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The latest episode of the Engineers Collective is out now: listen in on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, your usual platform or the player below. After a busy month of infrastructure commitments from the UK government, host Rob Hakimian welcomes Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) director of policy and external affairs Sam Gould to the podcast to discuss it all. They touch on spending settlements for England's city regions to upgrade their transport offerings, investment in the railways via projects such as HS2 and East West Rail, the large financial commitments to nuclear energy including Sizewell C and small modular reactors (SMRs) and more. Gould also talks about what the updates to the Green Book could mean for improving delivery of infrastructure and the certainty that the release of the 10 Year Infrastructure Strategy will bring to private entities looking to invest in the UK's future. Prior to the interview portion, Rob is joined by NCE senior reporter Tom Pashby to discuss the Industrial Strategy, specifically the way that it entwines the UK's civil nuclear and defence nuclear sectors.
本期节目Bessie将目光对准了一条至今仍未修好的“高铁”——HS2(High Speed Two)。作为英国继2007年HS1之后的第二条高速铁路,这条号称振兴北方经济的超级工程,从2009年提出构想至今已过去16年,却仍旧只完成了伦敦到伯明翰的部分路段。为什么一个高铁项目从提出、立项到真正动工要花8年?为什么预算从最初的370亿英镑飙升到800亿还不够用?又是什么让它从最初的Y字形布局被“截肢”成如今的一条腿?Bessie用细致的资料与个人观察,带你揭开这个“英式工程奇观”的真实面貌。民主程序的极致、生态考量的极致、政治算计的极致,背后到底是制度之优还是执行之殇?从最初的铁路文化到现实的工程荒诞,Bessie也分享了她常居英国之后面对英国交通系统的真实体验——铁路老旧、火车频繁停运、地铁天天出状况,在一边吐槽一边感慨中我们一起来想象一下:如果你是财政大臣,这高铁,到底还修吗?【本节目由Withinlink碚曦投资协作体出品】【主持】李倩玲 Bessie Lee广告营销行业资深从业者,商业观察者【本期内容提要】[01:10]为什么英国的HS2要修16年还没修完?中国的高铁38个月就搞定[02:10]英国是全球铁路的发源地,铁路密度也排名世界前列[03:30]“遗产铁路”不只是情怀,还贡献了高额旅游收入[05:30]铁路密度对比中英德美,英国不输[06:54]HS2最初是Y字形,从伦敦延伸到曼城与利兹[08:20]这个项目为什么广受欢迎,却迟迟无法动工?[09:54]为什么光准备期就拖了8年:拆迁、征地、环保、考古、生态评估…[13:28]竟然要迁移5万座墓地?每一步都复杂到匪夷所思[14:59]预算从370亿飙升至800亿,钱到底花在哪儿?[17:25]原计划的Y字形被砍掉两条手臂,只剩伦敦-伯明翰一段[18:55]七任英国首相接力建高铁,为何没有人敢喊停?[21:40]英国政府对“面子工程”有多执着?[22:58]从地铁频故障到火车罢工,Bessie也在学习面对交通处变不惊的哲学[27:46]为了300只蝙蝠,花了1亿英镑修防噪隧道[30:00]英国人“躺平式信任”政府的文化背后,是不是太能忍了?[30:30]如果你是财政大臣,你还修吗?[31:28]听众留言精选���Apple 播客要过20周年生日了!欢迎大家在Apple播客App和网页版查看Apple 播客推出的20年特别策划,有更多创作者们的故事与洞察,和编辑精选的节⽬清单期待给你带来惊喜!【后期制作】小朱,Jean【收听方式】推荐您使用Apple Podcast、小宇宙APP、喜马拉雅、汽水儿APP、荔枝播客、网易云音乐、QQ音乐、Spotify或任意泛用型播客客户端订阅收听《贝望录》。【互动方式】微博:@贝望录微信公众号:贝望录+商务合作:beiwanglu@withinlink.com
Are the Government's ‘UK Infrastructure Strategy: A 10-Year Strategy' and ‘The UK's Modern Industrial Strategy' actually strategies? And do they tell a positive story for rail?1,800 people are evacuated from Thameslink trains on the hottest day of the year.And the new Tube trains for the Piccadilly Line are delayed…In this episode:(00:00) Intro(00:34) Breaking News! DfT Letter on Open Access(10:18) All the strategies at once(12:57) Infrastructure Strategy(21:29) Industrial Strategy(25:15) Mark Wild's HS2 interim report(33:34) 1,800 people evacuated on Thameslink(37:44) Piccadilly Line trains delayed(43:01) Thanks to Supporters(45:05) Railway News Round-up(45:10) Ffestiniog Railway 200 Wheels on the Cob(46:22) Southeastern and Network Rail unite(47:39) Severn Valley Railway reorganisation(48:40) Keighley & Worth Valley Railway diesel gala drama(51:20) HS2 Lower Thorpe viaduct deck slide(52:25) The Quiz(55:11) Thomas the Tank Engine documentaryMembership: If you want to see even more from Green Signals, including exclusive content, become a member and support the channel further too.YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@GreenSignals/joinPatreon -https://www.patreon.com/GreenSignalsGreen Signals: Website -http://www.greensignals.orgMerchandise - http://greensignals.etsy.comNewsletter -http://www.greensignals.org/#mailing-listFollow: X (Twitter) -https://twitter.com/greensignallers LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-signals-productions-ltdInstagram -https://instagram.com/greensignallers
It's all big infrastructure in this episode, with Bishop & Taylor discussing a new 10-Year Plan, revelations of how badly awry HS2 has gone, and cartel busters from the Competition & Markets Authority being given a stab at management consultancy to tell us how to do civil engineering better.
