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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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Greater Anglia is renationalised… and the Transport Secretary makes some curious commentsChiltern Railways launches its Mk 5a sets in a striking new liveryAnd there are developments on cross-Channel Eurostar competitionIn this episode:(00:00) Intro(00:44) Greater Anglia is nationalised(06:59) GWR droplight window fine update(13:41) Chiltern Railways Mk 5a launch(18:29) Eurostar competition update(24:55) Huw Merriman appointed Chair of HSRG(27:07) Andy Mellors interview clip(31:05) Thanks to Supporters(33:02) Railway News Round-up(33:05) No further action on Leominster tractor crash(34:01) Sunderland station retail units empty(36:26) SELRAP Skipton-Colne campaign(37:48) Is BTP decriminalising bike thefts?(41:42) The Quiz(45:20) John Brownlie 60009 Union of South Africa printMembership: 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/greensignallers LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-signals-productions-ltdInstagram -https://instagram.com/greensignallersCredits - Thumbnail image - Greater AngliaThe views and opinions expressed by any guests or interviewees on this channel / podcast are strictly their own and should not be assumed to reflect those of the hosts, the management or the Directors of Green Signals. The Green Signals podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners should consult appropriate professionals for advice tailored to their specific needs.
Great Western Railway is fined £1 million over a fatal droplight window incident in 2018 – we ask what the implications are for other parts of the networkAnd Rail Minister Lord Hendy demands that rail companies urgently hire more train drivers – but how realistic is it?In this episode:(00:00) Intro(00:32) GWR droplight window fine(17:34) Lord Hendy demands action on train drivers(29:40) Thanks to supporters(31:35) Railway News Round-up(31:37) Docklands Light Railway new trains in service(33:04) Caledonian Sleeper new Birmingham route(34:29) Belmond Britannic Explorer fails again(36:19) Transport for Wales £750k cable theft(37:47) Storm Amy causes chaos on the railway(39:11) The Quiz(42:45) East Somerset Railway signalling projectMembership: 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/greensignallers LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-signals-productions-ltdInstagram -https://instagram.com/greensignallersThe views and opinions expressed by any guests or interviewees on this channel / podcast are strictly their own and should not be assumed to reflect those of the hosts, the management or the Directors of Green Signals. The Green Signals podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners should consult appropriate professionals for advice tailored to their specific needs.
Railways and vegetation, bats, dormice – and biodiversity in general – don’t always mix well. Are we getting the balance wrong?The railway celebrates its 200th anniversary in style!And Rail Minister Lord Hendy wades in on Eurostar competition…In this episode:(00:00) Intro(00:33) Biodiversity on the railway(22:35) Railway 200 Locomotion No. 1 event(35:18) South Eastern Railway Networker tour(43:44) Eurostar competition(50:27) Thanks to Supporters(52:26) Railway news round-up(52:30) Huddersfield station re-opens(53:52) Heritage stations listed(57:08) Chilworth Chicken felled(58:38) c2c scraps 40% discount offer(01:01:15) Dry ice to clear Northern leaves!(01:03:00) The Quiz(01:05:55) Bo’ness and Kinneil model railway restoredMembership: 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/greensignallers LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-signals-productions-ltdInstagram -https://instagram.com/greensignallersThe views and opinions expressed by any guests or interviewees on this channel / podcast are strictly their own and should not be assumed to reflect those of the hosts, the management or the Directors of Green Signals. The Green Signals podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners should consult appropriate professionals for advice tailored to their specific needs.
Northern Powerhouse Rail – has it become the new HS2 for politicians to argue about? We chat to Northern Powerhouse Partnership CEO Henri MurisonThe Liberal Democrats announce a new rail policy – and Richard has many questions.And Avanti West Coast trials using the Settle & Carlisle Railway as a diversionary route – and Richard got to be on board…In this episode:(00:00) Intro(00:33) Northern Powerhouse Rail(31:53) Liberal Democrats rail policy(35:01) Settle & Carlisle Railway diversions(43:18) Railway 200 anniversary(45:59) Thanks to Supporters(47:23) Railway News Round-up(47:28) Visual disruption maps(49:13) Freightliner is acquired(50:46) SatSense satellite radar monitoring(52:11) £135k toilet for Brough(53:22) North Dorset Railway track reinstated(54:39) Pathfinder Railtours to close its doors(56:31) The Quiz(58:41) Royal Mail Railway 200 stampsMembership: 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/greensignallers LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-signals-productions-ltdInstagram -https://instagram.com/greensignallersThe views and opinions expressed by any guests or interviewees on this channel / podcast are strictly their own and should not be assumed to reflect those of the hosts, the management or the Directors of Green Signals. The Green Signals podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners should consult appropriate professionals for advice tailored to their specific needs.
