Yesterday I posted my last ever Tweet and called on the Government to do the same.

Read more below on why I think it’s time to leave the cesspit formerly known as Twitter.

www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...

09.01.2026 11:55 β€” πŸ‘ 3709    πŸ” 767    πŸ’¬ 308    πŸ“Œ 98