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Episode 9
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 Rai…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
Calling All Stations with Christian Wolmar, Episode 8
Episode 8
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 …
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
Calling All Stations with Christian Wolmar, Episode 7
Episode 7
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 H…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
Calling All Stations with Christian Wolmar, Episode 6
Episode 6
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…
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
Calling All Stations with Christian Wolmar, Episode 5
Episode 5
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 U…
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
Calling All Stations with Christian Wolmar, Episode 4
Episode 4
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 at…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
Calling All Stations with Christian Wolmar, Episode 3
Episode 3
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…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
Calling All Stations with Christian Wolmar, Episode 2
Episode 2
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-scoote…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
Calling All Stations with Christian Wolmar, Episode 1
Episode 1
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.…
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago