Green Signals16 Juli

145. Will Andy Burnham splash the cash on rail?

Andy Burnham will be our next Prime Minister. But is theremoney for his rail promises?

The Railways Bill starts its passage through the Lords – andRichard is underwhelmed!

And Eurostar is said to have changed its new train order tobe able to cope with 55oC Heatwaves in future!

In this episode:

(00:00) Intro

(03:00) Andy Burnham’s rail promises

(09:55) Demystifying Fiscal Rules

(30:00) The Railways Bill 2nd reading

(39:46) Railway News round-up

(39:50) Bedford train crash update

(40:51) Fires on the network

(43:53) Northern Trains to lease 350/2s

(45:00) Europhoenix Rail rises again

(46:32) Balgray station to open early

(47:26) Jude Bellingham station supports England

(48:39) AI misidentifies snake as track defect

(49:55) Eurostar specifies trains to cope with 50C

(53:04) Thanks to supporters

(54:16) Heritage Railway News round-up

(54:21) Cholsey & Wallingford Railway closure

(54:56) Vale of Rheidol ‘Collection X’ news

(57:20) The Quiz

(59:55) Hest Bank signal box becomes classroom

Credits: Thumbnail image of Andy Burnham - andyformayor.co.uk

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