Green Signals
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Green Signals is a podcast about railways, covering their politics, economics, people and history. Hosts Nigel Harris, former managing editor and events director of RAIL magazine, and Richard Bowker, former chair and CEO of the Strategic Rail Authority, discuss current issues and speak with decision-makers. The show also explores notable events from nearly 200 years of railway history. It aims to be topical, sometimes controversial and frequently irreverent while remaining relevant to the industry.
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158. Is Open Access finished? ORR rejects ALL applications for new West Coast Main Line services 15.10.2026 1ชม. 2นาทีIs Open Access finished? We ask the question as ORR rejects ALL applications for new West Coast Main Line servicesIs London-style ticketing the answer everywhere, or has technology moved on?And Richard divides opinion on rolling stock financing. Again.In this episode:(00:00) Intro(00:35) Is Open Access finished?(14:56) Is London-style ticketing the answer everywhere?(31:36) Rolling stock financing(40:19) Railway News round-up(40:22) Virgin new trains image(42:31) CrossCountry extra Voyagers(43:22) Class 350/2s to be refurbished for Northern(44:18) Retail Code of Practice for ticketing(45:16) 400k Cambridge South passengers(46:19) Grand Central withdraws Grimsby plans(47:17) Hereford Transport Hub nears completion(48:21) Thanks to Supporters(49:34) The Railway Ball(51:37) Heritage News round-up(51:40) RAIB report on Bluebell Railway incident(54:18) Severn Valley Raise the Roof update(55:40) Wensleydale Pacer unveiled in Northern Spirit(56:14) The Quiz(59:19) Lumo’s new beer ‘Brewmo’Credits:Thumbnail image - LumoMembership: If you want to see even more from Green Signals, including exclusive content, become a member and support the channel further too.YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@GreenSignals/joinPatreon -https://www.patreon.com/GreenSignalsGreen Signals: Website -http://www.greensignals.orgMerchandise - http://greensignals.etsy.comNewsletter -http://www.greensignals.org/#mailing-listFollow: X (Twitter) -https://twitter.com/greensignallersLinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-signals-productions-ltdImportant notes:You can view our legal disclaimer, copyright information and privacy policy here - https://www.greensignals.org/legal/ -
“Rock deals in Hope” – Exclusive interview with Rock Group Founder, Mark Swindell 13.10.2026 50นาทีFew issues polarise opinion quite so much in the rail industry (and amongst those who follow what goes on in the industry) as the pros and cons of rolling stock leasing. One of the challenges is to understand exactly what people mean by rolling stock leasing though, because the model has changed so much in the 30 or so years since the practice burst on the scene as part of rail privatisation. One of the relatively new entrants in the market is Rock Rail, founded in 2014 and part of the Rock Group founded and led by Mark Swindell. They see themselves very much as a disruptor – and they’ve been successful too, winning major orders such as SWR’s Class 701 Arterio’s, much of the highly successful Greater Anglia fleet and most recently, the high-profile order from TransPennine Express for their new fleet of Alstom Adessia Stream Battery Electric Multiple Units. Green Signals had the chance to sit down with Mark Swindell recently to ask for his views on GBR’s Rolling Stock and Infrastructure strategy, the speech by Heidi Alexander at the recent Labour Party conference, and his general outlook for the future. It’s fair to say that what he said may well come as a surprise to many…….Membership: If you want to see even more from Green Signals, including exclusive content, become a member and support the channel further too.YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@GreenSignals/joinPatreon -https://www.patreon.com/GreenSignalsGreen Signals: Website -http://www.greensignals.orgMerchandise - http://greensignals.etsy.comNewsletter -http://www.greensignals.org/#mailing-listFollow: X (Twitter) -https://twitter.com/greensignallersLinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-signals-productions-ltdImportant notes:You can view our legal disclaimer, copyright information and privacy policy here - https://www.greensignals.org/legal/ -
