Luke Palmer-Ackroyd @conductorluke Twitter profile

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

11 months

68024 is providing power for my 1U52 Scarborough to York. Still hard to believe these are getting withdrawn early next month. Set number TP04 too. #sundaywork #class68 #tpe #railway

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@conductorluke

1 year

Nearly 18months since my last mental breakdown. Don’t get me wrong I’ve had my ups and downs but I refuse to go back into the black hole and back on anti depressants. Trying to think positive even with man flu.Remember it’s ok not to be ok and if anyone is struggling please DM me

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@conductorluke

1 year

A quick Saltburn & back…pass to Newcastle before bringing a train back to York. Nice easy Sunday shifts a few ticket issues sorted but we’re all good. A beautiful Sunday evening. Have a fabulous Sunday everyone! #class185 #yarm #conductor #sunday #railway

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@conductorluke

10 months

First time for me 158117 stands at Castleford on 2M66 the 08:58 York to Piccadilly via Wakefield service. Got a few passengers onboard too. #class185 #castleford #work #conductor #railway

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@conductorluke

1 year

Day 4 of 7! 01:00 alarm on a Monday morning with 185125 providing the power on 1P06 the 02:52 York to Manchester Airport. #tooearly #twitterguard #railway #class185 #leedsstation

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@conductorluke

1 year

Day 2 of 7! 185119 & 185137 on 1N57 05:05 York to Saltburn via Dinsdale. One of the last times I’ll work over the Dinsdale line as it’s being taken off our route cards from December. #class185 #railway #siemens #DARLINGTON

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

2 years

Just to prove that I do actually work trains. Set TP07 with loco 68033 names The Poppy for my 1U72 Scarborough to Leeds via Methley then 1U72 Leeds to Scarborough. Nice to work proper trains 💪🏻😂 #twitterguard #class68 #railway

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@conductorluke

1 year

Day 6 of 7! Stopper to Picc and back before a quick Saltburn. Must remember we stop at Garforth on the way to Picc. 185150 is my steed for my first half. Have a fab Thursday everyone 😊 #class185 #york #worklife #railway

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@conductorluke

1 year

68024 is providing power for my 1U27 07:20 Leeds to Scarborough via Methley taking me back to York. Going to miss working these when they go into storage in December! #class68 #nova3 #railway #leeds #twitterguard

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@conductorluke

10 months

185110 stands waiting time at Brighouse on 1P97 the 23:42 Manchester Airport to York via the Calder Valley, Normanton & Methley so all 3 diversions in 1 trip. Good job my cab is nice and warm. #railway #class185 #brighouse #cold #siemens #conductor

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@conductorluke

9 months

Too cold to be at work and I just can’t seem to shake off this chest infection. 185147 is providing power on 1E55 21:49 Liverpool to Huddersfield mine as far as Victoria then a taxi back 🚂 #class185 #leagreen #railway #conductor #siemens

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

10 months

As I’m now on my weekly leave I won’t be working anymore 68s. Wouldn’t say they are the best to work but I sure will miss them! #class68 #conductor #caf #railway #conductor

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@conductorluke

1 year

Day 5 of 7! This is a bit of Déjà vu on 1N57 again via Dinsdale. Just a Piccadilly and back after my break then hometime. 185103 & 185146 providing the power with a top driver & of course a top conductor 😂 #railway #class185 #worklife

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

10 months

Although I don’t have the works official Christmas jumper I will still spread some Christmas cheer 🎄 #merryxmas #conductor #work

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@conductorluke

11 months

185139 is seen here in Huddersfield on 1P97 23:40 Manchester Victoria to York. Roll on home time ready for 9 days off. #Huddersfield #class185 #railway

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

1 year

Lovely 10:30 job for me today Liverpool and back then Piccadilly and back. Full shift on 802s. 802208 is seen here at Victoria on my 9M07. Roll on 18:16. #twitterguard #railway #hitachi #class802 #nova1

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

1 year

Day 7 of 7 nearly done! Feel absolutely shattered doing between 8&10.5hrs per shifts for 7 days definitely takes it toll. Now time for a long weekend to spend with the husband and teenage son. #railway #worklife #family #marsden #class802

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

1 year

Too early for a Monday morning 185104 is providing the power for my 1P06 the 02:52 from York to Manchester Airport ✈️. Garforth station looks strange without its iconic footbridge. #class185 #twitterguard #railway #tooearly

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@conductorluke

1 year

Day 1 of 7! 185126 & 185110 having just arrived ECS from York ready to work 1P62 to Manchester Airport. Double Saltburns for me today. #class185 #conductor #Saltburn #transpennine #railway #trainlife

