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
🚨 Latest Video 🚨 This latest video once again attempts to make the case for building HS2 Phase 2a to Crewe, especially in light of the fact that HS2 and Hinkley C have passed peak construction. youtu.be/emxyFNvaVFw #HS2
We Need to Build HS2 Phase 2a to Crewe
YouTube video by Rail Focus
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There is no reason to do this other than cruelty and spite. There’s nothing in the Supreme Court judgment or the EHRC Code of Practice that mandates it.
Civil servants fight plan to scrap trans ‘reassignment leave’
Make sure you tune into surreyhillsradio.co.uk LIVE from 5 - 7PM where I'll be playing some great music, and discussing the latest rail news, including: Caledonian Sleeper's International Plans Lumo's toilets scandal The plan to fix EMR Intercity Trenitalia's new trains to run to London AND MORE!
Could a direct train between Scotland and Mainland Europe be a reality one day? The Scottish Government certainly seem to think so! In this video, we'll investigate the challenges a new service will have to face, and whether it has any chance of moving forwards: youtu.be/0byPbRAa-X4
New Caledonian Sleeper Route to Mainland Europe Proposed!
YouTube video by Network News
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Whistle-stop tour of the West Midlands today, exploring the region's infrastructure investment beyond HS2.
Audi is making a new A2, and instead of making a true successor to the spacious small car that was so great, it looks like they’ve said “how can we flog yet another giant crossover”. Ahm oot.
New Video! A few months ago, I hit 2,000 subscribers at the same time as my Network News channel reached 10,000, so to celebrate, I decided to do a special Q&A answering questions from both channels! youtu.be/Cjwqpp0fNpI
10,000 Subscriber Q&A Special / Michael C 2K Sub Special
YouTube video by Network News
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I'm going to share my post again, because it's vital that people understand #ADHD is real and treatment can transform people's lives. I'm furious beyond words at how the media is framing ADHD lately ⏩ bsky.app/profile/rail... ⏪ 1/2
Channel 4 has announced documentary “The Great ADHD Myth?” It “seeks to determine whether ADHD is a genuine neurodevelopmental disorder, or a social construct.”
New Video! Okehampton Interchange Station is set to open VERY SOON, so in this video, we'll take a look at everything you need to know about the new station, from its location, to its facilities and service levels, before finally revealing when it will actually open. youtu.be/0HA7XIcZp6M
Okehampton Interchange Opening Date Revealed: The Dartmoor Line's Newest Station!
YouTube video by Network News
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Sadly there was a power cut meaning I was unable to do the final 10/15 minutes of the show, including my outro and closing thoughts However, I did still get through all the news I was hoping to, so if you want to catch up on that you can do so here: www.mixcloud.com/surreyhillsr...
Turntables - 28 Jul 2026
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Make sure to tune in LIVE to surreyhillsradio.co.uk between now and 7PM as I'm going to be discussing the latest rail news!
Make sure to tune in LIVE to surreyhillsradio.co.uk between now and 7PM as I'm going to be discussing the latest rail news!
Here is our full response to Lord Walney's article calling for us to be proscribed as a terrorist organisation:
Tomorrow, Lord Walney, who was responsible in part for the proscription of Palestine Action, will publish an article in The Times arguing that BASH BACK be proscribed as a terrorist organisation. We will not be intimidated. Neither should you. xoxo BASH BACK
New Video! Recently, the Midland Mainline has been in chaos, with a fleet of chronically unreliable trains forcing EMR into making emergency cuts to its timetable, whilst staff are also promising to strike over safety fears. What on earth is going on? Watch now to find out: youtu.be/FRMFnK4wHoo
Major Disruption to EMR Services Following Poor Reliability Of New Trains
YouTube video by Network News
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New Video! With a new Prime Minister set to enter Number 10 in the following days, what changes can we expect to see to the government's transport policy? youtu.be/KL025Lx1jaw
What Will Burnham Mean for Transport?