Trains to Europe: Are lower fares and more trains coming? 12.10.2026 1ชม. 2นาทีFor thirty years, High Speed services between London, Paris and Brussels have been in the hands of single operator – Eurostar. Things may be about to change. On 13th August 2026, the ORR announced the pre-approval of Virgin Train’s Track Access Agreement for High Speed 1. Other operators are keen to join them.Not before time some would say. The rest of Europe is liberalising access to its high-speed network at an accelerating pace and the benefits have been dramatic. In Spain, prices between Madrid and Barcelona have fallen 44%. Between Madrid and Malaga, 52%. Across available routes, 85% of travellers now choose train over plane on corridors where both air and rail are viable. It’s a similar story in Italy and France.Trainline, Europe’s leading independent train and coachticket booking platform recently commissioned a report to look at the benefits of increased competition on high speed rail routes and to put some figures on the outcomes. And on Thursday 16th September 2026, their report entitled “Competition Delivers: What Europe’s high-speed lines reveal about the future of the Channel route” was published. To mark the occasion, a special event was held at London St Pancras station hosted jointly by Trainline and London St. Pancras High Speed.Read the report here.Credits:Thumbnail image - VirginMembership: If you want to see even more from Green Signals, including exclusive content, become a member and support the channel further too.YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@GreenSignals/joinPatreon -https://www.patreon.com/GreenSignalsGreen Signals: Website -http://www.greensignals.orgMerchandise - http://greensignals.etsy.comNewsletter -http://www.greensignals.org/#mailing-listFollow: X (Twitter) -https://twitter.com/greensignallersLinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-signals-productions-ltdImportant notes:You can view our legal disclaimer, copyright information and privacy policy here - https://www.greensignals.org/legal/ -
157. Are trains now to be owned by the Government? New Rolling Stock Strategy suggests they might 08.10.2026 1ชม. 3นาทีAre trains now going to be owned by the Government? The new Rolling Stock and Infrastructure Strategy suggests they might… Discontinuous electrification – a cost-effective answer to wires? Or short-term gain for long term pain?And RAIB releases their interim report into June’s fatal collision at Elstow.In this episode:(00:00) Intro(00:34) Rolling Stock and Infrastructure Strategy(19:34) Discontinuous electrification(30:32) Elstow collision interim report(38:17) Railway News round-up(38:20) RMT votes for strike action over EWR(40:08) ASLEF rejects CrossCountry pay offer(42:23) New ORR CEO(43:09) TfW Class 398 Tram Train problems(44:37) Level boarding for Elizabeth Line(45:50) West Yorkshire mass transit taskforce(47:25) Did bedbugs infest Southeastern trains?(50:11) Thanks to supporters(51:14) Heritage News round-up(51:18) Heritage Rail 75th anniversary train(52:40) Gartell Light Railway to close(53:42) Wycrail model railway exhibition returns(54:31) Class 91 guided tours(55:43) King Edward I on the mainline(56:28) The Quiz(01:00:31) Ten Best railway stations pubsCredits:Thumbnail image - Department for TransportMembership: If you want to see even more from Green Signals, including exclusive content, become a member and support the channel further too.YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@GreenSignals/joinPatreon -https://www.patreon.com/GreenSignalsGreen Signals: Website -http://www.greensignals.orgMerchandise - http://greensignals.etsy.comNewsletter -http://www.greensignals.org/#mailing-listFollow: X (Twitter) -https://twitter.com/greensignallersLinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-signals-productions-ltdImportant notes:You can view our legal disclaimer, copyright information and privacy policy here - https://www.greensignals.org/legal/ -
Vale of Rheidol – The Little Line in the Hills. With Tim Dunn 06.10.2026 35นาทีThe Vale of Rheidol railway that runs between Aberystwyth and Devil’s Bridge in Mid Wales is unique. It survived the end of British Rail steam in 1968 and was only sold to a private Trust in 1989. It has been run ever since as a profitable, commercial railway with no volunteers, just paid staff. For those who work here, this is their job. Their livelihood. Yet this is no Disney attraction. This is a proper railway, showcasing the best possible mix of sensitive and accurate heritage and preservation with cutting edge commercial acumen and income generation. I spent 2 days on the railway in August 2026. Together with railway historian, TV personality and now Head of Collection Development at the Vale of Rheidol, Tim Dunn, we explored