The Beeching Report turns 63. Controversial… But was he right?

The Beeching Report turns 63… We ask the controversial question: Was Beeching unfairly and unreasonably criticised?

We learn more about how the Railways Bill will affect Scotland and Wales

And Richard heads to the West Somerset Railway to celebrate its 50th anniversary

In this episode:

00:00 Intro

00:51 Beeching Report turns 63

15:32 Railways Bill devolved nations MOUs

21:28 1Timetable interview

39:30 West Somerset Railway 50^th anniversary

47:41 Thanks to Supporters

48:57 Railway news round-up

49:01 Middlesbrough station upgrade costs

50:43 Bedlington station opens

52:26 Core Valley Lines are 100% electrified

53:32 200 staff transfer from DfT to DfTO

55:55 Quantum navigation technologies

57:54 John Smith OBE steps down from GBRf

59:54 Strathspey Railway $3 million donation

01:01:17 The Quiz

01:05:16 TransPennine Express driver runs 190 miles for charity