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Are High Speed 2 trains going to be a bit less ‘High Speed’? | Ep 129

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Are High Speed 2 trains about to get a little bit less ‘high speed’?

Glasgow Central reopens and Network Rail make the most of its partial closure to catch up on maintenance

And we speak to Liam Johnston MBE from the Railway Mission about their important work

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In this episode:

00:00 Intro
01:38 HS2 train speed
22:29 Glasgow Central station reopens
26:24 OxRail 2040 video teaser
30:34 Railway Mission interview
40:46 Thanks to Supporters
42:26 Railway News Round-up
42:30 Network Rail employee struck by train
43:10 Secretary of State provides HS2 update
44:51 End of 2028 stop for Scottish HSTs
47:14 Dumfries to Stranraer reopening scheme
49:24 Delay repay to become easier
50:29 Car abandoned on railway line
53:00 The Quiz
56:13 Helston Railway Society buys Cober viaduct

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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 developments in UK rail operations, including potential changes to High Speed 2 train speeds and the reopening of Glasgow Central station. It features interviews with railway professionals and covers topics such as maintenance work, future rail projects, and updates on passenger services. Locations mentioned include Glasgow Central, Dumfries, Bournemouth, and several other stations across England and Scotland. The content also touches on safety incidents, policy changes, and community-led railway preservation efforts.

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  • Date published 26 Mar 2026 12:00
  • Date added 8 Apr 2026 04:15
  • Recorded 8 Mar 2026
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