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ASLEF claims victory for train drivers over toilets… but is it a victory? | Ep 98

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ASLEF hails a victory for drivers over access to toilets. But is it really a victory?

Network Rail is accused of “sabotaging” Alliance Rail’s open access application on the old Fawley Branch. Really?

And Jaguar Land Rover objects to the phrase ‘Ranger and Rover’ tickets being used on rail company websites.

In this episode:

00:00 Intro
00:40 ASLEF’s Dignity for Drivers campaign
09:33 Alliance Rail Marchwood open access
12:39 Steve White South Eastern Railway interview trailer
18:39 Jaguar Land Rover objects to ‘Ranger and Rover’
25:40 West Coast Railways drops 60163 Tornado
27:56 Thanks to Supporters
29:28 Railway News Round-up
29:33 Greek Street Bridge renewal
30:26 CrossCountry train strikes
32:35 Danish train crash
33:14 TransPennine Express therapy dog
34:11 Ticket dodger prosecutions
35:35 Rail fare rise ‘outrage’
38:19 The Quiz
40:28 Five generations at Chippenham factory

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Presenters - Nigel Harris (@railnigel on X) & Richard Bowker CBE (@SRichardBowker). General Manager: Stef Foster (@stefatrail)
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This video discusses recent developments in the rail industry, including ASLEF's campaign for driver dignity, Network Rail's involvement with Alliance Rail’s open access application, and Jaguar Land Rover's objection to certain ticket terminology. It also covers various railway news items, such as CrossCountry train strikes, a Danish train crash, and a therapy dog on TransPennine Express services. The episode includes interviews, updates from supporters, and a quiz, offering a broad overview of current issues affecting the rail sector.

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  • Platform ID oIXllwYTDhc
  • Views 12,479
  • Date published 21 Aug 2025 12:01
  • Date added 8 Jan 2026 11:05
  • Recorded 29 Jul 2025
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