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

11 months

802201 is providing the power for my last half Leeds-Piccadilly then to Newcastle and back to York a lovely 10:28 job roll on 18:58! #work #class802 #stalybridge

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

1 year

Finally got to drive our new bus. Very impressed so smooth and passengers love it best of all it has plenty of power! #volvo #Evora #Connexions #Casualbusdriver #Crossgates

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

1 year

No 68s again for me today set swap at Scarborough means 185101 is providing power on 1K42 to Manchester Victoria. Working it as far as York then it’s long weekend! 😃

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

10 months

Merry Christmas 🎄 nice to see Lea Green Platforms finally extended just need the software update to open all doors. 802219 providing the power just a quick Liverpool and back via Methley diversion. #class802 #nova #hitachi #leagreen

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

1 year

Later turn for me. When we say please move forward coaches we’re not saying it to be picky we just want you to get off safety. York to Saltburn then to Leeds, break then Airport and back to York roll on 00:30 #class185 #railway #coductor #shortplatforms #yarm

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

2 years

Should’ve just had the one bus today but with S400 SLT developing a fault YN05 GXB was my replacement for a day on the 64s! I love both my jobs. #scania #casualbusdriver #aberford #connexionbuses

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

1 year

Good morning ☀️…double Saltburn for me today currently on 1N57 with 185127 providing the power. Feels strange going via Darlington and this should’ve been a 6 car oh well means I get check more tickets 😂 #railway #twitterguard #class185

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

1 year

Something a bit different today 185148 providing power on the York to Dewsbury shuttles first time I’ve used the Batley crossover! #class185 #conductor #railway #siemens #sundayworking

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

1 year

Another day on the 64s. Got to drive my favorite bus in the fleet she might be a 56reg but still has plenty of power! Don’t think I’ll drive buses when Leeds fest is on again the amount of road closures and roadworks was a nightmare. #scania #casualbusdriver #aberford #twojobs

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

2 years

First day on my own and I didn’t get lost thank god. Was even treated to the sole Citaro in the fleet for my 11s! #casualbusdriver #scania #citaro #connexions

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

1 year

185137 is providing the power for my 1U32 07:48 Scarborough to York. Double Scarborough then a Newcastle for me today. #twitterguard #railway #class185 #Scarborough

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

1 year

Set TP03 providing the power for me tonight. 1U75 Leeds to Scarborough via York then 1U88 back. Going to miss these when they go in December. Shame we couldn’t put these seats in the 802s. #RailwayFamily #class68 #nova3 #tpe #twitterguard

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@conductorluke

10 months

02:00alarm after a long weekend should be illegal 😂 185101 & 185131 are seen in Thornaby on 1P60 the 05:54 Saltburn to Manchester Airport. I’m only taking it as far as York. Have a fab Wednesday everyone stay safe 😊 #class185 #conductor #railway #thornaby #earlies

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

1 year

Day 3 of 7! A quick Liverpool and back via the Calder Valley with 802209. Love the scenery and how beautiful Hebden Bridge is. (Taken from the non-active cab) #trainguard #class802 #hebdenbridge #sundayworking

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

11 months

Been a bit of a manic Monday but here is Coach E on 802212 after terminating at Stalybridge now forming 1P21 back to Newcastle my chariot as far as Leeds. #class802 #hitachi #tpe #railway #conductor

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

1 year

Celebrating 7 years on the railway! Not bad to say I was only temporary as a host for VTEC. After 3 TOCs I’m still here still loving the job. Love all my Railway family too 🚂 #railway #RailwayFamily

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

1 year

Today marks 12mnths since my last mental breakdown it’s not been easy but I’ve recognized my triggers and what to do. I will never like what I see in the mirror and yes I’ve put a bit of weight on which in time will come off bit by bit ❤️ #itsokaynottobeokay #menshealthawareness

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

1 year

185144 stands on platform 2 ready to work 1P60 which is starting at Picc today. 02:15 book on for 3 days in a row has definitely taken its toll! #class185 #railway #twitterguard

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

9 months

Well 2023 has had its ups and downs. Moving bus companies and saying goodbye to the 68s. Happy New Year and all the best for 2024 everyone 🎉 I start mine with a 02:30 alarm ready for a 4am book on! #HappyNewYear2024 #railway #tpe #casualbusdriver #thinkpositive

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@conductorluke

1 year

801206 is providing power tonight on my 9E21 Liverpool Lime Street to Newcastle with me taking it as far as York. #keeptheguardonthetrain #RailwayFamily #twitterguard #hitachi #class802

