A railway with no signals?! First commuter line runs on digital signals alone | Ep 85
West Coast Railways is reported to have run a passenger train with Mk 1 coaches… and is being heavily criticised on the Jacobite steam train.
And Lord Blunkett proposes a £14bn 15-year plan for Yorkshire – but is it realistic…
In this episode:
00:00 Intro
00:48 Northern City Line ETCS
18:23 WCR runs private charter with Mk1s?
24:57 Jacobite receives 1 star reviews
30:16 Lord Blunkett proposals for Yorkshire
39:41 Thanks to supporters
41:09 Railway News Round-Up
41:12 HS2 to be delayed & cost ÂŁ100bn?
43:35 Double decker trains to London?
44:53 Borders costs double its earnings
48:57 ORR consults on accessibility guidance
50:13 Southeastern Class 395 Javelin refresh
51:00 The Quiz
53:56 Drones tackle railway trespass in the North East
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Credits:
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Presenters - Nigel Harris (@railnigel on X) & Richard Bowker CBE (@SRichardBowker). General Manager: Stef Foster (@stefatrail)
This video discusses the Northern City Line's transition to digital signaling as a first for a main line commuter railway. It also covers topics such as West Coast Railways operating a passenger train with Mk 1 coaches, feedback on the Jacobite steam train, and proposed infrastructure plans for Yorkshire. Additional segments include updates on railway operations, accessibility guidance, train refreshes, and initiatives to address trespassing. The content includes mentions of various rail operators, locations, and headcodes associated with different services.
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