Essential for policy makers
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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.
Episode 3
How the West Coast was won 20 years ago…..and why it might not work again!
Episode Overview
In the light of the decision on HS2, we look at the West Coast Route Modernisation of 1997 – 2009 and discuss how close it came to being binned and how bold decisions got it done. We also consider whether the same environment exists today – and draw some depressing conclusions.
Nigel and Richard also launch a new feature on great railway journeys they have made and with surprising selections for their first choices!
We also touch briefly on a growing problem in the Heritage Railway sector and ask is there a crisis brewing?
Contents of Podcast
- 00.00 – Intro & Welcome
- 01:53 – What’s on today’s show (and breaking news!)
- 05:52 – the Sunday Times investigation into cost overruns
- 12:46 – West Coast Route Modernisation revisited
- 29:09 – Pendolino memories (Part 1)
- 41:12 – Favourite Railway journeys – Richard’s journey
- 45:34 – Favourite Railway journeys – Nigel’s journey
- 48:50 – Trouble in the Heritage Railway sector?
