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- 1 weeks ago47 min
5/3 Spanish train tragedy, UK Budget and new Heathrow railway
In the wake of Spain's tragic high speed train collision, Christian explains to co-presenter Mark Walker what evidence is emerging on its causes [01:27]. Mark delves into the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer's Budget statement seeking transport policy and financing initiatives [12:52]. Steve Costello from Heathrow Southern Railway Limited is Christian's interview guest describing his company's plans for a new passenger line into the UK's hub airport [28:11]. In his final thought from the departure lounge, Christian celebrates the reduction in road accidents in Wales resulting from the wider deployment of 20mph speed limits [44:33]. Find 'Calling All Stations - the transport podcast' on social media channels here: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cogitamuslimited/ Threads - https://www.threads.net/@calling_all_stations_podcast Facebook - https://m.facebook.com/p/Calling-All-Stations-The-Transport-Podcast-61551736964201/ Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/callingallstations.bsky.social
- 3 weeks ago53 min
5/2 Innovative thinking for Britain's trains and London's buses
In this episode, Christian and co-presenter Mark Walker undertake a chapter-by-chapter examination of the Great British Railways Rolling Stock & Infrastructure Strategy and what this could mean for passengers and suppliers [1:25]. With Transport for London trialling a directly operated bus service, Christian discusses with industry expert Peter Robinson what this might signal for the franchised system in the capital [25:05]. In his final thought from the departure lounge, Christian questions whether the fuss over drop-off charges at airports is justified [50:53]. Find 'Calling All Stations - the transport podcast' on social media channels here: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cogitamuslimited/ Threads - https://www.threads.net/@calling_all_stations_podcast Facebook - https://m.facebook.com/p/Calling-All-Stations-The-Transport-Podcast-61551736964201/ Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/callingallstations.bsky.social
- Oct 5, 202641 min
5/1 Labour's transport choices plus the journey to Great British Railways
Launching Season 5 of the podcast, Christian hears co-presenter Mark Walker's feedback from the conference of the UK's governing Labour Party on its choices and priorities in transport policy [1:10]. Calling All Stations republishes Christian's live radio interview with LBC's Nick Abbot looking at why rail privatisation in Great Britain failed and what the journey to nationalised Great British Railways will entail [21:14]. In his final thought from the departure lounge, Christian celebrates the imminent beginning of pedestrianisation in London's Oxford Street for which he has campaigned for 30 years [38:44]. Find 'Calling All Stations - the transport podcast' on social media channels here: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/Calling_all_Stations_podcast/ Threads - https://www.threads.net/@calling_all_stations_podcast Facebook - https://m.facebook.com/p/Calling-All-Stations-The-Transport-Podcast-61551736964201/ Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/callingallstations.bsky.social
- Aug 6, 20261h 2m
4/16 Launching a new Government - and a new book
Christian and co-presenter Mark Walker examine what the ministerial appointments and announcements from the new UK Labour Government led by Prime Minister Andy Burnham MP indicate about the direction for transport policy [1:21]. In a discussion recorded live at London's Owl Bookshop with fellow author Andrew Martin, Christian explores some of the issues covered in his latest book, 'Fast Track: The Extraordinary Story of High-Speed Rail' [20:21]. In his final thought from the departure lounge, Christian suggests that Great British Railways might benefit from a snappier marketing brand [60:05]. Find 'Calling All Stations - the transport podcast' on social media channels here: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/Calling_all_Stations_podcast/ Threads - https://www.threads.net/@calling_all_stations_podcast Facebook - https://m.facebook.com/p/Calling-All-Stations-The-Transport-Podcast-61551736964201/ Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/callingallstations.bsky.social
- Jul 15, 202659 min
4/15 Ambitions for rail freight and high speed passenger trains
Christian discusses the pros and cons of the Railways Bill for conveying goods by train in Great Britain with Maggie Simpson, Director General of trade association the Rail Freight Group [1:46], after which Christian and co-presenter Mark Walker update listeners on the latest progress with the legislation [19:44]. Having been one of the first people to read Christian's new book - 'Fast Track: The Extraordinary Story of High-Speed Rail' - Mark asks the author to develop the themes of his latest work [31:48]. In his final thought from the departure lounge, Christian asks what can be done about the literally growing problem of bigger and bigger cars on the UK's roads [57:36]. Find 'Calling All Stations - the transport podcast' on social media channels here: X (formerly Twitter) - https://x.com/AllStationsPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/Calling_all_Stations_podcast/ Threads - https://www.threads.net/@calling_all_stations_podcast Facebook - https://m.facebook.com/p/Calling-All-Stations-The-Transport-Podcast-61551736964201/ Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/callingallstations.bsky.social
- Jun 16, 20261h 8m
4/14 GBR progress, an electrified test track and how Britain lost its trams
An episode all about metal wheels on metal rails. Christian and co-presenter Mark Walker look at the latest parliamentary progress of the Railways Bill setting-up Great British Railways [01:56]. Porterbrook CEO Mary Grant explains how her company's investment in the newly electrified test track at its Long Marston Innovation Centre will boost capability in the UK's rail sector [20:10]. In an extended discussion, author Mick Hamer takes Christian through the covert campaign that killed off the British tram exposed in his new book, 'The Great Tramways Conspiracy' [27:15]. In his final thought from the departure lounge, Christian celebrates the UK Government's renewed commitment to investing in on-train Wi-Fi and the role of this podcast in securing that outcome [65:39]. Find 'Calling All Stations - the transport podcast' on social media channels here: X (formerly Twitter) - https://x.com/AllStationsPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/Calling_all_Stations_podcast/ Threads - https://www.threads.net/@calling_all_stations_podcast Facebook - https://m.facebook.com/p/Calling-All-Stations-The-Transport-Podcast-61551736964201/ Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/callingallstations.bsky.social
- May 22, 202642 min
4/13 Hormuz air and sea impacts plus new UK transport laws
Christian examines two aspects of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz for the transport sector: civil aviation with Simon Calder, Travel Correspondent of The Independent [1:40]; and maritime shipping with Sascha Meijer, General Secretary of the Nautilus International trade union [13:10]. Christian then discusses with co-presenter Mark Walker the five transport bills announced through the King's Speech by the UK Government for the new session of Parliament [27:45]. In his final thought from the departure lounge, Christian reflects on the contrasting approaches to cycling in the UK and the Netherlands [39:44]. Find 'Calling All Stations - the transport podcast' on social media channels here: X (formerly Twitter) - https://x.com/AllStationsPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/Calling_all_Stations_podcast/ Threads - https://www.threads.net/@calling_all_stations_podcast Facebook - https://m.facebook.com/p/Calling-All-Stations-The-Transport-Podcast-61551736964201/ Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/callingallstations.bsky.social
- May 8, 202648 min
4/12 In search of Africa's lost railways
While researching the history and current plight of Africa's railways for a forthcoming book of his own, Christian takes time out to speak to David Williams, author of 'On the Railway: The Great South African Train Story' [2:31]. In his final thought from the departure lounge, Christian asks whether passenger safety precautions on airliners are up to date [44:34]. Find 'Calling All Stations - the transport podcast' on social media channels here: X (formerly Twitter) - https://x.com/AllStationsPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/Calling_all_Stations_podcast/ Threads - https://www.threads.net/@calling_all_stations_podcast Facebook - https://m.facebook.com/p/Calling-All-Stations-The-Transport-Podcast-61551736964201/ Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/callingallstations.bsky.social
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