120. Northern Powerhouse Rail – Done deal? Or not?

Green Signals · Jan 22, 2026 · 56m

Northern Powerhouse Rail – Is it really a done deal, or just the beginning?

A new line from Birmingham to Manchester! Richard thinks it’s bonkers…

And we preview an illuminating interview with Great WesternRailway MD Mark Hopwood.

In this episode:

(00:00) Intro

(00:28) Spanish train crash

(02:26) Northern Powerhouse Rail announcement

(22:18) New Birmingham to Manchester railway

(32:14) Mark Hopwood interview preview

(36:57) Thanks to supporters

(38:21) Railway News Round-up

(38:24) Network Rail jobs could be at risk

(39:39) CMA approves Eversholt acquisition by Beacon Rail

(41:26) Caledonian…