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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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00:48:23

86. Rail Nationalisation has begun: Great British...

Green Signals ·

2025/05/29

Rail nationalisation has begun! South Western Railway is the first to re-enter public sector control. What happens next? We discuss the Secretary of State Heidi Alexander’s launch speech for Great British Railways at Bournemouth Traincare Depot and speak to Graham Eccles and Sir Michael Holden to find out what they think about the changes…And we review our exclusive (and candid) interview with Rail Minister Lord Hendy.In this episode:(00:30) Rail nationalisation has begun(06:18) Lord Hendy interview

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00:46:14

Lord Hendy: The EXCLUSIVE interview with the Rail...

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2025/05/27

South Western Railway became the first train operating company to be formally taken back into public ownership on the expiry of its contract on Sunday May 25th. It marks the first visible evidence of the Government’s plans to radically change the way that Britain’s railway is structured and operated. The person charged with leading this change process on behalf of the Government and the Secretary of State for Transport is Rail Minister, Lord Peter Hendy. It was a wide-ranging interview and Peter

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00:57:15

85. A railway with no signals?! First commuter line...

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2025/05/22

No signals! The Northern City Line becomes the first main line commuter railway to run on digital signals.West Coast Railways is reported to have run a passenger train with Mk 1 coaches… and is being heavily criticised on the Jacobite steam train.And Lord Blunkett proposes a £14bn 15-year plan for Yorkshire – but is it realistic…In this episode:(00:00) Intro(00:48) Northern City Line ETCS(18:23) WCR runs private charter with Mk1s?(24:57) Jacobite receives 1 star reviews(30:16) Lord Blunkett

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01:02:15

84. An End to 'Boom & Bust' For Rail Suppliers? Hmm...

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2025/05/15

An end to the ‘boom and bust’ of contracts for rail suppliers? Sir Andrew Haines, Network Rail CEO, describes the Rail Enhancement Pipeline as a ‘flawed proposition’ because it is ‘owned politically’ and is ‘not a strategy for the railway’. We ask - is he right?You can now apply to become a train driver at 18! But will it solve the railway’s shortage of drivers?And Network Rail apparently spends £10k a WEEK on internal flights! But is that the real story?In this episode:(00:00) Intro(01:20) ‘Boom

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00:14:59

Deltic D9015 lives! Fired up on a behind-the-scenes...

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2025/05/13

Barrow Hill is a treasure trove of railway and locomotive history – the last surviving roundhouse in the country with an operational turntable. We were lucky enough to get a behind-the-scenes tour and got to see a huge list of steam, diesel and electric locomotives:SteamGER Class G58 (LNER Class J17) 0-6-0 no. 8217. Built in 1905. On loan from the National Railway Museum.GCR Class 11F (LNER Class D11) 4-4-0 no. 506 Butler Henderson. Built in 1919. On loan from the National Railway Museum.MR 156

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00:36:32

83. Will private rail operators cost the taxpayer...

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2025/05/08

Will private rail operators still cost the taxpayer billions of pounds, even after rail renationalisation? New analysis seen by Green Signals says they just might…And new findings emerge from the RAIB investigation into the train crash last year at Talerddig in Wales.In this episode:(00:00) Intro(00:32) Open access report(15:29) WOW! New channel teaser(16:14) Talerddig rail crash report(20:13) Transport for Wales Transport Summit(22:03) Thanks to Supporters(23:17) Barrow Hill visit preview(26:18)

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00:42:27

Let's play fantasy Great British Railways CEO... With...

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2025/05/06

Great British Railways needs a leader… and a good one if it’s going to succeed. Richard speaks to a man with a unique railway background. He’s run train operating companies, held very senior roles in Network Rail, run an integrated railway, and is now CEO of Freightliner. Tim Shoveller is one to watch in the rail industry, so we ask him to imagine he’s just been appointed as CEO of GBR and chat to him about what he’d do in his first 100 days… as well as having a general chat about the state of the

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00:55:00

82. No Great British Railways until 2027?! Heidi...

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2025/05/01

No Great British Railways until 2027?! We dissect Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander’s first appearance as Secretary of State for Transport at the Transport Select Committee. Spoiler alert – we were a little underwhelmed…We preview an exclusive interview with someone who could be a strong candidate to run Great British RailwaysAnd we have some very exciting news of our own..!#GreatBritishRailways #Railnationalisation #RailwaysIn this episode:00:00 Intro00:40 Transport Select Committee34:33 Tim

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01:00:03

The Future of the North: Henri Murison on Devolution,...

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2025/04/29

We sit down with Henri Murison, CEO of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership, to discuss the past, present, and future of the North of England. From the realities of devolution to the controversial cancellation of HS2, Henri shares expert insights on how infrastructure, governance, and investment strategies must evolve to truly level up the North.🔎 Topics covered:• Henri’s personal journey to leading Northern Powerhouse• The role of Northern Powerhouse in a changing political landscape• Risks and

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00:53:08

81. EXCLUSIVE Is Gemini Trains the REAL Eurostar...

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2025/04/24

New Eurostar challenger Gemini Trains CEO Adrian Quine gives us an EXCLUSIVE interview.And we preview an upcoming interview with Northern Powerhouse Partnership’s Henri Murison, in which he does NOT hold back!In this episode:(00:00) Intro(00:32) Gemini Trains interview(29:18) Henri Murison preview(36:12) Thanks to Supporters(38:51) Railway News Round-up(38:59) East Midlands Railway Class 170 refresh(39:46) Southeastern Class 376 Electrostar refresh(41:03) Coventry Very Light Rail system(41:51)

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00:35:42

The Pioneer of Open Access on the Railway – Ian...