the famous Collection X of Peter Rampton, the museum and the workshops. I met with Llŷr Ap Iolo, CEO of the railway and travelled the entirety of the line. It may be a little different, but it’s a wonderful railway. Truly one of the Great Little Railways of Wales.Subscribe: If you liked this video, please give it a thumbs up. Better still, hit that subscribe button. It supports the channel and means you'll be notified whenever we publish something new. Membership: If you want to see even more from Green Signals, including exclusive content, become a member and support the channel further too.YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@GreenSignals/joinPatreon -https://www.patreon.com/GreenSignalsGreen Signals: Website -http://www.greensignals.orgMerchandise - http://greensignals.etsy.comNewsletter -http://www.greensignals.org/#mailing-listFollow: X (Twitter) -https://twitter.com/greensignallersLinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-signals-productions-ltdImportant notes:You can view our legal disclaimer, copyright information and privacy policy here - https://www.greensignals.org/legal/ -
Reopening the branch line to Portishead. We get to see the work underway! 05.10.2026 14นาทีThe Portishead branch closed to passenger services in 1964. The campaign to reopen it began almost immediately. Over the intervening years, there have many false dawns but finally, after decades of lobbying, the dream is about to become reality.Work is now well underway to reopen the railway and in September 2026, Green Signals was invited for a special visit to see the works underway first hand at Pill station, Portbury Junction and on the disused branch to Portishead itself.Membership: If you want to see even more from Green Signals, including exclusive content, become a member and support the channel further too.YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@GreenSignals/joinPatreon -https://www.patreon.com/GreenSignalsGreen Signals: Website -http://www.greensignals.orgMerchandise - http://greensignals.etsy.comNewsletter -http://www.greensignals.org/#mailing-listFollow: X (Twitter) -https://twitter.com/greensignallersLinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-signals-productions-ltdImportant notes:You can view our legal disclaimer, copyright information and privacy policy here - https://www.greensignals.org/legal/ -
156. Government “calls time” on Avanti West Coast 01.10.2026 1ชม. 4นาทีGovernment “calls time” on Avanti West Coast performance and announces nationalisation date…The Prime Minister makes his own comments about troubled South Western Railway…Meanwhile, East Midlands Railway seems to be moving in the right direction** Book for the Beer & Music Festival at the KWVR **In this episode:(00:00) Intro(00:27) Avanti West Coast nationalisation date(15:15) Andy Burnham on SWR(23:37) East Midlands Railway performance(29:19) Railway News round-up(29:22) Balgray station opens(29:57) London Overground new route consultation(30:52) Oxhey Grange footbridge removal(31:35) Eurostar appeal accepted by ORR(36:05) Alstom BEMU update(47:37) Berlin’s Urbanliners(52:27) Thanks to supporters(53:23) Heritage News round-up(53:26) NRM Central Hall construction update(53:57) Railtours cancelled(56:22) Selside signal box to be moved(57:19) Police firearms training at Weardale Railway(59:32) The Quiz(01:01:30) GTR audio guides for the blindCredits:Thumbnail image - Avanti West CoastMembership: If you want to see even more from Green Signals, including exclusive content, become a member and support the channel further too.YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@GreenSignals/joinPatreon -https://www.patreon.com/GreenSignalsGreen Signals: Website -http://www.greensignals.orgMerchandise - http://greensignals.etsy.comNewsletter -http://www.greensignals.org/#mailing-listFollow: X (Twitter) -https://twitter.com/greensignallersLinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-signals-productions-ltdImportant notes:You can view our legal disclaimer, copyright information and privacy policy here - https://www.greensignals.org/legal/ -
