The Avanti West Coast 07h00 Ghost Train to London… nearly
Richard eats some humble pie over the fares freeze last week – and we update on how much it’s going to cost the taxpayer
And after months of speculation, Alex Hynes is announced as the new CEO of DFTO
In this episode:
00:00 Intro
00:29 The 0700 Ghost Train that wasn’t
17:42 Fares freeze update
34:45 Alex Hynes is appointed to DFTO
41:06 Thanks to Supporters
42:54 Railway News Round-up
42:59 GBRf Class 99s arrive
43:51 West of England service restored
44:51 Dean Forest Railway RAIB report
46:14 TfGM plans for Denton
48:11 AECOM appointed to take forward Leamside Line plans
50:24 The Quiz
52:53 LNER Grantham station Azuma planter
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This video covers a range of railway-related topics, including the reversal of a planned 'Ghost' train service by Avanti West Coast from Manchester to London. It also discusses updates on fares freezes, leadership changes at DFTO, and various news items concerning railway operations across the UK. Mentions include locations such as Manchester Piccadilly, London Paddington, Birmingham New Street, Grantham, and Denton, along with operators like Avanti West Coast, GBRF, LNER, and others. Stock details include classes 800 and 99, while headcodes referenced are 1A70, 1A76, 1A78, 1A92, and 1P92.
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