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

Green Signals · Sep 25, 2025 · 1h 2m

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)…