Will HS2 trains cause a ‘sonic boom’ effect? AND Exclusive Rail Minister interview

We dive into the intriguing topic of whether HS2 trains could cause a ‘sonic boom’ as they speed through the UK’s high-speed rail network. High-speed trains in other countries, like Germany and Spain, have experienced this phenomenon when entering tunnels, but what about the UK’s HS2 project? Join us as we explore the science behind sonic booms, the technology used to prevent them, and take a close look at the world-first Chilterns Tunnel south portal on HS2.

We also have an exclusive interview with Rail Minister Lord Hendy at the launch of Siemens Mobility’s new £100m research site in Chippenham.

In this episode:
00:00 Intro
00:42 Sonic booms on HS2?
15:05 Siemens Mobility ground-breaking event
18:57 Exclusive interview with Lord Hendy
26:55 Railway Industry Association on railway supply chain challenges
33:57 Cambrian line track work preview
39:29 Trespass video preview
42:35 Thanks to supporters, Super Thanks and Members
43:57 Railway News Round-up
44:00 Network Rail £1.1 billion contracts
45:05 Grand Central contract extension
47:28 HS2 TBM completes tunnel drive
49:14 Keswick rejoins rail network!
50:28 Severn Valley Railway landslip update
51:25 Railway 200 Inspiration Train locations
52:47 The Quiz
57:16 Northern Engineer retires after 53 years of service