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An end to the ‘boom and bust’ of contracts for rail suppliers? Sir Andrew Haines, Network Rail CEO, describes the Rail Enhancement Pipeline as a ‘flawed proposition’ because it is ‘owned politically’ and is ‘not a strategy for the railway’. We ask - is he right?
You can now apply to become a train driver at 18! But will it solve the railway’s shortage of drivers?
And Network Rail apparently spends £10k a WEEK on internal flights! But is that the real story?
In this episode:
(00:00) Intro
(01:20) ‘Boom and Bust’ on the railway? Haines at the TSC
(24:06) Interview with RIA about boom and bust
(33:01) Train driver minimum age now 18
(38:00) Interview with train driver Bessie Matthews
(46:01) News about a railway party
(47:53) Thanks to Supporters
(49:04) Railway News Round-up
(49:06) HS2 Bromford tunnel bore completed
(50:06) Network Rail spends £10k a week on internal flights
(52:40) Nationalisation date for Greater Anglia
(53:44) Solar panels for between railway tracks
(55:47) UK to Switzerland by high speed train?
(57:29) The Quiz
(59:29) Lego replica of Forth Bridge
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Barrow Hill is a treasure trove of railway and locomotive history – the last surviving roundhouse in the country with an operational turntable. We were lucky enough to get a behind-the-scenes tour and got to see a huge list of steam, diesel and electric locomotives:
Steam
GER Class G58 (LNER Class J17) 0-6-0 no. 8217. Built in 1905. On loan from the National Railway Museum.GCR Class 11F (LNER Class D11) 4-4-0 no. 506 Butler Henderson. Built in 1919. On loan from the National Railway Museum.MR 156 Class 2-4-0 no. 158A. Built in 1866. On loan from the National Railway Museum.MR 1000 Compound Class 4-4-0 no. 1000. Built in 1902. On loan from the National Railway Museum.•BR Standard Class 4 2-6-4T no. 80079. Built in 1954. On loan from the Severn Valley Railway. Hunslet Engine Company "Austerity" 0-6-0ST Works no. 3192, Running no. 68006. Built in 1955. Under overhaul.Hawthorn Leslie 0-4-0ST no. 2491 Henry. Built in 1901.• Vulcan Foundry 0-4-0ST no. 3272 Vulcan. Built in 1918.DieselDrewry Car Co. 0-4-0 no. 2589 Harry. Built in 1956.• BR 0-4-0DH Class 02 no. 02 003 (D2853) in BR Green. Built in 1960.BR 0-4-0DH Class 02 no. D2868 in BR Green. Built in 1960.BR 0-6-0DM Class 03 no. 03 066 (D2066) in BR Blue. Built in 1959.BR 0-6-0DE Class 07 no. 07 012 (D2996) in BR Blue. Built in 1962.BR Class 08 no. 08 956 in BR GreenBR 0-6-0DH Class 10 no. D4092 in BR Green. Built in 1962.BR Bo-Bo Class 23 "Baby Deltic" no. D5910. New-build• BR Bo-Bo Class 25 no. 25089BR Bo-Bo Class 26 no. 26 007 (D5300)BR Bo-Bo Class 33 no. 33 111• BR Co-Co Class 37 No 37 607 and 37 612BR 1Co-Co1 Class 45 no. 45 060 (D100) Sherwood Forester in BR Blue. Built in 1961. BR 1Co-Co1 Class 45 no. 45 105 (D86) in BR Blue. Built in 1961.BR 1Co-CO1 Class 46 no. 46 010 in BR BlueBR Co-Co Class 55 no. D9009 (55 009) Alycidon in BR Blue. Built in 1961. (Owned by Deltic Preservation Society).BR Co-Co Class 55 no. D9015 (55 015) Tulyar in BR Green. Built in 1961. (Owned by Deltic Preservation Society).Electric locomotives
BR Bo-Bo Class 81 no. 81 002 BR Blue. Built in 1960. (AC Locomotive Group)BR Bo-Bo Class 82 no. 82 008. Intercity Executive. Built in 1961. (AC Locomotive Group)BR Bo-Bo Class 83 no. E3035 (83 012). Electric Blue. Built in 1961 (AC Locomotive Group)BR Bo-Bo Class 85 no. 85 006 Built in 1961. (AC Locomotive Group)Membership: If you want to see even more from Green Signals, including exclusive content, become a member and support the channel further too.
