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Liam Johnston

@liamjohnston.bsky.social

Working for Railway Mission, a UK charity and doing all I can to keep 'She Who Must Be Obayed' happy.

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'Isolated incident': Railway Mission says passengers shouldn't fear travel after stabbing attack - Premier Christian News | Headlines, Breaking News, Comment & Analysis Railway Mission's executive director Liam Johnston told Premier Christian News: β€œOur immediate reaction is one of shock and dismay that in an area that should be safe and secure, such a terrible incid...

'Isolated incident': Railway Mission says passengers shouldn't fear travel after stabbing attack - Premier Christian News | Headlines, Breaking News, Comment & Analysis premierchristian.news/us/news/arti...

04.11.2025 08:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Chaplains pray for staff and passengers following rail incidents <p>Chaplains from the Railway Mission having been mobilising and praying, in response to two high-profile incidents over the past few&nbsp;days.&nbsp;A&nbsp;man's been remanded in custody following th...

Chaplains with #RailwayMission have been praying and responding to recent high-profile incidents, including Saturday's attacks on board a train in Huntingdon. #RailwayChaplain Liam Johnston also shares about this morning's derailment in Shap. Listen 🎧:
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03.11.2025 16:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Avanti West Coast statement about train derailment in Cumbria. | Avanti West Coast News Latest Avanti West Coast statement about train derailment at Shap, Cumbria.

We are shocked to hear of another major incident on the railway network today.

RAILWAY MISSION chaplains are responding to this incident. we are pleased to hear there are no injuries, but it will cause a challenging time for the railway.

newsdesk.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/news/avanti-...

03.11.2025 10:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Railway Mission prayer email & thought for the week: This week, I reflect on the challenges of Christian leadership and invite us to pray for those who serve faithfully in miand nistry, often under quiet and unseen pressure. .... Also, We are thankful ...

Please see the Railway Mission’s prayer email and thought for the week. This also has the additional prayer request following the multiple stabbing on a train yesterday on the train at Huntingdon

mailchi.mp/dfa8c869f81d...

02.11.2025 08:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Rail Industry Unites in Parliament to Celebrate Railway Mission’s Pastoral Support and Launch of Groundbreaking Resilience Training Programme - RailStaff Listen to this article Rail leaders gathered at the Houses of Parliament this week for a special reception hosted by Lilian Greenwood MP, celebrating the Railway Mission’s ongoing pastoral support for...

please see this article from the event we held in the House of Commons, the UK Parliament building yesterday: www.railstaff.co.uk/2025/10/28/r...

28.10.2025 18:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Last Christmas, I decided to fight my weight. Now it's October, and I have lost 10 months.

23.10.2025 19:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

He he lovely, and soberly to talk to. Just don't tell him I said that 😁

23.10.2025 12:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The perr-fect crime. I got away by a whisker, now the police are playing 'cat and mouse'

21.10.2025 07:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Railhope International has been holding a RailHope Conference in Singapore. This was a great time of encouragement for all the countries represented. Delegates came from as far afield as New Zealand, UK, South Africa, and Eswatini and India, as well as Singapore and Indonesia

14.10.2025 07:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What an incredible evening/early morning at DarlingtonStation.

β€˜Locomotion No.1’ and Azuma named β€˜Darlington’ together - 200 years of railway history celebrated in style! #Railway200

Local chaplain Andy was one of the invited guests of @lner.co.uk to share in this wonderful event.

28.09.2025 10:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How to be more like Jesus on your daily commute! - Big Breakfast - Premier Plus For this week's 'Just like Jesus', Max and Lydia sat down with Liam Johnston, CEO of Railway Mission, to chat about how we can be salt and light to our fellow passengers when we travel by train!

Last week, Railway Mission featured on Premier Christian Radio's Big Breakfast Show. Listen here
www.premier.plus/big-breakfas...