In the midst of a flurry of UK Government transport funding and policy announcements, Christian and co-presenter Mark Walker examine: the current status of Britain's high speed railway project, HS2 [2:25]; just how realistic are expectations for driverless cars [14:40]; and which schemes are so far known to be on the receiving end of Ministers' chequebooks [23:30]. Christian also reflects on the progress of his original idea to pedestrianise London's famous Oxford Street [46:40]. Find 'Calling All Stations - the transport podcast' on social media channels here: X (formerly Twitter) - https://x.com/AllStationsPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/Calling_all_Stations_podcast/ Threads - https://www.threads.net/@calling_all_stations_podcast Facebook - https://m.facebook.com/p/Calling-All-Stations-The-Transport-Podcast-61551736964201/ Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/callingallstations.bsky.social
Tonight we're looking at the much delayed, very over budget HS2 project which continues to creak on, albeit in a much different manner and form than we'd been promised. The graffiti EPIDEMIC on London's underground - AND the passing of the Assisted Dying Bill. Here are some links i really hope you click: Patreon
Caroline Wheeler of The Sunday Times assesses the latest developments at Westminster.In the wake of a historic Commons vote in favour of a bill to legalise assisted dying, Caroline speaks to Labour MP Jake Richards, a supporter of the bill, and Liberal Democrat MP Munira Wilson, an opponent of it.To discuss the ongoing crisis in the Middle East Caroline speaks to the Chairman of Parliament's Intelligence and Security Committee, Lord Beamish, and the former Conservative Security Minister, Tom Tugendhat.After the Government announced further delays to HS2, Caroline brings together the Chair of the Transport Select Committee, Ruth Cadbury MP, and the former Conservative Rail minister, Huw Merriman, to assess whether we can have confidence in future infrastructure projects.And the former Cabinet Secretary, Sir Simon Case, shines a light on life at the heart of government in the week it was revealed he would soon take a seat in the House of Lords.
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Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Trumps Iran dilemma exposes bitter split among Maga faithful Sisters drowned in Eryri national park Watkins Path mountain pools My baby died after I was ignored. More families call for Leeds NHS maternity inquiry Opening of HS2 line set to be delayed beyond 2033 Kneecap Rapper released on unconditional bail over terror charge Air India How the Boeing Dreamliner crash investigation is unfolding Smugglers deploy taxi boats to collect migrants off the French coast UK inflation Chocolate price rises hit record as food costs grow Extreme heat is starting to change the way we holiday Russia fears another loss in Middle East from Irans conflict with Israel
Morse code transcription: vvv vvv UK inflation Chocolate price rises hit record as food costs grow Kneecap Rapper released on unconditional bail over terror charge Sisters drowned in Eryri national park Watkins Path mountain pools My baby died after I was ignored. More families call for Leeds NHS maternity inquiry Opening of HS2 line set to be delayed beyond 2033 Russia fears another loss in Middle East from Irans conflict with Israel Smugglers deploy taxi boats to collect migrants off the French coast Extreme heat is starting to change the way we holiday Air India How the Boeing Dreamliner crash investigation is unfolding Trumps Iran dilemma exposes bitter split among Maga faithful
Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Kneecap Rapper released on unconditional bail over terror charge Trumps Iran dilemma exposes bitter split among Maga faithful Opening of HS2 line set to be delayed beyond 2033 Extreme heat is starting to change the way we holiday Air India How the Boeing Dreamliner crash investigation is unfolding Smugglers deploy taxi boats to collect migrants off the French coast UK inflation Chocolate price rises hit record as food costs grow Russia fears another loss in Middle East from Irans conflict with Israel Sisters drowned in Eryri national park Watkins Path mountain pools My baby died after I was ignored. More families call for Leeds NHS maternity inquiry
Rail ridership is almost back to pre-Covid levels! But is there more behind the headlines?HS2 could be delayed yet again – and the blame game is already underwayProblems for East Midlands Railway Class 810s – is there a crisis coming?And there's Breaking News on Jacobite steam train operator West Coast Railways' application for an exemption to run Mk1s…In this episode:(00:00) Intro(00:40) Rail ridership figures(17:53) HS2 delays(20:12) West Coast Railways Mk 1s update(25:39) East Midlands Railway Class 810s(29:39) David Horne LNER interview preview(35:00) Thanks to Supporters(36:27) Railway News Round-up(36:31) British Steel £500m Network Rail contract(37:49) Go-op signs Track Access Contract(38:42) King's Birthday Honours(42:27) GB Railfreight Class 99s arrive in UK(41:50) DB Cargo runs first East West Rail freight train(42:35) HS2 TBM completes drive(43:17) Tree clearance on West Highland Line(44:51 )The Quiz(48:32) Narrow gauge for The Greatest GatheringMembership: If you want to see even more from Green Signals, including exclusive content, become a member and support the channel further too.YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@GreenSignals/joinPatreon -https://www.patreon.com/GreenSignalsGreen Signals: Website -http://www.greensignals.orgMerchandise - http://greensignals.etsy.comNewsletter -http://www.greensignals.org/#mailing-listFollow: X (Twitter) -https://twitter.com/greensignallers LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-signals-productions-ltdInstagram -https://instagram.com/greensignallersCredits: Thumbnail image - Network Rail
The government is set to delay the opening of HS2 without saying for how long. Sean Farrington looks at what this means for the UK rail network.
