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- 146. East Midlands Railway crisis – Unreliable trains trigger emergency timetable
East Midlands Railway is in crisis. Unreliable trains trigger a short-notice emergency timetable.
Andy Burnham becomes PM – what does it mean for rail and devolution?
And RAIB releases its initial findings into the fatal level crossing collision at Hoghton in Lancashire.
In this episode:
(00:00) Intro
(00:29) EMR emergency timetable
(21:35) Andy Burnham and devolution
(34:04) Manchester buses follow-up
(38:48) Railway News round-up
(38:53) GBR West Midlands launch
(39:42) Gemini Trains announces London to Koln plans
(41:25) Glasgow Central fully reopens
(42:40) Canadian railway wildfire
(44:13) SWR receives Defence ERS Gold Award
(45:26) £33.4m ticket gate plan
(46:49) Hoghton level crossing collision update
(49:08) ORR revenue abstraction report
(56:09) Thanks to supporters
(57:14) North Norfolk Railway video teaser
(59:07) Heritage Railway News round-up
(59:10) N2 returns to NNR service
(01:00:04) Hagley Hall incident at the Severn Valley Railway
(01:04:24) Signal box up for auction
(01:05:13) The Quiz
(01:07:42) Glasgow subway car becomes podcast studio!
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Thubmnail image - East Midlands Railway
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Green Signals Productions Limited was commissioned to produce the Alpine Belle film by Belle Trains Limited. Our tickets and expenses were paid for by them.
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1 hr 11 min - Restoring the missing rail link in the Rother Valley
The Rother Valley Railway is a remarkable project to restore a missing 3.5 mile link to reconnect the Kent & East Sussex Railway with the London – Hastings main line at Robertsbridge. When it’s complete, this 14 mile long railway will take visitors through some of England’s most beautiful countryside past Bodiam Castle to Tenterden. The Rother Valley Railway recently passed a major milestone with the opening of Robertsbridge station and the rededication of the link to Network Rail. Naturally, Green Signals went along to join in the fun and met, amongst others, Lord Hendy, Huw Merriman, John Smith of GB Railfreight and Suzy Eddie Izzard, the Actor and Comedian.
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15 min - 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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1 hr 4 min - I went behind the scenes on a luxury steam train holiday to the Alps!
When I was offered the opportunity to go behind the scenes on a Belle Trains luxury steam train holiday headed to the Alps, I jumped at the chance.
Getting up close and personal with some huge steam locomotives, experiencing an abundance of delicious food, being looked after by some of the friendliest and most efficient staff I’ve ever come across… and the views. Well, breathtaking doesn’t really do them justice.
THIS was going to be the trip of a lifetime.
Booking Details re The Emerald Isle Belle
Full details can be found on the Belle Trains website at: https://www.belletrains.co.uk/emerald-belle-2027
If you have any questions, would like to request a physical copy of the Emerald Isle Belle brochure or would like to book with Belle Trains, please contact the team at [email protected] or by calling +44 1284 330123, Monday-Friday, 09.30 – 16.30 (UK Time).
Footage of the steam train in Ireland is: Shutterstock.com / BlackBoxGuild
Green Signals Productions Limited was commissioned to produce this film by Belle Trains Limited. Our tickets and expenses were paid for by them.
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38 min - 144. Failure to electrify Britain’s railway is costing the UK £Billions!
Failure to electrify Britain’s railway is costing the UKbillions of pounds
How Network Rail is coping with the heat – we speak to NR’sDeputy CEO Jake Kelly
And an HS2 tunnel extension in Bromford is judged not tohave had the correct planning permission…
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In this episode:
(00:00) Intro
(00:34) Electrification
(25:34) HS2’s Bromford Tunnel
(29:58) Railway News round-up
(30:02) Concerns over Railways Bill wording
(31:59) CAF opens Manchester maintenance depot
(32:42) New Scottish railway control hub
(34:03) HS2 worker injured at Coleshill
(35:06) WCML delayed by… cows
(36:07) How Network Rail is coping with the heat
(46:03) Alpine Belle video teaser
(49:38) Heritage news round-up
(49:42) Furka Pass 100th anniversary
(50:58) Pulling with Purpose: The Steam Locomotive Challenge
(52:08) REPTA donates £15k to Barclay No. 2068
(52:52) Mallard inspires football kit
(53:53) Thanks to supporters
(55:21) The Quiz
(57:44) Nala the station cat to receive statue
Credits: Thumbnail image - LNER
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1 hr 2 min - 143. Why does heat wreak havoc with the railway? And what can we do about it?
Why does heat wreak havoc with the railway? And what can wedo about it?