155. Chiltern Railways returns to public ownership… and it raises some questions 24.09.2026 59นาทีChiltern Railways returns to public ownership – and itraises some questions…ScotRail finally admits failures in its ticketing app launchAnd Richard reports from the world’s largest rail industryexhibition – InnoTrans!In this episode:(00:00) Intro(00:31) Chiltern Railways joins GBR(06:36) ScotRail’s ticketing app(15:09) Railway News round-up(15:12) East Midlands Railway fleet refurbishment(15:47) Bransty Tunnel news(17:14) Botley Road reopens(17:56) GCRE funding gap(19:01) Morden Traincare Centre celebration(21:06) InnoTrans highlights(25:15) Access & Use Policy freight interview(50:08) Thanks to supporters(51:38) Heritage Railway News round-up(51:41) Great Central Railway reunification news(52:30) NRM Adopt and Object scheme(53:19) Collection X locomotive re-steamed(54:32) East Lancashire Railway sign language special(55:19) The Quiz(57:03) NR’s sheep reveal hidden orchardCredits:Thumbnail image - Department for TransportMembership: If you want to see even more from Green Signals, including exclusive content, become a member and support the channel further too.YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@GreenSignals/joinPatreon -https://www.patreon.com/GreenSignalsGreen Signals: Website -http://www.greensignals.orgMerchandise - http://greensignals.etsy.comNewsletter -http://www.greensignals.org/#mailing-listFollow: X (Twitter) -https://twitter.com/greensignallersLinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-signals-productions-ltdImportant notes:You can view our legal disclaimer, copyright information and privacy policy here - https://www.greensignals.org/legal/ -
Secret steam locomotives revealed – Inside Collection X with Tim Dunn! 22.09.2026 30นาทีIn the 1960s and 70s, the legendary Peter Rampton amassed a remarkable collection of steam locomotives and artefacts from around the world. He brought them back to his farm in Surrey, had a few open days in the 1970s and then pretty much locked the doors to the barns to keep the secrets within safe and hidden from view. Now, in the barn find of the century for narrow gauge railway enthusiasts, Collection X as it became known is starting to be shown to the public again. Tim Dunn - TV personality, railway historian and now Head of Collection Development at the Vale of Rheidol railway gives us an exclusive and personal tour and shows us some of the very special locomotives that comprise Collection X.Membership: If you want to see even more from Green Signals, including exclusive content, become a member and support the channel further too.YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@GreenSignals/joinPatreon -https://www.patreon.com/GreenSignalsGreen Signals: Website -http://www.greensignals.orgMerchandise - http://greensignals.etsy.comNewsletter -http://www.greensignals.org/#mailing-listFollow: X (Twitter) -https://twitter.com/greensignallersLinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-signals-productions-ltdImportant notes:You can view our legal disclaimer, copyright information and privacy policy here - https://www.greensignals.org/legal/ -
154. TransPennine Express’s new train order is great news! But we have questions… 17.09.2026 1ชม. 7นาทีTransPennine Express orders new rolling stock – and it’s excellent news for Derby! But we have plenty of questionsAvanti West Coast cuts services AGAIN; andTickets will soon be automatically valid on other services when yours is cancelled. But is there a catch?**LINK TO GREEN SIGNALS LISTENER SURVEY: https://tally.so/r/lbGWQpIn this episode:(00:00) Intro(01:10) TPE’s rolling stock order(17:09) Avanti West Coast cut services(22:49) DfT announces ticket changes for cancelled trains(29:26) Railway News round-up(29:28) Cléon train derailment(30:47) New rail freight target(32:24) Funding secured for Cottam Parkway(33:42) First commercial freight to Sizewell C(34:46) RMT suspends EMR strike action(37:22) CAF Civity battery range test(38:36) ScotRail proposal to rename station(39:52) ORR independent review interview(56:59) Thanks to Supporters(58:13) Heritage News round-up(58:17) Nene Valley Railway vandalism(58:52) North Yorkshire Moors Railway Bridge 42 appeal(59:43) First female driver on the East Lancashire Railway(01:01:43) The Quiz(01:04:29) LNER marks National Quiet DayCredits:Thumbnail image - AlstomMembership: If you want to see even more from Green Signals, including exclusive content, become a member and support the channel further too.YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@GreenSignals/joinPatreon -https://www.patreon.com/GreenSignalsGreen Signals: Website -http://www.greensignals.orgMerchandise - http://greensignals.etsy.comNewsletter -http://www.greensignals.org/#mailing-listFollow: X (Twitter) -https://twitter.com/greensignallersLinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-signals-productions-ltdImportant notes:You can view our legal disclaimer, copyright information and privacy policy here - https://www.greensignals.org/legal/ -
