The History of Washington Metro World Records tomo tawa linja 2024-11-10 | "Speedrunning" public transit systems - the act of visiting every station as fast as possible - has never been more popular. The Washington Metro has been one of the world's most contested records in recent years; here's a history of how the records and strategies have evolved.Thank you to Claire, Zach, and Owly for providing some more insights!Support the artists directly!home96.bandcamp.compatriciataxxon.bandcamp.comamiewaters.bandcamp.cominlovewithaghost.bandcamp.comCody's podcast with Arlington Amp: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arlington-amp/episodes/Metro-Speedrun-Racing-Against-Time-and-Budget-Cuts-e2l7tb4?%24web_only=trueSources:rachelvetica.blogspot.com/2020/02/a-deep-dive-into-dc-metro-challenge.htmlguinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/577100-fastest-time-to-travel-to-all-washington-d-c-metro-stationshttps://lucas.travel/111622transitrace/fox5dc.com/news/travel-blogger-sets-new-metro-speed-record-on-first-full-day-of-silver-line-servicehttps://lucas.travel/98metrostationrecord072123/ggwash.org/view/96357/we-visited-every-metro-station-in-a-day-and-heard-from-riders-along-the-waywmata.com/about/news/Metros-Board-Approves-48B-Budget-Simplifies-Fares-and-Increases-Frequency-of-Service-Redesign-of-Better-Bus-Network.cfmwmata.com/about/news/Summer-Construction-Green-Line-2023.cfm washingtonian.com/2023/09/08/wow-a-new-record-for-visiting-every-metro-station-80412 ggwash.org/view/90776/we-set-the-record-for-visiting-all-98-metro-stations-heres-what-we-learned
My First Time on the Paris Métro! tomo tawa linja 2026-09-14 | Support my work by donating or becoming a member, either here on YouTube or at buymeacoffee.com/tonsiJoin me as I ride (almost) all of the lines on one of the world's most storied metro systems! We check out the different types of trains used, abandoned and legacy infrastructure. Media Sources:smashingmagazine.com/2017/01/redesigning-the-paris-metro-mapcommons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Station_M%C3%A9tro_Mirabeau_Paris_9.jpgMusic by MYSM - Honeymoon At The Holiday Inn - thmatc.co/?l=ED9DDBDFMusic by Singto Conley - Flora - thmatc.co/?l=EA8BE291
Join the #bart Speedrun this Sunday! #bayarea tomo tawa linja 2026-09-01 | Join the event: luma.com/b3ke0kmi?tk=Z0zCdZ
If I ride the Victoria line, the video ends tomo tawa linja 2026-08-17 | Support my work by donating or becoming a member: buymeacoffee.com/tonsiThe Victoria line is known for its strong connectivity; all but one of its stations are interchanges. That inspired me to try visiting every station on the line... without actually using the line.
My Thoughts on the New BART Schedule (August 2026) tomo tawa linja 2026-08-09 | Support my work by donating or becoming a member: buymeacoffee.com/tonsiIt's been a minute, but I'm talking about BART again! Specifically, I'm discussing my thoughts on the August 2026 schedule change. The changes are mostly positive, including a reconfiguration of Daly City station, but there are a couple fine details to point out.
Part 2 - We Raced to Visit Every London Borough tomo tawa linja 2026-07-24 | All three teams are neck and neck at the halfway point, but they have some huge decisions to make that could swing the tide. Who will win the race to visit every London borough?Watch Part 1: youtube.com/watch?v=uB0_k3HKTbAThis game was organised by the Jet-Lag UK and Ireland Community: discord.gg/jH5RzePUfThumbnail image: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Greater_London,_administrative_divisions_-_de_-_colored.svg
Why Do Circle Lines Have Tails? #singapore #london #metros tomo tawa linja 2026-07-21 | Media Sources: https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/dam/ltagov/getting_around/public_transport/rail_network/image/SM_EN_(Ver130726)_CCL6.pdfcommons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Copenhagen_Metro_with_City_Circle_Line_and_Syd_map.svgcommons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Marmorkirken_Station_13.jpgcommons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:RaadhuspladsenB.jpgcommons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:E235_19_approaching_Takadanobaba_(20230806170110).jpg
Part 1 - We Raced to Visit Every London Borough tomo tawa linja 2026-07-17 | 32 boroughs, 6 zones, three teams, and just one day! The race is on to see who can visit every London borough in the fastest time.Watch Part 2: youtu.be/R8QnB09-sjsThis game was organised by the Jet-Lag UK and Ireland Community: discord.gg/jH5RzePUfThumbnail image: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Greater_London,_administrative_divisions_-_de_-_colored.svg
Riding All of Dartfords Bus Network! tomo tawa linja 2026-07-11 | Support my work by donating or becoming a member: buymeacoffee.com/tonsi20 years ago, the Kent Thameside area comprising mainly of Dartford and Gravesend launched Fastrack, a regional bus network with some BRT-like features. In this video, I ride the entire network and discuss where it shines and where it could be better.