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

10 months

Can’t believe I’m now 33! With a 13year son which makes me feel ancient 😂 no trains today but a day on the sofa keeping warm! #33 #birthday #lazyday

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

1 year

How stunning does Liverpool Lime Street look! Got a bit of time to wait before my set comes in so getting some fresh air before heading back to Victoria then another set to York! #railway #twitterguard #Liverpool

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

2 years

185138 ready for 1T40 19:35 Scarborough to York then it’s time to learn the 68s from tomorrow! #class185 #railway #conductor

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

1 year

Something a bit different today not working any train just route learning ready for December. Start off with one of my local stations before heading in to book on then a quick look at Castleford then home to bed! #routelearning #railway #conductor

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

1 year

First Scania of the day for me to drive is JSU 721 previously registered FJ55 BZO seen here in John Smeaton after a run down the M1 and A64. Absolutely pocket rocket this one shame I can’t keep it all day! #Scania #Casualbusdriver #leeds #connexions

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

2 years

First one back after a long weekend and it’s a 02:05! Book on 185128 is doing the honors on 1P06 02:35 York to Manchester Victoria #railway #conductor #class185 #earlies

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

2 years

My first solo trip on the 68s now done. Set TP10 with 68024 doing the honors tonight on 1U87 23:03 York to Scarborough #class68 #nova3 #railway #twitterguard

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

11 months

@_TMsteve Being accepted and true to yourself

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

10 months

JSU 721 ex CN57 BJO is seen in Aberford on the 64 lovely bus to drive! #scania #ommicity #aberford #casualbusdriver

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

1 year

First half cancelled now on a double Leeds to Huddersfield stopper. A required 185 and the sun is out 🌞= a happy conductor! #class185 #trainguard #railway

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

2 years

Nice RDW today working a service to Saltburn and back to York on 185109. Give me a 185 anyway to work #twitterguard #railway

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

1 year

Well that’s my first night shift nearly done. 21:16 book on York to Saltburn and back then York to Manchester Airport…2x185s and a 68 done ✅ 1 185 and the 68 both required. Time for weekly leave roll on Benidorm on Monday ☀️ #twitterguard #class185 #nightshift #railway

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

1 year

Out of interest what is your favorite Transpenine Express stock? As an enthusiast mine is the 68s but as a guard I have to say the class 185!

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

1 year

Proper Scania power must say how well this bus looks to say it’s 16 years old. Lovely smooth bus to drive this exCardiff Bus in the new 64 livery. #scania #omnicity #casualbusdriver #the64 #aberford #connexions

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

1 year

Free bag of Percy pigs and a 3 car 185 what could be better. Best get ready to work 1U68 from Scarborough to York with 185143 at the helm 😊 #twitterguard #railway #class185

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

2 years

Day 1 of route learning the Calder Valley and I’m already losing the will to live. Only another 2.5 days before I sign this off. On the plus side it’s a 3 car 158 😁 #twitterguard #railway #routelearning

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

2 years

Well it’s another day on the buses for me and it’s a full day on the 64s..2x part duty and both Omnicitys can’t beat a bit of Scania actions. #casualbusdriver #scania #omnicity

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

11 months

Off to see @TheJaneMcDonald next November in Sheffield can’t wait! #janemcdonald #nightout #concert

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

9 months

04:02 start on New Years Day. 185118 is seen at Saltburn ready to work 1P60 05:54 to Leeds. #class185 #conductor #saltburn

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

2 years

When someone sends me photos of me driving buses full time nearly 7 years ago how times have changed. Both buses and routes gone. #feelingold #busdriver

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

2 years

Nice 10.5hr shift today on the plus side it’s a lot warmer than last week 😂 #railway #trainguard

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

2 years

So that’s the class 185 and 802s now signed off. Plenty of route learning still to do 😊 #railway #conductor

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

2 years

Rules passed today!! Absolutely thrilled but knackered certainly will sleep today! Can’t wait to take my own train out next week #twitterguard #relief

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

2 years

@JacobiteTyne Never worked a HST as a guard 😢 I used to dispatch them loved them in the winter when the doors froze and when you get passengers just stood there as they didn’t know how to open the doors 😂

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

1 year

@john_grainger @LNER Nice to see my husband actually doing some work 😂 great work everyone it’s been a challenging few days

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

2 years

Route learning. I did have a shower this morning but seem to have a carriage to myself 😆 #routelearning #conductor

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

1 year

@alexhornbybus @mcgillswest @MercedesBenz Mine looks better 😂

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

1 year

@ThompsonCJ91 I took my Omnicity after arrival into Leeds on my 64 to Rugby and back before heading back to Aberford 😂

