A train traveller was worried the driver was going too fast and was hilariously schooled to the next station and beyond
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English people see a fast train and immediately think about adding more bureaucracy into the world https://t.co/eG2YsdQKpe
— fareed (@it_is_fareed) August 18, 2025
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It’s not going alarmingly fast, it’s that the trees that are very close by. pic.twitter.com/eFW3kyol6d
— Kevy B – kevyb.bsky.social (@YoContextKev) August 18, 2025
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Tell me you don’t know a lot about rail operations without telling me… But that’s ok, the people involved in them do, leave it to us 🙂 https://t.co/srRHkB7raM
— Signals to Danger – The UK rail disaster podcast (@SignalstoDanger) August 17, 2025
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tweets from the 1830s: https://t.co/veoa54ywqy
— Clara ️⚧️ ️ (@PacerClara) August 18, 2025
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Hi Jacqui, I made enquiries as I’m on the same route
Trains on the London to Littlehampton line can travel at a maximum speed of 100 mph (160 km/h), according to South West Trains. This is the standard operating speed for the South West Main Line, which the route follows.— Uncle Klaus #SanctionIsrael #YourGovtIsEvil #BDS (@KlausUncle) August 16, 2025
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I was a Train Manager for 25 years. The drivers have regular physical medicals. Not sure about psychological- that may be included in medical. They are also regularly tested for their driving competence in real time as they drive. It’s quite stringent.
— Louise Davies (@sacsahuaman2) August 16, 2025
At which point we should probably say that Jacqui was happy to join in the bunfight that followed.
The trolls and bots are suddenly very excited by this post!
— Jacqui Deevoy (@JacquiDeevoy1) August 18, 2025
You really need to get medical assistance. You’re so anxious and scared by life. It’s really a wonderful place to be.
— JDtalking1 (@JDtalking1) August 18, 2025
It was a casual observation leading to a mild wondering. I’m not anxious. But thank you for your concern.
— Jacqui Deevoy (@JacquiDeevoy1) August 18, 2025
I’ve honestly been concerned for a while. Go well.
— JDtalking1 (@JDtalking1) August 18, 2025
Last word to this person.
If one thinks that’s fast.. I would suggest Avoiding the “Bullet Train” in Japan!
— Geoff Stanley. 05/03/61 #TakeoutTheTyrants! (@GeoffStanley17) August 16, 2025
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