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Commuting Crossing
This sign was on my way to work for a number of years. Yes, the planes flew low. It wasn’t the planes that worried me–there was also a skydiving school and I would watch the sky for students. (Racine County, Wisconsin, 2017)
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A peculiar Threads post urged non-Muslims to avoid roads at buka puasa. Fellow Muslims quickly pushed back, saying everyone has equal rights.
Muslims Push Back Against Restricting Non-Muslims Commuting During Ramadan
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The streets of Kamurochō are dangerous, sure but I think it is undersold how all hope is lost for anyone caught commuting on the highways of Tokyo in the Yakuza series.
(My twitch Weds @ 8PM EST Yakuza Kiwami)
An aside I absolutely hate these sections. I couldn’t believe it was in multiple games, like some people must’ve loved it, but for me combining shooting, dodging, moving vehicles and no checkpoints is what I imagine literal purgatory looks like.
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Today on the subway, an old man sat across from me and immediately went “😧” for a split second after seeing my backpack
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Note to self for a Zach Woods RPF (sans smut):
I was 16. I would take the train from Pennsylvania up to New York, and I had this sort of secret comedy life. I never told anyone I went to school with that I would do that, ‘cause I liked having this—I don’t know. [Laughing.] Shadow, you know? Shadow life as an improv person, in New York. But Katie Dippold, who wrote The Heat and Ghostbusters and a bunch of things—she was also taking classes, then. And I remember having an IM conversation with her, where she was like, “What would your dream be? What would you wanna do, if you could do anything?” And I was like, “I think I would wanna temp during the day, so that I could do improv at night.” [They laugh.] And I really meant it! It wasn’t some bohemian, you know, affectation. [Laughing.] I really thought, “I just wanna do improv!” But then I started doing commercials to make money and then commercials led to an agent. An agent led to my first movie role. And things sort of snowballed in that way. But I think if I’d had designs to be an actor, I would have, sort of, talked myself out of it in a weird way, possibly.
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It was about two hours, door to door. And I would take the New Jersey transit up and back, but because I was on a high school schedule, I would get back really late at night from doing shows. You know, I’d go out to Williamsburg. So, to get to Williamsburg’s like—add another 45 minutes. And then I would get back, but I’d be waking up at six in the morning. So, I would drive home from the Hamilton Train Station, in the winter, with the windows down and I’d crank the AC and I would blast music, because I would be falling asleep. I’d be so tired from not sleeping! So, I’d just—oh, and I’d scream! I mean, if you had—if somebody had seen me, it would have looked as psychotic as it was.
From Bullseye with Jesse Thorn
Visualizing this (frankly) harrowing commute in the POV of a 16-year-old boy sounds fun and challenging. Would need to look up where UCB used to be (or still is in NYC) back in… the year 2000! Jesus Christ!!
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Newton-le-Willows to Manchester Piccadilly: A Quick Train Journey into Central Manchester
Travelling from Newton-le-Willows to Manchester Piccadilly by train is one of the fastest ways to reach the heart of Manchester from the Merseyside–Greater Manchester border area. This busy commuter route connects a residential town with the city’s main railway hub, making it ideal for office workers, students and visitors heading into Manchester for work, study or leisure.
Check live schedules and book Advance tickets here:
Newton-le-Willows to Manchester Piccadilly train times
Journey Time and Frequency
Newton-le-Willows and Manchester Piccadilly are approximately 16 miles (26 km) apart. The fastest direct trains take around 21–22 minutes, while most services complete the journey in about 25–33 minutes depending on stops. Trains run frequently throughout the day, particularly during peak commuting hours, making this a reliable route for daily travel.
Services are operated by Northern, Transport for Wales and TransPennine Express, offering dependable connections into Manchester city centre.
Ticket Prices and Advance Fare Savings
Ticket prices vary depending on demand and booking time. On JurnyOn, Advance fares start from £3.40, making early booking the best way to secure a low price. Tickets purchased closer to departure usually cost more as availability decreases.
JurnyOn focuses on Advance fares rather than Off-Peak tickets, so planning ahead is key if you want to maximise savings.
Why Visit Manchester Piccadilly?
Manchester Piccadilly is the city’s largest railway station and a major transport hub for the North of England. From here, travellers can access business districts, universities, shopping centres, music venues and sports attractions. The station also provides extensive onward connections, including local rail services, Metrolink trams and long-distance trains across the UK.
For day-trippers, Manchester offers museums, nightlife, cultural attractions and a vibrant food scene.
Connections Beyond Both Stations
From Newton-le-Willows, travellers can connect toward Liverpool Lime Street, Warrington and other regional destinations. From Manchester Piccadilly, onward services extend across the UK, making this route useful for both local commuting and longer journeys.
Book with JurnyOn
For an easy way to compare fares and secure Advance tickets, JurnyOn offers a simple booking platform for rail travel across the UK. Travellers can also earn Eco Points on bookings and use them for future savings.
Plan your journey on the JurnyOn website.
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Final Thoughts
The Newton-le-Willows to Manchester Piccadilly train route offers a fast, reliable and highly affordable way to travel into central Manchester. With journey times of around 21–33 minutes and Advance fares starting from £3.40 on JurnyOn, it’s a practical option for both daily commuting and occasional city visits. Booking early helps secure the best price and ensures a smooth journey.
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Commuting
Another shot of the commuting route avenue from another perspective.
It’s not the peak hour, cars are still rushing to their jobs, some honking other speeding and with some infrequent arguments now and then.
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Commuting
Busy roads fill the city while the dawn peeks as people come and go from work to home, school to home or other places and vise versa.
Montevideo, Uruguay.
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