I did the interview with Radio Newcastle as requested. I’m guessing the big announcement they are referring to is the commissioning of the long-awaited GRIP 2 Study with Network Rail. Good news indeed (though the 18 month delay since receiving the GRIP 1 is not so good). Radio Newcastle were a bit cagey about saying when the interview would be used. I listened and listened but never heard it myself, but SENRUG members and indeed other members of the public keep contacting me and saying they have heard it.
