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@mikebat.bsky.social

Retired Fall fan and railway fanatic.

143 Followers  |  259 Following  |  97 Posts  |  Joined: 30.10.2023  |  2.2169

Latest posts by mikebat.bsky.social on Bluesky

As Chair of a User Group, I monitor performance on our line. The major cause of disruption is no longer staff issues but stock failure and infrastructure failure. New trains are long overdue.

08.10.2025 19:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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10.09.2025 18:02 β€” πŸ‘ 194    πŸ” 36    πŸ’¬ 21    πŸ“Œ 3

Yup, it was a track I'd forgotten

02.09.2025 18:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Isn't 'Sick of You' an Iggy song? Or is there another I've forgotten?

02.09.2025 17:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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That's humanism! We've teamed up with our patron Stephen Fry, to explore humanist ideas about some of life’s big questions in four animated shorts.

Love this from Humanists UK! #Thatshumanism is the perfect introduction to the humanist approach to life, featuring four animations narrated by Stephen Fry, and brand new posters all about humanism for schools. Have a look for yourself! humanists.uk/thatshumanism/

26.08.2025 08:22 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If you look at a map, you can imagine how the same types of rock formations go under the Irish Sea to The Giant's Causeway. Been to both.

25.08.2025 17:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Stringer thought Brexit was a good idea.

22.08.2025 17:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Where's the Airport Western Link? It solves numerous issues.

10.08.2025 17:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Boris the Spider

18.07.2025 17:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Eurostar needs to sort the check-in system. Our train from Gare du Nord was delayed by 25 minutes simply because passengers could not get through fast enough. We were there 90 minutes before departure and made it with 10 minutes to spare.

08.07.2025 16:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I remember when the Independent refused to cover royal stories; now it publishes press release tattle.

21.06.2025 18:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Brilliant news.

20.06.2025 14:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Also tests every year for males under 25.

15.06.2025 07:12 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

The 'Judas' comment was at the Free Trade Hall in Manchester.

27.05.2025 14:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sounds like you did the same as me, in and out on the same train. The station needs resighting now the ferries have gone.

20.05.2025 19:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Why weren't Greens and Lib Dems present?

04.05.2025 09:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Liquidator

17.04.2025 15:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I first came across this album when I was about 15, in about 1969/70. It is an album I pull out regularly and it is probably my most played album of all time.

16.04.2025 20:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

323's still a common sight at Crewe

10.04.2025 14:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The song I want playing at my funeral.

05.04.2025 06:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Tough one ....?? Go with Toots.

25.03.2025 20:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Superb album

24.03.2025 08:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The station needs moving to somewhere near the football ground.

15.03.2025 13:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Bobby

27.02.2025 05:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Spot on, cars are from the dark ages; the future us rail and bus.

22.02.2025 21:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I was in the audience for some of the tracks on that album.

20.02.2025 17:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Scott

15.02.2025 21:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Richard Dawkins

07.02.2025 17:54 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Hello ! We are Friends of #Altrincham Interchange,Greater #Manchester.
Our aim is to make our Interchange a more welcoming place.We’ve introduced planters, #poetry, platform #library, Community poster board,a warm waiting room and art work.We have lots of plans. Enjoy our future posts and photos!

15.11.2024 15:16 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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We’re heading to #Crewe for the #CheshireBestKeptStation awards.
Wishing all the #Cheshire #rail #station #volunteers the best of luck ! @midcheshirecrp.bsky.social @communityrail.bsky.social @beenetwork.bsky.social #Altrincham

06.02.2025 17:52 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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