Michael C

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

554 Followers 223 Following 310 Posts Joined Nov 2024
20 hours ago
A screenshot of a new YouTube video from The New Statesman of an interview with David Lammy and the thumbnail text "The Greens will never take my seat"

Be sure to save this image and use it when the Greens take his seat in the next election

I've a feeling it's going to age BEAUTIFULLY! πŸ˜œπŸ’š

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3 days ago

Indeed, and your latest video seems to have provided a boost in subscribers to that channel as well, so thank you very much for that!

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3 days ago

Congratulations Chris, very well deserved!

Hopefully it's onwards and upwards from here!

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3 days ago
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🚨 Latest Video 🚨 #HS2 Euston station and approach BIG update (part 1) ▢️ youtu.be/nzl6VJgKDSU ◀️

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3 days ago

A big thank you to @networknews.org.uk for his assistance with this video. His channel is well worth a follow if you're interested in rail policy, rolling stock and other rail news.

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4 days ago

Maybe when we have 100% renewable energy powering the grid?

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5 days ago
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As relevant today
as it was back then.

*Unofficial remake, not official GBR/DfT comms.

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4 days ago

Tomorrow's video is a big one and features a special guest πŸ‘€

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

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

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1 week ago

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

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1 week ago
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

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1 week ago

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!

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2 weeks ago
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Everything YOU Need To Know About Liverpool Street's CONTROVERSIAL Rebuild Plans! YouTube video by Network News

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

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3 weeks ago

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

Trains. We love trains, actually

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3 weeks ago
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Cheers for a crazy but awesome day out today @mikewillsee.bsky.social - ❀️

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3 weeks ago

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

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3 weeks ago

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.

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1 month ago

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

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1 month ago

Ah nice, I look forward to seeing it!

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1 month ago

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

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1 month ago

Live now!

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1 month ago
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!

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1 month ago
YouTube
LNER Reveals Interior Design For CAF's Class 897 'Serenza' Trains! YouTube video by Network News

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

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1 month ago
YouTube
West Midlands Trains Has Been Nationalised: Everything You Need To Know! YouTube video by Network News

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

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1 month ago

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

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1 month ago

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

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1 month ago

Apparently! I was surprised too!

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1 month ago
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!

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1 month ago
YouTube
GWR Sets Date For Introduction of Battery Trains on Greenford Branch YouTube video by Network News

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

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1 month ago
Hugh taking a selfie with a Class 68 A class 68 at London Marylebone A Mk5A at London Marylebone 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

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