Does he have the biggest job on the railway? Network Rail’s CEO Jeremy Westlake is in the hot seat
Network Rail is pivotal to whether GBR is a success or not. The reality will always be that Network Rail, with its resources, people, assets and role drives pretty much whether the railway performs da...
21 Apr 47min
132. Jacobite steam train: Has a deal been done? Or not?
Jacobite steam train – Has a deal finally been done to fit Central Door Locking? …Or hasn’t it? Mini Switzerland – is Swiss-style integrated transport coming to the UK? We speak to the man behind the ...
16 Apr 1h 12min
Running the world’s largest integrated transport system – in conversation with Andy Lord
It’s the biggest integrated transport undertaking in the world. So it follows that running it and being accountable for its day-to day operation, is one of the biggest jobs in world transport.For Andy...
14 Apr 50min
131. Integrated Transport Strategy – Wishy-Washy Waffle? Or Sensible, Solid, Strategy?
A new Integrated Transport Strategy is launched, but is it all wishy-washy waffle, or a sensible, solid, strategy?We preview an interview with Transport for London Commissioner Andy LordAnd, we have n...
9 Apr 56min
130. The Beeching Report turns 63. Controversial… But was he right?
The Beeching Report turns 63… We ask the controversialquestion: Was Beeching unfairly and unreasonably criticised?We learn more about how the Railways Bill will affectScotland and WalesAnd Richard hea...
2 Apr 1h 9min
OxRail 2040. Is rail in Oxfordshire about to be transformed?
Oxfordshire is a one of the UK’s regional powerhouse economies. Furthermore, Rail is big business in Oxfordshire. In 2024/25, the estimated total entries and exits at Oxfordshire stations was some 19....
31 Mars 20min
129. Are High Speed 2 trains going to be a bit less ‘High Speed’?
Are High Speed 2 trains about to get a little bit less ‘high speed’?Glasgow Central reopens and Network Rail make the most of its partial closure to catch up on maintenanceAnd we speak to Liam Johnsto...
26 Mars 1h
Transpennine Route Upgrade – is this rail’s best kept secret?
There’s a revolution underway on the railways in the north, and no, it’s not Northern Powerhouse Rail, but rather something that will provide the bedrock to anything that NPR may become. Its name? The...
24 Mars 28min
