Why Are UK Train Tickets SO Expensive?
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. ...
17 Sep 202510min
NEW Tyne and Wear Metro Class 555s - inside Stadler's £70m depot
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...
16 Sep 202515min
101. East Coast Main Line Timetable - Are fewer stops a good thing?!
East 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 Fi...
11 Sep 20251h 5min
100. Scotland scraps peak rail fares. Is England next?
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 o...
4 Sep 202559min
99. Eurostar: The full (mind-blowing!) guide to Channel Tunnel competition
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 wha...
28 Aug 20251h 1min
South Eastern Railway – Track and Train reunited at last: Interview with Steve White
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 3...
26 Aug 202538min
98. ASLEF claims victory for train drivers over toilets… but is it a victory?
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?An...
21 Aug 202544min
97. The Brighton Belle - take a tour inside! And Chiltern Railways NEW trains - or not?
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 ...
14 Aug 202556min