A so-called ‘near miss between two trains at Clay Cross turns out to be nothing of the sort…
And the National Audit Office makes someremarkable recommendations on HS2
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In this episode:
(00:00) Intro
(00:30) Heat and the railway
(19:09) Clay Cross incident
(23:17) HS2 NAO report
(33:02) Railway News round-up
(33:05) Bedford recovery completed
(34:39) Hoghton level crossing accident
(36:05) Cambridge South station opens
(37:52) Cambridge University vs East West Rail
(39:17) Camp Hill Line passenger numbers
(41:09) Etihad Rail passenger service launched
(42:59) Germany Railways GSM-R fault
(44:12) Norwood Junction access ramp report
(52:36) Heritage News round-up
(52:38) Heritage railways close due to heat
(53:44) North Dorset Railway receives Wickham railbus
(55:13) Railway 200 Inspiration train completes tour
(57:30) Thanks to supporters
(58:45) The Quiz
(01:01:23) Downpatrick & County Down Railwayaward
Credits: Thumbnail image - Network Rail
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1 hr 6 min - 142. Bedford Train Crash Latest – What we know… And what we don’t.
Bedford train crash latest – What do we know? And, crucially, what don’t we know yet?
RAIB releases its report into October 2024’s Talerddig rail accident – and there are a few surprises …
And the ORR rejects Alliance Rail again over its Marchwood open access application.
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In this episode:
(00:00) Intro
(00:29) Bedford train crash latest
(19:15) Talerddig rail crash report
(26:55) Railway News round-up
(27:01) Passenger journeys reach highest level since 1920
(28:34) Doncaster Plant Works celebration
(31:24) First Group CEO questions cuts to services
(32:56) Rawtenstall reopening hopes from MP
(34:37) Is Transport Scotland for the chop?
(35:44) Do Not Travel notices during heatwave
(37:38) Railway Children Three Peaks fundraiser
(39:58) New PM good for the railway?
(42:49) ORR rejects Alliance Rail AGAIN
(55:58) Heritage Railway News round-up
(56:01) South Devon Railway restoration shed
(56:42) Severn Valley Railway Large Prairie returns to steam
(57:46) Haslemere signal box museum
(58:31) SONO Switch Tower museum
(59:33) Swanage Railway £25k public appeal
(01:00:47) Thanks to Supporters
(01:01:52) The Quiz
(01:04:43) West Mids railway celebrates 50 years
Credits: Thumbnail image - East Midlands Railway
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1 hr 8 min - Reunifying the Great Central - Europe’s only main line double track heritage railway
The Great Central Railway is unique. It is the only main line double track heritage railway in Europe. And it’s brilliant!
However, they are not standing still. They have an ambitious and exciting plan to reunify the two surviving sections of the Great Central Railway to create an 18 mile, living museum of transport, anchored by that unique double track section where it is possible to see steam trains passing each other. A truly exhilarating sight, sound and experience.
Green Signals went to the Great Central Railway to have a look behind the scenes – and to find out more about the plans to Reunify!
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27 min - We ride a Class 70 to Boulby - Rare track, freight only, semaphore signals. Wow!
The dramatic freight only railway line from Saltburn to Boulby potash mine on the Cleveland coast is a truly spectacular railway. Once forming much of the Saltburn to Whitby line, the 12 mile branch to Boulby is a railway delight with steep gradients, semaphore signals, closed stations, jointed track, token block signalling, even a tunnel on the section of the line that is privately owned and of course heavy haul freight trains pulling 1000 tonnes of potash from the mine to Tees Dock on a regular basis.
Join us on this exclusive ride with the driveras we travel over this brilliant line from end to end.
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58 min - 141. Is the Government’s Rail Reform failing? And how do we fix it?
Is the Government’s Rail Reform failing? And how do we fixit?
Andy Burnham says he’ll bring back HS2 to Manchester if he’ssuccessful at becoming PM
And we catch up with RealTimeTrains founder TomCairns about the new RTT app
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In this episode:
(00:00) Intro
(00:29) Is Rail Reform failing?
(16:49) Andy Burnham vows to bring back HS2 North
(23:22) RealTimeTrains interview
(35:11) Railway News round-up
(35:17) Bridge strike in Bedworth
(37:01) Jacobite derails
(38:38) Sinkholes at Purley
(39:38) Midland Metro tramlink extension delay
(41:38) Stuttgart 21 delay
(44:15) East West Rail services to launch?
(46:36) Great Central Railway video preview
(49:22) TSC follow-up
(52:02) Heritage News round-up
(52:07) Severn Valley Railway pubs win awards
(52:50) Welsh Railbus special trip
(53:50) West Somerset Railway mannequin mystery
(54:47) Doncaster Works event
(56:06) Thanks to supporters
(57:20) The Quiz
(01:00:49) Northern Explorer ticket launch
Credits: Thumbnail image - Department for Transport
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About Green Signals
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Green Signals is a show about railways - its politics, its economics, its people and history. We turn over the issues of the day and talk to the people making the decisions that affect all our lives.…
We also dig into many of the amazing events in the history of an industry that spans nearly 200 years. Nigel Harris (former Managing Editor and Events Director of the leading industry and opinion forming magazine RAIL) and Richard Bowker (former Chair & CEO of the Strategic Rail Authority) steer the show to make it sometimes controversial, frequently irreverent - but always topical and relevant.
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