Green Signals 79. 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
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Credits:
Presenters - Nigel Harris (@railnigel on X) & Richard Bowker CBE (@SRichardBowker). General Manager: Stef Foster (@stefatrail)
Image Credits:
- Thumbnail - CGI rendered image of HS2 trains at tunnel mouth - HS2 Limited
- Images of Trespass in the excerpt of Trespass video - courtesy of and approved by Network Rail
- Animation of TBM completing tunnel drive - HS2 Limited
- George Stephenson statue goes to Locomotion - National Railway Museum
- Northern Engineer retires about 53 years - Northern Trains