Rape Gangs, HS2, Dover Crisis: The Political Class Is DESTROYING Britain! #UKPolitics #ReformUK #ImmigrationCrisis #RapeGangs I'm Jon Gaunt and I've had ENOUGH of this circus! Today's Prime Minister's Questions was an absolute joke — screaming, shouting, blaming — while Britain BURNS. Illegal immigration is out of control. Grooming gangs are STILL ruining lives. HS2 is a multi-billion pound disaster. And what do Labour and the Tories do? Throw mud at each other like children. They've BOTH failed us. THEY opened the borders. THEY let the rape gangs go unpunished for years. THEY wasted our money on HS2. And now they have the nerve to sit in Parliament pretending to care. The truth? They're only interested in power, not the people they're supposed to serve. While they hold emergency COBRA meetings about Israel and Iran, OUR country is falling to pieces. This is BROKEN BRITAIN. And it's about time the British people said ENOUGH. We need leaders who actually care about fixing this country — not these career politicians clinging to power. The polls don't lie. The people are done with this lot. Reform is coming. Broken Britain, political class failure, UK politics 2025, Reform UK, immigration crisis UK, Dover migrant crisis, rape gangs UK, grooming gangs scandal, HS2 disaster, government corruption, Westminster circus, PMQs today, Britain betrayed, UK parliament chaos, illegal immigration UK, Britain falling apart, British politics rant, anti establishment UK, British political crisis, UK populism rising, political betrayal UK, voters fed up UK #BrokenBritain #UKPolitics #ReformUK #DoverCrisis #ImmigrationCrisis #RapeGangs #HS2Disaster #GovernmentFailure #PoliticalClass #BritainBetrayed #ParliamentCircus #PoliticalRant #BritainFirst #UKNews #BritishPolitics #Westminster #ImmigrationScandal #UKGovernmentFailure #TheSystemIsBroken #UKBorderCrisis
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Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Air India crash The teen who filmed the Ahmedabad plane video the world saw Smugglers deploy taxi boats to collect migrants off the French coast Starmer picked up papers to avoid security stepping in Venice activists plan to disrupt Jeff Bezoss wedding Britons stranded in Israel as Iranian strikes continue US moves 30 jets as Iran attack speculation grows Opening of HS2 line set to be delayed beyond 2033 Emma Raducanu Stalker blocked from applying for Wimbledon tickets MPs vote to decriminalise abortion for women in England and Wales Yellow heat health alerts issued for most of England with heatwave likely
Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Britons stranded in Israel as Iranian strikes continue Emma Raducanu Stalker blocked from applying for Wimbledon tickets US moves 30 jets as Iran attack speculation grows Air India crash The teen who filmed the Ahmedabad plane video the world saw Venice activists plan to disrupt Jeff Bezoss wedding Opening of HS2 line set to be delayed beyond 2033 MPs vote to decriminalise abortion for women in England and Wales Smugglers deploy taxi boats to collect migrants off the French coast Yellow heat health alerts issued for most of England with heatwave likely Starmer picked up papers to avoid security stepping in
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Hercules PLC CEO Brusk Korkmaz and CFO Paul Wheatcroft take Proactive's Stephen Gunnion through the company's financial performance, strategic decisions, and growth outlook within the UK infrastructure sector. Korkmaz reported that Hercules achieved record revenue of £54.60 million in the first half of the year, marking an 18% year-on-year increase. "Our labour supply division delivered 31% revenue growth, driven by increased labour activity on major infrastructure projects such as Sizewell C and HS2," he said. The company's digital platform continues to support efficient labour deployment across its projects. Wheatcroft explained the rationale behind the sale of Hercules PLC's suction excavator subsidiary. The business was sold for £2.3 million, eliminating 88% of the company's debt while contributing less than 5% of revenue. The sale allowed Hercules PLC to reduce debt and lease liabilities by £9 million, freeing up capital to invest in its core labour supply operations. The company is maintaining its growth momentum through both organic expansion and acquisitions. Korkmaz highlighted ongoing efforts to support major infrastructure projects and noted a growing presence in rail, power, energy, and water sectors. A regional office has been established near Sizewell C to support long-term delivery. The Hercules Academy, located in Nuneaton, plays a key role in workforce development, having trained over 1,500 individuals since its opening in early 2024. Wheatcroft emphasised its importance, noting that "the UK will need nearly a quarter of a million additional construction workers by 2027." The recent acquisition of QTT will further enhance the company's training capacity and curriculum. Looking ahead, Korkmaz stated, "We anticipate continued momentum in the second half of this year with performance typically weighted towards the second part of the year." He expressed confidence in meeting full-year market expectations, with key priorities including scaling the labour supply division, expanding into civil frameworks, and integrating QTT into the Hercules Academy. For more insightful interviews, visit Proactive's YouTube channel. Don't forget to like the video, subscribe to the channel, and enable notifications for future content. #HerculesPLC #UKInfrastructure #SizewellC #HS2 #LabourSupply #InfrastructureInvestment #ConstructionTraining #MergersAndAcquisitions #QTT #HerculesAcademy #UKConstruction #ProactiveInvestors
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Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Ukraine war crime trial A Russian soldier takes the stand for an execution Air India plane crash death toll rises to 270 London Luton Airport Person hurt in airport car park incident Chris Brown starts UK tour in Manchester days before next court hearing Can the Beckham brand survive reports of family feud G7 is a big moment for Carney. Here are five things to watch Blaise Metreweli appointed as MI6s first female chief HS2 contractors referred to taxman over supply of workers Nowhere feels safe Iranians on life under Israeli attacks Trump told Israel not to kill Irans supreme leader
Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Blaise Metreweli appointed as MI6s first female chief Nowhere feels safe Iranians on life under Israeli attacks Can the Beckham brand survive reports of family feud G7 is a big moment for Carney. Here are five things to watch Chris Brown starts UK tour in Manchester days before next court hearing Trump told Israel not to kill Irans supreme leader HS2 contractors referred to taxman over supply of workers Ukraine war crime trial A Russian soldier takes the stand for an execution Air India plane crash death toll rises to 270 London Luton Airport Person hurt in airport car park incident