£1bn NEW trains! Britain's first mainline battery electric trains ordered by TransPennine Express 11.09.2026 8นาทีMassive news for Derby, Alstom and TransPennine Express withthe announcement that TransPennine Express (TPE) have placed an order with Alstom for 29 x 5 car battery electric multiple units using the Alstom Adessia platform.The deal is to be financed by Rock Rail and the new trains will enter service from 2032 with full deployment by December 2034 The order is a major boost for the Alstom Derby Litchurch Lanesite as well as the customers of TransPennine Express. Green Signals looks at the announcement to find out what it means.Credit: Thumbnail image - AlstomMembership: If you want to see even more from Green Signals, including exclusive content, become a member and support the channel further too.YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@GreenSignals/joinPatreon -https://www.patreon.com/GreenSignalsGreen Signals: Website -http://www.greensignals.orgMerchandise - http://greensignals.etsy.comNewsletter -http://www.greensignals.org/#mailing-listFollow: X (Twitter) -https://twitter.com/greensignallersLinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-signals-productions-ltdImportant notes:You can view our legal disclaimer, copyright information and privacy policy here - https://www.greensignals.org/legal/ -
153. More diversions! GWR’s plan to keep customers on trains over Christmas 10.09.2026 1ชม. 6นาทีMore diversions! We look at GWR’s plan to keep customers ontrains over Christmas.But GWR are also struggling with unreliable Class 175s…And Lumo re-fuels a train mid-service… yes, really.**LINK TO GREEN SIGNALS LISTENER SURVEY: https://tally.so/r/lbGWQpIn this episode:(00:00) Intro(00:27) GWR diversions plan(14:55) GWR Class 175 problems(27:28) RMT update(29:39) Chancellor on cost of rail projects(38:37) Railway news round-up(38:40) Paddington fire(39:34) CrossCountry cancellations(41:17) Bristol Temple Meads new entrance(42:08) GBR branding on Scottish station(43:47) New Scottish station approved(44:29) Green Signals survey!(46:02) Another heritage commuter service?(50:32) Thanks to supporters(51:46) Lumo re-fuels mid-service(53:13) Lumo partners with Preston North End FC(55:57) Heritage Railway news round-up(55:59) HRA Awards launch(57:04) Class 507 battery conversion(58:36) Merchant Navy restoration(59:29) Saltburn Cliff Railway returns(01:00:40) The Quiz(01:03:29) 581-mile railway walk for theSamaritansMembership: If you want to see even more from Green Signals, including exclusive content, become a member and support the channel further too.YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@GreenSignals/joinPatreon -https://www.patreon.com/GreenSignalsGreen Signals: Website -http://www.greensignals.orgMerchandise - http://greensignals.etsy.comNewsletter -http://www.greensignals.org/#mailing-listFollow: X (Twitter) -https://twitter.com/greensignallersLinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-signals-productions-ltdImportant notes:You can view our legal disclaimer, copyright information and privacy policy here - https://www.greensignals.org/legal/ -
Inside HS2’s Only Double-Track Tunnel - The Giant Copthall Tunnel! 07.09.2026 21นาทีAway from the politics and the noise, from the debates about costs and benefits, the various teams at HS2 are quietly and diligently getting on with delivering some of the most remarkable engineering achievements this country has ever seen. Today, we have come to visit a section of railway that has more than its fair share of amazing engineering – from the West Ruislip portal of the western section of Northolt Tunnel to Copthall Tunnel and the Colne Valley viaduct.Membership: If you want to see even more from Green Signals, including exclusive content, become a member and support the channel further too.YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@GreenSignals/joinPatreon -https://www.patreon.com/GreenSignalsGreen Signals: Website -http://www.greensignals.orgMerchandise - http://greensignals.etsy.comNewsletter -http://www.greensignals.org/#mailing-listFollow: X (Twitter) -https://twitter.com/greensignallersLinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-signals-productions-ltdImportant notes:You can view our legal disclaimer, copyright information and privacy policy here - https://www.greensignals.org/legal/ -