Its time to FLIRT. tomo tawa linja 2026-07-04 | Support my work by donating or becoming a member: buymeacoffee.com/tonsiAt long last, it's time to give the FLIRT a proper go, in a journey from London to Sheringham. In this video, I review both the 745 and 755 variants operated by Greater Anglia, with the former in first class, to see if this much-fawned-over train is really worth the hype.
Wales Most Scenic Railway? (and a tram) tomo tawa linja 2026-06-20 | Support my work by donating or becoming a member: buymeacoffee.com/tonsiOn our way back from Wales, we travelled via the slow but breathtaking Cambrian Coast Line, with a brief stop in Tywyn. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the views! And with a 35-minute connection in Wolverhampton, we also had just enough time for a brief ride on the West Midlands Metro.Cambrian Line map by DankJae: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cambrian_line_Map.png
Exploring La Défense: Pariss Modern Transit Hub tomo tawa linja 2026-06-11 | Support my work by donating or becoming a member: buymeacoffee.com/tonsiLa Défense is the financial district of Paris as well as a quickly growing transit hub. In this video, we explore the history of the area, take a walk around, and check out all the different ways you can get there.
Hayes & Harlington, Hayes & Harlington tomo tawa linja 2026-06-04 | Support my work by donating or becoming a member: buymeacoffee.com/tonsiJoin me for a rather silly trip between Hayes & Harlington station on the Elizabeth Line, to Hayes in south London and Harlington in Bedfordshire.
The Really Long Way Back to London tomo tawa linja 2026-05-27 | Support my work by donating or becoming a member: buymeacoffee.com/tonsiAn old video I never released where I travel from Liverpool to London on a slower route via Chester and Crewe, that was made even slower with major issues on the West Coast Main Line. Next time I'll just get the Avanti...
Why Olympia is Getting More Trains tomo tawa linja 2026-05-22 | Support my work by donating or becoming a member: buymeacoffee.com/tonsiAs of this week the London Overground Mildmay Line is running more frequent service at peak hours, specifically on the West London Line section. In this video, I ride the first of these new shuttle trains, showcase the changes around Kensington Olympia station, discuss why this line is useful to West London, and demonstrate a trip using the line to save money by avoiding Zone 1. Sources:tfl.gov.uk/info-for/media/press-releases/2026/may/reminder---olympia-partners-with-tfl-to-fund-additional-peak-time-mildmay-line-serviceshammersmithtoday.co.uk/#!pages/shared:common:hfolympia024
Catching Some RARE Thameslink Trains! tomo tawa linja 2026-05-18 | Support my work by donating or becoming a member: buymeacoffee.com/tonsiAn eventful Sunday in London was accompanied by all sorts of changes to the Thameslink network. The core was closed, so trains were terminating in places they don't normally do - including a very rare diversion to Victoria.
