Calling all Stations - The Transport Podcast

In today’s Season 5 premier our hosts @christianwolmar.bsky.social and @markwalker59.bsky.social discuss transport policy at the Labour Party Conference, as well as showcase Christian’s LBC interview with Nick Abbot on Transport Privatisation & GBR. Catch it here: markwalkerg.podbean.com

In today’s episode @christianwolmar.bsky.social and @markwalker59.bsky.social examine transport policy under Andy Burnham, as well as a discussion with Andrew Martin, recorded during the launch party of 'Fast Track: The Extraordinary Story of High-Speed Rail'. Catch it here: markwalkerg.podbean.com

We at the CaS team were delighted to attend the book launch and signing of ‘Fast Track’ by our very own @christianwolmar.bsky.social, in conversation with Andrew Martin, author of the Moquette Mystery. And in a rare photographic appearence we have both and our very own @markwalker59.bsky.social too!

In today’s episode, our hosts discuss the Railways Bill with Maggie Simpson, Director General of trade association the Rail Freight Group, as well as Christian’s new book; 'Fast Track: The Extraordinary Story of High-Speed Rail' Catch it here: markwalkerg.podbean.com

In our most recent episode of CaS, our hosts look at the progress of the Railways Bill and the establishment of GBR, interview Mary Grant, CEO of Porterbrook, and also Mick Hamer on his new book, ‘The Great Tramways Conspiracy’ Catch it here: markwalkerg.podbean.com/e/414-gbr-pr...

In today’s episode of CaS, our hosts examine the impact of the strait of Hormuz on the transport sector with two interviews, as well as discussing the 5 transport bills announced in the kings speech. Catch it here: markwalkerg.podbean.com

In today’s episode of CaS, our hosts discuss the history and plight of Africa’s railway ahead of Christians forthcoming book. Christian also interviews David Williams, author of ‘On the Railway: The Great South African Train Story’. Catch it here: markwalkerg.podbean.com

In today’s episode, our hosts @christianwolmar.bsky.social & @markwalker59.bsky.social discuss ‘Better Connected: A Strategy for Integrated Transport’, plus an interview with Louise Liddle, who’s personal tragedy led to a campaign for higher driving standards Catch it here: markwalkerg.podbean.com

In S4E10 our hosts speak to Chris Green on the launch of ScotRail, Network South East, and what lessons could be learned by GBR. Then Thomas Ableman (@freewheeling.info) discusses integrated public transport in Switzerland and how it could help Great Britain. Catch it here: markwalkerg.podbean.com

In today’s episode, our hosts @christianwolmar.bsky.social and @markwalker59.bsky.social discuss Wales’s ‘Today, Tomorrow, Together’ rail strategy with Ken Skates MS, plus a further interview with broadcaster & former minister Michael Portillo. Catch it here: markwalkerg.podbean.com

S4E8 on the way, where our hosts @christianwolmar.bsky.social & @markwalker59.bsky.social bring you interviews with Leo Murray of @ridingsunbeams.bsky.social, Ian Brown CBE of @railfuture.bsky.social, and Chris Todd of @transportaction.bsky.social Catch it here: markwalkerg.podbean.com

In this guest post, writer, broadcaster and host of podcast @callingallstations.bsky.social, @christianwolmar.bsky.social explains how Wales is quietly getting its transport policy right and what the rest of the UK could learn from it. Read it here: bettertransport.org.uk/blog/welsh-s...

In today’s episode, our hosts @christianwolmar.bsky.social and @markwalker59.bsky.social speak with Gerald Corbett, former Chief Executive of Railtrack, ahead of the launch of his new book ‘When Something Happens'. Catch it here: markwalkerg.podbean.com

In today’s episode @christianwolmar.bsky.social and @markwalker59.bsky.social discuss Robotaxi trials in London alongside an interview with Steve McNamara of the Licensed Taxi Drivers Association and thoughts on upcoming Road Safety legislature. Catch it here: markwalkerg.podbean.com

S4E4 is en route, with hosts @christianwolmar.bsky.social and @markwalker59.bsky.social discussing all the transport related items in the #Budget, as well as an interview with @lauralaker.bsky.social regarding the DfT’s walking, wheeling and cycling program Catch it here: markwalkerg.podbean.com

In today’s episode, hosts @christianwolmar.bsky.social & @markwalker59.bsky.social discuss the upcoming Railways Bill, Gov intentions, and the possibility of controversy, plus an interview with Olympic legend @chrisboardman.bsky.social about access to cycling. Catch it here: markwalkerg.podbean.com

S4E2 will be releasing soon, where @christianwolmar.bsky.social and @markwalker59.bsky.social discuss the transformation of Welsh rail and Christian’s interview with TfW Chief Executive James Price, followed by a visit to the Smart Mobility Living Lab. Catch it here: markwalkerg.podbean.com

@christianwolmar.bsky.social had the pleasure of joining @steverichards.bsky.social as a guest on the Rock N Roll politics podcast, where they discussed why Transport is often overlooked by Prime Ministers. Catch it here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/r...