152. East West Rail – Has the RMT gone too far this time? 03.09.2026 1ชม. 1นาทีRMT ballots for strike action over Driver Only Operation onEast West RailHas Andy Burnham agreed a pay deal with ASLEF for AvantiWest Coast drivers?And digital signalling goes live between Welwyn Garden Cityand HitchinIn this episode:(00:35) RMT ballots for strike action(15:16) Pay deal for Avanti drivers(23:56) Railway News round-up(24:08) New Elizabeth Line trains enter service(24:57) ScotRail announces train builder shortlist(26:05) Thameslink seats to get cushioning(27:30) RMT calls for ROSCO levy(29:22) Nexus unveils Washington extension route(30:10) Burscough level crossing accident(30:59) Lewes line reopens after derailment(31:21) Jon Worth’s record attempt(33:28) Digital signalling goes live on ECML(39:35) Wickford derailment RAIB update(45:10) HS2 Copthall tunnel teaser(48:31) Thanks to supporters(50:00) Heritage Railway News round-up(50:03) Steam returns after dry weather(51:07) Kent & East Sussex youth programme graduation(51:35) North Yorkshire Moors classroom(52:15) Merchant Navy Brocklebank Line transfer(53:01) Bewdley Express launch(55:42) The Quiz(58:41) London Waterloo’s Paw PatrolMembership: If you want to see even more from Green Signals, including exclusive content, become a member and support the channel further too.YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@GreenSignals/joinPatreon -https://www.patreon.com/GreenSignalsGreen Signals: Website -http://www.greensignals.orgMerchandise - http://greensignals.etsy.comNewsletter -http://www.greensignals.org/#mailing-listFollow: X (Twitter) -https://twitter.com/greensignallersLinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-signals-productions-ltdImportant notes:You can view our legal disclaimer, copyright information and privacy policy here - https://www.greensignals.org/legal/ -
In The Cab - Digital Signalling Goes Live on the East Coast Main Line 02.09.2026 31นาทีA major milestone was reached on 31st August 2026 when the Welwyn to Hitchin Migration area of the East Coast Main Line went live for ETCS 2 operation. Whilst the system is still in what is called overlay mode, it nonetheless represents a major success for the project.Green Signals recently had the chance to spend time with members of the project team as well as the drivers using the system in service to find out more with respect to what the system can do and why it’s such a potential game changer.Membership: If you want to see even more from Green Signals, including exclusive content, become a member and support the channel further too.YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@GreenSignals/joinPatreon -https://www.patreon.com/GreenSignalsGreen Signals: Website -http://www.greensignals.orgMerchandise - http://greensignals.etsy.comNewsletter -http://www.greensignals.org/#mailing-listFollow: X (Twitter) -https://twitter.com/greensignallersLinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-signals-productions-ltdImportant notes:You can view our legal disclaimer, copyright information and privacy policy here - https://www.greensignals.org/legal/ -
Commuting by Heritage Train - Riding the FIRST Bewdley Express! 01.09.2026 11นาทีBewdley station on the Severn Valley Railway last saw a regular commuter service to Birmingham in 1970. Now, 56 years later, and thanks to a partnership between the Severn Valley Railway, the West Midlands Rail Executive and West Midlands Railway it is once again possible to catch a commuter service from Bewdley - and on a heritage train. Membership: If you want to see even more from Green Signals, including exclusive content, become a member and support the channel further too.YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@GreenSignals/joinPatreon -https://www.patreon.com/GreenSignalsGreen Signals: Website -http://www.greensignals.orgMerchandise - http://greensignals.etsy.comNewsletter -http://www.greensignals.org/#mailing-listFollow: X (Twitter) -https://twitter.com/greensignallersLinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-signals-productions-ltdImportant notes:You can view our legal disclaimer, copyright information and privacy policy here - https://www.greensignals.org/legal/ -
