The BATTLE For The WEST COAST Mainline Is ON | Episode 1 - DISPATCH Podcast

The race for the West Coast Main Line is heating up. In our debut episode, we look at open-access operator Lumo launching its new budget-friendly service between London Euston and Scotland, and ask what this means for the existing franchise models.

We also break down the government's decision to repurpose the High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill for Northern Powerhouse Rail, is this just rebuilding HS2 through the backdoor? Plus, we discuss the realities of the latest fleet withdrawals, freight locomotive developments, and whether "fare simplification" is actually just a cover for price hikes.

Tune in every fortnight for independent, opinion-led talk on the UK transit network.

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DISPATCH is a Cut Form Audio Production. Hosted by Harry Ladejo and Lawrence Payne.

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