129. Are High Speed 2 trains going to be a bit less ‘High Speed’?
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HS2 speed reduction report emerges
Nigel and Richard react to media reports that ministers asked HS2 to consider lowering train speeds to save money.
Are High Speed 2 trains about to get a little bit less ‘high speed’?
Glasgow Central reopens and Network Rail make the most of its partial closure to catch up on maintenance
And we speak to Liam Johnston MBE from the Railway Mission about their important work
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In this episode:
(00:00) Intro
(01:38) HS2 train speed
(22:29) Glasgow Central station reopens
(26:24) OxRail 2040 video teaser
(30:34) Railway Mission interview
(40:46) Thanks to Supporters
(42:26) Railway News Round-up
(42:30) Network Rail employee struck by train
(43:10) Secretary of State provides HS2 update
(44:51) End of 2028 stop for Scottish HSTs
(47:14) Dumfries to Stranraer reopening scheme
(49:24) Delay repay to become easier
(50:29) Car abandoned on railway line
(53:00) The Quiz
(56:13) Helston Railway Society buys Cober viaduct
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