The Brighton Belle - take a tour inside! And Chiltern Railways NEW trains or not? | Ep 97
Chiltern Railways new trains – or are they? We ask Managing Director Richard Allan
And Richard speculates about the forthcoming Budget and the state of public finances – and has some dire predictions for the railway
In this episode:
00:00 Intro
00:33 The Brighton Belle - soon to return to the mainline.
08:14 Chiltern Railways to lease Mk5a sets from TPE - Interview with MD Richard Allan
23:47 Fiscal Dominance, the challenges facing the Chancellor and possible impacts on the railways
34:37 LNER Simpler Fares Phase 2a
41:16 CrossCountry and the curious case of strikes over technology payments
45:02 Thanks to Supporters
46:41 Fire brigade come to the rescue of Flying Scotsman
47:25 Guild of Railway Artists
48:24 Severn Valley Railway Company Limited Members vote for One Railway
49:30 GBRf haul the last PCA wagon on the Alumina train to Fort William
51:36 The Quiz
53:30 Ride the Route cycle ride in support of the Railway Children
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Credits:
Presenters - Nigel Harris (@railnigel on X) & Richard Bowker CBE (@SRichardBowker). General Manager: Stef Foster (@stefatrail)
This video features discussions on the return of the Brighton Belle to the mainline, an interview with Chiltern Railways Managing Director Richard Allan regarding new trains, and insights into railway finances and operations. It also touches on various rail-related topics such as LNER fares, CrossCountry strikes, and events involving heritage railways and freight movements. Operators mentioned include Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, Cross Country, GBRf, and others, with locations spanning Brighton, Fort William, Severn Valley Railway, and several other key railway sites.
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