Katie Fenn and Amy Benson, organisers of Front End North, discuss their involvement in the Sheffield tech community and the upcoming Front End North conference. Scheduled for 10th July 2025 at Sheffield Hallam University, the event will feature eight talks covering a range of topics including design, software development, and accessibility. They emphasise the importance of an accessible, low-cost event to include a diverse range of attendees and speakers. The selection process for talks involved an anonymised system to ensure fairness. They also highlight their motivations for organising the event and why they want to put Sheffield on the map for this type of event.Amy is part-time Senior Software Engineer at Hive IT, and full-time Social Research student.Katie is Senior Developer at the Financial Times. She's a member of The Green Party, LGBTIQA+ Greens, and Greens for HS2. She loves cycling, fiddling with bikes, and also has a collection of synthesisers! She gave a talk at State of the Browser in 2024 about making the music of Daft Punk using a browser and a MIDI controller!Subscribe to the podcastIf you'd like to have new episodes of the show appear right in your podcast player, you can subscribe via our page on Apple Podcasts and follow the show on Spotify, or search for us in your podcast app of choice!LinksFront End North websiteFront End Sheffield Meetup websiteFront End North on LinkedInFront End Sheffield on LinkedInFront End North on BlueskyFront End Sheffield on BlueskyFront End North on MastodonKatie Fenn on LinkedInAmy Benson on LinkedInReferencesHive ITAll Day Hey!ffconfState of the BrowserPixel PioneersMake DoDave LetoreyOther Front End North Conference organisersIan ParrLee MoodyTom HeatonDid we miss something you're looking for? Just
We're on location on the Northumberland Line! We take a trip along the line and chat to Northern about what comes next for the popular rail reopening.Plus, we chat about what else we're up to in this part of the world…In this episode:(00:00) Intro(00:30) Northumberland Line visit(15:17) Visiting Stadler's Gosforth depot(18:22) Tyne & Wear Metro £900m plan(21:42) Sir Bob Reid dies(27:31) Thanks to Supporters(29:23) Railway News Round-Up(29:30) HS2 first platforms(20:34) Network Rail solar farm from EDF Renewables(32:07) Levenmouth rail link milestone(33:09) Lumo to run London-Stirling(36:36) Green Signals Live Q&A!(38:07) The Quiz(41:35) Railway Benefit Fund Auction of Rail ExperiencesMembership: If you want to see even more from Green Signals, including exclusive content, become a member and support the channel further too.YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@GreenSignals/joinPatreon -https://www.patreon.com/GreenSignalsGreen Signals: Website -http://www.greensignals.orgMerchandise - http://greensignals.etsy.comNewsletter -http://www.greensignals.org/#mailing-listFollow: X (Twitter) -https://twitter.com/greensignallers LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-signals-productions-ltdInstagram -https://instagram.com/greensignallersCredits:Thumbnail image - Northern Trains Ltd
This week we are looking at the proposals of the Liverpool-Manchester Railway Board, the collective of combined and local authorities across the north west of England wanting to finish off the Manchester bits of HS2 as well as the western end of whatever the trans-Pennine high speed line is called today. We'll also be talking about Great British Railways and its latest hint at branding in our new, as-yet unnamed back-end segment! Support #Railnatter at https://patreon.com/garethdennis. Merch at https://garethdennis.co.uk/merch. Join in the discussion at https://garethdennis.co.uk/discord. You can also buy my book #HowTheRailwaysWillFixTheFuture: https://bit.ly/HowTheRailways
Rail nationalisation has begun! South Western Railway is the first to re-enter public sector control. What happens next? We discuss the Secretary of State Heidi Alexander's launch speech for Great British Railways at Bournemouth Traincare Depot and speak to Graham Eccles and Sir Michael Holden to find out what they think about the changes…And we review our exclusive (and candid) interview with Rail Minister Lord Hendy.In this episode:(00:30) Rail nationalisation has begun(06:18) Lord Hendy interview clip(13:34) Sir Michael Holden(19:25) Graham Eccles(31:48) Thanks to Supporters(33:20) Railway News Round-up(33:26) Tractor collision at level crossing(34:23) HS2 supplier fraud allegations(36:18) HS2 TBM Caroline lifted(37:36) Network North Wales(38:44) West Somerset Railway refused funding(39:44) Flix expansion(42:15) The Quiz(44:46) Three Peaks by Rail eventMembership: If you want to see even more from Green Signals, including exclusive content, become a member and support the channel further too.YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@GreenSignals/joinPatreon -https://www.patreon.com/GreenSignalsGreen Signals: Website -http://www.greensignals.orgMerchandise - http://greensignals.etsy.comNewsletter -http://www.greensignals.org/#mailing-listFollow: X (Twitter) -https://twitter.com/greensignallers LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-signals-productions-ltdInstagram -https://instagram.com/greensignallersCredits:Thumbnail image - Department for Transport
The latest episode of the Engineers Collective is out now: listen in on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, your usual platform or the player below. This month's guest is WSP associate structural engineer Sally Walsh, who joins the podcast to discuss steel reuse in construction, specifically on the Elephant & Castle Town Centre scheme. The Elephant & Castle Town Centre scheme is regenerating a lively part of central London into a vibrant new mixed-use hub with ample living space, commercial offerings and public spaces. WSP is the structural and geotechnical engineer on the project and Sally has been at the heart of the decision-making, which has seen the firm push the contractor to utilise reused steel in some of the structures – a first for the consultant. In this discussion, we cover how the decision was made to make this WSP's first project to attempt steel reuse, how it was implemented and the learnings – both positive and negative – that have come out of it. Sally and host Rob Hakimian then broaden out the discussion into how steel reuse could become business as usual in the sector – the types of projects where it is most suited, the barriers that stand in the way and the benefits that it could bring to the built environment. Prior to the interview portion, Rob is joined by NCE senior reporter Thomas Johnson to discuss recent revelations about the HS2 “bat shed” and the upcoming outcomes from the government's Spending Review.