YouTube video by Network News
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New Video! Today we're looking to the south west of the country, where momentum has been building around the idea of a new mainline between Devon and Cornwall. In this video, we'll take a look at the plans, and discuss whether they really have any chance of moving forward: youtu.be/siVVAUMBEx8
Kernow Connect: The Bold Plan For A Second Mainline to Cornwall
YouTube video by Network News
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Somehow I managed to blag my way into an appearance on tonight's (delayed) episode of @railnatter.uk, so make sure you tune in for all sorts of fun chaos! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Up4z...
Labour’s rail promises versus reality | #Railnatter 311
YouTube video by Gareth Dennis
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New Video! A few days ago, the MASSIVE new Cambridge South Station opened, and of course I was there to ride the first train, and thoroughly explore the station: youtu.be/9RpTaf1lERo
Cambridge South Station Opening: First Train & Tour of Britain's Newest Station!
YouTube video by Michael C.
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🚂NEW VIDEO TIME!🚂 Yesterday I got the first train to the new station of Cambridge South the first GBR branded station on the network! Join me as I explore! Featuring @mikewillsee.bsky.social #railwaystation youtu.be/SN-G8VAxntg
The First GBR Branded Station! Opening Day at Cambridge South!
YouTube video by SarahWithTheTrains
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Forgot to do a post earlier but I can confirm that I am now LIVE on surreyhillsradio.co.uk to discuss the latest rail news Don't forget to tune in!
This is only the beginning. The climate crisis is here. So why are politicians and most of the media still acting as though this can wait? It can't. We can still avoid some of the worst impacts - but only if we find the courage to act. metro.co.uk/2026/06/22/g...
Greta Thunberg warns 40°C heatwave about to hit UK 'is only the beginning'
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Happy "HS2 extension to Manchester" day to all those who celebrate it.
It's good that Reform doesn't have another seat. It's good that Starmer is now done. If this means Labour pulls back across from being a barely centre-right party to a reasonably centre-left one, that's also good. The trouble is: the evidence suggests that's not going to happen.
Andy Burnham suggests resurrecting the Northern leg of HS2 to Manchester by changing the way infrastructure projects are funded. If that works for Manchester, why not for the eastern leg to the East Midlands, South Yorkshire and Leeds, too? inews.co.uk/news/andy-bu...
Andy Burnham: I'll resurrect HS2 from Birmingham to Manchester
The Greater Manchester Mayor will use Crossrail-style funding to bring back the northern leg of the high speed rail project
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About to go LIVE on surreyhillsradio.co.uk to discuss the latest news from the railway world, including (but not limited to) the recent cuts to HS2, Lumo's new West Coast route, the latest progress with GBR, and the introduction of overnight trains between Gatwick and Reading. Make sure to tune in!
Okehampton Interchange is looking largely complete! Whilst no opening date has been confirmed at this stage, my guess is that it will be opening sooner rather than later!
Jen is genuinely an amazing person. Despite everything thrown at her over the last year she's managed to run a 10k and raised money for a worthy cause. 💙 www.justgiving.com/page/jenonth...
JenOnTheMove's 10k Great Manchester Run for Henshaws
Help Jenny Smith raise money to support Henshaws
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🎬 NEW VIDEO 🎬 2 days ago I did what I thought was unachievable to me in life after my stroke - I ran the Great Manchester 10k - this is my story youtu.be/EDmN201_bDs
The headline talks about Antisemitism fears. Yet both people were criticising a genocidal Israeli Government. This constant conflation of criticism of Jewish people with criticism of Israel makes me as a Jewish person feel less safe. Such a dangerous decision by Labour.
IMPORTANT: For any artists/writers/etc etc, using Linktree to point people to their work, from 5 July, they'll be feeding all imagery you use on your landing page into DALL-E by OpenAI. I deleted my account this morning.
¡ATENCIÓN! 🚨 El 5 de Julio de 2026 entra en vigencia la actualización de los ToS de Linktree. Esto incluye el uso de IA generativa (Dall-E de OpenAI) con los textos, imágenes y links que el usuario suba a su cuenta. Incluso compartirán toda la info del usuario con otros proveedores externos de IA ⚠️