Imagine being responsible for the East Coast Main Line, or the Midland Main Line, or the whole of the Anglia – and then imagine actually being responsible for all of it – plus East West Rail, Trans Pennine Route Upgrade and the East Coast Digital Programme; all at the same time. That’s the extraordinary challenge that Ellie Burrows,Regional Managing Director (Eastern) for Network Rail faces every single day. Over 6000 route miles, over 3400 passenger trains and 1740 freight movements every day, it’s a serious job with serious responsibility.Filmed in Bedford, Ellie explains how she goes about ensuring the day to day railway operates safely, reliably and efficiently and how she and her team plan for some of the biggest challenges – and opportunities – facing the railway in the coming years.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/greensignallers LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-signals-productions-ltdInstagram -https://instagram.com/greensignallersThe views and opinions expressed by any guests or interviewees on this channel / podcast are strictly their own and should not be assumed to reflect those of the hosts, the management or the Directors of Green Signals. The Green Signals podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners should consult appropriate professionals for advice tailored to their specific needs.
In the days of British Rail and Virgin Trains, the iconic and spectacular Settle & Carlisle railway line was used as a diversionary route whenever there were closures for engineering works or similar on the West Coast Main Line between Preston and Carlisle. The Settle & Carlisle line has not been used for diversions for a decade however, much to the displeasure of communities along the route as well as rail enthusiasts and others who believe an opportunity is being missed to keep people on trains and avoid the dreaded rail replacement buses.Now, there is good news. Thanks to collaboration betweenAvanti West Coast, Network Rail, Northern trains, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, LNER and others, the Settle & Carlisle line WILL be used to run a shuttle service between Preston and Carlisle in January 2026 when both the West Coast Main Line and the M6 are closed at Clifton for the replacement of a major viaduct. On Wednesday 20 August, Avanti West Coast ran a very special test train over the Settle & Carlisle line to prove it worked and Green Signals was amongst a very select group invited on board.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/greensignallers LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-signals-productions-ltdInstagram -https://instagram.com/greensignallersThe views and opinions expressed by any guests or interviewees on this channel / podcast are strictly their own and should not be assumed to reflect those of the hosts, the management or the Directors of Green Signals. The Green Signals podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners should consult appropriate professionals for advice tailored to their specific needs.
We visit TWO of HS2’s ‘green tunnels’ and discuss whether they’re a great idea or a huge waste of taxpayers’ money…Reform says they’ll cancel HS2 and leave the part-built project as a “testament to British incompetence”. Yes, really.And Midlands Rail Hub – full steam ahead? Or maybe not…In this episode:(00:00) Intro(00:34) HS2’s Green Tunnels(26:12) Andrew Gilligan and Reform on HS2(40:59) Ellie Burrows interview preview(44:09) Midlands Rail Hub(48:31) Why are train tickets SO expensive teaser(50:49) Thanks to Supporters(52:30) Railway News Round-up(52:33) Alstom Widnes first passenger train(53:41) Tyne and Wear Metros adapted for Great North Run(54:55) British Transport Police Seaton murder investigation(55:35) LNER data breach(56:18) Cinema carriage restored(57:52) The Quiz(01:01:16) BBC Radio 3 Railway 200 broadcastMembership: 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/greensignallers LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-signals-productions-ltdInstagram -https://instagram.com/greensignallersThe views and opinions expressed by any guests or interviewees on this channel / podcast are strictly their own and should not be assumed to reflect those of the hosts, the management or the Directors of Green Signals. The Green Signals podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners should consult appropriate professionals for advice tailored to their specific needs.