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Morse code transcription: vvv vvv HS2 investigating two firms supplying staff for West Midlands leg AI could already be conscious. Are we ready for it Sir Salman Rushdie pleased with attackers maximum sentence Gary Lineker signs off from final Match of the Day as he leaves BBC after 26 years Michael Gaine Human remains identified as missing County Kerry farmer Portstewart Dead minke whale washed up on beach North Korea arrests senior official over warship launch failure King travels to support Canada as it fends off Trump The rise and fall of Michelle Mone A self created fairy story BBC returns to Gaza baby left hungry by Israeli blockade
Morse code transcription: vvv vvv AI could already be conscious. Are we ready for it HS2 investigating two firms supplying staff for West Midlands leg Michael Gaine Human remains identified as missing County Kerry farmer Gary Lineker signs off from final Match of the Day as he leaves BBC after 26 years The rise and fall of Michelle Mone A self created fairy story North Korea arrests senior official over warship launch failure Sir Salman Rushdie pleased with attackers maximum sentence Portstewart Dead minke whale washed up on beach King travels to support Canada as it fends off Trump BBC returns to Gaza baby left hungry by Israeli blockade
Morse code transcription: vvv vvv The rise and fall of Michelle Mone A self created fairy story Gary Lineker signs off from final Match of the Day as he leaves BBC after 26 years Sir Salman Rushdie pleased with attackers maximum sentence BBC returns to Gaza baby left hungry by Israeli blockade Portstewart Dead minke whale washed up on beach Michael Gaine Human remains identified as missing County Kerry farmer HS2 investigating two firms supplying staff for West Midlands leg King travels to support Canada as it fends off Trump AI could already be conscious. Are we ready for it North Korea arrests senior official over warship launch failure
No signals! The Northern City Line becomes the first main line commuter railway to run on digital signals.West Coast Railways is reported to have run a passenger train with Mk 1 coaches… and is being heavily criticised on the Jacobite steam train.And Lord Blunkett proposes a £14bn 15-year plan for Yorkshire – but is it realistic…In this episode:(00:00) Intro(00:48) Northern City Line ETCS(18:23) WCR runs private charter with Mk1s?(24:57) Jacobite receives 1 star reviews(30:16) Lord Blunkett proposals for Yorkshire(39:41) Thanks to supporters(41:09) Railway News Round-Up(41:12) HS2 to be delayed & cost £100bn?(43:35) Double decker trains to London?(44:53) Borders costs double its earnings(48:57) ORR consults on accessibility guidance(50:13) Southeastern Class 395 Javelin refresh(51:00) The Quiz(53:56) Drones tackle railway trespass in the North EastMembership: If you want to see even more from Green Signals, including exclusive content, become a member and support the channel further too.YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@GreenSignals/joinPatreon -https://www.patreon.com/GreenSignalsGreen Signals: Website -http://www.greensignals.orgMerchandise - http://greensignals.etsy.comNewsletter -http://www.greensignals.org/#mailing-listFollow: X (Twitter) -https://twitter.com/greensignallers LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-signals-productions-ltdInstagram -https://instagram.com/greensignallersCredits:Thumbnail image - ECDP
Christian experiences in person London's brand new Silvertown Tunnel and the mandatory cycle shuttle bus [2:18]; elaborates on striking new figures for the construction costs of HS2 [09:55]; releases a narrative of his book 'Liberation Line' by engaging AI bots [19:35} and welcomes proposals to lower the age requirement for train drivers in Great Britain [43:40]. Find 'Calling All Stations - the transport podcast' on social media channels here: X (formerly Twitter) - https://x.com/AllStationsPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/Calling_all_Stations_podcast/ Threads - https://www.threads.net/@calling_all_stations_podcast Facebook - https://m.facebook.com/p/Calling-All-Stations-The-Transport-Podcast-61551736964201/ Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/callingallstations.bsky.social
Mark, Pugh and Dave are back for the final time this season to present our Fat Lads end of season awards. Featuring a lot of laughs and some very special guests... 00:00 Intro 03:54 Player Awards 05:00 Pugh's wife V Satan 07:25 Supporter of the Season 10:00 HS2, Trams and Quarters 16:32 Blues women 19:52 Cat 1 Academy 23:30 Awards intro 24:10 Men's POTS 29:40 The Woz Award 37:35 The Dracula Award 41:23 The CTE Award 47:05 The Surprise & Delight Award 56:49 Rattler Of The Season 01:00:55 The Deadliest Catch Award 01:06:01 Wetty Of The Season 01:14:20 Rear of the Year 01:17:55 Women's POTS 01:23:34 Guest Of The Season 01:25:34 The McFly Award 01:27:21 Fat Lads HOF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We sit down with Henri Murison, CEO of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership, to discuss the past, present, and future of the North of England. From the realities of devolution to the controversial cancellation of HS2, Henri shares expert insights on how infrastructure, governance, and investment strategies must evolve to truly level up the North.
In today's podcast we delve into the world of Artificial Intelligence to explore the future of infrastructure and technology - and the people reshaping both. To do this we're diving into one of the biggest - and most urgent - challenges facing the built environment: namely how we manage and maintain our ageing infrastructure in a world of rising costs, growing risks, and tightening resources.Across the UK and beyond, roads, bridges, railways and public assets are showing their age. Traditional methods of inspection and maintenance are expensive, reactive, and often too slow to really move the dial and catch up decades of under-investment. But there's a quiet revolution underway - powered by artificial intelligence - that's potentially changing how we understand and care for the structures we rely on every day.And my guest today is someone right at the heart of that transformation.Tom Bartley is Director of Civil Infrastructure at AI scale-up Mind Foundry and brings a deep understanding of both the engineering and the technology worlds. With past roles at WSP and Jacobs - and as co-founder of Barbal and dotBuiltEnvironment, he's spent his career championing digital transformation across planning, design, and delivery.Now at Mind Foundry - a company born out of Oxford University research - he's working to deploy responsible AI that helps asset owners predict risk, extend the life of critical infrastructure, and make better decisions, faster. So let's find out and explore how AI is being used on projects like HS2, ask what's holding the sector back from adopting innovation, and see if Tom can convince us why human-AI collaboration - not replacement - is the key to building smarter, safer systems.ResourcesMind Foundry websiteTom Bartley Linked InAI for Civil EngineersMajor Projects Association - "AI is the solution - what's the question?"
