132. Jacobite steam train: Has a deal been done? Or not?
Episode description
Jacobite steam train – Has a deal finally been done to fit Central Door Locking? …Or hasn’t it?
Mini Switzerland – is Swiss-style integrated transport coming to the UK? We speak to the man behind the vision
And Space weather – could the phenomenon that gives us the Northern Lights also disrupt our railway systems?
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In this episode:
(00:00) Intro
(00:35) Jacobite steam train update
(12:07) Mini Switzerland interview
(26:15) Space Weather and the railway
(38:58) Jeremy Westlake interview teaser
(41:40) KWVR Jolly tickets update
(43:32) Delay Repay interview
(51:40) Thanks to Supporters
(53:10) Railway News Round-up
(53:15) Signal Post Telephones to be phased out
(54:33) Borders Railway to Carlisle?
(57:17) DB Cargo completes in-cab signalling on 66070
(58:19) TPE additional services
(59:57) 60th anniversary of West Coastelectrification
(01:00:40) Cliff instability near Saltburn to Boulby railway
(01:02:49) 4-SUB Unit 4732 update
(01:05:03) The Quiz
(01:08:28) Hull Trains celebrates unsung heroes
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