97. The Brighton Belle - take a tour inside! And Chiltern Railways NEW trains - or not?
The Brighton Belle – We visit the iconic train that will soon return to the main line
Chiltern Railways new trains – or are they? We ask Managing Director Richard Allan
And Richard speculates about the forthcoming Budget and the state of public finances – and has some dire predictions for the railway.
(00:00) Intro
(00:33) The Brighton Belle - soon to return to the mainline.
(08:14) Chiltern Railways to lease Mk5a sets from TPE - Interview with MD Richard Allan
(23:47) Fiscal Dominance, the challenges facing the Chancellor and possible impacts on the railways
(34:37) LNER Simpler Fares Phase…
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