104. Nature vs Railways – have we got the balance with biodiversity wrong?
Railways and vegetation, bats, dormice – and biodiversity in general – don’t always mix well. Are we getting the balance wrong?The railway celebrates its 200th anniversary in style!And Rail Minister L...
2 Okt 20251h 9min
103. Northern Powerhouse Rail – The new HS2 for politicians to argue about?
Northern Powerhouse Rail – has it become the new HS2 for politicians to argue about? We chat to Northern Powerhouse Partnership CEO Henri MurisonThe Liberal Democrats announce a new rail policy – and ...
25 Sep 20251h 2min
Ellie Burrows: In the hot seat for the biggest East Coast timetable change in a decade!
Imagine being responsible for the East Coast Main Line, or the Midland Main Line, or the whole of the Anglia – and then imagine actually being responsible for all of it – plus East West Rail, Trans Pe...
23 Sep 202529min
Settle & Carlisle Railway Diversions On Test – and we’re on Board!
In the days of British Rail and Virgin Trains, the iconic and spectacular Settle & Carlisle railway line was used as a diversionary route whenever there were closures for engineering works or similar ...
22 Sep 202517min
102. HS2’s ‘Green Tunnels’ – Great idea or huge waste of money?
We visit TWO of HS2’s ‘green tunnels’ and discuss whether they’re a great idea or a huge waste of taxpayers’ money…Reform says they’ll cancel HS2 and leave the part-built project as a “testament to Br...
18 Sep 20251h 4min
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
