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Green Signals is a show about railways - its politics, its economics, its people and history. We turn over the issues of the day and talk to the people making the decisions that affect all our lives. We also dig into many of the amazing events in the history of an industry that spans nearly 200 years. Nigel Harris (former Managing Editor and Events Director of the leading industry and opinion forming magazine RAIL) and Richard Bowker (former Chair & CEO of the Strategic Rail Authority) steer the show to make it sometimes controversial, frequently irreverent - but always topical and relevant.
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Is the news that Bradford Interchange will be the site of a new city station “absolutely massive” as Mayor Tracy Brabin claims – or no announcement at all?The clock is ticking to make a decision on a new test track facility in South Wales. Is time running out? And…We hear about how a software solution is helping people make more accessible journeys.** Order books from Transport Treasury Publishing here: https://ttpublishing.co.uk/** Order Traintrackr LED map boards here: https://www.traintrackr.co.uk/Use code GS12 to receive an exclusive 12% discount on your Traintrackr orderIn this episode:(00:00) Intro(00:43) Bradford’s new railway station(11:55) GCRE interview(29:51) Railway News round-up(29:53) Storm Boelo(31:07) ORR Passenger Rail Usage data(33:08) New role for LNER MD David Horne(33:42) Dudley tram line setback(35:49) SELRAP petition(37:20) Irlam station wins award(38:55) Northumberland Line passenger numbers(41:15) Transreport interview(52:30) Heritage News round-up(52:33) Bewdley SVR trial complete(53:08) WCR uses Mk 1s with CDL(54:35) Vale of Berkeley Railway festive trains(55:24) The Quiz(59:56) Keadby Canal Signalman retiresCredits: Thumbnail image - West Yorkshire Combined AuthorityMembership: If you want to see even more from Green Signals, including exclusive content, become a member and support the channel further too.YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@GreenSignals/joinPatreon -https://www.patreon.com/GreenSignalsGreen Signals: Website -http://www.greensignals.orgMerchandise - http://greensignals.etsy.comNewsletter -http://www.greensignals.org/#mailing-listFollow: X (Twitter) -https://twitter.com/greensignallersLinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-signals-productions-ltdSupporters:Platinum Supporter - Siemens MobilityImportant notes:You can view our legal disclaimer, copyright information and privacy policy here - https://www.greensignals.org/legal/
On a recent trip to Berlin to attend the InnoTrans 2026 railway trade show, we had the opportunity to tour Alstom’s massive Hennigsdorf facility to the north west of Berlin.Whilst there, we saw the Avelia Stream Nordic EMU and new S Bahn stock for Hamburg and Munich, with the Munich stock being equipped for remote operation. We travelled on it whilst it was being driven from InnoTrans over 20km away!And to travel to and from the factory, we had our very own Coradia Continental Battery Electric Multiple Unit.Membership: If you want to see even more from Green Signals, including exclusive content, become a member and support the channel further too.YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@GreenSignals/joinPatreon -https://www.patreon.com/GreenSignalsGreen Signals: Website -http://www.greensignals.orgMerchandise - http://greensignals.etsy.comNewsletter -http://www.greensignals.org/#mailing-listFollow: X (Twitter) -https://twitter.com/greensignallersLinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-signals-productions-ltdSupporters:Platinum Supporter - Siemens MobilityImportant notes:You can view our legal disclaimer, copyright information and privacy policy here - https://www.greensignals.org/legal/
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Siemens Mobility is one of the world’s leading providers of rail systems bringing together rolling stock, rail infrastructure, rail services, and software solutions. In the UK, 3 manufacturing facilities and over 30 sites employ more than 5,500 people who amongst other things design, deliver and maintain digital signalling and electrification systems for the East Coast Main Line and TransPennine routes, digital signalling and information systems for the Elizabeth line, digital main line trains for Thameslink and brand new tube trains for London’s Piccadilly line.Siemens Mobility UK & Ireland is led by Joint CEOs Aglaja Schneider and Rob Morris. I met up with them at Innotrans 2026 in Berlin, on board one of the stars