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Zijn er afleveringen die ontbreken?
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Will private rail operators still cost the taxpayer billions of pounds, even after rail renationalisation? New analysis seen by Green Signals says they just might…
And new findings emerge from the RAIB investigation into the train crash last year at Talerddig in Wales.
In this episode:
(00:00) Intro
(00:32) Open access report
(15:29) WOW! New channel teaser
(16:14) Talerddig rail crash report
(20:13) Transport for Wales Transport Summit
(22:03) Thanks to Supporters
(23:17) Barrow Hill visit preview
(26:18) Railway News Round-Up
(26:23) Transport for London tackles fare dodgers
(27:16) Deaf Awareness Week
(28:18) East Coast Main Line mobile connectivity boost
(29:12) TransPennine Express upgrades Class 185s with ETCS
(29:45) HS2 A46 Kenilworth Bypass box structure
(30:34) Train driver minimum age reduced
(31:51) The Quiz
(33:35) Avon Valley Railway English Wine Festival
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Great British Railways needs a leader… and a good one if it’s going to succeed. Richard speaks to a man with a unique railway background. He’s run train operating companies, held very senior roles in Network Rail, run an integrated railway, and is now CEO of Freightliner. Tim Shoveller is one to watch in the rail industry, so we ask him to imagine he’s just been appointed as CEO of GBR and chat to him about what he’d do in his first 100 days… as well as having a general chat about the state of the railway at the moment and what the future might hold.
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Presenters - Nigel Harris (@railnigel on X) & Richard Bowker CBE (@SRichardBowker). General Manager: Stef Foster (@stefatrail)
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No Great British Railways until 2027?! We dissect Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander’s first appearance as Secretary of State for Transport at the Transport Select Committee. Spoiler alert – we were a little underwhelmed…
We preview an exclusive interview with someone who could be a strong candidate to run Great British Railways
And we have some very exciting news of our own..!
#GreatBritishRailways #Railnationalisation #Railways
In this episode:
(00:00) Intro
(00:40) Transport Select Committee
(34:33) Tim Shoveller interview preview
(37:24) Wow! I didn’t know that preview
(40:18) Thanks to supporters
(41:36) Railway News Round-Up
(41:40) HS2 Wendover Green Tunnel update
(42:37) Tyne & Wear Metro fleet issues
(43:40) Arriva submits Brighton to Newcastle application
(44:31) Universal Studios & East West Rail
(46:10) Gaming carriage service
(48:00) The Quiz
(49:36) Northumberland Line reaches 250k journeys
Correction: 44:43 The theme park itself is not costing £50 billion to build. It is apparently expected to be worth £50 billion to the UK economy
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Presenters - Nigel Harris (@railnigel on X) & Richard Bowker CBE (@SRichardBowker). General Manager: Stef Foster (@stefatrail)
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We sit down with Henri Murison, CEO of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership, to discuss the past, present, and future of the North of England. From the realities of devolution to the controversial cancellation of HS2, Henri shares expert insights on how infrastructure, governance, and investment strategies must evolve to truly level up the North.
🔎 Topics covered:
• Henri’s personal journey to leading Northern Powerhouse• The role of Northern Powerhouse in a changing political landscape• Risks and rewards of devolution in the UK• The future of rail in the North: Network North, HS2 alternatives, and rail reform• North-South vs East-West transport priorities• Governance challenges: bus franchising, quangos, and private sector collaboration• Funding major projects amid fiscal pressures• Practical solutions for delivering growth, investment, and opportunity to Northern communities
With regional inequality still high on the agenda, this deep-dive interview is a must-watch for policymakers, transport professionals, and anyone passionate about the North’s potential.
📢 Share your thoughts in the comments – what’s the biggest challenge facing the North right now?