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

2 years

The joys of working 2x jobs. Something very unusual today is a Optare Versa 213 on locals instead of the E200MMCs. Very tight around the estates but I’m a professional driver 😜 #casualbusdriver #york

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

2 years

Too cold this morning again but must keep busy just a quick ECS to Saltburn then back to York then to sit spare. #twitterguard #coldmornings

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

1 year

Holiday mode is now in play. Spending some quality time with my husband and son. Can’t believe my baby is going to be a teenager on Sunday! Next stop Benidorm 🇪🇸 #familyholiday #break #feelingold

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

1 year

@mitchell_hurd I agree with what your saying it’s so much nicer than E200MMCs. Interesting to see Stagecoach Stockports new electric buses will be Volvo too

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

2 years

When you work 2 jobs. Shame to hear the Cityzap is going. It’s been a pleasure zapping ⚡️ from York to Leeds 😢

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@conductorluke

1 year

@alexjk_ @Guard_Amos Exactly what Alex says just hope nothing goes wrong near Yarm from December otherwise we’re stuffed 😂

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@conductorluke

1 year

@gingio Thank you 😊

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

2 years

Thank god I’m off tomorrow absolutely shattered still feels weird working a 802 on a stopper #twitterguard #railwaylife

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

1 year

@tazsaints42 @_TMsteve @CostaCoffee @CaffeNero_US @cafeblacksheep @Starbucks I look at by duties and try and time a Pret in as much as I can luckily there’s one on York station for when I book on and off

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@conductorluke

1 year

@petrowboy77 If you want to meet up for a coffee sometime drop me a message mate

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@conductorluke

1 year

@mrnickhunt It’s still in Ipswich Buses livery. The last one in the fleet as NVF & NVG are with Yorkshire Buses. We have a refreshed 64 livery now

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

10 months

@mainbranchlines Haha yes I do 😂 @Conducktor_50a and myself were talking about that this morning

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Luke Palmer-Ackroyd

@conductorluke

2 years

@mitchell_hurd Just had faulty door sensor was in a 30mph section next to the terminus waiting for my replacement bus

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@conductorluke

1 year

@mitchell_hurd Oh they are give me a 185 anyday 😂

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@conductorluke

11 months

@zackhally I’ve literally just passed through on 9M11 😂 I’m now 52L

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@conductorluke

1 year

@R8SDY @JedKendray I used to love dispatching this set had little giggle everytime 😂

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@conductorluke

11 months

@WessexOrienteer No they are going into warm storage loads of rumours about their futures

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@conductorluke

1 year

@CjTrains Good job these 802 are bi modes otherwise I’d be stuck 😂

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@conductorluke

2 years

@Sismart93 @Reliancebus @paul_wood91 Can’t believe he’s not getting fish and chips today it’s fish Friday 😂

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@conductorluke

1 year

@Adam0984 I’m just hoping they come back to us next year once the backlog of training is done

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@conductorluke

10 months

@traceyb78 Lovely to speak to you xx

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@conductorluke

2 years

@Devon_upon_Tyne I love it how we all do it 😂 I’m spare tomorrow so don’t really need to check tonight I will be tomorrow but I bet all mine run

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@conductorluke

2 years

@alexjk_ They are off to Harrogate for the new X98/X99 that they take over from First Leeds from Sunday

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@conductorluke

1 year

@_TMsteve @CostaCoffee @CaffeNero_US @cafeblacksheep @Starbucks Has to be a Pret mainly because of the subscription 😂

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@conductorluke

2 years

@kelpizzuti Notice we’ve won that hopefully we win it long term from April 🙏

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@conductorluke

2 years

@Rhysone8five Let’s see if I can beat 8months once I’ve passed my rules

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@conductorluke

2 years

@ConductorHarry Hope your ok mate? X

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@conductorluke

1 year

@Guard_Amos @timblazey @BPL_Transport @ADLbus @BusesMagazine Yeah a Trident and a B7RLE as far as I remember being too nostalgic 😂

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@conductorluke

2 years

@S_Thomas1990 Happy Birthday pal

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@conductorluke

1 year

@GraceCharroux When my service is full and standing there are door controls in the cab so I don’t have to squeeze through to get to one plus they are reliable and our bread and butter

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@conductorluke

1 year

@beanless_toast 185109 but wasn’t a fire thank god just a lot of smoke

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@conductorluke

2 years

@S_Thomas1990 Brill photos mate…last time you’ll be able to get First Scotland North East now McGills. Can’t beat Lothian buses

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@conductorluke

1 year

@darloscott It’s a bit of a nightmare hopefully it will be extended soon to accommodate 5 if not 6 cars

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