151. Is it time to get tough on CrossCountry after power outage causes widespread cancellations? 27.08.2026 58นาทีIs it time to get tough on CrossCountry, following a poweroutage that resulted in cancellation of most of its services?We ask why a £3m contract has been awarded for a GBR brandstrategy when the GBR brand has already been launched.And has West Coast Railways been denied an exemption to runMk 1s without CDL - AGAIN?In this episode:(00:00) Intro(00:39) CrossCountry power outage(14:35) £3m GBR branding contract(25:30) WCR Mk 1 exemption update(30:43) Railway News round-up(30:47) Lewes services to be restored(31:24) RMT strikes over Class 810s(32:30) Northern gateline reduction trials(33:46) Railway bridge crash near Kilmarnock(34:54) Paignton Platform 2 restored after arson attack(35:40) Network Rail sues over Llangennech oil spill(37:57) Green light for “HS2 lite” study(44:20) Thanks to supporters(45:43) Heritage railway news round-up(45:55) Castle Cary station transformation(47:32) Bewdley commuter services(48:08) Shark brake van moves to Locomotion(49:17) One : One collection open weekend(50:24) The Quiz(55:04) Amey apprentices complete charitychallengeCredits:Thumbnail image - CrossCountryMembership: If you want to see even more from Green Signals, including exclusive content, become a member and support the channel further too.YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@GreenSignals/joinPatreon -https://www.patreon.com/GreenSignalsGreen Signals: Website -http://www.greensignals.orgMerchandise - http://greensignals.etsy.comNewsletter -http://www.greensignals.org/#mailing-listFollow: X (Twitter) -https://twitter.com/greensignallersLinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-signals-productions-ltdImportant notes:You can view our legal disclaimer, copyright information and privacy policy here - https://www.greensignals.org/legal/ -
150. Is Britain’s railway prepared (and funded) to cope with climate change? 20.08.2026 58นาทีRAIB releases its initial report into the Lewes derailment Virgin Trains take a step closer to competing with Eurostar; and We take a look at the amazing HS2 station at Old Oak Common In this episode (00:00) Intro (01:04) The Lewes derailment and the challenges facing Network Rail (28:37) Virgin Trains secures track access to HS1 (35:19) DB Cargo UK up for sale (36:39) Disruption on LNER and East Coast (37:04) Electrification of Borders Railway gets underway (37:54) Is a through service to London from Cleethorpes and Grimsby back on track? (39:28) HGV driver in Scotland fined for bridge strike (40:43) Excuses from TransPennine customers for not having a ticket! (42:12) Old Oak Common HS2 station - we get exclusive access (Excerpt) (45:47) Thanks to supporters (47:10) Rother Valley Railway - first level crossing (47:51) National Tramway Museum at Crich gets new Access Tram (49:11) Yeovil Railway Centre and its Parliament Wagon (50:21) The Quiz (54:18) Chateau Denmark Hill - Britain's first railway station with its own wineCredits:Thumbnail image - Network RailMembership: If you want to see even more from Green Signals, including exclusive content, become a member and support the channel further too.YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@GreenSignals/joinPatreon -https://www.patreon.com/GreenSignalsGreen Signals: Website -http://www.greensignals.orgMerchandise - http://greensignals.etsy.comNewsletter -http://www.greensignals.org/#mailing-listFollow: X (Twitter) -https://twitter.com/greensignallersLinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-signals-productions-ltdImportant notes:You can view our legal disclaimer, copyright information and privacy policy here - https://www.greensignals.org/legal/ -
We go behind the scenes at HS2’s new Old Oak Common Mega Station! 19.08.2026 12นาทีIn West London, London’s new mega station is taking shape. At Old Oak Common, a brand new 14 platform super hub railway station is rising from the ground and when complete, it will transform train travel. The 6 platforms for the semi underground HS2 station are nowbuilt, and Green Signals has been invited along to take an exclusive look.And it’s fair to say, it’s breathtaking! -
Mega update on Channel Tunnel rail plans – with Jon Worth, EU Rail writer and campaigner 18.08.2026 30นาทีFinally, after years of inaction, it does finally look like there’s change coming to Channel Tunnel rail services between London, Paris and potentially many more destinations besides. There are brand new operators on the cards such as Virgin Trains, Gemini and Trenitalia. There’s the possibility of new trains as well as new services. There could be new capacity at St Pancras International, new depots to maintain trains – and there’s even talk of reopening Ebbsfleet and Ashford in Kent. Eurostar are getting in on the act as well with new trains and possibly new services too. And perhaps most remarkable of all, the Scottish Government are going to see if there’s a market for night sleeper services from Scotland to mainland Europe. We talk to Jon Worth, the popular independent EU Rail policy commentator, writer and campaigner to talk about the latest developments.
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