EPISODE · Jun 11, 2026 · 1H 5M
140. Government to cut Transport spend in favour of Defence?
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Government plans to cut transport spend to fund defence –what could it mean for railways?Kernow Connect – Is the Okehampton to Launceston and Bodminnew railway proposal the most delusional scheme of the year?And DfT explains how GBR will be held to account – but isthe most important question still unanswered?**Link to download the TicketyBoo app: https://myticketyboo.com/app_download/ Link to TicketyBoo website: https://myticketyboo.com/ Use code GREENSIGNALS5 at checkout toget £5 off your first booking****Link to book in person tickets for 85Years of Letting Off Steam – An Evening with Christopher Awdry: https://full-steam-ahead.co.uk/ **In this episode:(00:00) Intro(00:40) Transport funding cuts?(10:18) Reaction to fuel hedging segment(15:30) Kernow Connect(28:50) Railway News round-up(28:55) Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre opens(31:28) New Elizabeth Line trains unveiled(32:35) Blackpool Transport Improvement Notice(33:46) TfW disappointment over Carmarthen to Bristol(36:28) Final Tyne and Wear metro Class 599 run(38:03) Network Rail Scotland employs sheep(39:20) Realtime Trains app launch(40:00) Europhoenix to cease trading(41:31) Railways Bill news(47:43) Wabtec video teaser(51:50) Heritage News round-up(51:56) National Railway Museum £3m funding(52:53) Great Central Railway graffiti frustration(53:45) Avon Valley Railway street art carriage(54:55) West Somerset Railway hopes dashed(56:44) Thanks to supporters(58:10) The Quiz(01:02:03) TransPennine Express 44-year railwayman retiresCredits: Thumbnail tank image - Ministry of DefenceMembership: 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-ltdYou can view our legal disclaimer, copyright information and privacy policy here - https://www.greensignals.org/legal/
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