Andy Roden

RT @Hornbymag: Articulated coaches have returned to the UK’s rail network – but the concept goes back more than 100 years, as Evan Green-Hu…

It's quite hot outside. In this old Cornish house with thick stone walls, it's a steady and comfortable 20 degrees, for which I'm grateful!

This remains the most important rail story of the week so far, 10-year infrastructure strategy notwithstanding.

Andy Bowes-Roden = = @AndyRoden1

This really is the most important rail story of the week so far, and it's gone a little under the radar. @SteveWhiteRail and team are doing a superb job, and re-proving the value of integration of track and train. The ramifications of this will run nationwide.

This really is the most important rail story of the week so far, and it's gone a little under the radar. @SteveWhiteRail and team are doing a superb job, and re-proving the value of integration of track and train. The ramifications of this will run nationwide.

Modern Railways @Modern_Railways

HS2 may have grabbed the headlines - but this is the most important railway story of the week so far: formal integration of Southeastern and Network Rail's Kent Route: https://t.co/wcG9wVlNqk

No major surprises as far as we can see at the moment about the Government's #HS2 reviews. Has it dented the confidence of @Heidi_Labour to pursue other rail schemes beyond TRU and EWR? We should find out soon. Full analysis to follow online.

Modern Railways @Modern_Railways

BREAKING: Government accepts HS2 recommendations as opening is delayed... https://t.co/ODcFdZWFca

RT @Clinnick1: Trains have restarted serving Horton Quarry for the first time since 1965. @GBRailfreight is operating services to and from…

RT @Modern_Railways: Drivers will be trained in three stages on the fleet of Class 398 Stadler CityLink tram-trains, Transport for Wales ha…

RT @Clinnick1: Big update on the Chiltern Mk 5A plans from Tony Miles here including where they will be maintained, formations (not six-car…

On the @GWRHelp 1603 Paddington to Penzance and it is busy. Seat reservations well into Cornwall, even FC is well loaded. Staff doing a superb job - which is usually the case in my experience, but not something I ever take for granted. Well done, guys.

Off on adventure to that there London town today. At Exeter in plenty of time so a bacon roll is now firmly on the agenda!

RT @Modern_Railways: There looks to be more new trains for Wales, even though the existing orders are not yet all complete. https://t.co/C…

RT @RobinHanburyT: Take action for the Shompen! They're one of the most isolated tribes on Earth and now at risk of being totally wiped out…

Feeding @AssistantWoof this evening, I think pet food makers have got packaging wrong. Put a dog on dog food and that says there’s dogs in there to woof, which she won’t eat. Put some toast chicken or a slice of toast on there instead and she will. It’s just wrong.

On the Spending Review, hmm. A lot of detail to be dug out and discerned here.

Okay, spending review tomorrow, so let's see how we're doing on these predictions. Bonus points if any of the dafter ones actually get the green light.

Andy Bowes-Roden = = @AndyRoden1

While I'm having a break from subbing, here's some predictions for what's in store for the railway in 2025. 1) No real movement on HS2 2a/Mayors' alternative until Govt is assured costs on Phase 1 are under control. 2) On HS2, we WILL get more clarity on plans for Euston...