of the show, a 2024 Piccadilly Line Tube Train to find out more about their current projects, their views on the state of the rail sector and most importantly perhaps, the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead as Britain’s railway undergoes its biggest change in a generation. This is sponsored content.Membership: If you want to see even more from Green Signals, including exclusive content, become a member and support the channel further too.YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@GreenSignals/joinPatreon -https://www.patreon.com/GreenSignalsGreen Signals: Website -http://www.greensignals.orgMerchandise - http://greensignals.etsy.comNewsletter -http://www.greensignals.org/#mailing-listFollow: X (Twitter) -https://twitter.com/greensignallersLinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-signals-productions-ltdSupporters:Platinum Supporter - Siemens MobilityImportant notes:You can view our legal disclaimer, copyright information and privacy policy here - https://www.greensignals.org/legal/
Sir John Kingman is the new Chair of GBRGBR’s new HQ in Derby is announced. Are things finallyhappening?And we hear from Dr Julia Buckley, MP for Shrewsbury aboutwhat she thinks of the ORR’s decision to reject an open access application**Enter the Traingift giveaway to be in with a chance ofwinning one of two £50 Traingift vouchers: https://www.traingift.com/en/greensignals/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=referralIn this episode:(00:00) Intro(01:30) Sir John Kingman is new GBR Chair(09:30) GBR’s New HQ(13:04) Dr Julia Buckley interview(35:06) Railway News round-up(35:10) Alstom agreement for Class 720s(35:44) East Midlands Railways told to improve(38:51) Transport & Environment international servicespoll(40:08) CAF Class 197s on the Cambrian(41:04) Railway Mission Chaplain dies(42:01) SWR catering survey(43:57) ScotRail Adopt a Station(44:56) Newport bridge bash(47:00) Green Signals news(51:12) Heritage News round-up(51:16) Bala £850k grant(52:41) West Somerset Railway chairman dies(53:56) The Quiz(01:00:35) Steam train delights young footballersCredits:Thumbnail image - Department for TransportMembership: If you want to see even more from Green Signals, including exclusive content, become a member and support the channel further too.YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@GreenSignals/joinPatreon -https://www.patreon.com/GreenSignalsGreen Signals: Website -http://www.greensignals.orgMerchandise - http://greensignals.etsy.comNewsletter -http://www.greensignals.org/#mailing-listFollow: X (Twitter) -https://twitter.com/greensignallersLinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-signals-productions-ltdSupporters:Platinum Supporter - Siemens MobilityImportant notes:You can view our legal disclaimer, copyright information and privacy policy here - https://www.greensignals.org/legal/
Is Open Access finished? We ask the question as ORR rejects ALL applications for new West Coast Main Line servicesIs London-style ticketing the answer everywhere, or has technology moved on?And Richard divides opinion on rolling stock financing. Again.In this episode:(00:00) Intro(00:35) Is Open Access finished?(14:56) Is London-style ticketing the answer everywhere?(31:36) Rolling stock financing(40:19) Railway News round-up(40:22) Virgin new trains image(42:31) CrossCountry extra Voyagers(43:22) Class 350/2s to be refurbished for Northern(44:18) Retail Code of Practice for ticketing(45:16) 400k Cambridge South passengers(46:19) Grand Central withdraws Grimsby plans(47:17) Hereford Transport Hub nears completion(48:21) Thanks to Supporters(49:34) The Railway Ball(51:37) Heritage News round-up(51:40) RAIB report on Bluebell Railway incident(54:18) Severn Valley Raise the Roof update(55:40) Wensleydale Pacer unveiled in Northern Spirit(56:14) The Quiz(59:19) Lumo’s new beer ‘Brewmo’Credits:Thumbnail image - LumoMembership: If you want to see even more from Green Signals, including exclusive content, become a member and support the channel further too.YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@GreenSignals/joinPatreon -https://www.patreon.com/GreenSignalsGreen Signals: Website -http://www.greensignals.orgMerchandise - http://greensignals.etsy.comNewsletter -http://www.greensignals.org/#mailing-listFollow: X (Twitter) -https://twitter.com/greensignallersLinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-signals-productions-ltdImportant notes:You can view our legal disclaimer, copyright information and privacy policy here - https://www.greensignals.org/legal/
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