16.09.2025 20:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bring theology back to the parishes Do not underestimate the intellectual capacities of lay people and seekers, Sarah Coakley advises

Yes!
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08.08.2025 14:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Railway Mission Chaplains: Crisis to Comfort – The Hidden Strength Behind a Resilient UK Rail Sector - Rail UK Railway Mission Chaplains: Crisis to Comfort – The Hidden Strength Behind a Resilient UK Rail Sector - Charity

Railway Mission Chaplains: Crisis to Comfort – The Hidden Strength Behind a Resilient UK Rail Sector

railuk.com/charity/rail...

24.07.2025 22:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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20 years ago today, London was changed forever.

I’ll never forget the silence on Euston Road… or the first responder who said, β€œWe are waist-deep in bodies.”

We remember the victims, the survivors, and those who still carry the scars #7July #LondonBombings #ChaplaincySupport

07.07.2025 07:48 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Scottish firefighters tackle wildfires for third day as risk to life grows Dealing with very serious blazes means fire and rescue service has limited ability to respond to other emergencies

This is very disturbing. Fortunately, the overnight rain up here seems to have helped in this case. But I’d ask anyone visiting the Highlands this summer not to light campfires, use outdoor BBQs, or do anything else that might increase the risk of wildfires. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

01.07.2025 10:31 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Smarter rail, stronger teams, safer sites: Rail Live 2025 in focus Set outside at the Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre, Rail Live 2025 delivered a strong turnout and a festive atmosphere – despite the heat

I am honoured by this article placing my talk at #RailLiveuk with #RailForumUK at the number one slot in their rundown of the show.

Prioritising wellbeing in a high-pressure industry

www.pbctoday.co.uk/news/digital...

04.07.2025 06:08 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Railway Mission Thought and Prays for the week This week, I had the chance to attend the first public day of the Inspiration Train, part of the Railway200 celebrations marking 200 years of railway history. The train’s first stop was at Severn Vall...

Railway Mission prayer email & thought for the week: This week, I had the chance to attend the first public day of the Inspiration Train, part of the Railway200 celebrations marking 200 years of railway history- mailchi.mp/399e77df0c74...

29.06.2025 09:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Just one...

24.06.2025 10:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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And finally... from Tampere in Finland with two trains and a plane, then the second half of today’s travelling is done with three trains and one car, and my journey is at an end. Well actually it is now yesterday's travelling as it is now 00:30 and I have arrived home.

22.06.2025 23:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The journey so far today... two trains, one plane, now for part four

22.06.2025 20:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I have pond in the garden... 😌

22.06.2025 15:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Flight as the boat is stuck on the lake

22.06.2025 15:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The overhead lockers are quite large πŸ€”

22.06.2025 14:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I wonder if the local my church would agree to to the decorations πŸ€”

22.06.2025 12:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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My paddlebord was a little bigger and took less effort from me to move it πŸ‘Œ

22.06.2025 12:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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It is, it was nice as i got of the plane it 13c with rain. It was lovely. Today has been 18c. So, just about right βœ…οΈ

It feels strange that it is 12:10 and finally the sun has set.

20.06.2025 21:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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My day has been more uneventful

20.06.2025 20:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

A unicorn? Have you had too much wine 🍷 🀣

20.06.2025 13:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Three trains and a coffee later… whom do I bump into but the amazing Alison Glasspool! She’s been doing incredible work with @railwaymission.bsky.social applying to trust funds to help secure financial support for the mission πŸš†β˜•πŸ‘ #RailwayMission #ChanceEncounter #UnsungHeroes

19.06.2025 14:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Shop Online & Raise Money For The Railway Mission Shop online with Give as you Live Online and raise a money for The Railway Mission the simple way.

Your online shopping at UK shops could raise up to 5x the normal donation thanks to our friends at @giveasyoulive this week! It's completely free to use - just click, shop and raise > www.giveasyoulive.com//charity/the...

17.06.2025 10:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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