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146. East Midlands Railway crisis – Unreliable trains trigger emergency timetable
23/07/2026 | 1h 10 mins.East Midlands Railway is in crisis. Unreliable trains trigger a short-notice emergency timetable.
Andy Burnham becomes PM – what does it mean for rail and devolution?
And RAIB releases its initial findings into the fatal level crossing collision at Hoghton in Lancashire.
In this episode:
(00:00) Intro
(00:29) EMR emergency timetable
(21:35) Andy Burnham and devolution
(34:04) Manchester buses follow-up
(38:48) Railway News round-up
(38:53) GBR West Midlands launch
(39:42) Gemini Trains announces London to Koln plans
(41:25) Glasgow Central fully reopens
(42:40) Canadian railway wildfire
(44:13) SWR receives Defence ERS Gold Award
(45:26) £33.4m ticket gate plan
(46:49) Hoghton level crossing collision update
(49:08) ORR revenue abstraction report
(56:09) Thanks to supporters
(57:14) North Norfolk Railway video teaser
(59:07) Heritage Railway News round-up
(59:10) N2 returns to NNR service
(01:00:04) Hagley Hall incident at the Severn Valley Railway
(01:04:24) Signal box up for auction
(01:05:13) The Quiz
(01:07:42) Glasgow subway car becomes podcast studio!
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You can view our legal disclaimer, copyright information and privacy policy here - https://www.greensignals.org/legal/- The Rother Valley Railway is a remarkable project to restore a missing 3.5 mile link to reconnect the Kent & East Sussex Railway with the London – Hastings main line at Robertsbridge. When it’s complete, this 14 mile long railway will take visitors through some of England’s most beautiful countryside past Bodiam Castle to Tenterden. The Rother Valley Railway recently passed a major milestone with the opening of Robertsbridge station and the rededication of the link to Network Rail. Naturally, Green Signals went along to join in the fun and met, amongst others, Lord Hendy, Huw Merriman, John Smith of GB Railfreight and Suzy Eddie Izzard, the Actor and Comedian.
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You can view our legal disclaimer, copyright information and privacy policy here - https://www.greensignals.org/legal/ - Andy Burnham will be our next Prime Minister. But is theremoney for his rail promises?
The Railways Bill starts its passage through the Lords – andRichard is underwhelmed!
And Eurostar is said to have changed its new train order tobe able to cope with 55oC Heatwaves in future!
In this episode:
(00:00) Intro
(03:00) Andy Burnham’s rail promises
(09:55) Demystifying Fiscal Rules
(30:00) The Railways Bill 2nd reading
(39:46) Railway News round-up
(39:50) Bedford train crash update
(40:51) Fires on the network
(43:53) Northern Trains to lease 350/2s
(45:00) Europhoenix Rail rises again
(46:32) Balgray station to open early
(47:26) Jude Bellingham station supports England
(48:39) AI misidentifies snake as track defect
(49:55) Eurostar specifies trains to cope with 50C
(53:04) Thanks to supporters
(54:16) Heritage Railway News round-up
(54:21) Cholsey & Wallingford Railway closure
(54:56) Vale of Rheidol ‘Collection X’ news
(57:20) The Quiz
(59:55) Hest Bank signal box becomes classroom
Credits: Thumbnail image of Andy Burnham - andyformayor.co.uk
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You can view our legal disclaimer, copyright information and privacy policy here - https://www.greensignals.org/legal/ - When I was offered the opportunity to go behind the scenes on a Belle Trains luxury steam train holiday headed to the Alps, I jumped at the chance.
Getting up close and personal with some huge steam locomotives, experiencing an abundance of delicious food, being looked after by some of the friendliest and most efficient staff I’ve ever come across… and the views. Well, breathtaking doesn’t really do them justice.
THIS was going to be the trip of a lifetime.
Booking Details re The Emerald Isle Belle
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If you have any questions, would like to request a physical copy of the Emerald Isle Belle brochure or would like to book with Belle Trains, please contact the team at enquiries@belletrains.co.uk or by calling +44 1284 330123, Monday-Friday, 09.30 – 16.30 (UK Time).
Footage of the steam train in Ireland is: Shutterstock.com / BlackBoxGuild
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You can view our legal disclaimer, copyright information and privacy policy here - https://www.greensignals.org/legal/ - Failure to electrify Britain’s railway is costing the UKbillions of pounds
How Network Rail is coping with the heat – we speak to NR’sDeputy CEO Jake Kelly
And an HS2 tunnel extension in Bromford is judged not tohave had the correct planning permission…
** Book for the Green Signals Jolly on July 23rd here
In this episode:
(00:00) Intro
(00:34) Electrification
(25:34) HS2’s Bromford Tunnel
(29:58) Railway News round-up
(30:02) Concerns over Railways Bill wording
(31:59) CAF opens Manchester maintenance depot
(32:42) New Scottish railway control hub
(34:03) HS2 worker injured at Coleshill
(35:06) WCML delayed by… cows
(36:07) How Network Rail is coping with the heat
(46:03) Alpine Belle video teaser
(49:38) Heritage news round-up
(49:42) Furka Pass 100th anniversary
(50:58) Pulling with Purpose: The Steam Locomotive Challenge
(52:08) REPTA donates £15k to Barclay No. 2068
(52:52) Mallard inspires football kit
(53:53) Thanks to supporters
(55:21) The Quiz
(57:44) Nala the station cat to receive statue
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