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3/15 Public trains, safer cycling, car-free pavements and enforced tickets
Episode 63
Christian and co-presenter Mark Walker examine the return to public ownership of England's South Western Railway [2:09], discuss how Belgium's approach to road space and safety could promote cycling …
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
3/14: Silvertown Tunnel road-tested, HS2 prospects analysed and AI let loose
Episode 62
Christian experiences in person London's brand new Silvertown Tunnel and the mandatory cycle shuttle bus [2:18]; elaborates on striking new figures for the construction costs of HS2 [09:55]; releases…
Published on 6 months ago
3/13 Commitment and determination: creating the South Wales Metro
Episode 61
One of the most exciting transport projects anywhere in the UK is the South Wales Metro which is now fully taking shape and promises to transform travel in and around the Cardiff Capital Region. In …
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
3/12 China’s high speed rail achievements and Heathrow’s shutdown
Episode 60
Christian reports back to listeners on the latest leg of his worldwide exploration of high speed rail networks, this time with the extraordinary progress made in the People's Republic of China [1:22]…
Published on 7 months, 1 week ago
3/11 Tesla troubles and Lower Thames Crossing tensions
Episode 59
In an episode all about roads and cars, Christian and Mark Walker discuss the troubles facing electric vehicle giant Tesla as the company's reputation becomes entwined with that of its leader, Elon M…
Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago
3/10 Indian railway adventure (part 2), pressing deadline for HS2 and tribute to Professor Rod Smith
Episode 58
Christian brings listeners the second part of his report on rail developments in India with particular reference to the city of Mumbai [2:15]; Mark Walker and Christian discuss the growing pressure f…
Published on 8 months ago
3/9 Indian railway adventure (part 1), Great British Railways consultation and benefits of shared transport
Episode 57
Christian reports live from India in the first part of his latest exploration of the country's vast and diverse railway system [1:23]. The new UK Government's consultation on establishing its own ve…
Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago
3/8 Reeves on planes, trains and automobiles plus family-friendly and more competitive rail travel
Episode 56
Christian and Mark analyse the speech from UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves MP and her proposals on London Heathrow Airport, the Lower Thames Crossing and East West Railway [1:42]. Chris…
Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago
3/7 Celebrating 200 years of railways and marking big reforms to buses
Episode 55
Christian interviews Alan Hyde from 'Railway 200' on the exciting programme of celebrations marking the bicentenary of the Stockton & Darlington Railway and of the industry which changed not just the…
Published on 10 months ago
3/6 Big in Japan! Plus a dramatic change of UK Transport Secretary
Episode 54
Christian and co-presenter Mark Walker examine the brief but spectacular tenure of Louise Haigh MP at the helm of the UK Department for Transport and ask what changes the past career and experience …
Published on 11 months, 1 week ago