Virgin trains is denied a return to the WCML… and so is everyone else! | Ep 92
HS1 is judged poor value for money – but have all the benefits been accounted for?
And an Avanti West Coast Pendolino hits the buffers at Euston
In this episode:
00:00 Intro
00:32 ORR rejects WCML open access applications
27:15 HS1 is judged poor value for money
31:38 James Stewart interview trailer
36:29 Thanks to Supporters
39:51 Railway News Round Up
40:00 Avanti West Coast Pendolino buffer collision
40:49 Very Light Rail Innovation Centre in administration
42:09 Northumberland Line stations delayed
44:12 Belmond Britannic Explorer first trip cancelled
45:32 Eurostar breaks down in France
47:05 GCRE trains steelworkers
48:47 The Quiz
51:20 Deltic driver retires
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Credits:
Presenters - Nigel Harris (@railnigel on X) & Richard Bowker CBE (@SRichardBowker). General Manager: Stef Foster (@stefatrail)
This video discusses recent developments in the UK rail industry, including Virgin Trains being denied a return to the West Coast Main Line and an Avanti West Coast Pendolino experiencing a buffer collision at Euston. It also covers various other topics such as HS1's value for money assessment, railway news updates, and operational delays on several lines. The content includes interviews, reports, and discussions about rail services across multiple locations including Birmingham New Street, Euston, and Manchester Victoria.
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