Do We Have A Leaderless Railway? | Ep 117
We review the key moments from 2025…
And we take stock of the year that was Railway 200, with a previously unseen interview about the Greatest Gathering.
In this episode:
00:00 Intro
00:34 Heidi Alexander’s first year
17:08 2025’s key moments
39:15 Thanks to supporters
41:07 Greatest Gathering interview
01:04:24 The Quiz
01:08:55 HS2 milestones in 2025
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Credits:
Thumbnail image - Department for Transport
Presenters - Nigel Harris (@railnigel on X) & Richard Bowker CBE (@SRichardBowker). General Manager: Stef Foster (@stefatrail)
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This video features a discussion on the state of the railway in 2025, including reflections on Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander’s first year and key events from the year. It includes an interview about the Greatest Gathering and covers HS2 milestones. The content also includes a quiz and acknowledgments to supporters. Railway stock, operators, locations, and headcodes are identified within the video, providing context for the rail-related topics discussed.
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