All aboard the TrainTok trend: spotters and staff boost rail content online
Summary
TikTok says videos about British trains have more than doubled in the past three months, with posts tagged #UKTrains up 247%. Train staff and rail enthusiasts share travel advice, railway facts and trainspotting content, while AI-generated clips also contribute to the trend.Key Facts
- TikTok reported the rise in train content at its annual trend report at its UK headquarters.
- Shamal Cain, a Transport for London employee who posts as Tube Bellingham, shares advice for commuters.
- Cain said followers ask him about alternative routes during service disruptions and working for Transport for London.
- Rail creator Nathan Pinnock-James, known as Network Nathan, makes videos about trainspotting locations, station openings and railway features.
- Francis Bourgeois gained popularity on TikTok in 2021 with videos reacting to British locomotives.
- The article says AI-generated train videos, including clips depicting passengers falling from tube carriages, have also contributed to the growth.
- TikTok said more than 1 billion videos containing AI were hosted on its app, a figure the company revealed in late 2025.
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