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Calling All Stations - The Transport Podcast

Christian Wolmar & Cogitamus Ltd

Christian Wolmar, Mark Walker and guests keep you up to date with the most engaging news stories, policy developments and interviews from across the world of transport. You can find more from Christian and the transport sector including interviews, articles, books and speaking engagements here: https://www.christianwolmar.co.uk, or join the conversation on social media by following: AllStationsPod on X (https://x.com/AllStationsPod)

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28:52

Calling All Stations with Christian Wolmar, Episode 16

Calling All Stations - The Transport Podcast ·

2023/05/08

Revealed - the latest position on reshaping Great Britain's main line rail industry. In this podcast, Christian speaks at length with Anit Chandarana, Lead Director at the Great British Railways Transition Team on the work of the GBRTT, the wide range of reform issues the team is addressing and the prospects for legislation implementing the Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail in what remains of the present UK parliamentary term. Christian also reflects on the right royal endorsement for the success of

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36:03

Calling All Stations with Christian Wolmar, Episode 15

Calling All Stations - The Transport Podcast ·

2023/04/30

A preview of Christian's next book - 'The Liberation Line' - telling the story of the Allies' amazing reconstruction of railways in France and beyond following the Normandy landings of 1944 [01:15] is followed by an in-depth interview with Anthony Smith, Chief Executive of Transport Focus, the principal consumer watchdog organisation for rail, bus and road users in Great Britain [09:30], after which Christian asks whether BBC Radio should still have to broadcast the Shipping Forecast in an

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32:29

Calling All Stations with Christian Wolmar, Episode 14

Calling All Stations - The Transport Podcast ·

2023/04/23

This week, Christian and co-presenter Mark Walker examine the cutbacks to the UK Government's Smart Motorways programme in England [1:30], analyse what the grilling of UK Transport Secretary Mark Harper MP by the House of Commons Transport Committee tells us about the rail reform programme for Great Britain [8:12], discuss why two-wheeled forms of innovative transport may be falling out of favour in the UK and elsewhere [23:27] and reflect on whether or not young drivers deserve more restrictions on

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26:09

Calling All Stations with Christian Wolmar, Episode 13

Calling All Stations - The Transport Podcast ·

2023/04/14

Christian and co-presenter Mark Walker take a close look at the saga of the new ferries for island shipping services in Scotland [01:30], scrutinise promises of hands-free driving on Great Britain's motorways [11:15], reflect upon the renaissance of sleeper trains in Europe [17:00] and cheer on prospects for smoother boarding of flights from UK airports [23:45].

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42:33

Calling All Stations with Christian Wolmar, Episode 12

Calling All Stations - The Transport Podcast ·

2023/03/31

Christian and co-presenter Mark Walker look at the latest developments with HS2 and Euston [01:30], the controversies around Low Traffic Neighbourhoods and 15-Minute Cities [14:19], the UK Government's response to the Independent Review of Net Zero by Chris Skidmore MP [26:45] and how Queens Park Rangers are leading the way on sustainable travel in professional football [40:29].

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35:56

Calling All Stations with Christian Wolmar, Episode 11

Calling All Stations - The Transport Podcast ·

2023/03/25

Christian and Mark Walker discuss the announcement of Derby as the future headquarters for Great British Railways [01:00], Christian talks about reducing road accidents with David Davies, Executive Director of the Parliamentary Advisory Committee on Transport Safety [10:30] and discusses city region developments with outgoing Urban Transport Group Director Jonathan Bray [22:00] before inviting ideas for naming London Overground's individual lines [33:28].

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27:19

Calling All Stations with Christian Wolmar, Episode 10

Calling All Stations - The Transport Podcast ·

2023/03/17

Christian and co-presenter Mark Walker discuss recent changes to the construction timetable for Great Britain's new high speed railway HS2 [01:22], possible further proposals for reform of the bus regulatory regime in England [12:10], the unprecedented order for new civil aircraft by Air India [19:27] and the decision by the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer not to increase fuel duty for road vehicles [25:04].

