Northern Powerhouse Rail β The new HS2 for politicians to argue about? | Ep 103
The Liberal Democrats announce a new rail policy β and Richard has many questions.
And Avanti West Coast trials using the Settle & Carlisle Railway as a diversionary route β and Richard got to be on boardβ¦
In this episode:
00:00 Intro
00:33 Northern Powerhouse Rail
31:53 Liberal Democrats rail policy
35:01 Settle & Carlisle Railway diversions
43:18 Railway 200 anniversary
45:59 Thanks to Supporters
47:23 Railway News Round-up
47:28 Visual disruption maps
49:13 Freightliner is acquired
50:46 SatSense satellite radar monitoring
52:11 Β£135k toilet for Brough
53:22 North Dorset Railway track reinstated
54:39 Pathfinder Railtours to close its doors
56:31 The Quiz
58:41 Royal Mail Railway 200 stamps
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This video discusses various railway-related topics, including the Northern Powerhouse Rail project and its political implications, a new rail policy from the Liberal Democrats, and Avanti West Coast's trial of using the Settle & Carlisle Railway as a diversion. Other segments cover railway heritage, infrastructure developments, and industry news. Operators mentioned include Avanti West Coast, British Railways, Freightliner, GBRF, Northern, and Transpennine. Locations referenced span Bournemouth, Brough, Carlisle, Darlington, Glasgow Central, King's Lynn, Motherwell, Oxenholme Lake District, Settle, and Whitehaven.
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