After a frantic weekend of diplomatic chess, has Sir Keir Starmer emerged as the new leader of Europe? Will Israel agree to enact the second stage of the ceasefire deal and pull troops out of Gaza? Why is the government spending £100m on a bat cave for HS2? Giles Whittell is joined by Tortoise's Stephen Armstrong, Chloe Hadjimatheou and Hashi Mohamed as they each pitch a story they think should lead the news. **Join us at the next edition of the News Meeting Live! Get your ticket for Wednesday 26th March in Bath here: https://www.tortoisemedia.com/our-events/the-news-meeting-live-3 And our London live show on Tuesday 29th April here: https://www.tortoisemedia.com/our-events/the-news-meeting-live-2 Listen to Tortoise's latest series - Lucky Boy here - https://lnk.to/IKgGih Listen to the latest episode of the Slow Newscast: Trump's Dealmaker hereFollow us on Social Media: @tortoise on IG and X, @tortoisemedia on tiktok @tortoisemedia.bsky.social on bluesky Host: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at TortoiseEmail: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.comProducer: Casey MagloireExecutive producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Manchester mayor Andy Burnham joins the Matts ahead of this week's Convention of the North - the annual meeting of minds focussed on the ongoing revival of the UK's great northern regions and cities. Andy delves deep into the opportunities and challenges facing cities like Liverpool, Manchester and Leeds - emerging from the threat of obsolescence into economic and cultural powerhouses of the 21st Century. Does Westminster really have a clue about the North? How much of a blow was the cancellation of HS2? And how can the north really compete with London and the south east when it comes to driving innovation and economic growth? All this - plus Andy looks forward to his beloved Everton's move next season to one of the most exciting sporting arenas in Europe - Bramley Moore Dock slap bang on the majestic river Mersey. Enjoy!EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Get The New European for just £1 for the first month. Head to theneweuropean.co.uk/2matts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
HS2: blot on the landscape? Or the greatest missed opportunity in a generation?What if the future of transport in Britain wasn't about electric cars and extra runways at Heathrow, but a 200-year-old technology of the past?That's the argument made by Gareth Dennis, the engineer, writer, policy adviser and podcaster who has made a name for himself in recent years with his clear-headed analysis of how people move around. We were delighted, then, when Gareth joined James Fisher on the Country Life Podcast to talk about the future of the railways.Listen to Country Life podcast on Apple PodcastsListen to Country Life podcast on SpotifyListen to Country Life podcast on AudibleIt's eye-opening, fascinating stuff. Did you know, for example, that a single high-speed rail way line can replace 10 lanes of motorway traffic? Or that the true benefit of HS2 was never about the high speed rail link itself, but instead its ability to free up other areas of the network to help improve daily life for people?Gareth presents these and more arguments in a fascinating discussion which — we'll warn you now — will likely challenge a lot of things that you thought you knew.Episode creditsHost: James FisherGuest: Gareth DennisEditor and producer: Toby KeelMusic: JuliusH via Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're all familiar with change. Our schedules change. Projects change. The world changes. It's the only constant, as they say. And so, we learn how to adapt to new landscapes, adjusting our plans and executing accordingly. But transforming something and making real progress – that's another beast altogether. It's about moving from who you are to who you want to be. About reinventing a business for the future. Or shaping a project that will impact lives for years to come. Making progress involves risk. Trying new things. Stepping outside of your comfort zone. All while making sure it's ultimately helping society and business move forward. It starts from a vision, but the road to get there is often winding and unexpected. So, what can we learn from those who've been there and done it? We're joined in this episode by Mark Wild, CEO of HS2, and Lorraine Mackin, UK Lead Partner for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Government, to ask: What's the difference between change and transformation? Tune in to find out: Why Mark doesn't like “the T word” The biggest transformation project facing the world The vision behind some of society's biggest transformations What Mark's learnt from managing high-profile and large-scale transformation projects Enjoyed this episode? Check our website for our recommendations to learn more about this topic: deloitte.co.uk/greenroompodcasts You can also watch our episodes over on YouTube: youtube.com/@DeloitteUK Guests: Mark Wild, CEO of HS2 and Lorraine Mackin, UK Lead Partner for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Government Hosts: Annie Wong and Lizzie Elston Original music: Ali Barrett
Melanie Smith is the chief executive of the NEC Group, the owner of the NEC in Birmingham, the largest event venue in the UK. Before that she ran Ocado's retail business with Marks & Spencer and started her career with McKinsey. Originally from New Zealand from a family with little business background, Smith has fought her way to the top of the business world.In this episode we cover the "extraordinary" Blackstone conference where Smith gets to meet and learn from other chief executives, why she has the best job in Britain, why private equity ownership is better than being listed on the stock market, the opportunities that HS2 will bring to the economy, the challenges of M&S/Ocado and why she walks hundreds of miles on her own in some of the remotest parts of the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mark talks to Jonathan Collins, friend and former leader of Nottingham City Council for 16 years. They discuss in depth Labour's recent budget decisions, infrastructure challenges, and the complexities of political promises. While coming from different sides of the political spectrum, their frank discussion explores local government, infrastructure investment, and the realities of political decision making. The debate around HS2, regional development, and political accountability makes this a must listen for anyone interested in UK politics and economic policy. KEY TAKEAWAYS