Train Manager | LNER | All views and opinions are my own and aren’t representative of my employer. Come and say “…Hi…” if you see me or have any questions!
The railways are a great place to work and it’s well known that we help our colleagues out! Today I’m up at 3:30am on my day off covering a shift for my best mate James in the knowledge he will be doing the same for me in a few weeks! Teamwork!
#railwayfamily
#lner
#bestmate
I’ve talked about the 125…
I’ve shared my love for the 225..
But have any of you ever been on the Intercity APT?
If not, please visit ‘Crew Heritage Centre’
I had a great time 🚂❤️
#intercity225
#intercityapt
#hst
Working an intercity 225 Electra to York today and who should appear but the one and only Francis Bourgeois! Great to have him on board as always!
Enjoy your day all 😊🙌
#lner
#intercity225
#FrancisBourgeois
Last night I got to Kings X and an elderly man approached and said “Can you help me”? Turns out he needed help getting to a hotel as he was returning to Dundee AM. I walked him to the hotel, made sure he got checked in and told him all LNER staff are here to help
#trainguardlife
Finally able to celebrate our birthdays earlier today (24th & 30th March)! Posh burger and chips in Kings Cross followed by a couple of cocktails in Camden! More memories made ♥️
#besties
#birthday
#memories
Colleague Call Out! 🎺
I just want to say a massive thank you to James who’s my absolute go to at work!
• Always cares
• Dispenses THE BEST advice
• Supports me
• Challenges me
• Encourages me
Not only a colleague but a best friend!
#colleague
#support
#lner
#peer
A whistle commands attention and alerts people to danger yet it is also used in physical activity and sport! Multifunctional and simplistic in reality but effective and clear in its uses!
All I’m reading about at the moment is the beloved HST being withdrawn by XC! It’s a shame I agree, I grew up with these and my brother and I used to be so excited standing in Wolverhampton or B’ham New St when they would pull in 🥰! Share your memories.
(Also this pic💜)
#hst
Our team of cleaners on the railways deserve a medal, common decency from customers would be appreciated, there really is no valid excuse for this pig sty style behaviour!
Nice bit of nostalgia, one of my customers in First Class today travelling on 1S13 with a very old ticket wallet in impeccable condition. It wasn’t only me who made it a talking point, the 1st class hosts in the lounge had also been asking the customer about it! 🙌
Guess who agreed to swap shifts today to help another TM out? Guess who has also ended up with an Intercity 225 as a result? Thats right,
@_TMsteve
🙌
Looking fwd to my shift later!
#intercity225
#lner
And the day is here. We knew it was on the horizon! Meet Alfie, one of our newest hosts at Kings X! This guy comes into work with a smile on his face and intentions of spreading cheer and good will to all! He calls me ‘Legend’ but I have to say his CX skills are legendary!
#lner
Another productive day in the office on my double Lincoln! Walking home now to enjoy a nice chilled evening followed by 2 days off! Ciao for now trains 🚂!
Check out the
@BBCOne
‘The Travel Show’ and you will see me making an Intercity 225 announcement - the one thing you have all been asking me for for ages lol! 😂 I’ll apologise for my accent now!
(Watch from 6:30mins in)🚂
#intercity225
#lner
It really is a Railway Family🚂!
Had the pleasure of meeting Julie yesterday in Newcastle, one of our brilliant Customer service assistants! A few weeks prior to that I met Jamie, what links them you say? Mother and Son of course, 2 peas in a pod, lovely people!
#lner
#peers
Louise is one of our Delivery Managers and as soon as she gets on any train it’s apron on and assisting the team! Thanks Louise for helping out on my 13:30 KGX - NCL service, always a pleasure! ♥️
#lner
#azuma
Great day on the rails working two Anglo Scots trains to NCL and back ending in a very lovely random meeting with the famous
@Coastway_Will
!
#lner
#azuma
🙌Railway family
🙌Real mates
🙌Esteemed colleagues
🙌Thick as thieves
🙌Chalk & cheese but these besties are a force to be reckoned with!
Enjoy those around you, I hate that saying “we aren’t here to make friends”! I sure as hell made the best one I’ve ever had!
@TM_James_
🙌
Happy 1st of March I’m off to Newcastle!
Azuma all the way!
Tell me what you love MOST about March, for me it’s my Birthday Month - all presents welcome !
Have a great Friday!
#lner
#azuma
#happyfriday
💭In a parallel universe 💭
Got to work today, 11:00 KGX-NCL platform 7 HST intercity 125 - call it what you like…. All a dream, nice dream tho right? ♥️
(Photo courtesy of Simon another TM)
#lner
#hst
#intercity125
#workhorse
Good morning! Off up to Leeds today on our lovely ‘you belong’ train!