Why are train tickets in the UK so expensive? In this short explainer video, we cover the top ten things that answer that question – and some of them are surprising!Questions:(00:00) Intro(00:08) No. 1 What are the railway’s main sources of income?(00:30) No. 2 How much subsidy do the railways need?(01:39) No. 3 Who controls fares?(02:25) No. 4 Why not just reduce the price of fares?(03:26) No. 5 But they did it in Scotland!(04:55) No. 6 How do rail fares in the UK compare to Europe?(06:05) No. 7 Surely train tickets used to be cheaper?(07:47) No. 8 What can be done?(09:07) No. 9 Will nationalisation help?(09:57) No. 10 What’s the outlook for fares?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/greensignallers LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-signals-productions-ltdInstagram -https://instagram.com/greensignallersThe views and opinions expressed by any guests or interviewees on this channel / podcast are strictly their own and should not be assumed to reflect those of the hosts, the management or the Directors of Green Signals. The Green Signals podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners should consult appropriate professionals for advice tailored to their specific needs.
The Tyne and Wear Metro has a fascinating story that very nearly didn’t happen. We take a tour of Stadler’s new £70 million depot in South Gosforth, Newcastle to find out all about the new Metro Class 555s that are based there and what makes them different to the old Metros.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/greensignallers LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-signals-productions-ltdInstagram -https://instagram.com/greensignallersThe views and opinions expressed by any guests or interviewees on this channel / podcast are strictly their own and should not be assumed to reflect those of the hosts, the management or the Directors of Green Signals. The Green Signals podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners should consult appropriate professionals for advice tailored to their specific needs.
1East Coast Main Line December timetable changes – are fewer stops a good thing?We find out more about how Network Rail is spending money with its suppliers…And Scotland announces electrification of Fife and Borders!In this episode:(00:00 Intro)(00:32) East Coast Main Line timetable(16:22) Network Rail Supplier Spend Report(36:27 )Tyne and Wear Metro teaser(40:03) Thanks to Supporters(41:59) Railway News Round-up(42:02) Scottish electrification(43:20) Oxfordshire vision for railways(46:55) DB Cargo quits St Blazey(49:19) Polmadie 150 open day(51:15) Campaign for Family Friendly Trains(58:57) The Quiz(01:01:05) Nigel names his locomotiveMembership: 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/greensignallers LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-signals-productions-ltdInstagram -https://instagram.com/greensignallersCredits:Thumbnail image - LNERThe views and opinions expressed by any guests or interviewees on this channel / podcast are strictly their own and should not be assumed to reflect those of the hosts, the management or the Directors of Green Signals. The Green Signals podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners should consult appropriate professionals for advice tailored to their specific needs.
Scotland scraps peak rail fares. Is England next?Network Rail releases its supplier spending report… and it raises some concerns.And the Office of Rail and Road seeks to find out just how much money open access is costing the railway.In this episode:(00:00) Intro(00:51) Scotland scraps peak rail fares(17:51) Network Rail Supplier Spend Report(25:04) Open Access tender(31:10) It’s our 100th episode!(40:12) Thanks to supporters(41:53) Railway News Round-up(41:57) Bluebell Railway near miss(44:09) Northumberland Line needs more money(46:29) Location-based ticketing trial(50:17) Midlands Rail Hub alliance partners(53:12) GB Railfreight celebrates 150 years of freight on the S&C(54:22) The Quiz(56:50) Selby school learns about railwaysMembership: 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/greensignallers LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-signals-productions-ltdInstagram -https://instagram.com/greensignallersCredits:Thumbnail image - ScotRailThe views and opinions expressed by any guests or interviewees on this channel / podcast are strictly their own and should not be assumed to reflect those of the hosts, the management or the Directors of Green Signals. The Green Signals podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners should consult appropriate professionals for advice tailored to their specific needs.
