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Why can't we build major infrastructure in the UK? | Ep 53

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Is Britain is broken and what are the reasons it feels impossible to build infrastructure anymore? We analyse a new essay called 'Foundations: Why Britain has stagnated'

Inside the railway’s Noah’s Ark – we preview an upcoming special video where we visit Locomotive Services Ltd in Crewe

What is going on at Euston and is going to get a grip?

In this episode:

00:00 Intro
00:50 Foundations: Why Britain has stagnated report
28:12 Locomotive Services Ltd visit teaser
32:00 Euston station overcrowding
43:30 Professor Robert Smith interview
51:53 Thanks to SuperThanks and Members
53:37 Railway News Round-Up
53:38 Flooding on the railway
55:32 Greater Manchester Bee Network investment
56:48 First Rail takes over Ian Yeowart open access
58:19 ORR proposes halving HS1 track access charges
59:13 The Quiz
01:04:15 Southeastern City Beam fleet is complete

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Photos & video - Network Rail, Shutterstock, Southeastern
Presenters - Nigel Harris (@railnigel on X) & Richard Bowker CBE (@SRichardBowker). General Manager: Stef Foster (@stefatrail)
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This video discusses challenges in UK infrastructure development, with a focus on the railway sector. It includes insights into potential issues at Euston station and mentions visits to Locomotive Services Ltd in Crewe. The content also touches on various railway-related topics such as investment in Greater Manchester's Bee Network, changes in track access charges, and updates on Southeastern’s City Beam fleet. Notable locations mentioned include Crewe, Euston, and others across the UK. Operators referenced include Blue Pullman, British Railways, Network Rail, and Southeastern. Locomotive stock identified includes classes 47 and 60.

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  • Platform ID 02oojV8nNEo
  • Views 11,423
  • Date published 3 Oct 2024 12:00
  • Date added 4 Mar 2026 15:47
  • Locomotives 2
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