79. Will HS2 trains cause a ‘sonic boom’ effect? AND Exclusive Rail Minister interview
We dive into the intriguing topic of whether HS2 trains could cause a ‘sonic boom’ as they speed through the UK’s high-speed rail network. High-speed trains in other countries, like Germany and Spain,...
10 Apr 20251h
78. £415 million for rail in the North… or government spin?
The Prime Minister announces £415m investment in railways in the north! But what’s the real story?Virgin Trains moves a step closer to challenging Eurostar… but it’s still a long way off being a done ...
3 Apr 202553min
A NEW Liverpool to Manchester railway
Huw Merriman, former Minister of Rail in the last Conservative Government talks about his new role as Chair of the Liverpool Manchester Railway Board. He explains how Andy Burnham (Mayor of Greater Ma...
1 Apr 202534min
76. Virgin Trains comes out fighting for open access rights
Richard Branson’s Virgin Trains fights hard to return to the West Coast Main Line with an appeal to the Office of Rail and Road over available capacityWe ask how many public officials does it take to ...
20 Mars 202549min
74. Flying Scotsman DOES have a main line future & HS2 damning PAC report
Flying Scotsman DOES have a main line future – we speak to the National Railway Museum about plans for the world-famous locomotiveWhere now for HS2? The Public Accounts Committee asks what benefits ca...
6 Mars 20251h 3min
Could some heritage railways be heading for the brink? HRA CEO Steve Oates interview
Heritage Railway Association CEO Steve Oates talks about the challenges facing the heritage railway sector. Steam railways are under increasing pressure, threatening the financial viability of them as...
4 Mars 202552min
73. Railway structures: Has Network Rail got a grip?
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) threatens Network Rail with possible enforcement action under the Health & Safety at Work Act. Could there be growing safety concerns with some of our railway structu...
27 Feb 202557min
72. Has the government finally got something right?! Railways Bill Consultation analysis
The government publishes ‘Delivering a railway fit forBritain’s future’. It’s the clearest indication yet of the government’sintentions for the future structure of GBR.In the most dramatic change of a...
20 Feb 202558min