Eurostar competitors submit detailed plans to the Regulator. We ask - has anyone made a compelling case?We speak to a leading expert on cross border and Channel Tunnel rail services and ask – just what are the French up to?!And Great Western Railway’s battery train sets a new world recordIn this episode:(00:00) Intro(00:32) Eurostar competition(43:34) Thanks to supporters(45:23) Railway News Round-up(45:29) Great Western Railway battery train record(47:30) HS2 Lawley Middleway bridge move(48:56) Crossrail 2 construction?(50:30) Network Rail infrastructure monitoring tender(52:39) Alstom GWR Class 175 maintenance and support(54:43) The Quiz(58:57) South Downs artist at Plumpton station#Trains #Eurostar #ChannelTunnelMembership: 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/greensignallers LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-signals-productions-ltdInstagram -https://instagram.com/greensignallersThe views and opinions expressed by any guests or interviewees on this channel / podcast are strictly their own and should not be assumed to reflect those of the hosts, the management or the Directors of Green Signals. The Green Signals podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners should consult appropriate professionals for advice tailored to their specific needs.
The Government believes that by uniting track and train together, performance on the railway will improve and costs will come down, leading to better outcomes for passengers and taxpayers. But after 30 years of vertical separation, reintegrating operations at a practical level will be more complex than just issuing a few soundbites.On 18th June 2025, South Eastern Railway was created – this united the train operator SouthEastern and the Network Rail team who covered the same area bringing them both under the leadership of Managing Director, Steve White. Steve has now had two months in the role and so Richard met up with him at Cannon Street station to hear how things were coming along where it matters. On the ground……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/greensignallers LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-signals-productions-ltdInstagram -https://instagram.com/greensignallers
ASLEF hails a victory for drivers over access to toilets. But is it really a victory?Network Rail is accused of “sabotaging” Alliance Rail’s open access application on the old Fawley Branch. Really?And Jaguar Land Rover objects to the phrase ‘Ranger and Rover’ tickets being used on rail company websites.In this episode:(00:00) Intro(00:40) ASLEF’s Dignity for Drivers campaign(09:33) Alliance Rail Marchwood open access(12:39) Steve White South Eastern Railway interview trailer(18:39) Jaguar Land Rover objects to ‘Ranger and Rover’(25:40) West Coast Railways drops 60163 Tornado(27:56) Thanks to Supporters(29:28) Railway News Round-up(29:33) Greek Street Bridge renewal(30:26) CrossCountry train strikes(32:35) Danish train crash(33:14) TransPennine Express therapy dog(34:11) Ticket dodger prosecutions(35:35) Rail fare rise ‘outrage’(38:19) The Quiz(40:28) Five generations at Chippenham factoryMembership: 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/greensignallers LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-signals-productions-ltdInstagram -https://instagram.com/greensignallers
The Brighton Belle – We visit the iconic train that will soon return to the main lineChiltern Railways new trains – or are they? We ask Managing Director Richard AllanAnd Richard speculates about the forthcoming Budget and the state of public finances – and has some dire predictions for the railway.(00:00) Intro(00:33) The Brighton Belle - soon to return to the mainline. (08:14) Chiltern Railways to lease Mk5a sets from TPE - Interview with MD Richard Allan(23:47) Fiscal Dominance, the challenges facing the Chancellor and possible impacts on the railways(34:37) LNER Simpler Fares Phase 2a(41:16) CrossCountry and the curious case of strikes over technology payments(45:02) Thanks to Supporters(46:41) Fire brigade come to the rescue of Flying Scotsman(47:25) Guild of Railway Artists(48:24) Severn Valley Railway Company Limited Members vote for One Railway(49:30) GBRf haul the last PCA wagon on the Alumina train to Fort William(51:36) The Quiz(53:30) Ride the Route cycle ride in support of the Railway ChildrenMembership: 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/greensignallers LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-signals-productions-ltdInstagram -https://instagram.com/greensignallers