#GreenSignals #HenriMurison #NorthernPowerhouse #Devolution #LevellingUp #HS2 #NetworkNorth #RailReform #UKTransportPolicy #NorthOfEngland #InfrastructureInvestment #RegionalGrowth #UKPolitics #PublicTransport #MetroMayors #TransportForTheNorth #UKRail #LandValueCapture #NorthernVoices
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Images - Map in thumbnail - HS2 Ltd.
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New Eurostar challenger Gemini Trains CEO Adrian Quine gives us an EXCLUSIVE interview.
And we preview an upcoming interview with Northern Powerhouse Partnership’s Henri Murison, in which he does NOT hold back!
In this episode:
(00:00) Intro
(00:32) Gemini Trains interview
(29:18) Henri Murison preview
(36:12) Thanks to Supporters
(38:51) Railway News Round-up
(38:59) East Midlands Railway Class 170 refresh
(39:46) Southeastern Class 376 Electrostar refresh
(41:03) Coventry Very Light Rail system
(41:51) Cardiff bridge repairs
(46:12) The Quiz
(49:43) Isle of Wight Steam Railway buys Ashey station
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- Eurostars at St Pancras (head on) - Pieter Beens / Shutterstock.com
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Open Access services are an emotive topic. They also risk becoming a real political headache in the process of reforming Britain’s railway. Politicians are talking up the benefits of re-nationalisation and control. Yet they can’t help themselves seemingly wanting to claim some credit for a deal they had no direct role in when the factory that’s building new trains for open access services announces its success to the world.
Ian Yeowart is widely regarded in the railway as the guru of open access. He’s been described as the Godfather of open access (a term he dislikes) but he is uncompromising in his views. His focused approach has brought some disappointments but it’s brough considerable success.
Richard went to York to chat with Ian and to discuss whether he remains as committed to open access now as he ever was, and what he thinks of the Government’s plans for the future.
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Presenters - Nigel Harris (@railnigel on X) & Richard Bowker CBE (@SRichardBowker). General Manager: Stef Foster (@stefatrail)
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Northern Trains operates one of the most complex and expansive rail networks in the UK, serving everything from scenic rural routes to busy urban lines across the North of England. But recent years haven’t been easy—staffing challenges, service cancellations, and political pressure have all taken their toll. In this rare and candid interview, we sit down with Matt Rice, Chief Operating Officer of Northern Trains, to discuss how the operator is turning things around.
Filmed in York, Matt shares his vision, addresses criticism, and outlines what’s next for rail passengers across the North. Whether you're a rail enthusiast, transport professional, or just curious about the future of northern transport, this conversation is essential viewing.
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We dive into the ground breaking test of A1 Steam Locomotive Trust’s Tornado, the world’s first steam locomotive equipped with digital signalling equipment, ready for the planned introduction of ETCS. We also cover Rail Minister Lord Hendy’s admission about using his mobile phone while driving a vintage bus, and Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander’s first major speech.
#TornadoSteam #DigitalSignalling #UKRail #RailwayNews #TransportUpdate #HeidiAlexander #LordHendy #SteamLocomotive
In this episode:
(00:00) Intro
(00:38) Tornado digital tests
(07:15) Lord Hendy admits using phone while driving bus
(09:31) Ian Yeowart interview preview
(17:41) Transport Secretary speech
(22:33) Northern Trains’ Matt Rice interview preview
(29:18) Thanks to Supporters, Super Thanks & Members
(31:39) Railway News Round-Up
(31:42) Northumberland Line five times better than expected
(34:23) SWR nationalisation to cost £250m more?
(38:22) White Rose station impasse
(40:12) Cirencester Community Rail Project celebration
(42:05) 2000 days since last Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline
(43:28) The Quiz
(46:31) The Greatest Gathering artist in residence
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Footage of 60163 Tornado on Test (inc Thumbnail and cab footage at beginning of video) - Courtesy of Network RailInterview footage of Lord Peter Hendy - Richard BowkerOfficial portrait of Rt Hon Heidi Alexander MP - Official portrait of Rt Hon Heidi Alexander MP - Copyright House of Commons / Laurie NobleAll images of Greatest Gathering inc Greatest Gathering logo as well as images of Tim O'Brien and his works - courtesy of Alstom (Works by Tim O'Brien are his copyright)Still image of Independent Brigg Line Rail Group beanie hat with Green Signals badge - IBLRG and used with their permission)Footage of Class 701 EMU at Putney - Richard BowkerFootage of steam train crossing Britannia Road bridge, Porthmadog - Richard Bowker -
How late are YOUR trains?! Train performance data to be displayed at stations to ‘rebuild trust’ – but will it really do that?
