HS2’s ‘Green Tunnels’ – Great idea or huge waste of money? | Ep 102
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 teaser 50:49 Thanks to Supporters 52:30 Railway News Round-up 52:33 Alstom Widnes first passenger train 53:41 Tyne and Wear Metros adapted for Great North Run 54:55 British Transport Police Seaton murder investigation 55:35 LNER data breach 56:18 Cinema carriage restored 57:52 The Quiz 01:01:16 BBC Radio 3 Railway 200 broadcast Subscribe: If you liked this video, please give it a thumbs up. Better still, hit that subscribe button. It supports the channel and means you'll be notified whenever we publish something new. Membership: If you want to see even more from Green Signals, including exclusive content, become a member and support the channel further too. YouTube - / @greensignals Patreon - / greensignals Green Signals: Website - http://www.greensignals.org Shop - http://greensignals.etsy.com Newsletter - http://www.greensignals.org/#mailing-... Follow: X (Twitter) - / greensignallers LinkedIn - / green-signals-productions-ltd Instagram - / greensignallers Credits: Presenters - Nigel Harris (@railnigel on X) & Richard Bowker CBE (@SRichardBowker). General Manager: Stef Foster (@stefatrail) 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 professionals for advice tailored to their specific needs.
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