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Harry Potter’s ‘Hogwarts Express’ off the rails & has Keir Starmer bottled it on HS2? | Ep 15

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Has Harry Potter’s favourite train the ‘Hogwarts Express’ hit the buffers now that Jacobite steam train operator West Coast Railways has been derailed by the ORR?

Has Labour leader Keir Starmer bottled it on HS2?

Secretary of State for Transport Mark Harper responds to Richard’s letter on HS2… except that he doesn’t…

And ASLEF announces yet more strikes. But are they working, and is it time to really ‘take the gloves off’?

On this week’s show:

00:00 Intro and welcome
02:52 Update on Rishi Sunak and his penchant for helicopters
04:51 Mark Harper's response to Richard's letter
10:36 Has Keir Starmer bottled it on HS2?
20:48 West Coast Railway Company vs ORR
33:04 ASLEF announces more strikes
39:00 Driving a driverless train with a steering wheel on the Docklands Light Railway

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This video discusses recent developments in the UK rail industry, including the impact of regulatory changes on the West Coast Railways operator and political discussions around HS2. It also covers union strikes, updates on transport policies, and a segment on operating driverless trains on the Docklands Light Railway. The content includes commentary on public figures and ongoing debates about railway operations and management.

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  • Date published 17 Jan 2024 12:00
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