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Northern Powerhouse Rail – The new HS2 for politicians to argue about? | Ep 103


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Northern Powerhouse Rail – The new HS2 for politicians to argue about? | Ep 103

Green Signals

Sep 25, 2025

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Northern Powerhouse Rail – has it become the new HS2 for politicians to argue about? We chat to Northern Powerhouse Partnership CEO Henri Murison.

The 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 diversions
  • 43:18 Railway 200 anniversary
  • 45:59 Thanks to Supporters
  • 47:23 Railway News Round-up
  • 47:28 Visual disruption maps
  • 49:13 Freightliner is acquired
  • 50:46 SatSense satellite radar monitoring
  • 52:11 £135k toilet for Brough
  • 53:22 North Dorset Railway track reinstated
  • 54:39 Pathfinder Railtours to close its doors
  • 56:31 The Quiz
  • 58:41 Royal Mail Railway 200 stamps
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