Rail Minister Lord Hendy doubts passengers will be as patient as they need to be with the time it may take to fix the railway’s problems…
And we speak to former Chair of the Transport Select Committee Iain Stewart CBE about rail reform and the challenges ahead
In this episode:
(00:00) Intro
(00:52) Train performance data at stations
(07:19) Lord Hendy doubts passengers will be patient enough
(17:40) Iain Stewart CBE interview
(37:04) Thanks to Supporters, Super Thanks & Members
(38:22) Railway News Round-Up
(38:25) CrossCountry Turbostars refurbishment
(39:24) Arriva ACE contract for CrossCountry ticketing
(41:21) Places for London Southwark housing development
(41:50) Virgin seeks money for Eurostar challenge
(41:13) Harris hawks brought in to tackle pigeons on Northern stations
(45:47) The Quiz
(49:31) RSSB training courses
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Image Credits (unless stated on images):
Evero EMU departing Birmingham New Street - Richard BowkerOfficial Portrait of Rt Hon Heidi Alexander MP - House of Commons/Laurie NobleORR - Passenger Rail Performance October - December 2024 - ORRImage of Manchester Metrolink - PomInOz/ Shutterstock.comImage of Sheffield Supertram - Tupungato / Shutterstock.comImage of DLR train at West India Quay - tillialucida / ShutterstockImage of West Midlands Tram - Leonid Andronov / Shutterstock.comImage of West Midlands Class 321 - Michael715 / Shutterstock.comFilm of a suburban EMU departing Springburn station - Richard BowkerFilm of Class 8xx speeding through Chippenham station - Richard BowkerFilm of track relaying work in Severn Tunnel - Richard BowkerFilm of Hitachi Rail plant with EMUs for East Midlands Railway being assembledImages of Maverick and Zulu (Hawks) - Northern Trains Ltd -
Thousands of rail jobs to be axed, including on HS2? We discuss the reports in the context of the Chancellor’s Spring Statement
Network Rail and the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) lock horns over access to the network
And… Network Rail’s Head of Safety Martin Frobisher talks to us about the ORR’s concerns on railway structure safety
In this episode:
(00:00) Intro
(00:44) Thousands of rail job cuts
(09:35) Network Rail and ORR on access to the network
(17:57) Teaser of Huw Merriman interview on new Liverpool to Manchester railway
(22:33) Martin Frobisher interview on railway structure safety
(34:07) New hourly rail service between Oxford and Bristol?
(36:49) Thanks to supporters, Super Thanks and members
(38:25) Railway News Round-up
(38:28) East Midlands Railway solar panels at East Midlands Parkway station
(39:30) Latest passenger and revenue figures
(41:04) Global Centre of Rail Excellence showcase
(42:37) ‘Scrapped HS2 leg set to be replaced with new rail line’
(44:15) Southeastern £5 Advance tickets
(45:28) The Quiz
(48:31) Transport for London celebrates 25 years
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Thumbnail Picture - Inside of an HS2 Tunnel - HS2 LtdPicture of empty office - Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.comExcerpt from ORR letter to Network Rail re Approach to Access Decisions - ORRExcerpt from response of Network Rail to ORR - Network Rail25th Anniversary of Transport for London - Courtesy of Transport for London -
Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the major £15 million track renewal project on the Cambrian railway line near Machynlleth. In this video, we dive into the impressive 17-day blockade work, featuring full track renewal, bridge repairs, and innovative equipment like the Trac Rail Transposers.
We also explore the exciting 'Local Railway' initiative – a collaboration between Transport for Wales, Network Rail, and other partners aimed at transforming local rail services. Learn about the project's impact, the technology involved, and how this could shape the future of Britain’s railways under the new Great British Railways model.
