12:19Can I survive the LONGEST Regional Train in the UK?
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Regional trains stop everywhere, so six hours on one means half a day of short hops. That number makes 'longest' something you can feel. Regulars know his face and train fans know the train. 'Survive' is tongue-in-cheek, and his expression plays along.
'Regional' is the word that makes the number hurt, since these trains stop everywhere, and 'in the UK' tells British viewers it's one they might ride.
'6 HOURS' above an ordinary local train shows at a glance how painful the ride will be, and the platform selfie proves he's really about to board.
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