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139. Why did the Government block train operators from buying cheaper fuel?!
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- Green Signals
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- Jun 4, 2026
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Why did the Government block train operators from buying cheaper fuel?! Can HS2 trains be tested on HS1, or not? And… the Jacobite steam train returns! But NOT with Mark 1 carriages. **Link to download the TicketyBoo app Link to TicketyBoo website Use code GREENSIGNALS5 at checkout to get £5 off your first booking** In this episode: (00:00) Intro (00:27) Government blocked fuel hedging? (09:28) Can HS2 trains be tested on HS1? (17:30) HS2 TSC – Euston, rolling stock, WCRM (39:36) Railway News round-up (39:40) GWR Security Operations Centre (40:40) Tyne and Wear Metro leaks fix (41:31) £20m wires renewal for North Clyde lines (42:42) WiFi upgrade for 1,400 trains (43:39) Greater Anglia catering trial (44:13) Lightning strikes the North (45:03) Thameslink timetable changes (45:55) Jacobite steam train returns (49:59) Heritage News round-up (50:04) Nene Valley Resilience Fund (50:38) Class 33 D6535 rededicated (51:12) Steam from Southwold (51:45) NYMR Bridge 42 £50k award (52:32) Thanks to Supporters (53:54) The Quiz (57:22) Pitlochry Station Bookshop £500k donation Credits: Thumbnail image - TransPennine Express Membership: 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/join Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GreenSignals…