CAF is ‘blacklisted’ by the UN – but what does it mean for its UK contracts? | Ep 107
We preview an interview with Transport for Wales’s James Price – and explain the Barnett Formula
And we discuss how projects get through the planning system… and what’s wrong with the system!
In this episode:
00:00 Intro
00:32 CAF ‘blacklisted’ by the United Nations
09:01 25th Anniversary of Hatfield rail crash
11:44 James Price interview preview
15:49 The Barnett Formula explained
23:40 Planning mega projects
29:26 Thanks to Supporters
31:00 Railway News Round-up
31:05 New national rail clock design
33:49 Westbury foot crossing debate
36:58 RMT declares pay dispute with Network Rail
39:05 Tarka line worth £1bn to economy?
41:06 Plaque for Rev W Awdry’s house
41:51 Ashington wins World Cup of Stations
44:11 The Quiz
46:30 First passenger train departs Litchurch Lane
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This video discusses the implications of Spanish train builder CAF being blacklisted by the UN, focusing on its impact on UK contracts. It includes a preview of an interview with Transport for Wales’s James Price and covers topics such as the Barnett Formula, planning processes for major projects, and recent railway news. Locations mentioned include Hatfield, Ashington, Westbury, and others. Operators referenced are LNER, Network Rail, Northern, RailAdventure, and Transport For Wales. The content provides an overview of current issues in the UK rail industry without specific focus on train movements or operational details.
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