Content about a special interest that has most definitely gone off the rails.
Francis Bourgeois
Despite what you might think when you look at this website, I don’t actually like trainspotting. But Francis Bourgeois does, and he makes videos about it.
Interactive map of the Dutch railway network
This interactive metro-style map of the Dutch railway network, created by UI/UX designer and data engineer “Mr. Z”, shows how train services operated on 13 July 2026.
The Man in Seat 61
The man in Eurostar’s seat 61 is Mark Smith. He maintains a comprehensive website from a bygone era with useful information for pretty much anyone needing to travel internationally by train. This man has saved me a lot of stress during my travels.
The sound that Dutch VIRM trains used to make
That sound was the soundtrack to my student years. I really miss the distinctive, bagpipe-like sound of older VIRM trains, produced by their Holec GTO-VVVF traction systems.
The Tim Traveller
Although The Tim Traveller makes videos about more than just public transport, he has made enough about it to earn him a place here.
Tom Scott
Tom Scott needs no introduction. He is somewhere you are not.
Urbanist Ariel
Ariel doesn’t just make videos about public transportation, but it does come up a lot. He also makes videos about urban planning, architecture, and other topics that are relevant to the way we move through cities.