143. Why does heat wreak havoc with the railway? And what can we do about it?
Why does heat wreak havoc with the railway? And what can wedo about it?A so-called ‘near miss between two trains at Clay Cross turns out to be nothing of the sort…And the National Audit Office makes s...
2 Jul 1h 5min
142. Bedford Train Crash Latest – What we know… And what we don’t.
Bedford train crash latest – What do we know? And, crucially, what don’t we know yet?RAIB releases its report into October 2024’s Talerddig rail accident – and there are a few surprises …And the ORR r...
25 Jun 1h 7min
Reunifying the Great Central - Europe’s only main line double track heritage railway
The Great Central Railway is unique. It is the only main line double track heritage railway in Europe. And it’s brilliant!However, they are not standing still. They have an ambitious and exciting plan...
23 Jun 26min
We ride a Class 70 to Boulby - Rare track, freight only, semaphore signals. Wow!
The dramatic freight only railway line from Saltburn to Boulby potash mine on the Cleveland coast is a truly spectacular railway. Once forming much of the Saltburn to Whitby line, the 12 mile branch t...
19 Jun 57min
141. Is the Government’s Rail Reform failing? And how do we fix it?
Is the Government’s Rail Reform failing? And how do we fixit?Andy Burnham says he’ll bring back HS2 to Manchester if he’ssuccessful at becoming PMAnd we catch up with RealTimeTrains founder TomCairns ...
18 Jun 1h 4min
Real people doing real engineering - at Wabtec UK
Two thirds of all Great British Railways spend will be with the railway supply chain. It’s a dynamic environment that is constantly adapting, constantly changing and constantly investing. One of the b...
16 Jun 18min
140. Government to cut Transport spend in favour of Defence?
Government plans to cut transport spend to fund defence –what could it mean for railways?Kernow Connect – Is the Okehampton to Launceston and Bodminnew railway proposal the most delusional scheme of t...
11 Jun 1h 5min