❤️What is your most memorable moment?❤️
Have a great day all!
#lner
#MentalHealthAwareness
#calm
🎉🚂….The big speech…..🚂 🎉
After 2 years (and a bit) at Leeds depot it’s time to wave 👋🏻 farewell to the wonderful Yorkshire Team! I’ve had a brilliant time getting to know many people who have become close friends, allies and super peers!
Contd in comments………
#lner
It’s been just over a month since I upped sticks and moved to London. I haven’t done any touristy stuff (yet) however I’ve been collecting a few snaps here and there! Btw as you all know I’m not a photographer so apologies for the poor quality and bad angles 🤣
#london
#lner
Guess who has been learning the Cambridge divert! Not the usual place you will find a Yorkshire TM….
Something is afoot 🤫😀👏!
#trainguardlife
#azuma
#railway
Engineering works continue, so it’s a taxi to Peterborough!
But first….
This TM will be calling @ Starbucks!
Change here for coffee, tea and hot chocolate! if you see anything suspicious then plz report this to the Barista club on 666!
Smell it, taste it, savour it …!
Annual leave rules! 🙌
I love my job but we all need a bit of time off, enjoy your weekend people!
Anyone doing anything exciting????
(Keep the trains running in my absence)
#vacation
#annualleave
#lner
Keeping the railways safe and secure! Here’s Toby one of our newest Customer Service Assistants at York. He’s found a laptop left behind by a customer and is about to log it and hopefully get it back to the owner! Great work Toby and well done with the train dispatching!
#lner
Alex, one of our newest Train Managers out looking at routes and riding an intercity 225! Someone else with all the positivity and passion of myself!
Best of luck with the new role Alex, Doncaster are blessed!
#lner
#azuma
#intercity225
#apprenticetrainmanager
Great week so far and now 2 days off! My apprentice Train Manager is doing really well, loving his enthusiasm and eagerness to learn! Time to put my feet up 🤓!
#restdays
#trainguardlife
Railway legends come in all shapes and sizes! JAKE is a rail enthusiast who’s taken to capturing shots of our
@LNER
Azuma fleet (and me)! 📸
I think you’ll agree he’s got a knack for his hobby! 🚂
⭐️Follow him
@jakebf01
⭐️
#lner
#trainguardlife
#azuma
#railway
Happy 5th Railway 🎉Birthday🎂 to me! The last 5 years has flown and working in this industry is a pleasure!
Since joining
@LNER
I’ve worked in our customer solutions team, trained colleagues, been a CX host and of course a Train Manager! Let’s see what the next 5 years bring!
‼️Interesting fact‼️
I started life with LNER at their call centre in Gosforth. Shortly after that I moved to an onboard Host position based at Newcastle!
I lived in Newcastle for 3.5 years so when I work trains up here it’s nice to go for a wander! Pics from today!
#lner
Good day all, nice to be back on morning trains!
Today I’m working the Azuma trains (no 225s) 07:30 KGX - YRK and I’m back on the 10:32 YRK - KGX
Quote of the day: “Love what you do”
Have a gooden.
Ciao 👋
#lner
#azuma
#york
#lovewhatyoudo
Gday ya’all! ☀️ 🌞
Happy hot sunny Friday!
Today I’m working:-
15:06 Kings X - York
18:02 York - Kings X
Both on the super Azuma 801220!
As usual if you are travelling with me and need any help or assistance give me a shout!
What are your weekend plans?
#lner
#azuma
‼️New Cover photo ‼️
Thanks for all your submissions, I have narrowed it down to 3 and I’d like the final vote to go to you guys! I simply can’t pick on!
‼️ Photos are in the comments ‼️
The final 3 submission’s are from:-
Happy Friday! 🌈🚂
Hope you all have a great day! I’ll be up and down the ECML on Azumas, give me a wave!
Today is ‘National Clean Your Room Day’ so let’s get hoovering and dusting ready for the weekend.
♥️Post a pic of your favourite room👇
#lner
#azuma
#trainguardlife
🚨News Flash🚨
The time has come to go public! 😮
From October (exact date TBA) I’ll be leaving Leeds and moving to…..
……..The big smoke, yes that’s right, the Capital City, London 🤭
Steve 👋🏻
~watch this space~
#london
#relocate
#allchange
#leeds
#goodbye
#newstart
I could easily go back to bed :-)
Why can I always sleep better when it’s time to get up haha?
The human body is one weird thing lol!
😝 Good Morning Everyone 🙌
Hey folks, happy hump day and pinch punch it’s the 1st of the month!
Today I’m being loaned out to Leeds depot so I’ll be taking an Azuma
Down to London then bringing an intercity 225 back to Leeds!
(Currently on route to Leeds)
Have a great day!
#lner
#azuma
#intercity225