132. Jacobite steam train: Has a deal been done? Or not?

About this episode

This episode discusses the Jacobite steam train deal, integrated transport in the UK, and the impact of space weather on railway systems.

Jacobite steam train – Has a deal finally been done to fit Central Door Locking? …Or hasn’t it? Mini Switzerland – is Swiss-style integrated transport coming to the UK? We speak to the man behind the vision And Space weather – could the phenomenon that gives us the Northern Lights also disrupt our railway systems? **Link to buy Platform 5’s BR Locomotives & Coaching Stock 2026. Use code GREENSIGNALS5 at checkout to receive an exclusive £5 discount (Valid until 30/06/2026): https://www.platform5.com/Catalogue/Modern-British-Railways/Pre-Order-British-Railways-Locomotives-Coaching-Stock-2026-5LCS26 **Link to book the Green Signals Jolly to the KWVR: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/green-signals-jolly-to-the-keighley-worth-valley-railway-tickets-1986536021717?aff=oddtdtcreator In this episode: (00:00) Intro (00:35) Jacobite steam train update (12:07) Mini Switzerland interview (26:15) Space Weather and the railway (38:58) Jeremy Westlake interview teaser (41:40) KWVR Jolly tickets update (43:32) Delay Repay interview (51:40) Thanks to Supporters (53:10) Railway News Round-up (53:15) Signal Post Telephones to be phased out (54:33) Borders Railway to Carlisle? (57:17) DB Cargo…

People in this episode

Guest: Jeremy Westlake

Topics covered

• Jacobite steam train
• integrated transport
• space weather
• railway systems
• railway news

Keywords

• Jacobite steam train
• Central Door Locking
• Mini Switzerland
• space weather
• railway news
• KWVR Jolly
• DB Cargo
• TPE services

Sponsors

Platform 5

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Green Signals Productions, KWVR

Places: Switzerland, UK, Saltburn, Boulby

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