My First Time on the Paris RER! tomo tawa linja 2026-05-15 | Support my work by donating or becoming a member: buymeacoffee.com/tonsiThe RER is one of the world's great train networks for its innovations and how transformative it has been to the Paris region. It blends an express metro with an expansive regional railway to make for some of Europe's busiest train lines, but not all five lines are created equal. In this video I ride every line and highlight the newest rolling stock as well as the challenges the system faces.Media Sources:commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Milano_Porta_Vittoria_passante.jpgcommons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Fs-etr-104-pop-sfm-1-chieri-voie-5-torino-porta-susa.jpgcommons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Regiolis_livr%C3%A9e_Fluo_Grand_Est_B83559,_Gare_de_Strasbourg_-_3.jpgcommons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Plan_sch%C3%A9matique_du_REME.svgcommons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:R%C3%A9giolis_83511_TER_Alsace_28_mai_2015-01.jpg
I Volunteered on a Welsh Heritage Railway! tomo tawa linja 2026-05-04 | Support my work by donating or becoming a member: buymeacoffee.com/tonsiEarlier this year I had the opportunity to volunteer on the Ffestiniog Railway, in Wales one of the most revered heritage railways in Britain! Yma o Hyd piano version by keudae youtube.com/watch?v=cHTOkq8vmq8
Knockholt - Londons Most Remote Station? tomo tawa linja 2026-04-25 | Support my work by donating or becoming a member: buymeacoffee.com/tonsiWe're counting the least used stations for every National Rail TOC within London, continuing with Knockholt on Southeastern. Sitting right next to the border with Kent, this station is probably as obscure we'll get on the series. The surrounding area is very sparse and even TfL buses don't come here.
Paris: A Transit Capital tomo tawa linja 2026-04-18 | Support my work by donating or becoming a member: buymeacoffee.com/tonsiIn the first video of my Paris series, we take a look at all the different transit modes that will get their own videos in due course. There's also a brief review of my Eurostar experience.Media Sources: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Gare_Austerlitz_1998_1.jpg
Britains Most Hated Train!? tomo tawa linja 2026-04-17 | A short trip from London to Reading on the Great Western Railway IET, which has quite a negative reputation.
Dagenham Dock - Least Used c2c Station in London tomo tawa linja 2026-04-13 | Support my work by donating or becoming a member: buymeacoffee.com/tonsiWe're counting the least used stations for every National Rail TOC within London, continuing with Dagenham Dock on c2c. A textbook low-used station, there isn't much to see in the vicinity - unless you like fast trains...SNCF remix by Djly youtube.com/watch?v=OtF9c4dZyR0
My First Time on an IET... is it any good? tomo tawa linja 2026-03-31 | Support my work by donating or becoming a member: buymeacoffee.com/tonsiIn this video, I review the Class 805 Evero IET on a 3-hour trip from London Euston to Bangor in Wales in standard class. The IET family has a rather underwhelming reputation, but how does Avanti's variant hold up?Media Sources: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:The_Airbus_Beluga_ST_5_lands_at_Hawarden_Airport_-_geograph.org.uk_-_8243210.jpgcommons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Airbus_Beluga_XL2_leaving_Hawarden_Airport_-_geograph.org.uk_-_6165006.jpg
Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch tomo tawa linja 2026-03-22 | AKA the Wales trailer.
Coulsdon Town - Least Used Southern Station in London tomo tawa linja 2026-03-19 | Support my work by donating or becoming a member: buymeacoffee.com/tonsiWe're counting the least used stations for every National Rail TOC within London, continuing with Coulsdon Town on Southern. The station isn't the worst in terms of amenities, but it is overshadowed by a nearby station with more frequent service.
Does Liverpool Have an S-Bahn? Merseyrail Explained tomo tawa linja 2026-03-15 | Support my work by donating or becoming a member: buymeacoffee.com/tonsiLast November, Patrick of the TransitRuns team joined me for a spin around Liverpool's Merseyrail network. This video is a quick history on how it came to be, a look at the new trains, what present operations are like, and what the future could hold.Media Sources: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:LiverpoolOverheadRly-LiverpoolMuseum-P1220954_(34732826135).jpgcommons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Map_of_Cheshire_Lines_Committee_1926.jpgcommons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Central_Station,_Liverpool_including_Mersey_Railway_sign.pngcommons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mersey_Railway_Tunnel_-_James_Street_station.pngcommons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:West_Derby_railway_station_May_2024.jpgcommons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:National_Cycle_Network_62_Liverpool_Loop_Line_2.jpgcommons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:National_Cycle_Network_62_Liverpool_Loop_Line_2.jpgcommons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Victoria_Tunnel_Entrance.jpgcommons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Merseyrail_Map_-_2024.svgcommons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:24.02.24_Headbolt_Lane_777152_(53583859145).jpgcommons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:St_James-in-the-City_Church,_St_James%27s_Place,_Liverpool_(NHLE_Code_1209882)_(April_2024)_(1).jpgcommons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:777142_Headbolt_Lane_Station_05.10.2023.jpg
North Sheen - Least Used SWR Station in London tomo tawa linja 2026-03-03 | Support my work by donating or becoming a member: buymeacoffee.com/tonsiWe're counting the least used stations for every National Rail TOC within London, starting with North Sheen on South Western Railway. The station certainly feels like it's underused, with its poor accessibility and lack of amenities.
