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Heidi Alexander

UK Politicians Twitter/X
#65
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134,072
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Secretary of State for Transport
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40,998
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46,537
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360
Avg Likes
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46,811 followers

Data last refreshed: July 17, 2026

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20 posts

We're stopping fare dodgers in their tracks. We're installing new barriers at stations across England to protect honest, fee-paying passengers and ensure every penny is possible is invested in our...

Transport & Infrastructure Rail Public Transport Jul 15, 2026 View on X
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I am doing everything in my power to keep holidaymakers moving this summer.👇 https://t.co/H7XAVKqbya

Transport & Infrastructure Airports & Aviation Jul 12, 2026 View on X
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@MLIT_JAPAN @nekotanchan @BromptonBicycle @Hitachi @HitachiRailENG @tier_iv_japan We then took the high speed Shinkansen to Osaka, where we witnessed the incredible cleaning team, who clean the ent...

Transport & Infrastructure Rail Public Transport Jul 07, 2026 View on X
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@MLIT_JAPAN @nekotanchan @BromptonBicycle I visited @hitachi global headquarters in Tokyo. Hitachi make many of the trains we ride on everyday and @HitachiRailENG's Newton Aycliffe factory is at th...

Transport & Infrastructure Rail Industrial Strategy Jul 07, 2026 View on X
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It was a pleasure to meet my @MLIT_JAPAN counterpart @nekotanchan. We share a mutual love of train geekery and @BromptonBicycle! https://t.co/bm47IZuJiO

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy Diplomacy Rail Cycling & Walking Jul 07, 2026 View on X
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@MLIT_JAPAN @nekotanchan @BromptonBicycle @Hitachi @HitachiRailENG @tier_iv_japan @hiroyoshimura @OfficialSTFC @BeeNetwork @TransreportUK A huge thank you to the fantastic team @UKinJapan, who orga...

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy Diplomacy Soft Power Jul 07, 2026 View on X
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@MLIT_JAPAN @nekotanchan @BromptonBicycle @Hitachi @HitachiRailENG @tier_iv_japan @hiroyoshimura @OfficialSTFC @BeeNetwork @TransreportUK And it wouldn't have been a trip to Japan without some kara...

Personal & Human Interest Arts & Culture Jul 07, 2026 View on X
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@MLIT_JAPAN @nekotanchan @BromptonBicycle @Hitachi @HitachiRailENG @tier_iv_japan @hiroyoshimura @OfficialSTFC @BeeNetwork I visited @TransreportUK, who have been pioneering passenger assist techno...

Transport & Infrastructure Public Transport Disability Support Innovation Jul 07, 2026 View on X
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@MLIT_JAPAN @nekotanchan @BromptonBicycle @Hitachi @HitachiRailENG @tier_iv_japan In Osaka I met @hiroyoshimura. We traded our learnings about delivering big infrastructure projects and I may have ...

Transport & Infrastructure Capital Projects Public Transport Rail Cycling & Walking Jul 07, 2026 View on X
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@MLIT_JAPAN @nekotanchan @BromptonBicycle @Hitachi @HitachiRailENG I rode on an autonomous bus with @Tier_iv_japan, who are piloting this impressive technology to help improve the efficiency of bus...

Transport & Infrastructure Buses Public Transport Artificial Intelligence Jul 07, 2026 View on X
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@MLIT_JAPAN @nekotanchan @BromptonBicycle @Hitachi @HitachiRailENG We visited the @tokyonetro_info training center, where I tried my hand at their simulator. I may need some further training … http...

Transport & Infrastructure Rail Public Transport Skills & Training Jul 07, 2026 View on X
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Japan is a fantastic country, which builds integrated transport infrastructure at scale & runs some of the most efficient railways the world has ever seen. I was pleased to fly the flag for our...

Transport & Infrastructure Rail Airports & Aviation Public Transport Jul 07, 2026 View on X
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@the02 I met with a host of businesses, many of which are collaborating with companies here at home, or working to bring transport innovation to us. Huge thanks to DiDi autnomous vehicles, @ChinaB...

Transport & Infrastructure China Innovation Tech Sector Jul 04, 2026 View on X
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We saw Tongzhou station - the largest transport hub in Asia, integrating metro, rail and buses into a single system. It's hard to convey the size of it - imagine a station roughly the size of @The0...

Transport & Infrastructure Public Transport Rail Buses Jul 04, 2026 View on X
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We visited the Temple of Heaven, and I then insisted we cycle back through the city on Brompton bicycles … 3/5 https://t.co/QFU6gIRfE8

Personal & Human Interest Cycling & Walking Jul 04, 2026 View on X
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In Beijing I met my counterpart, Minister Liu Wei, where we discussed the importance of cooperating on aviation and maritime in particular. 2/5 https://t.co/1mG9sMOGC6

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy China Diplomacy Airports & Aviation Freight & Logistics Jul 04, 2026 View on X
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I've been visiting China to share some of the great work we're doing at home on rail, buses, aviation and maritime, and learn how we can better tackle some of our shared challenges. It's been fan...

Transport & Infrastructure China Rail Buses Airports & Aviation Public Transport Jul 04, 2026 View on X
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My deepest sympathies remain with everyone affected by Friday's tragic collision, and in particular with the family of the driver who lost his life and those who remain in hospital. My heartfelt ...

Transport & Infrastructure Rail Public Transport Jun 24, 2026 View on X
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Today’s High Court decision on Gatwick expansion is proof that we can grow the economy and meet our climate commitments. The new ruunway will support around 14,000 jobs, deliver £1 billion a year ...

Transport & Infrastructure Airports & Aviation GDP & Growth Regional Investment Net Zero Jun 23, 2026 View on X
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@networkrail has confirmed the railway between Bedford and Luton will likely remain closed for the week. Passengers should expect disruption on @TRailUk and @EastMidRailway services. Please check...

Transport & Infrastructure Rail Public Transport Jun 21, 2026 View on X
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Rank History

Jul 2026
#65
Jun 2026
#65
May 2026
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Apr 2026
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Mar 2026
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Feb 2026
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Jan 2026
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Dec 2025
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Nov 2025
#44

Content Categories

Transport & Infrastructure 75
Policy Announcements & Government Action 7
Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy 5
Personal & Human Interest 4
Party Politics & Leadership 4

Topics & Themes

Rail Public Transport Roads & Motorways Cost of Living Public Spending Potholes Airports & Aviation Buses Labour Party Capital Projects Cycling & Walking Diplomacy Innovation Electric Vehicles Regional Investment Digital Government Leadership China Northern Powerhouse Artificial Intelligence

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Posts
496
Heidi: 225 ↓
Likes
1,277,595
Heidi: 61,482 ↓
Comments
112,433
Heidi: 47,654 ↓
Avg Likes
1,221.9
Heidi: 273.3 ↓
Avg Comments
184.6
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Score
1,502,461
Heidi: 156,790 ↓
Posts/Week
14.6
Heidi: 6.6 ↓
Avg Post Length
225 chars
Heidi: 286 ↑
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