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Green Signals

Green Signals Productions

Green Signals is a show about railways - its politics, its economics, its people and history. We turn over the issues of the day and talk to the people making the decisions that affect all our lives. We also dig into many of the amazing events in the history of an industry that spans nearly 200 years. Nigel Harris (former Managing Editor and Events Director of the leading industry and opinion forming magazine RAIL) and Richard Bowker (former Chair & CEO of the Strategic Rail Authority) steer the

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00:49:31

107. CAF is ‘blacklisted’ by the UN – but what does...

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2025/10/23

Spanish train builder CAF is blacklisted by the UN… but what does that mean for its contracts in the UK?We preview an interview with Transport for Wales’s James Price – and explain the Barnett FormulaAnd we discuss how projects get through the planning system… and what’s wrong with the system!In this episode:(00:00) Intro(00:32) CAF ‘blacklisted’ by the United Nations(09:01) 25th Anniversary of Hatfield rail crash(11:44) James Price interview preview(15:49) The Barnett Formula explained(23:40)

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00:37:54

Running trains on the West Coast: Interview with...

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2025/10/21

Andy Mellors is a career railwayman with a successful careerin railway engineering and other senior leadership positions. In March 2023 he took on his biggest challenge to date –Managing Director of Avanti West Coast. The challenge hasbeen tough and there is still much to do but there is evidence the supertanker is beginning to turn. In this candid interview, we talk to Any about a wide rangeof issues including what went wrong when Avanti took over from Virgin Trains, whether First Trenitalia got

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00:49:01

106. 50% of Rail journeys now nationalised

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2025/10/16

Greater Anglia is renationalised… and the Transport Secretary makes some curious commentsChiltern Railways launches its Mk 5a sets in a striking new liveryAnd there are developments on cross-Channel Eurostar competitionIn this episode:(00:00) Intro(00:44) Greater Anglia is nationalised(06:59) GWR droplight window fine update(13:41) Chiltern Railways Mk 5a launch(18:29) Eurostar competition update(24:55) Huw Merriman appointed Chair of HSRG(27:07) Andy Mellors interview clip(31:05) Thanks to

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00:46:14

105. £1m fine for GWR over droplight window death –...

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2025/10/09

Great Western Railway is fined £1 million over a fatal droplight window incident in 2018 – we ask what the implications are for other parts of the networkAnd Rail Minister Lord Hendy demands that rail companies urgently hire more train drivers – but how realistic is it?In this episode:(00:00) Intro(00:32) GWR droplight window fine(17:34) Lord Hendy demands action on train drivers(29:40) Thanks to supporters(31:35) Railway News Round-up(31:37) Docklands Light Railway new trains in service(33:04)

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01:09:22

104. Nature vs Railways – have we got the balance...

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2025/10/02

Railways and vegetation, bats, dormice – and biodiversity in general – don’t always mix well. Are we getting the balance wrong?The railway celebrates its 200th anniversary in style!And Rail Minister Lord Hendy wades in on Eurostar competition…In this episode:(00:00) Intro(00:33) Biodiversity on the railway(22:35) Railway 200 Locomotion No. 1 event(35:18) South Eastern Railway Networker tour(43:44) Eurostar competition(50:27) Thanks to Supporters(52:26) Railway news round-up(52:30) Huddersfield

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01:02:18

103. Northern Powerhouse Rail – The new HS2 for...

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2025/09/25

Northern Powerhouse Rail – has it become the new HS2 for politicians to argue about? We chat to Northern Powerhouse Partnership CEO Henri MurisonThe Liberal Democrats announce a new rail policy – and Richard has many questions.And Avanti West Coast trials using the Settle & Carlisle Railway as a diversionary route – and Richard got to be on board…In this episode:(00:00) Intro(00:33) Northern Powerhouse Rail(31:53) Liberal Democrats rail policy(35:01) Settle & Carlisle Railway

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00:29:29

Ellie Burrows: In the hot seat for the biggest East...

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2025/09/23

Imagine being responsible for the East Coast Main Line, or the Midland Main Line, or the whole of the Anglia – and then imagine actually being responsible for all of it – plus East West Rail, Trans Pennine Route Upgrade and the East Coast Digital Programme; all at the same time. That’s the extraordinary challenge that Ellie Burrows,Regional Managing Director (Eastern) for Network Rail faces every single day. Over 6000 route miles, over 3400 passenger trains and 1740 freight movements every day, it’s

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00:17:16

Settle & Carlisle Railway Diversions On Test – and...

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2025/09/22

In the days of British Rail and Virgin Trains, the iconic and spectacular Settle & Carlisle railway line was used as a diversionary route whenever there were closures for engineering works or similar on the West Coast Main Line between Preston and Carlisle. The Settle & Carlisle line has not been used for diversions for a decade however, much to the displeasure of communities along the route as well as rail enthusiasts and others who believe an opportunity is being missed to keep people on

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01:04:16

102. HS2’s ‘Green Tunnels’ – Great idea or huge waste...

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2025/09/18

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

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00:10:53

Why Are UK Train Tickets SO Expensive? Spoiler Alert...

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2025/09/17

Why are train tickets in the UK so expensive? In this short explainer video, we cover the top ten things that answer that question – and some of them are surprising!Questions:(00:00) Intro(00:08) No. 1 What are the railway’s main sources of income?(00:30) No. 2 How much subsidy do the railways need?(01:39) No. 3 Who controls fares?(02:25) No. 4 Why not just reduce the price of fares?(03:26) No. 5 But they did it in Scotland!(04:55) No. 6 How do rail fares in the UK compare to Europe?(06:05) No. 7

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00:15:10

NEW Tyne and Wear Metro Class 555s - inside Stadler's...