Good infrastructure (railways, roads, broadband) is essential for local economic growth - when these basics are missing, even successful businesses struggle to expand. Politicians avoid being honest about taxes before elections, creating a cycle of unrealistic promises and voter disappointment. There aren't enough young people being born causing a social care and tax crisis. Government projects often cost much more than necessary because officials are too focused on avoiding any possible criticism rather than being practical. The constant stopping and starting of major projects like HS2 wastes enormous amounts of money as contractors have to keep reorganising their work. Many areas of the UK are held back not by lack of business opportunity, but by poor transport connections and outdated infrastructure. Union influence on Labour Party decisions is less direct than many people think. Professional experts often over-engineer infrastructure projects due to fear of future criticism, leading to gold-plated solutions rather than practical ones. Local councils face challenges in basic service delivery (like waste collection) due to the complex relationship between unions, management, and practical realities. BEST MOMENTS "Part of the challenge with politics is that it often descends into personalities... But ultimately, this is all about how we run the country and it's about policy." "The country isn't working anymore. It isn't functioning and so the conversation is, so are we happy with that? Are we happy to continue doing that?" "There aren't enough young people being born. You're not enough working age people to pay for the old people. We've got social care issues." "If you concentrate on infrastructure and housing, you will get growth. Infrastructure and housing will deliver you growth." "Why does it cost four times as much to do HS2 per mile than it does to do the TGV?" "Each time they get all of their payments, as soon as the government decides to stop again, it's massively disruptive and costly. Stop starting. I mean, it's completely bonkers." VALUABLE RESOURCES https://www.youtube.com/user/progressiveproperty https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/the-progressive-co-founders/ ABOUT THE HOST Mark has bought, sold or has managed around 1,000 property units for himself, Rob, his family and his investors since 2003. He is a system and spreadsheet geek and has developed a complex, confidential deal analyser system of buying residential, commercial and multi-let properties. CONTACT METHOD Email: Markhomer@progressiveproperty.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markhomer1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markprogressive Twitter: https://twitter.com/markprogressive‘Brought to you by Progressive Media': https://progressivemedia.uk/
It's been a frozen and wet start to 2025 with widespread snow and flooding. For many farmers it's all a bit too much like last winter - the wettest on record - which saw crops drowned and delayed much planting simply because the land was too wet to get onto it.We hear from farmers along the cancelled northern leg of HS2, who say they still face uncertainty. The high speed railway line from Birmingham to Manchester was cancelled in October 2023 - but land remains set aside for major infrastructure.And we hear from two innovative companies about what they think the future holds for food and farming.Presented by Charlotte Smith Produced by Heather Simons
It's a wonderful Christmas-Punky time. Whilst we crack out the grog and figgy puddings, let's all enjoy nine festive songs from HS2, The Vibrators, Kittenhead, Captain Marbles, The 4-Skins, Corners Of Sanctuary, Katye Kellye And the Interruption, Poorly Trained Reindeer & Eagle Spits and The Decline.Christmas, Voice of Jeff, Comedy Suburbs, Tony has your Facebook comments, Marbles, last week, work, Babys gig, Last of the Mohicans, parking tickets, From the Vaults, Picasso, Tony's International Gig Guide, Hail Nason, this week, Christmas, Babys recording, Paul's Christmas, Forest v Spurs, new year backlog, Crisis donation, Focus groups, Izzatwat and a reminder of the ways you can listen.Song 1: HS2 – Christmas Is A BoreSong 2: The Vibrators – I Hate ChristmasSong 3: Kittenhead - FalalaSong 4: Captain Marbles – Christmas CashSong 5: The 4-Skins – Merry Xmas EverybodySong 6: Corners Of Sanctuary – Christmas FairytaleSong 7: Katye Kellye And the Interruption – Herald The Punk Rock ElfSong 8: Poorly Trained Reindeer & Eagle Spits – Santa Is A CapitalistSong 9: The Decline – I Never Cared About Christmas
Sam Mercer is the CEO of Plantforce Rentals, a leading plant hire company in the UK. With over 12 years of experience at Plantforce, Sam has risen from the workshop to the boardroom, demonstrating his deep understanding of the business and industry. He was appointed CEO in April 2024, following his role as Chief Operating Officer, where he played a crucial part in the company's growth and strategic direction. Under Sam's leadership, Plantforce is poised to continue expanding and innovating in the plant hire sector. He is committed to maintaining its reputation as a trusted Tier 1 supplier for major projects while preserving its family-oriented culture. Sam is known for his solutions-focused approach and dedication to delivering on promises with integrity.Plantforce RentalsFounded in 1999 by Claire Trott, Plantforce Rentals started as a small regional plant hire company with just three machines and two staff members. Over the years, it has grown into a national industry powerhouse known for its technologically advanced machinery and skilled operators. The company serves various sectors, including construction, rail, significant projects, and energy.Plantforce has been recognised as a Tier 1 supplier on significant projects such as the Hinkley Point Nuclear Power Station and High-Speed Rail 2 (HS2). The company prides itself on its innovative use of digital tools and sustainable technologies, setting new industry standards. With divisions like Plantforce Compact, Attachments, Digital, Heavy Haulage, and Crushing and Screening, Plantforce offers diverse equipment tailored to meet specific industry needs.As Plantforce continues to grow under Sam Mercer's leadership, it remains committed to innovation, sustainability, and delivering exceptional value to its clients. