134. Exclusive - Sacked from DfTO Chris Gibb interview

About this episode

Chris Gibb discusses his sacking from DfT Operator and various railway issues including the closure of Blackpool's Tramtown and the Bransty Tunnel repairs.

The sacking of an experienced railwayman from DfT Operator…Chris Gibb gives Green Signals an exclusive interview Breaking news that Blackpool’s Tramtown has been closed ‘permanently’ Shock, horror! Richard agrees with the Government on its response to Railways Bill recommendations from the Transport Select Committee And… Bransty Tunnel on the Cumbrian Coast Line. Why have repairs still not started nine months after closure? ** Find out more about the Emerald Isle Belle here: https://www.belletrains.co.uk/emerald-belle-2027 or by calling 01284 330123 ** Book the Green Signals Jolly to the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/green-signals-jolly-to-the-keighley-worth-valley-railway-tickets-1986536021717?aff=oddtdtcreator In this episode: (00:00) Intro (00:44) Blackpool Tramtown closed (06:06) Chris Gibb interview (17:23) Government response to Railways Bill recommendations (40:07) Bransty Tunnel: why has work not started? (47:46) Thanks to supporters (49:00) Railway News Round-up (49:02) Two trains collide in Copenhagen (50:47) Winslow station campaign (51:47) LNER Flying Scotsman restored (53:59) Iarnród Éireann HVO pilot (55:15) Spa Valley Broom…

People in this episode

Host: Green Signals

Guest: Chris Gibb

Topics covered

• railway news
• interview
• government response
• infrastructure issues
• transportation
• Blackpool Tramtown
• Bransty Tunnel

Keywords

• Chris Gibb
• DfT Operator
• Blackpool Tramtown
• Bransty Tunnel
• Railways Bill
• transportation news
• infrastructure
• Green Signals

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: DfT Operator, Transport Select Committee, Emerald Isle Belle

Places: Blackpool, Cumbrian Coast Line

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