Ethan

Bus driver in the North East |
Bus/Train Enthusiast |
Like taking pictures |
Own views

[csz @cszabla]

do you hear that americans? the tyne and wear metro is coming to liberate you from your lack of transit options. DC will now be a node on the sunderland loop

[maeve ~ @miaaowing]

⚠️ IF YOU 🫵 SEE SOMETHING 👁️👁️ THAT DOESNT 🙅‍♀️ LOOK RIGHT ⛔️ SPEAK 🗣️ TO A MEMBER 🪪 OF STAFF 👮‍♂️👮OR TEXT 📲 THE BRITISH 🇬🇧 TRANSPORT 🚝 POLICE 🚨 ON 👇 6️⃣1️⃣0️⃣1️⃣6️⃣

👉 WE'LL 💺 SORT ✅ IT 👍

👀 SEE IT 👀
🗣️ SAY IT 🗣️
💂 SORTED 💂

[Ethan @EM81tw]

Overtime on my local was a LOT of fun 😁

[Ethan @EM81tw]

@lf_p Traffic around the interchange is already bad enough! I wonder what effect this would have on the independent coffee shop in the Metro station too

[James May @MrJamesMay]

It’s May 1st so here is that tweet about my month. Please enjoy my month responsibly.

[Ethan @EM81tw]

10/10 would Fife again

[Ethan @EM81tw]

...and carrying on with improvements to local stations...

[Ethan @EM81tw]

It's crazy how much more lively Sunderland station looks now with its nice new decorations

[Ethan @EM81tw]

It's crazy how much more lively Sunderland station looks now with its nice new decorations

[Ethan @EM81tw]

The first 'new' new buses to hit East Gateshead since 2013..?

Three of seven new GNE Voltra Electroliners pictured on the 58 between Newcastle and Heworth (as well as the 57 on Sundays when both routes interwork)

[Ethan @EM81tw]

Day off from Connect, pretending to be a ferry today...

[Ethan @EM81tw]

Absolutely mega night having a little session getting used to the new toy - can't wait to have it in service tomorrow 😍

[Railcam UK @railcamlive]

We can only echo everyone else’s thoughts and prayers for everyone involved in the tragic incident at Huntingdon last night.

Our thoughts are with the @LNER staff and everyone impacted.

The railway community will come together as they always do and offer support to those affected.

[Ethan @EM81tw]

@cashandcarrots Of course you have to be a bit more careful, but once you get the hang of it it becomes second nature. I enjoy them!

[Ethan @EM81tw]

If you told younger me, riding the bendy bus to Gateshead, that I'd be driving them when I was older, I wouldn't have believed you.

Fast forward to 2025, and I've just finished a shift in one.

My steed 11103 stands at St Peters Campus behind 11101.

[Ethan @EM81tw]

@cashandcarrots They are - we managed to purchase 11101 and 11103, I believe the rest got scrapped but I'm not 100% sure

[Ethan @EM81tw]

@kentrailfan37 You're absolutely correct, we usually have a session or two with an instructor to get comfortable with driving them. Once you get the hang of it, it's pretty easy

[Ethan @EM81tw]

Berwick the long way

I'm insane

[Ethan @EM81tw]

UggggghhhhHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[Train Sim World 6 @trainsimworld]

Maybe the Community were right...

[Ethan @EM81tw]

An unforgettable show!

A few friends and I have just come back from Hamilton at the Sunderland Empire - if you are considering it, PLEASE go and see it! The entire night from start to end has been amazing, and I would absolutely go and see it again!

Joseph again soon...

[BBC News (UK) @BBCNews]

Open-air 'living museum' scoops prestigious £120k prize https://t.co/mTiq75c8jW