Green Signals 120. Northern Powerhouse Rail – Done deal? Or not?
Northern Powerhouse Rail – Is it really a done deal, or just the beginning?
A new line from Birmingham to Manchester! Richard thinks it’s bonkers…
And we preview an illuminating interview with Great WesternRailway MD Mark Hopwood.
In this episode:
(00:00) Intro
(00:28) Spanish train crash
(02:26) Northern Powerhouse Rail announcement
(22:18) New Birmingham to Manchester railway
(32:14) Mark Hopwood interview preview
(36:57) Thanks to supporters
(38:21) Railway News Round-up
(38:24) Network Rail jobs could be at risk
(39:39) CMA approves Eversholt acquisition by Beacon Rail
(41:26) Caledonian Sleeper stops at Birmingham
(42:33) ScotRail’s ‘Polar Express’ cold trains
(45:11) Clayton saved by Clarke Chapman
(46:58) Brigg Line Fish Fry-Day date
(48:00) The Quiz
(51:53) £200k donation for ex GWR Pannier tank no 5575
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