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Drone footage of Machynlleth & Barmouth - StorycatchersMap of Cambrian Railways - Shared under Creative Commons https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by=sa/4.0/All other footage - Richard Bowker -
Every year, thousands of people, especially teenagers, risk their lives by trespassing on railway tracks, often unaware of the deadly consequences. In this eye-opening video, we reveal shocking footage of near misses, showing the true dangers of railway trespassing. With trains reaching speeds of up to 125mph and overhead wires carrying 25,000 volts, stepping onto the tracks is far more dangerous than most people realise. Join us as we explore why this problem persists, the efforts being made to prevent it, and the real-life impact it has on lives and the railway system. Watch now to understand why trespassing on the tracks is never worth the risk.
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Images of Trespass - courtesy of and approved by Network RailPantograph breakage - Network RailSign - Warning do not trespass on the railway - Imran Khan's Photography / Shutterstock.comExcerpt from film "Shattered Lives" - Network RailExcerpt from You v Train trespass education video - Network Rail -
We dive into the intriguing topic of whether HS2 trains could cause a ‘sonic boom’ as they speed through the UK’s high-speed rail network. High-speed trains in other countries, like Germany and Spain, have experienced this phenomenon when entering tunnels, but what about the UK's HS2 project?
Join us as we explore the science behind sonic booms, the technology used to prevent them, and take a close look at the world-first Chilterns Tunnel south portal on HS2.
We also have an exclusive interview with Rail Minister Lord Hendy at the launch of Siemens Mobility’s new £100m research site in Chippenham.
In this episode:
(00:00) Intro
(00:42) Sonic booms on HS2?
(15:05) Siemens Mobility ground-breaking event
(18:57) Exclusive interview with Lord Hendy
(26:55) Railway Industry Association on railway supply chain challenges
(33:57) Cambrian line track work preview
(39:29) Trespass video preview
(42:35) Thanks to supporters, Super Thanks and Members
(43:57) Railway News Round-up
(44:00) Network Rail £1.1 billion contracts
(45:05) Grand Central contract extension
(47:28) HS2 TBM completes tunnel drive
(49:14) Keswick rejoins rail network!
(50:28) Severn Valley Railway landslip update
(51:25) Railway 200 Inspiration Train locations
(52:47) The Quiz
(57:16) Northern Engineer retires after 53 years of service
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Thumbnail - CGI rendered image of HS2 trains at tunnel mouth - HS2 LimitedImages of Trespass in the excerpt of Trespass video - courtesy of and approved by Network RailAnimation of TBM completing tunnel drive - HS2 LimitedGeorge Stephenson statue goes to Locomotion - National Railway MuseumNorthern Engineer retires about 53 years - Northern Trains -
The Prime Minister announces £415m investment in railways in the north! But what’s the real story?
Virgin Trains moves a step closer to challenging Eurostar… but it’s still a long way off being a done deal
And… passenger numbers are increasing… but revenue is still lagging miles behind. We investigate.
In this episode:
(00:00) Intro(00:47) £415m for railways in the North(11:24) Virgin Trains challenge against Eurostar(20:39) Passenger revenue investigation(35:52) Thanks to Supporters, Super Thanks and Members(38:41) Railway News Round-up(38:46) Wareham level crossing campaign(40:33) LNER test run to London St Pancras(41:40) S&DR200 All Change spectacular(42:27) RIA Stations: Engines of Communities paper(44:12) Northern passenger assistance trial(46:06) The Quiz(50:29) Andrew Pennington Lifetime Achievement Award
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Thumbnail and picture of Virgin Pendolino at Liverpool Lime Street - Caron Badkin / Shutterstock.comFilm of Siemens Class 185 arriving at York on a Transpennine service - Richard BowkerVarious screengrabs of Government website (No 10 Press Release) - HM GovernmentScreengrab of Government CMD 946 paper - Network North - HM GovernmentScreengrab of ORR paasenger journeys April 2014 - March 2024 graph (ORR)Image of LNER Azuma London St Pancras - Courtesy of LNER -
Huw Merriman, former Minister of Rail in the last Conservative Government talks about his new role as Chair of the Liverpool Manchester Railway Board. He explains how Andy Burnham (Mayor of Greater Manchester) and Steve Rotheram (Mayor of Liverpool City Region) have tasked him with leading the creation of far more than just a railway – an economic corridor to promote jobs and growth on a big scale.
