Episode 134

Exclusive – Sacked from DfTO Chris Gibb interview

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Episode Overview

Additional resources:

Railways Bill: Government’s response to TSC’s recommendations

In this episode:

The sacking of an experienced railwayman from DfT Operator… Chris Gibb gives Green Signals an exclusive interview

Breaking news that Blackpool’s Tramtown has been closed ‘permanently’

Shock, horror! Richard agrees with the Government on its response to Railways Bill recommendations from the Transport Select Committee

And… Bransty Tunnel on the Cumbrian Coast Line. Why have repairs still not started nine months after closure?

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00:00 Intro
00:44 Blackpool Tramtown closed
06:06 Chris Gibb interview
17:23 Government response to Railways Bill recommendations
40:07 Bransty Tunnel: why has work not started?
47:46 Thanks to supporters
49:00 Railway News Round-up
49:02 Two trains collide in Copenhagen
50:47 Winslow station campaign
51:47 LNER Flying Scotsman restored
53:59 Iarnród Éireann HVO pilot
55:15 Spa Valley Broom Lane Bridge bashed
57:11 The Quiz
01:00:47 “Ashing up” in West Yorkshire

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