£15.6BN For Transport Outside London! But Is It Just Political Spin? | Ep 88
Fares evasion is a big problem on the railway. But have train operators been acting irresponsibly in handling it?
And we find out more about potential competition for Eurostar through the Channel Tunnel
In this episode:
00:00 Intro
00:34 £15.6bn for transport
28:31 Fares evasion report
40:47 Competition for Eurostar
45:42 Thanks to Supporters
46:59 Railway News Round-up
47:02 New Class 730/2s for LNWR
47:48 Lumo application for Hereford-London
48:50 Alstom £50m Lumo Class 222 contract
50:25 HS2 M6 South Viaduct deck slide
51:58 HS2 Tunnel Boring Machine dismantled
53:12 Alfreton station £6.75m upgrade
54:41 Midland Main Line electrification to South Wigston
56:49 The Quiz
1:00:31 Scots on the Move: Railways and Tourism exhibition
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Credits:
Presenters - Nigel Harris (@railnigel on X) & Richard Bowker CBE (@SRichardBowker). General Manager: Stef Foster (@stefatrail)
This video discusses proposed £15.6bn in transport investments outside London and the South East, examining whether the funding represents new money or political rhetoric. It also covers topics such as fares evasion on the railway, potential competition for Eurostar through the Channel Tunnel, and recent developments in rail operations. Mentioned operators include Eurostar, London Northwestern Railway, and Lumo, with locations referenced including Alfreton, Hereford, and South Wigston. The content includes updates on infrastructure projects, new train contracts, and exhibition events related to railways and tourism.
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