Following on from our recent Piccadilly Line Tube Trainvideo, this week we go behind the scenes at Siemens’ Goole Rail Village in Yorkshire to see everything that is going on there.The Government has announced the creation of a new property business called Platform4 to kick start the building of 40,000 houses on surplus railway land. We ask whether the plan is good business or just flogging off the family silver.And we look back at Alstom’s The Greatest Gathering event in Derby and ask - was it the most spectacular railway event in living memory?(00:00) Intro(01:13) Behind the Scenes at Siemens train manufacturing plant: Goole Rail Village(17:31) DfT announces the formation of property business Platform4 to kick start 40,000 new homes(28:04) Review of The Greatest Gathering(43:37) Thanks to Supporters(48:04) Railway News Round-up(48:06) LNER Train of the future(50:10) ORR grant Open Access rights on ECML for December 2025(52:27) Special Beams to prevent bridge strikes at Brighton Road bridge, Coulsdon South(53:44) EMR Summer Sale 2025(56:09) The Quiz(58:43) Hull Trains - can donate Delay Repay to their Charity of the Year - P.A.U.L For Brain RecoveryMembership: 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/greensignallers LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-signals-productions-ltdInstagram -https://instagram.com/greensignallers
It’s the week of Alstom’s The Greatest Gathering Railway 200celebration in Derby – we preview what’s coming up this weekend.West of England Main Line trains will not be stopping atCrewkerne until further notice. What on earth has happened And is it the right decision?Plus Richard has a rant… about the Secretary of State’s social mediaIt’s the week of Alstom’s The Greatest Gathering Railway 200 celebration in Derby – we preview what’s coming up this weekend.West of England Main Line trains will not be stopping at Crewkerne until further notice. What on earth has happened? And is it the right decision?And Richard has a rant… about the Secretary of State’s social mediaIn this episode:(00:00) Intro(00:37) The Greatest Gathering preview(07:19) Why trains aren’t stopping at Crewkerne(24:25) Richard has a rant(29:45) Thanks to Supporters(31:20) Railway News Round-up(31:24) New Network Rail CEO(32:21) Eurostar on Channel Tunnel competition(33:47) DfT simpler fares and cheaper tickets?(35:40) Varamis Rail “on the brink”?(37:50) HS2 TBM lifted from ground(38:56) Civil servants to transfer to DfTO(41:50) German train crash(43:14) The Quiz(48:08) Prestongrange Heritage Industrial Museum open dayMembership: 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/greensignallers LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-signals-productions-ltdInstagram -https://instagram.com/greensignallersCredits:Thumbnail image - Alstom
Have bimode trains scuppered our chances of ever electrifying the UK rail network? The latest Transport Select Committeesuggests they just might…The Secretary of State updates Parliament on HS2 – are weany closer to knowing when and how much?And ORR delivers its annual performance review of Network Rail – with some rather chilling words…In this episode:(00:00) Intro(00:37) Transport Select Committee hearing(09:00) Midland Main Line electrification paused(31:02) Sir Peter Soulsby interview(39:15) HS2 construction update to Parliament(43:04) ORR report on Network Rail performance(47:46) Thanks to Supporters(49:09) Railway News Round-up(49:14) c2c is nationalised(50:29) Beaulieu Park station to open early(51:29) Largest ever passenger satisfaction survey(52:28) Germany to UK rail services?(53:48) Lamb on a train(54:44) Folk music celebrates Railway 200(56:34) The Quiz01:00:01 Work experience success at GBRfMembership: 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/greensignallers LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-signals-productions-ltdInstagram -https://instagram.com/greensignallersCredits:Thumbnail image - Network Rail
New trains are being built for the London Underground’s Piccadilly Line – the very first deep Tube trains that will have air conditioning and walk-through carriages. We visited the Siemens train manufacturing plant in Goole (Yorkshire) to find out more about them and to see them being built.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/greensignallers LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-signals-productions-ltdInstagram -https://instagram.com/greensignallers
Government commits to 50 road and rail projects… or does it?Midland Mainline Electrification is ‘paused’. But whose fault is it?And the Severn Valley Railway pulls off a miracle to reopen just 6 months after a major landslip!In this episode:(00:00) Intro(00:27) Green light for over 50 road and rail upgrades(07:16) Midland Main Line electrification ‘paused’(32:57) New Piccadilly Line trains video preview(36:36) Severn Valley Railway to reopen(45:49) Thanks to Supporters(47:18) Railway News Round-up(47:21) Van driver killed at level crossing in Kent(49:00) Transport for Wales heat disruption(52:24) Govia Thameslink Railway Class 717 ETCS(53:57) ORR Experiences of Passenger Assist survey(56:11) The Quiz(59:01) Great Western Railway 802022 Cyril Bleasdale OBEMembership: 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/greensignallers LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-signals-productions-ltdInstagram -https://instagram.com/greensignallersCredits:Thumbnail image - Network Rail
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Best episode yet - witty, relevant and engaging. Thanks guys....