Northern Powerhouse Rail – Done deal? Or not? | Ep 120
A new line from Birmingham to Manchester! Richard thinks it’s bonkers…
And we preview an illuminating interview with Great Western Railway MD Mark Hopwood.
In this episode:
00:00 Intro
00:28 Spanish train crash
02:26 Northern Powerhouse Rail announcement
22:18 New Birmingham to Manchester railway
32:14 Mark Hopwood interview preview
36:57 Thanks to supporters
38:21 Railway News Round-up
38:24 Network Rail jobs could be at risk
39:39 CMA approves Eversholt acquisition by Beacon Rail
41:26 Caledonian Sleeper stops at Birmingham
42:33 ScotRail’s ‘Polar Express’ cold trains
45:11 Clayton saved by Clarke Chapman
46:58 Brigg Line Fish Fry-Day date
48:00 The Quiz
51:53 £200k donation for ex GWR Pannier tank no 5575
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This video discusses the potential development of a new railway line from Birmingham to Manchester as part of the Northern Powerhouse Rail project, alongside updates on various rail-related topics. It includes mentions of operators such as British Railways, Caledonian Sleeper, GWR, Network Rail, Northern, and Scot Rail, along with locations including Birmingham New Street, Manchester Piccadilly, Brigg, Chester-le-Street, Huddersfield, Macclesfield, South Hylton, Stoke-on-Trent, and others. The content also previews an interview with Great Western Railway’s managing director and covers news on rail operations, funding, and events.
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