HS2 Phase 2 revival? & Behind the scenes on New Measurement Train | Ep 48

Is HS2 Phase 2 about to be revived? We discuss an important new report to Government says we must not allow the West Coast Main Line to collapse.

Richard takes a trip on the UK’s most exciting freight train with GB Railfreight – an alumina train from North Blyth to Fort William in Scotland.

He also gets to go behind the scenes on Network Rail’s New Measurement Train – the fascinating Doctor Yellow.

And we have a lovely story about the All Aboard to Northampton project!

In this episode:

00:00 Intro
04:04 HS2 Phase 2 revival? Juergen Maier’s report to Government
16:48 GBRf alumina train trip
35:18 Railway News Round up
35:23 East Coast Main Line ETCS digital signalling tests
36:13 Northern offers half-price student tickets
36:51 LNER expands Simpler Fares trial
38:27 ScotRail abandons trial to end peak fares
40:20 New Measurement Train visit
01:00:30 The Quiz
01:03:30 All Aboard to Northampton

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