Watch out for new episode of @callingallstations.bsky.social released at 3pm including interview with Andrew Gilligan on why Northern Powerhouse Rail should not be built

CaS Season 4 commences today! In this season premiere, @christianwolmar.bsky.social and @markwalker59.bsky.social discuss #NorthernPowerhouseRail with Andrew Gilligan, as well as the campaign to save the #QueensburyTunnel with Graeme Bickerdike. Catch it here: markwalkerg.podbean.com

S3E21 will be releasing later today! In this episode, hosts @christianwolmar.bsky.social and @markwalker59.bsky.social cover the UK public’s control of its rail, a battle in Toronto over cycling lanes, plus an exclusive interview with Cat Hobbs of ‘We Own It’. Catch it here: markwalkerg.podbean.com

Season 3 Episode 20 will be launching shortly, where our hosts @christianwolmar.bsky.social and @markwalker59.bsky.social will be bringing us an exclusive preview of Sally Gimson’s new book, ‘Off the Rails: The Inside Story of HS2’ Catch it here: markwalkerg.podbean.com

The next episode of CaS is about to arrive! In S3E19 our hosts @christianwolmar.bsky.social and @markwalker59.bsky.social discuss #TheGreatestGathering and Mark’s trip on #TheBelmondBritishPullman, plus Christian interviews Darren Caplan of RIA Catch it here: markwalkerg.podbean.com

Incoming! S3E18 will be releasing shortly, where our hosts @christianwolmar.bsky.social and @markwalker59.bsky.social discuss Labour’s transport score card, and which of this years transport policies received funding and which were left behind in the station Catch it here: markwalkerg.podbean.com

We will shortly be release S3E17, where our hosts @christianwolmar.bsky.social and @markwalker59.bsky.social will be discussing #HeritageRail, along with interviews from Tom Ingall on #GreatCentralRailway and Caroline Seton on #ebikes! Catch the next episode here: markwalkerg.podbean.com

CaS is happy to announce that S3E16 will be launching shortly! In today’s episode, our hosts @christianwolmar.bsky.social and @markwalker59.bsky.social will be discussing the recent Labour #spendingreview, as well as #HS2 and #DriverlessCars ! Catch it here: markwalkerg.podbean.com

Exciting news! Season 3 Episode 15 will be launching at 15:00, where our hosts @christianwolmar.bsky.social and @markwalker59.bsky.social will be discussing #trains, #roads and #cyclists Catch it here: markwalkerg.podbean.com

Great News! S3E14 will be releasing today at 15:00! Join @christianwolmar.bsky.social and @markwalker59.bsky.social for your latest dose of transport news, where they will be discussing #HS2, the #SilvertownTunnel and #AI ! Find it here: markwalkerg.podbean.com

It’s official! S3E12 is out now! Catch it here: markwalkerg.podbean.com

Surprise! Tomorrow we’ll have a new episode ready for launch at 15:00! In S3E12 @christianwolmar.bsky.social and @markwalker59.bsky.social will cover the creation of the South Wales Metro, plus an exclusive interview with Mark Barry. #SouthWalesMetro #TfW

The next episode of Calling all Stations will launch this afternoon at 15:00, where @christianwolmar.bsky.social and @markwalker59.bsky.social will be discussing China and its #HighSpeedRail, as well as the #HeathrowShutdown - catch it here: markwalkerg.podbean.com

Guess what? Our latest episode goes live in 10 minutes! Join our hosts @christianwolmar.bsky.social and @markwalker59.bsky.social as they discuss #Tesla and #LowerThamesCrossing Catch us here: markwalkerg.podbean.com

Season 3 Episode 10 and part 2 of our India special is now available to listen or download! Come join @christianwolmar.bsky.social and his cohost Mark Walker here: markwalkerg.podbean.com/e/310-indian...

Have you had chance to listen to the latest episode yet? If not, find it here: markwalkerg.podbean.com/e/38-reeves-...

Season 3 Episode 8 will be coming to you tomorrow at 3pm, where @christianwolmar.bsky.social and his co host will be discussing rail, cars and the Heathrow #thirdrunway

Managed to catch up with our latest episode yet? If not, find it here, where we’ve been celebrating 200 Years of Rail! #200yearsofrail markwalkerg.podbean.com/e/37-celebra...

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