Vanmanyo
@vanmanyo.bsky.social
I make (mostly) educational YouTube videos on Britain's rail network!
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Recently, I was on a Southeastern class 707, and realised that these pretty new trains (under 10 years old), have had a pretty interesting history, operating with 3 different TOCs, and being unwanted before they even entered service! Here's a video I've made on them; youtu.be/a1BczTBRZZ8
The Train NOBODY Wanted!? (Until Southeastern wanted them) | A History of the Class 707
The Class 707 Desiro trains were intiailly ordered by South West Trains in 2014, to bolster capacity out of London Waterloo on suburban services. However, just 3 years later, the class 707s were…
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September 4, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Recently, I was on a Southeastern class 707, and realised that these pretty new trains (under 10 years old), have had a pretty interesting history, operating with 3 different TOCs, and being unwanted before they even entered service! Here's a video I've made on them; youtu.be/a1BczTBRZZ8
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Undercover footage verified by Channel 4 News reveals a secret plot by senior Reform UK figures to break the law on party donations. A leading legal expert is now calling for a criminal investigation.
🔗 Read the exclusive story on Substack:
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Exclusive: Nigel Farage filmed undercover celebrating secret new foreign donations
Undercover footage verified by Channel 4 News reveals a secret plot by senior Reform UK figures to break the law on party donations. A leading legal expert is now calling for a criminal investigation.
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September 3, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Undercover footage verified by Channel 4 News reveals a secret plot by senior Reform UK figures to break the law on party donations. A leading legal expert is now calling for a criminal investigation.
🔗 Read the exclusive story on Substack:
🔗 Read the exclusive story on Substack:
I recently retraced the steps of my first proper vlog video, where I went to the stations between Crewe and Stoke-on-Trent. However, this time I made sure to include as many facts as possible! Do give it a watch: youtu.be/Yz1FXnF7nyQ
Secrets of the Crewe - Stoke-on-Trent line including Staffordshire's least used station...or is it?
Hello! Nearly 2 years ago I made my first ever proper 'vlog' video - where I went on the Crewe-Stoke-on-Trent line, visiting all the stations on it (but without really talking in depth about their…
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August 7, 2026 at 5:45 PM
I recently retraced the steps of my first proper vlog video, where I went to the stations between Crewe and Stoke-on-Trent. However, this time I made sure to include as many facts as possible! Do give it a watch: youtu.be/Yz1FXnF7nyQ
Recently I hit 10,000 Subscribers (Thank you!!) and decided to do a special Q&A...
You asked, I answered - watch here:
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You asked, I answered - watch here:
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10,000 Subscriber Vanmanyo Q&A Special!
Well YouTube, 10,000 subscribers!?
I don't know where to start - thank you is probably the best bet. Seriously, thank you. I never thought I would get anywhere close to 10,000 subscribers so I am so…
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July 31, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Recently I hit 10,000 Subscribers (Thank you!!) and decided to do a special Q&A...
You asked, I answered - watch here:
youtu.be/hCEvDsDUmw4
You asked, I answered - watch here:
youtu.be/hCEvDsDUmw4
Hello! Recently I was in Brum looking at the West Midlands Metro extension to Digbeth which, at the moment, is perhaps one of the most useless tram extensions. However it won't be useless for much longer, as explained!
Britain's most USELESS Tram extension... for now!? | West Midlands Metro Eastside Extension
In this video I delve into the West Midlands Metro Eastside extension which currently runs to Milennium Point and, in my opinion, is the most useless tram extension... for now!
The extension will…
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July 17, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Hello! Recently I was in Brum looking at the West Midlands Metro extension to Digbeth which, at the moment, is perhaps one of the most useless tram extensions. However it won't be useless for much longer, as explained!
Recently I went to Stourbridge to get to grips with the famous shuttle!! I look at the line and the very interesting rolling stock. Watch now!!
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Britain's most UNUSUAL train and most UNUSUAL branch line!
YouTube video by Vanmanyo
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July 11, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Recently I went to Stourbridge to get to grips with the famous shuttle!! I look at the line and the very interesting rolling stock. Watch now!!
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I recently went on the rare twice a week train on the Clitheroe to Hellifield line and then checked out some of the stations on the incredible Settle to Carlisle line. Watch now!
This train runs just twice a week on England's MOST SCENIC Rail line!
This week I'm on the famous Settle and Carlisle line, looking at a very rare Saturday only train from Rochdale through Manchester & Blackburn up to Ribblehead. I'll be looking at this twice-weekly…
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July 3, 2026 at 5:45 PM
I recently went on the rare twice a week train on the Clitheroe to Hellifield line and then checked out some of the stations on the incredible Settle to Carlisle line. Watch now!
Hey all! Recently I've been looking into how I think Northern Trains have significantly improved as an operator since their nationalisation in 2020, so I made a video on it! youtu.be/-gOVDCsFlWo - let me know your thoughts on the video and my arguments!!!
