EPISODE · Dec 11, 2025 · 56 MIN
114. Does the Railways Bill signal trouble for freight? And GBR unveils a new livery
from Green Signals · host Green Signals Productions
It’s our first Billwatch! We examine the Transport Select Committee’s recent scrutiny of the Railways Bill ahead of its second reading this week…Great British Railways unveils a new livery for GBR trains.London to Germany by Eurostar! Excellent, but when can we book tickets?And Richard gets a behind-the-scenes look at a potentially game-changing new signalling solution…In this episode:(00:00) Intro(00:30) Billwatch: Scrutiny at the TSC(30:11) New GBR livery(36:38) London to Germany by train!(39:17) Universal Signalling visit(44:04) Thanks to Supporters(45:19) Railway News Round-up(45:22) ECML timetable change(46:39) Railway Performance Society stats(48:23) Fake AI image delays trains(49:28) HS2 Phase 2A powers to expire(50:25) New open access application for Wrexham(52:06) The Quiz(53:40) Parcels as Passengers trial** Link to buy Main Line to the South Part 3 from Strathwood **https://strathwood.co.uk/products/main-line-to-the-south-part-3-swaythling-st-denys-northam-southampton-terminus-and-southampton-centralMembership: If you want to see even more from Green Signals, including exclusive content, become a member and support the channel further too.YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@GreenSignals/joinPatreon -https://www.patreon.com/GreenSignalsGreen Signals: Website -http://www.greensignals.orgMerchandise - http://greensignals.etsy.comNewsletter -http://www.greensignals.org/#mailing-listFollow: X (Twitter) -https://twitter.com/greensignallers LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-signals-productions-ltdInstagram -https://instagram.com/greensignallersCredits - Thumbnail image: Network RailImportant Notes:The views and opinions expressed by any guests or interviewees on this channel / podcast are strictly their own and should not be assumed to reflect those of the hosts, the management or the Directors of Green Signals.The Green Signals podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners should consult appropriate and qualified professionals for advice tailored to their specific needs.The Green Signals podcast and YouTube channel is provided ‘as is’ and none of Green Signals Productions Limited, its Directors, hosts or management are liable for any damages in any form arising from the use of or reliance on any advertisement, product, service mentioned or any discussion about any matter.None of Green Signals Productions Limited, its Directors, its hosts or its management are responsible for any third party advertiser content, claims or representations. The views, opinions or claims of any advertiser or commercial third party that may from time to time appear on, or be referenced by us, in any of our podcast shows or videos should not be taken to reflect our own views or opinions in any way.
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It’s our first Billwatch! We examine the Transport Select Committee’s recent scrutiny of the Railways Bill ahead of its second reading this week…Great British Railways unveils a new livery for GBR trains.London to Germany by Eurostar! Excellent, but when can we book tickets?And Richard gets a behind-the-scenes look at a potentially game-changing new signalling solution…In this episode:(00:00) Intro(00:30) Billwatch: Scrutiny at the TSC(30:11) New GBR livery(36:38) London to Germany by train!(39:17) Universal Signalling visit(44:04) Thanks to Supporters(45:19) Railway News Round-up(45:22) ECML timetable change(46:39) Railway Performance Society stats(48:23) Fake AI image delays trains(49:28) HS2 Phase 2A powers to expire(50:25) New open access application for Wrexham(52:06) The Quiz(53:40) Parcels as Passengers trial** Link to buy Main Line to the South Part 3 from Strathwood **https://strathwood.co.uk/products/main-line-to-the-south-part-3-swaythling-st-denys-northam-southampton-terminus-and-southampton-centralMembership: If you want to see even more from Green Signals, including exclusive content, become a member and support the channel further too.YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@GreenSignals/joinPatreon -https://www.patreon.com/GreenSignalsGreen Signals: Website -http://www.greensignals.orgMerchandise - http://greensignals.etsy.comNewsletter -http://www.greensignals.org/#mailing-listFollow: X (Twitter) -https://twitter.com/greensignallers LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-signals-productions-ltdInstagram -https://instagram.com/greensignallersCredits - Thumbnail image: Network RailImportant Notes:The views and opinions expressed by any guests or interviewees on this channel / podcast are strictly their own and should not be assumed to reflect those of the hosts, the management or the Directors of Green Signals.The Green Signals podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners should consult appropriate and qualified professionals for advice tailored to their specific needs.The Green Signals podcast and YouTube channel is provided ‘as is’ and none of Green Signals Productions Limited, its Directors, hosts or management are liable for any damages in any form arising from the use of or reliance on any advertisement, product, service mentioned or any discussion about any matter.None of Green Signals Productions Limited, its Directors, its hosts or its management are responsible for any third party advertiser content, claims or representations. The views, opinions or claims of any advertiser or commercial third party that may from time to time appear on, or be referenced by us, in any of our podcast shows or videos should not be taken to reflect our own views or opinions in any way.
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114. Does the Railways Bill signal trouble for freight? And GBR unveils a new livery
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