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“I see myself as an influencer of joy”: meet TikTok megastar Francis Bourgeois, AKA The Train Guy

The loveably eccentric Gen-Zer went viral with his trainspotting videos, and he now has a new TV show and a book — question marks over his authenticity still remain but the haters don’t stand a chance against his sheer enthusiasm

Evening Standard

‘I find myself choked up with the emotions’: TikTok’s trainspotter sensation Francis Bourgeois

Celebrity and trainspotter are not words you see together very often. But Francis Bourgeois’ unique style and infectious enthusiasm is proving to be a ‘hellfire’ hit

The Guardian - UK

Trainspotting With Francis Bourgeois review – absolutely heart-rending

The social media star is known for his love of locomotives, but has been called a hoax. His new show is fun, authentic – and features a pep talk from a footballer that will break you

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Last Night in London: the best parties from Frieze week

The capital has been alight with film stars, models and the international art set

Evening Standard

Glasgow Queen Street station given nod by viral trainspotter Francis Bourgeois

Glasgow's Queen Street station has featured in the latest video by viral TikToker and trainspotter Francis Bourgeois - but it's not in the way you would think!

Glasgow Live

Francis Bourgeois at Edinburgh Waverley as TikTok train fanatic enjoys visit to capital

The train-spotting TikTok fanatic, Francis Bourgeois, has been in Edinburgh over the past few days, posting updates on his Instagram account as well as fans driving past him in the street

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh fans go wild as TikTok trainspotter Francis Bourgeois seen in city

TikTok star Francis Bourgeois was spotted on the Mound this Friday afternoon, the adorable star known for his wholesome trainspotting content waved to fans as he walked through the city.

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TikTok: five of the UK’s favourite videos

Unlikely stars, unexpected stories and, of course, a silly video of a pet

The Guardian - UK

Tik Tok star Francis Bourgeois steals the limelight with scooter tricks at Sam Fender's Wembley gig

The 20-year-old Tik Tok train-spotter stormed the stage as Fender belted out Getting Started - leading the audience into a frenzy

Chronicle Live

You can now drive a train like TikTok trainspotting star Francis Bourgeois did in Llanelli

Didn't everyone dream of being a train driver when they grew up?

Wales Online

Watch This Viral Legend Plane-Spotting At Heathrow In A Vid With More Viewers Than The UK News

We need a Francis Bourgeois collab and we need it now.

Pedestrian.tv

Francis Bourgeois gets to live his TikTok dream thanks to Llanelli Railway

The 21-year-old has more than 2.2 million followers on the video sharing platform and has been showing them Carmarthenshire

Wales Online

TikTok trainspotter Francis Bourgeois has been spotted in Wales

Francis Bourgeois has won two million followers with his exuberant, train-loving videos

Wales Online

TikTok trainspotter Francis Bourgeois becomes face of Gucci X The North Face collab

TikTok famous trainspotter Francis Bourgeois has become the new face of the campaign for a Gucci and The North Face collaboration.

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Francis Bourgeois, TikTok’s Train Guy, Is Now Officially A Gucci Model And Friend Of Joe Jonas

@joejonas, how does it feel to be living MY dream?

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