Green Signals 102. HS2’s ‘Green Tunnels’ – Great idea or huge waste of money?
We visit TWO of HS2’s ‘green tunnels’ and discuss whether they’re a great idea or a huge waste of taxpayers’ money…
Reform says they’ll cancel HS2 and leave the part-built project as a “testament to British incompetence”. Yes, really.
And Midlands Rail Hub – full steam ahead? Or maybe not…
In this episode:
(00:00) Intro
(00:34) HS2’s Green Tunnels
(26:12) Andrew Gilligan and Reform on HS2
(40:59) Ellie Burrows interview preview
(44:09) Midlands Rail Hub
(48:31) Why are train tickets SO expensive teaser
(50:49) Thanks to Supporters
(52:30) Railway News Round-up
(52:33) Alstom Widnes first passenger train
(53:41) Tyne and Wear Metros adapted for Great North Run
(54:55) British Transport Police Seaton murder investigation
(55:35) LNER data breach
(56:18) Cinema carriage restored
(57:52) The Quiz
(01:01:16) BBC Radio 3 Railway 200 broadcast
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