Why is See It, Say It, Sorted so catchy? #london #linguistics tomo tawa linja 2026-03-01 | My theory as to why the British Transport Police slogan is so catchy. Music by jan Misali
Overground Line Name FAIL tomo tawa linja 2026-02-26 | Looks like this train isn’t used to the new names yet, and I don’t blame it.
I Rode EVERY Aventra Back-to-Back! tomo tawa linja 2026-02-24 | Support my work by donating or becoming a member: buymeacoffee.com/tonsiThe Alstom Aventra train is most well-known for its use on the Elizabeth Line, but it's all over London now. Join me as I try to ride all seven variants in one contiguous trip, with a specially curated rant from @avocadofilms9856 about one of them...
Alt History: What if London had gotten MORE Crossrails? tomo tawa linja 2026-02-16 | In this alternate history, London's Victoria Line gets built in the style of the Elizabeth Line, while the District Line has an express service bypassing the Circle. While I wouldn't advocate for building this now, how would it have looked and what would it have meant for travelling across London?Support my work by donating or becoming a member: buymeacoffee.com/tonsiThis is an entry to Classy Whale's alternate transit history contest: youtube.com/@ClassyWhaleMedia Sources: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Inside_Aldwych_tube_station.jpg
Bay Area Transit Needs Help... but I have Hope. tomo tawa linja 2026-02-07 | Bay Area's transit faces yet another fiscal cliff with devastating service cuts a real possibility. With this in mind, I wanted to reflect on my experience in the Bay and why I still believe that the situation can be salvaged.Get your voice heard at:Seamless Bay Area: seamlessbayarea.orgSF Transit Riders: sftransitriders.orgTransbay Coalition: transbaycoalition.orgEast Bay Transit Riders Union: ebtru.orgCalifornians for Electric Rail: calelectricrail.orgTelegraph for People: telegraphforpeople.com/homeSCC4Transit: scc4transit.org
The Other Lea Valley Line tomo tawa linja 2026-02-03 | Join me as I visit several stations on the one part of the Lea Valley Lines that hasn't been incorporated into the Overground network. This line doesn't have any services that make all stops, so going to these stations requires backtracking to Tottenham Hale.Media Sources: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Angel_Road_railway_station,_Greater_London,_2014_-_geograph.org.uk_-_3950170.jpg
INAUGURAL RIDE! GWR Class 230 Battery Train tomo tawa linja 2026-01-31 | Bright and early at 5:30 in the morning, I rode the first run of GWR's Class 230 battery-electric trains on the Greenford Branch Line. Built on the former D Stock Tube train, it will replace ageing diesel trains and offer super-fast charging.Shoutouts are in order to featured creators @Denzelsworld and @TheTransportTrio!Media Sources:commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:484001_Shanklin.jpg
I Visited ALL 103 S-Stock Tube Stations tomo tawa linja 2026-01-26 | The London Underground has two types of lines, one of which being the sub-surface lines that run exclusively with the S-Stock trains. In a bit of a practice run for the actual Tube Challenge, today I try to visit all 103 S-Stock stations. How long will it take? Will delays mess up my run again?Support my work by donating or becoming a member: buymeacoffee.com/tonsi
The Railway Premier League Ep.3: Midland Marathon tomo tawa linja 2026-01-23 | Part three of my quest to visit every one of the 20 Premier League clubs' home stadiums using only public transport, I take on the Midlands. Just how did I find it? Not too bad, I guess. Support my work by donating or becoming a member: buymeacoffee.com/tonsi
How Nottingham Got a Modern Tramway tomo tawa linja 2026-01-18 | In my second entry to @29downtheline's Tramuary, I take a ride around the tram system in Nottingham. Born out of a desire to reduce congestion in the city centre, the NET has been quite a success with notably high ridership.
