Open Access to Marchwood “Shoddy, Unevidenced and Factually Incorrect” – Yeowart slams ORR
Over 25 years since the UK’s first open access passenger rail service, and the subject still divides opinion. Those for point to services to…
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Another fantastic episode of the must-listen-to rail podcast Green Signals
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Every politician of every party should be forced to listen/read
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I find podcasts a great way to catch up on events or analyse current trends... Green Signals is one of the best I've come across.
The Podcast
Will Andy Burnham splash the cash on rail?
Additional resources for this episode: Graham Vidler article Hansard – Railways Bill 2nd Reading Andy Burnham will be our next Prime Minister. But is…
Failure to electrify Britain’s railway is costing the UK £Billions!
Additional resources for this episode: Campaign to Electrify Britain’s Railway Diesel Report RIA letter to the Chancellor regarding the Railways Bill Pulling with Purpose:…
Why does heat wreak havoc with the railway? And what can we do about it?
Why does heat wreak havoc with the railway? And what can we do about it? A so-called ‘near miss between two trains at Clay…
Bedford Train Crash Latest – What we know… And what we don’t.
Additional Resources for this episode RAIB investigation update on Bedford train crash – June 24 2026 Talerddig rail accident RAIB report – June 2026…
Is the Government’s Rail Reform failing? And how do we fix it?
Is the Government’s Rail Reform failing? And how do we fix it? Andy Burnham says he’ll bring back HS2 to Manchester if he’s successful…
Government to cut Transport spend in favour of Defence?
Government plans to cut transport spend to fund defence – what could it mean for railways? Kernow Connect – Is the Okehampton to Launceston…
Why did the Government block train operators from buying cheaper fuel?!
Additional resources for this episode: Nene Valley Railway Resilence Fund Why did the Government block train operators from buying cheaper fuel?! Can HS2…
HS2 planned to use tech that “hasn’t been invented yet”… Really?!
Additional resources for this episode: Railways Bill 2024-26: Progress of the bill Great Central Railway Stanford Viaduct appeal HS2 planned to use a…
HS2’s ‘Original Sins’. Up to £102bn cost. Slower speeds. Years late. What went wrong?
Additional Resources for this episode ORR Alliance Rail decision letter DfT HS2 Reset announcement on May 19 HS2 cancellation cost advice letter from Mark…
Great Western Railway nationalisation date confirmed
Additional resources for this episode: RAIB report into Grantham South Junction overspeed incident HS2 CEO Mark Wild’s Project Update video Heidi Alexander’s March 2026…
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