We also discuss HS2 and the decision of Rishi Sunak when Prime Minister to cancel Phase 2 north of Birmingham. Huw explains not only was he not consulted, just informed, some of his team were tasked with developing plans for the cancellation and the creation of Network North, yet he was not involved! Huw explains he’s still a big supporter however and that one day, he believes HS2 will get to Manchester!
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By David Woolfall - https://members-api.parliament.uk/api/Members/4442/Portrait?cropType=ThreeFourGallery:https://members.parliament.uk/member/4442/portrait,CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=86672593
Presenters - Nigel Harris (@railnigel on X) & Richard Bowker CBE (@SRichardBowker). General Manager: Stef Foster (@stefatrail)
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Richard Branson’s Virgin Trains fights hard to return to the West Coast Main Line with an appeal to the Office of Rail and Road over available capacity
We ask how many public officials does it take to have a meeting about railway projects these days?
And a new Northumberland Line station – Newsham opens
In this episode:
(00:00) Intro(00:40) Virgin Trains open access fight(31:50) How many officials does it take to have a railway meeting?(34:55) Thanks to Supporters, Super Thanks and Members(36:15) Railway News Round-Up(36:19) Northumberland Line Newsham station opens(37:06) RMT calls off Avanti West Coast strikes(37:49) HS2 TBM lifted out of Green Park Way site(38:58) HS2 A43 bridge progress(39:50) LNER named top of the TOCs(41:17) The Quiz(45:59) Furness Railway No. 20 to visit The Greatest Gathering
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Picture of people sat round boardroom table - Jacob Lund / Shutterstock.comDrone image of Newsham railway station - Northern Trains LtdLetter to ORR from Network Rail re West Coast South timetable issues (published by ORR on 14th March 2025)Film of LNER Azuma speeding passed Essendine - Nigel HarrisFilm of Class 91 set departing Peterborough northbound - Richard Bowker -
Flying Scotsman DOES have a main line future – we speak to the National Railway Museum about plans for the world-famous locomotive
Where now for HS2? The Public Accounts Committee asks what benefits can be “salvaged” from the project and we speak to former project Chairman Allan Cooke CBE
And… Does the Royal Train have a future after all?
In this episode:
(00:00) Intro
(00:47) Flying Scotsman’s main line future
(18:58) HS2 PAC report
(41:04) Rail fares increase
(45:34) Thanks to Supporters, Super Thanks and Members
(47:18) Railway News Round-Up
(47:24) Royal Train future
(48:16) AI ticket barriers for the Underground?
(49:40) Steamology Class 60 project
(50:35) Bluebell Railway & Network Rail collaboration
(52:35) Railway 200 Inspiration train
(53:34) Avon Valley Railway Bounce Back appeal
(55:34) The Quiz
(01:01:13) East Midlands Railway celebrates World Book Day
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Presenters - Nigel Harris (@railnigel on X) & Richard Bowker CBE (@SRichardBowker). General Manager: Stef Foster (@stefatrail)
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Thumbnail - Flying Scotsman - Science Museum GroupScreengrabs from PAC Press Release re HS2 - Where now for HS2? - Public Accounts CommitteePicture of Royal Train with Class 67 - M Barratt / Shutterstock.comImages of new AI Ticket Gates - CubicGraphic of how steam turbine works - SteamologyFilm of Avon Valley railway - Richard BowkerEMR mascot Miles and World Book Day - East Midlands Railway -
Heritage Railway Association CEO Steve Oates talks about the challenges facing the heritage railway sector. Steam railways are under increasing pressure, threatening the financial viability of them as businesses. Steve provides a unique insight into difficulties and what railways are doing to try and ensure their survival.Subscribe: If you liked this video, please give it a thumbs up. Better still, hit that subscribe button. It supports the channel and means you'll be notified whenever we publish something new.
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