First Class Was CHEAPER Than Standard?? EMR Trip Report tomo tawa linja 2026-01-11 | Join me aboard a trip in First Class on the EMR Class 222 Meridian, from London St Pancras to Nottingham. These trains are being replaced, but how does the current product hold up? And was it worth the -£10 that I paid to upgrade from standard?Support my work by donating or becoming a member: buymeacoffee.com/tonsi
Bad Apple!! on the Tube map tomo tawa linja 2026-01-06 | Yes, this is exactly what it sounds like it is.Support my work by donating or becoming a member: buymeacoffee.com/tonsi--Disclaimer: While I used a couple prompts to work out how to code very specific parts, no generative AI output was used in the final product you see here. Everything was ultimately written by hand in Python using XML element trees, Pillow, CairoSVG, and a bit of regex.--How I did it:1. Download a FOIA'ed Tube map SVG;2. Reduce the map to just the lines and interchange/step-free access circles (on Inkscape);3. Get the position of every circle and map it to a corresponding pixel on Bad Apple;4. At every frame, decide whether or not to fill in the circle based on the pixel's intensity;5. Render the new frames and put everything together in a video editor.
We Speedran Metrolink tomo tawa linja 2026-01-04 | Patrick of the TransitRuns team joins me to visit every Manchester Metrolink station as fast as we can. This video is part of @29downtheline 's Tramuary event!Support my work by donating or becoming a member: buymeacoffee.com/tonsiJoin us in documenting transit speedruns: transitruns.org
Five London Rings! tomo tawa linja 2025-12-29 | London is known for the Circle Line, but there are plenty of other circular train lines in and around the city. Today I'll show you five of them, including the classic Circle, heading out to places as far as Essex and Sutton.Support my work by donating or becoming a member: buymeacoffee.com/tonsi
Every Train I Filmed in 2025 tomo tawa linja 2025-12-28 | Support my work by donating or becoming a member: buymeacoffee.com/tonsi
Boxing Day Special: Your Questions Answered! (2025) tomo tawa linja 2025-12-26 | From Tube stations I don't like to fancy gelato via the Hijaz Railway, I take on some viewers' questions submitted through YouTube and Discord. Happy Holidays!Media Sources:commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Central_Line,_Lancaster_Gate_Underground_Station_-_geograph.org.uk_-_5357377.jpgcommons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:V804-V604_MTR_Tung_Chung_Line_22-06-2025.jpg
The Railway Premier League Ep.2: Heading South tomo tawa linja 2025-12-24 | In this second installment of my quest to visit every one of the 20 Premier League clubs' home stadiums using only public transport, we're heading down south. Crystal Palace, Brighton, and Bournemouth are on the agenda.Support my work by donating or becoming a member: buymeacoffee.com/tonsi
We Wish You a BARTy Christmas! (YTPMV) tomo tawa linja 2025-12-22 | Happy holidays, and thanks for watching my videos this year! I owe you a little treat.Support my work by donating or becoming a member: buymeacoffee.com/tonsiMuni and Caltrain samples originally obtained by @njliner
Should the Piccadilly Line go to Ealing Broadway? tomo tawa linja 2025-12-18 | Just a short video explaining the implications of a proposal I've seen a couple times which would reroute the District and Piccadilly Lines in Ealing. Is this change worthwhile? Support my work by donating or becoming a member: buymeacoffee.com/tonsiMedia Sources:commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:London_Underground_2024_Stock_during_testing_at_Hammersmith_station_(1).jpg (Fortek67)commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Willesden_Junction_map_with_Old_Oak_Common.png (Cnbrb)
SWR Class 455: End of an Era (feat. winkii pinkii) tomo tawa linja 2025-12-11 | South Western Railway are imminently retiring the Class 455, built locally by British Rail. While its days are certainly numbered and its replacement is much more suited to rush-hour commuter traffic, I felt that one final ride was in order.Support my work by donating or becoming a member: buymeacoffee.com/tonsiSubscribe to winkii pinkii: youtube.com/@winkiipinkiiMusic Used:Amie Waters - 'OumuamuaChris Hendricks - Santa's Mix (from "Club Penguin")
[PB] #DLR Speedrun in 2h 18m #london tomo tawa linja 2025-12-08 | My first attempt at the DLR Challenge didn't go too well. Here's my second try.Music Used: Character Match (from "We Love Golf!")