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40:14

Calling All Stations with Christian Wolmar, Episode 9

Calling All Stations - The Transport Podcast ·

2023/03/10

This week, Christian's prominent scepticism about the promise of autonomous road vehicles is questioned by Members of Parliament on the House of Commons Transport Committee [00:48], he interviews Rail Forum Chief Executive Elaine Clark on issues being addressed by this thriving supply chain trade association [20:25], explores with Severn Valley Railway Managing Director Jonathan Dunster the challenges facing the heritage rail sector [24:17] and deplores the culture wars affecting our pavements and

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34:22

Calling All Stations with Christian Wolmar, Episode 8

Calling All Stations - The Transport Podcast ·

2023/03/03

Joined by co-presenter Mark Walker, Christian this week reflects on how public transport provision in Northern Ireland differs from that in Great Britain [1:28], considers a major report on possible sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels in civil aviation [9:36], analyses recent serious rail accidents in the United States of America and Greece [19:50] and renews his critique of the hype over autonomous vehicles [32:42].

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26:37

Calling All Stations with Christian Wolmar, Episode 7

Calling All Stations - The Transport Podcast ·

2023/02/25

We apologise in advance for the less that perfect audio quality in some parts of this episode.This week, Christian discusses plans for rail investment in Cornwall with Great Western Railway's Mark Hopwood [00:36], attends the Parliamentary Reception supporting Growth Track 360's campaign for better public transport linking North Wales and North West England [10:43], examines positively the UK Government's financial support for Active Travel England [20:00] and welcomes the Welsh Government's Roads

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25:53

Calling All Stations with Christian Wolmar, Episode 6

Calling All Stations - The Transport Podcast ·

2023/02/09

Rail reform in Great Britain special! Christian discusses the recent speech by UK Transport Secretary Mark Harper MP on the next steps for reform of Great Britain's railways with legendary editor of RAIL magazine Nigel Harris. Also listen at the very end for the mysterious case of the disappearing British Rail sandwich #sandwichgate.

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29:19

Calling All Stations with Christian Wolmar, Episode 5

Calling All Stations - The Transport Podcast ·

2023/02/06

This week, Christian explains the expansion of London's Ultra Low Emission Zone [00:57], examines trials of driverless buses in Scotland and Oxfordshire [09:35], takes a deep dive into UK Levelling Up Fund grants for transport projects with a special focus on South East Wales [16:56] and argues that HS2 should be built all the way to Euston [27:52].

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28:43

Calling All Stations with Christian Wolmar, Episode 4

Calling All Stations - The Transport Podcast ·

2023/01/13

Christian's thrilling and informative cab ride with GB Railfreight is bookended by a discussion of the importance of Chris Skidmore MP's review of Net Zero for the UK Government and reflections on attempts to launch artificial satellites from Cornwall. There are also some harsh words for the unintended consequences of e-bike hire schemes.

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26:50

Calling All Stations with Christian Wolmar, Episode 3

Calling All Stations - The Transport Podcast ·

2023/01/06

Christian examines the pros and cons of Smart Motorways, festive getaways by airline, the centenary of railway grouping, fast parcel transit on trains and the latest industrial relations developments while looking ahead to transport prospects in 2023.

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31:27

Calling All Stations with Christian Wolmar, Episode 2

Calling All Stations - The Transport Podcast ·

2022/12/21

Christian pays tribute to a giant figure of the transport industry, reflects on the current industrial relations scene and finances of Great Britain's railways and examines bus fare capping, e-scooter technology and whether airliners can ever be truly safe without co-pilots.

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27:56

Calling All Stations with Christian Wolmar, Episode 1

Calling All Stations - The Transport Podcast ·

2022/12/14

Leading UK and international transport writer and journalist, Christian Wolmar, explores current issues across a range of modes including railways, cycling, autonomous vehicles and even space travel. He takes a deep dive into the underlying causes of - and possible solutions to - the ongoing wave of workforce strikes affecting the railways of Great Britain.

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