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2025/04/23

Open Access services are an emotive topic. They also risk becoming a real political headache in the process of reforming Britain’s railway. Politicians are talking up the benefits of re-nationalisation and control. Yet they can’t help themselves seemingly wanting to claim some credit for a deal they had no direct role in when the factory that’s building new trains for open access services announces its success to the world. Ian Yeowart is widely regarded in the railway as the guru of open access

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00:39:34

Inside Northern Trains: COO Matt Rice on Fixing the...

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2025/04/22

Northern Trains operates one of the most complex and expansive rail networks in the UK, serving everything from scenic rural routes to busy urban lines across the North of England. But recent years haven’t been easy—staffing challenges, service cancellations, and political pressure have all taken their toll. In this rare and candid interview, we sit down with Matt Rice, Chief Operating Officer of Northern Trains, to discuss how the operator is turning things around. Filmed in York, Matt shares his

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00:49:11

80. Tornado - First Digitally Signalled Steam...

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2025/04/17

We dive into the ground breaking test of A1 Steam Locomotive Trust’s Tornado, the world’s first steam locomotive equipped with digital signalling equipment, ready for the planned introduction of ETCS. We also cover Rail Minister Lord Hendy’s admission about using his mobile phone while driving a vintage bus, and Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander’s first major speech. #TornadoSteam #DigitalSignalling #UKRail #RailwayNews #TransportUpdate #HeidiAlexander #LordHendy #SteamLocomotiveIn this

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00:22:56

On track for £15M of track renewals on the Cambrian...

Green Signals ·

2025/04/15

Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the major £15 million track renewal project on the Cambrian railway line near Machynlleth. In this video, we dive into the impressive 17-day blockade work, featuring full track renewal, bridge repairs, and innovative equipment like the Trac Rail Transposers. We also explore the exciting 'Local Railway' initiative – a collaboration between Transport for Wales, Network Rail, and other partners aimed at transforming local rail services. Learn

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00:21:23

The killer you didn’t see coming… Shocking railway...

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2025/04/11

Every year, thousands of people, especially teenagers, risk their lives by trespassing on railway tracks, often unaware of the deadly consequences. In this eye-opening video, we reveal shocking footage of near misses, showing the true dangers of railway trespassing. With trains reaching speeds of up to 125mph and overhead wires carrying 25,000 volts, stepping onto the tracks is far more dangerous than most people realise. Join us as we explore why this problem persists, the efforts being made to

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01:00:01

79. Will HS2 trains cause a ‘sonic boom’ effect? AND...

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2025/04/10

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

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00:53:22

78. £415 million for rail in the North… or government...

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2025/04/03

The Prime Minister announces £415m investment in railways in the north! But what’s the real story?Virgin Trains moves a step closer to challenging Eurostar… but it’s still a long way off being a done dealAnd… passenger numbers are increasing… but revenue is still lagging miles behind. We investigate.In this episode:(00:00) Intro(00:47) £415m for railways in the North(11:24) Virgin Trains challenge against Eurostar(20:39) Passenger revenue investigation(35:52) Thanks to Supporters, Super Thanks and

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00:34:34

A NEW Liverpool to Manchester railway

Green Signals ·

2025/04/01

Huw Merriman, former Minister of Rail in the last Conservative Government talks about his new role as Chair of the Liverpool Manchester Railway Board. He explains how Andy Burnham (Mayor of Greater Manchester) and Steve Rotheram (Mayor of Liverpool City Region) have tasked him with leading the creation of far more than just a railway – an economic corridor to promote jobs and growth on a big scale.We also discuss HS2 and the decision of Rishi Sunak when Prime Minister to cancel Phase 2 north of

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00:52:02

77. Thousands of rail jobs to be axed… including on HS2?

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2025/03/27

Thousands of rail jobs to be axed, including on HS2? We discuss the reports in the context of the Chancellor’s Spring StatementNetwork Rail and the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) lock horns over access to the networkAnd… Network Rail’s Head of Safety Martin Frobisher talks to us about the ORR’s concerns on railway structure safetyIn this episode:(00:00) Intro(00:44) Thousands of rail job cuts(09:35) Network Rail and ORR on access to the network(17:57) Teaser of Huw Merriman interview on new Liverpool

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00:49:48

76. Virgin Trains comes out fighting for open access...

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2025/03/20

Richard Branson’s Virgin Trains fights hard to return to the West Coast Main Line with an appeal to the Office of Rail and Road over available capacityWe ask how many public officials does it take to have a meeting about railway projects these days?And a new Northumberland Line station – Newsham opensIn this episode:(00:00) Intro(00:40) Virgin Trains open access fight(31:50) How many officials does it take to have a railway meeting?(34:55) Thanks to Supporters, Super Thanks and Members(36:15)

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