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The government has confirmed London's new HS2 station at Euston will have just six platforms.The London Standard's transport editor Ross Lydall reports rail commentators fear this could result in a lack of capacity should HS2 ever be extended north of Birmingham.Ross joins us to discuss what the reduced number of platforms could mean for passenger journeys and also an update on the mega-project's price tag.In part two, Dr Enrico Amico, assistant professor in applied mathematics at the University of Birmingham, on methods behind research that uses neuroimaging to reveal new ways of mapping the brain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In recent years transport - and especially rail infrastructure - has been among the most hotly debated policy fields in Welsh politics. Following the disastrous franchise awarded to Arriva Trains Wales, the creation and subsequent nationalisation of the rail operator under Transport for Wales, longstanding under-investment in the network, and the infamous decision to decline full devolution of rail in the 2000s - one that has seen Wales miss out on hundreds of millions, if not billions of pounds from the UK Treasury in the years since - we are finally seeing some of the Welsh Government's investment paying off. So we're delighted to be joined by Professor Mark Barry to discuss his own contribution as the instigator and campaigner for the South Wales Metro and core valley lines electrification, as well as his recent book on the matter. We also discuss the 'missing billions' from the HS2 project, the ongoing injustice of the UK Government's refusal to devolve rail in Wales as it is in Scotland, the debate around building Cardiff Parkway station, and the Welsh Government's plans for reforming bus services in Wales. You can find Mark on BlueSky here: https://bsky.app/profile/swalesmetroprof.bsky.social And Mark's book is available here: https://cardiffmetro.wales/book-navigation/ As always, you can find the latest from us on the socials @hiraethpod, including BlueSky here: https://bsky.app/profile/hiraethpod.bsky.social We hope you find this podcast interesting and useful. Please do send feedback, it's always great to hear what our audience thinks. Thank you for listening to the podcast. If you have enjoyed it, please leave us a nice rating or comment on your podcast app or on YouTube and, if you are able to do so, please consider supporting our work from just £3/month on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hiraethpod
This month's guest is Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) trustee for policy and external affairs Jonathan Spruce, who joins host Rob Hakimian to discuss the trials of the UK's megaproject High Speed 2 (HS2). The ICE recently put out a report about what went wrong with the project and lessons that can be taken forward to other projects, compiled through interviews with people at all levels in the project. Jonathan and Rob discuss the findings of the report as well as developments with HS2 since its publication, debating the role of HS2 Ltd, the handling of the project by the various governments entrusted with its management, how the messaging around the desired outcomes of the project needed to be refined and much more. Prior to the interview portion, Rob is joined by NCE senior reporter Tom Pashby to discuss their recent reporting about the developments in delivering Saudi Arabia's gigaproject Neom, especially in light of the recent ITV documentary which shed light on the abject working conditions for migrants.
Today we are going deep with a real creator. No, not one of the avatars of AI influencers in the creator economy, but someone who builds things that take 20 years to complete, Roger Madelin, CBE, the name behind the scenes in making London's Kings Cross a reality.For more on Bubble Trouble, including transcripts of the show, visit us online at http://bubbletroublepodcast.comYou can learn more about Richard at https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-kramer-16306b2/More on Will Page at: https://pivotaleconomics.com(Times below correspond to the episode without considering any inserted advertisements.)Transformation and Challenges with King's Cross Visionary Roger MadelineIn this episode of Bubble Trouble, co-hosts Richard Kramer and Will Page delve into urban development with Roger Madelin, CBE. Known for his transformative work at London's King's Cross, Roger shares insights on large-scale urban projects, navigating economic cycles, and the intricacies of aligning diverse stakeholders' interests. The discussion also covers the controversial HS2 rail project, the importance of integrating cultural elements in city planning, and the current political landscape influencing housing policies. Roger emphasizes the need for a strong vision, the significance of public spaces, and the necessity of balancing private and public sector efforts to create vibrant, inclusive urban environments.00:00 Introduction00:48 Part One02:16 Transforming King's Cross03:56 Reflecting on Urban Development05:48 The Impact of Smartening Up Train Stations08:45 Navigating Economic Cycles in Urban Projects15:20 The Future of Workspaces Post-COVID20:09 Balancing Luxury and Community in Property Development24:48 Preview of Part Two: HS2 and Urban Planning Challenges25:34 Part Two26:50 Challenges of High-Speed Rail in the UK29:43 The Flaws in High-Speed Two's Business Case32:08 Comparing High-Speed One and High-Speed Two34:00 The Importance of Comfort Over Speed36:03 The Role of Arts and Culture in City Development42:09 Political and Economic Challenges in Urban Development52:24 Closing Remarks and Reflections53:17 Credits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Somedays you want to hide away with just a seagull for company... if so, why not let us join the party with nine songs from The Sewer Cats, Johnny Nasty Boots, The Chords UK, Mothra Slapping Orchestra, The Hard Toms, Alldeepends, Bermuda Squares, HS2 and Hood Rats.Voice of Jeff, Comedy Suburbs, Tony has your Facebook comments, Timo, sad news about The Hard Toms, seagull, last week, house hunting, Shropshire, John Peel, renovations, Chuck, Tour rained off, From the Vaults, Tony's International Gig Guide, this week, Lincolnshire, Forest v Wolves, Rockin' The Boneyard, no Izzatwat, Quiztime for Tony, jingles, Quatrro Tonaggio and a reminder of the ways you can listen.Song 1: The Sewer Cats – Tell Me Something TrueSong 2: Johnny Nasty Boots - SohoSong 3: The Chords UK – Indie Disco Friday NightSong 4: Mothra Slapping Orchestra – Ain't Got The SameSong 5: The Hard Toms – She's A LadySong 6: Alldeepends – El Surf Ya TengoSong 7: Bermuda Squares - OutsiderSong 8: HS2 – Don't Really Matter To MeSong 9: Hood Rats – We Can Be Zeros