Jacobite steam train ‘Hogwarts Express’ cancelled & Mayors unveil HS2 alternative | Ep 26
Mayors Andy Street and Andy Burnham unveil their alternative to HS2… but is it a viable alternative?
ASLEF announces more train strikes.
And… good news on train passenger numbers! Rail journeys are up 20%!
On this episode:
00:00 Introduction
03:44 West Coast Railway Company pulls Jacobite steam train ticket sales
27:20 Andy Burnham and Andy Street’s alternative to HS2 proposal
41:49 More train strikes announced
53:29 Rail passenger journeys are up 20%
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This video discusses recent developments in the UK rail industry, including the West Coast Railway Company halting ticket sales for the Jacobite steam train, which runs over Glenfinnan Viaduct. It also covers proposals by Mayors Andy Street and Andy Burnham for an alternative to HS2, along with updates on train strikes and a reported 20% increase in rail passenger numbers. The content includes commentary on operational issues and industry challenges without specific footage of trains or locations being shown.
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