Northern's Nationalisation Success?! | A history of Arriva Rail Northn & Northern Trains
Over 6 years ago, in March 2020, Arriva Rail North (the Northern franchise train operator) was nationalised by the government amid poor performance. It was the first time since the early 2000s that a…
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June 27, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Hey all! Recently I've been looking into how I think Northern Trains have significantly improved as an operator since their nationalisation in 2020, so I made a video on it! youtu.be/-gOVDCsFlWo - let me know your thoughts on the video and my arguments!!!
I've been busy with Uni exams but I am now finished and so the videos are back! This week I've been busy looking at some more of the stations out of Leeds on the Airedale/Wharfedale lines, including one which has been closed a remarkable 3 separate times youtu.be/wypaeuVCptU
This station in West Yorkshire has closed 3 times!? | Secrets of the Airedale/Wharfedale Lines pt
YouTube video by Vanmanyo
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June 12, 2026 at 6:45 PM
I've been busy with Uni exams but I am now finished and so the videos are back! This week I've been busy looking at some more of the stations out of Leeds on the Airedale/Wharfedale lines, including one which has been closed a remarkable 3 separate times youtu.be/wypaeuVCptU
The class 333s are certainly one of the strangest types of trains in the UK! So, I decided to have a little look at them in this video!
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May 15, 2026 at 4:15 PM
The class 333s are certainly one of the strangest types of trains in the UK! So, I decided to have a little look at them in this video!
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NEW VIDEO!
If you asked the UK population what their least favourite train company was, they might argue Cross Country? But are they truly the worst, and how have they got into this situation? New video on the topic out now;
If you asked the UK population what their least favourite train company was, they might argue Cross Country? But are they truly the worst, and how have they got into this situation? New video on the topic out now;
STILL Britain's worst train operator, and are they to blame? | Cross Country Trains
If you asked the UK population what their least favourite train company was, they might argue Cross Country? But are they truly the worst, and how have they got into this situation? That's why I try…
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May 8, 2026 at 5:55 PM
NEW VIDEO!
If you asked the UK population what their least favourite train company was, they might argue Cross Country? But are they truly the worst, and how have they got into this situation? New video on the topic out now;
If you asked the UK population what their least favourite train company was, they might argue Cross Country? But are they truly the worst, and how have they got into this situation? New video on the topic out now;
NEW VIDEO!
If you asked the UK population what their least favourite train company was, they might argue Cross Country? But are they truly the worst, and how have they got into this situation? New video on the topic out now;
If you asked the UK population what their least favourite train company was, they might argue Cross Country? But are they truly the worst, and how have they got into this situation? New video on the topic out now;
STILL Britain's worst train operator, and are they to blame? | Cross Country Trains
If you asked the UK population what their least favourite train company was, they might argue Cross Country? But are they truly the worst, and how have they got into this situation? That's why I try…
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May 8, 2026 at 5:55 PM
NEW VIDEO!
If you asked the UK population what their least favourite train company was, they might argue Cross Country? But are they truly the worst, and how have they got into this situation? New video on the topic out now;
If you asked the UK population what their least favourite train company was, they might argue Cross Country? But are they truly the worst, and how have they got into this situation? New video on the topic out now;
I was in the Netherlands recently and decided to have a little look into what the least used station is! I thought it would be pretty easy, like it is here in the UK with our statistics, but I was not ready for the rabbit hole I was sent down! If you're interested watch this:
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The Least Used Station in the Netherlands..sort of
YouTube video by Vanmanyo
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April 24, 2026 at 5:16 PM
I was in the Netherlands recently and decided to have a little look into what the least used station is! I thought it would be pretty easy, like it is here in the UK with our statistics, but I was not ready for the rabbit hole I was sent down! If you're interested watch this:
youtu.be/jMNXcauaD6Q
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Hungary election live: Viktor Orbán concedes defeat in Hungarian election after 16 years in power
Hungary election live: Viktor Orbán concedes defeat in Hungarian election after 16 years in power
Long-serving prime minister beaten by opposition after early results showed clear lead
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April 12, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Hungary election live: Viktor Orbán concedes defeat in Hungarian election after 16 years in power
Recently I went to the 5 newest stations in the UK in Birmingham!
Watch the video now including an appearance from @therighttrack.bsky.social and Al Carns MP!
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Watch the video now including an appearance from @therighttrack.bsky.social and Al Carns MP!
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Secrets of the NEW Camp Hill Line stations Birmingham (+ Darlaston & Willenhall)
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April 11, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Recently I went to the 5 newest stations in the UK in Birmingham!