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2025/09/16

The Tyne and Wear Metro has a fascinating story that very nearly didn’t happen. We take a tour of Stadler’s new £70 million depot in South Gosforth, Newcastle to find out all about the new Metro Class 555s that are based there and what makes them different to the old Metros.Membership: If you want to see even more from Green Signals, including exclusive content, become a member and support the channel further too.YouTube

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01:05:24

101. East Coast Main Line Timetable - Are fewer stops...

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2025/09/11

East Coast Main Line December timetable changes – are fewer stops a good thing?We find out more about how Network Rail is spending money with its suppliers…And Scotland announces electrification of Fife and Borders!In this episode:(00:00 Intro)(00:32) East Coast Main Line timetable(16:22) Network Rail Supplier Spend Report(36:27 )Tyne and Wear Metro teaser(40:03) Thanks to Supporters(41:59) Railway News Round-up(42:02) Scottish electrification(43:20) Oxfordshire vision for railways(46:55) DB Cargo

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00:59:41

100. Scotland scraps peak rail fares. Is England next?

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2025/09/04

Scotland scraps peak rail fares. Is England next?Network Rail releases its supplier spending report… and it raises some concerns.And the Office of Rail and Road seeks to find out just how much money open access is costing the railway.In this episode:(00:00) Intro(00:51) Scotland scraps peak rail fares(17:51) Network Rail Supplier Spend Report(25:04) Open Access tender(31:10) It’s our 100th episode!(40:12) Thanks to supporters(41:53) Railway News Round-up(41:57) Bluebell Railway near miss(44:09)

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01:01:45

99. Eurostar: The full (mind-blowing!) guide to...

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2025/08/28

Eurostar competitors submit detailed plans to the Regulator. We ask - has anyone made a compelling case?We speak to a leading expert on cross border and Channel Tunnel rail services and ask – just what are the French up to?!And Great Western Railway’s battery train sets a new world recordIn this episode:(00:00) Intro(00:32) Eurostar competition(43:34) Thanks to supporters(45:23) Railway News Round-up(45:29) Great Western Railway battery train record(47:30) HS2 Lawley Middleway bridge move(48:56)

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00:38:02

South Eastern Railway – Track and Train reunited at...

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2025/08/26

The Government believes that by uniting track and train together, performance on the railway will improve and costs will come down, leading to better outcomes for passengers and taxpayers. But after 30 years of vertical separation, reintegrating operations at a practical level will be more complex than just issuing a few soundbites.On 18th June 2025, South Eastern Railway was created – this united the train operator SouthEastern and the Network Rail team who covered the same area bringing them both

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00:44:11

98. ASLEF claims victory for train drivers over...

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2025/08/21

ASLEF hails a victory for drivers over access to toilets. But is it really a victory?Network Rail is accused of “sabotaging” Alliance Rail’s open access application on the old Fawley Branch. Really?And Jaguar Land Rover objects to the phrase ‘Ranger and Rover’ tickets being used on rail company websites.In this episode:(00:00) Intro(00:40) ASLEF’s Dignity for Drivers campaign(09:33) Alliance Rail Marchwood open access(12:39) Steve White South Eastern Railway interview trailer(18:39) Jaguar Land

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00:56:49

97. The Brighton Belle - take a tour inside! And...

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2025/08/14

The Brighton Belle – We visit the iconic train that willsoon return to the main lineChiltern Railways new trains – or are they? We ask Managing Director Richard AllanAnd Richard speculates about the forthcoming Budget and the state of public finances – and has some dire predictions for therailway.(00:00) Intro(00:33) The Brighton Belle - soon to return to the mainline. (08:14) Chiltern Railways to lease Mk5a sets from TPE - Interview with MD Richard Allan(23:47) Fiscal Dominance, the challenges

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01:02:40

96. Inside Yorkshire’s £250m train factory: Goole...

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2025/08/07

Following on from our recent Piccadilly Line Tube Trainvideo, this week we go behind the scenes at Siemens’ Goole Rail Village in Yorkshire to see everything that is going on there.The Government has announced the creation of a new property business called Platform4 to kick start the building of 40,000 houses on surplus railway land. We ask whether the plan is good business or just flogging off the family silver.And we look back at Alstom’s The Greatest Gathering event in Derby and ask - was it the

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00:52:00

95. The Greatest Gathering preview! Green Signals...

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2025/07/31

It’s the week of Alstom’s The Greatest Gathering Railway 200celebration in Derby – we preview what’s coming up this weekend.West of England Main Line trains will not be stopping atCrewkerne until further notice. What on earth has happened And is it the right decision?Plus Richard has a rant… about the Secretary of State’s social mediaIt’s the week of Alstom’s The Greatest Gathering Railway 200 celebration in Derby – we preview what’s coming up this weekend.West of England Main Line trains will not

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01:03:53

94. Have bimode trains scuppered electrification of...

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2025/07/24

Have bimode trains scuppered our chances of ever electrifying the UK rail network? The latest Transport Select Committeesuggests they just might…The Secretary of State updates Parliament on HS2 – are weany closer to knowing when and how much?And ORR delivers its annual performance review of Network Rail – with some rather chilling words…In this episode:(00:00) Intro(00:37) Transport Select Committee hearing(09:00) Midland Main Line electrification paused(31:02) Sir Peter Soulsby interview(39:15) HS2

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