All aboard the TrainTok trend: spotters and staff boost rail content online
Number of videos about British trains doubles in three months as creators find audiences interested in workings of railways They are not just gathered at…
The Guardian reports: Number of videos about British trains doubles in three months as creators find audiences interested in workings of railways They are not just gathered at the end of your local train station platform any more.
Now they are on your social media platforms too. Trainspotters have played a part in more than doubling the number of videos about British trains on TikTok in the last three months.
This technology story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include TrainTok, British and TikTok.
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