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Remember Network North? An FOI request reveals more than you might think... | Ep 128

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Network North – remember that? A Freedom of Information request reveals more than you might think…

We speak to the National Audit Office about its recent report into Northern Powerhouse Rail

And we preview an upcoming special feature on the Transpennine Route Upgrade

In this episode:

00:00 Intro
00:31 Network North FOI
27:21 NPR NAO report interview teaser
34:44 TRU video teaser
40:05 Thanks to Supporters
41:52 Railway news round-up
41:54 Camp Hill Line in Birmingham to reopen
42:55 Glasgow Central nearby fire update
44:55 North Yorkshire Moors Railway Bridge 42 update
45:48 Avanti West Coast ā€˜important’ advertising
48:28 Lumo London-Stirling tickets on sale
49:45 The Quiz
53:43 Abandoned bikes become community support project

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This video discusses the Network North project and insights from a Freedom of Information request, along with an interview teaser about the Northern Powerhouse Rail report by the National Audit Office. It also previews content on the Transpennine Route Upgrade and covers various railway news updates. Locations mentioned include Blackpool North, Bradford Interchange, Glasgow Central, and the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Operators referenced are Avanti West Coast, Lumo, Northern, and Transpennine. The video includes information about ticket sales, infrastructure developments, and community projects related to railways.

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  • Platform ID FZmQm0VXeic
  • Views 11,452
  • Date published 19 Mar 2026 12:00
  • Date added 9 Apr 2026 12:45
  • Recorded 27 Oct 2025
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