HS2’s ‘Green Tunnels’ – Great idea or huge waste of money? | Ep 102
Reform says they’ll cancel HS2 and leave the part-built project as a “testament to British incompetence”. Yes, really.
And Midlands Rail Hub – full steam ahead? Or maybe not…
In this episode:
00:00 Intro
00:34 HS2’s Green Tunnels
26:12 Andrew Gilligan and Reform on HS2
40:59 Ellie Burrows interview preview
44:09 Midlands Rail Hub
48:31 Why are train tickets SO expensive teaser
50:49 Thanks to Supporters
52:30 Railway News Round-up
52:33 Alstom Widnes first passenger train
53:41 Tyne and Wear Metros adapted for Great North Run
54:55 British Transport Police Seaton murder investigation
55:35 LNER data breach
56:18 Cinema carriage restored
57:52 The Quiz
01:01:16 BBC Radio 3 Railway 200 broadcast
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