Watch the video now including an appearance from @therighttrack.bsky.social and Al Carns MP!
youtu.be/O0MlDkPGWQw
Watch the video now including an appearance from @therighttrack.bsky.social and Al Carns MP!
youtu.be/O0MlDkPGWQw
Recently I was up in Scotland to take a look at the UK's last HST sets in regular passenger operations! I made a video on it which you can watch here;
The UK's LAST HSTs in passenger service! | A history of the ScotRail Inter7City HST sets
In today's video I have a look at the final HST sets in passenger use in the whole of the UK - the ScotRail Inter7Cities! The HSTs are by far one of the most iconic modern trains the UK has produced,…
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March 6, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Recently I was up in Scotland to take a look at the UK's last HST sets in regular passenger operations! I made a video on it which you can watch here;
I recently went up to Scotland, specifically Glasgow, and had a little look at what are the oldest diagrammed electric passenger trains in operation on the national rail network; the class 318s and 320s. Video is out now;
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The UK's OLDEST Electric Trains! | The Class 318s/320s
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February 20, 2026 at 7:15 PM
I recently went up to Scotland, specifically Glasgow, and had a little look at what are the oldest diagrammed electric passenger trains in operation on the national rail network; the class 318s and 320s. Video is out now;
youtu.be/rPTwnVvmmHI
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A few weeks ago now Chiltern Railways introduced their new Mk5as, formerly of Transpennine Express. I made a video expaining how the new trains might benefit Chiltern; youtu.be/zKVPqUdABg8
Chiltern's NEW Mk5a trains will TRANSFORM Chiltern Services!
YouTube video by Vanmanyo
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February 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM
A few weeks ago now Chiltern Railways introduced their new Mk5as, formerly of Transpennine Express. I made a video expaining how the new trains might benefit Chiltern; youtu.be/zKVPqUdABg8
A week ago I decided to go and attempt to travel on the ENTIRE Chiltern Railways network in one day... here's how I did!
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The ENTIRE Chiltern Railways network in ONE day!
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January 30, 2026 at 7:15 PM
A week ago I decided to go and attempt to travel on the ENTIRE Chiltern Railways network in one day... here's how I did!
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Good morning from your new Chiltern Railways "Explorer" Mk5a train! A real party atmosphere here today with 13 5 carriage Mk5as being rolled out for the December timetable change! Today was the official launch although a set did run yesterday!
January 27, 2026 at 8:23 AM
Good morning from your new Chiltern Railways "Explorer" Mk5a train! A real party atmosphere here today with 13 5 carriage Mk5as being rolled out for the December timetable change! Today was the official launch although a set did run yesterday!
I recently ventured out with GWR on the Great Western Mainline between Reading and Didcot, a line which I think deserves more attention! So much so I made a video on it! You can check it out here;
The Reading - Didcot lines deserves more attention! | Secrets of the Reading to Didcot Line GWML
The Great Western Mainline is one of the most famous mainlines in the UK, but how often do you think about the section between Reading and Didcot? Probably not much right? The South Westerly sections…
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January 23, 2026 at 7:15 PM
I recently ventured out with GWR on the Great Western Mainline between Reading and Didcot, a line which I think deserves more attention! So much so I made a video on it! You can check it out here;
Recently I randomly decided to go out in Manchester and try and go on every single mode of transport (all the train companies, the Bee Network and Metrolink) in Manchester in the quickest time possible! How long does it take for me? Find out here; youtu.be/f1aTOJFEwOo
EVERY Transport Operator in Manchester!
In today's video I attempt to go on every single public transport operator in Manchester including;
- All 6 Train Operating Companies
- The Bee Network
- Manchester Metrolink
For this I use a…
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January 16, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Recently I randomly decided to go out in Manchester and try and go on every single mode of transport (all the train companies, the Bee Network and Metrolink) in Manchester in the quickest time possible! How long does it take for me? Find out here; youtu.be/f1aTOJFEwOo
Hey all! Recently went on what is quite an under appreciated line - the Elephant and Bear line between Leamington Spa & Nuneaton via Coventry! I went to all the intermediate stations, 4 of which are under 40 years old! Check out the video now
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Secrets of the Elephant & Bear Line | (Leamington Spa - Coventry - Nuneaton Line)
YouTube video by Vanmanyo
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January 9, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Hey all! Recently went on what is quite an under appreciated line - the Elephant and Bear line between Leamington Spa & Nuneaton via Coventry! I went to all the intermediate stations, 4 of which are under 40 years old! Check out the video now
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9,000 Subscribers!
Super happy to hit this milestone, one step closer to 10,000!!!
Thanks to anyone who's subscribed over the years, and if you haven't done so yet - what are you waiting for!!!!
Super happy to hit this milestone, one step closer to 10,000!!!
Thanks to anyone who's subscribed over the years, and if you haven't done so yet - what are you waiting for!!!!
January 6, 2026 at 9:42 PM
9,000 Subscribers!
Super happy to hit this milestone, one step closer to 10,000!!!
Thanks to anyone who's subscribed over the years, and if you haven't done so yet - what are you waiting for!!!!
Super happy to hit this milestone, one step closer to 10,000!!!
Thanks to anyone who's subscribed over the years, and if you haven't done so yet - what are you waiting for!!!!
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For those of us not in the cult, this is what we hear when anyone from the Trump administration speaks.
For the people in the back, this is satire and so well done…
For the people in the back, this is satire and so well done…
January 4, 2026 at 7:56 PM
For those of us not in the cult, this is what we hear when anyone from the Trump administration speaks.
For the people in the back, this is satire and so well done…
For the people in the back, this is satire and so well done…