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Calling All Stations - The Transport Podcast

Christian Wolmar & Cogitamus Ltd
HS2
Labour Party
Public Transport
Draft Rail Reform Bill
Cycling Mobility
Social Mobility
Hydrogen-Powered Buses
Great British Railways
UK General Election
P&O Ferries
Electric Scooters
Birmingham
Automated Vehicles Bill
Bus Services
Civil Aviation Safety
Aviation Accidents
Electric Vehicles
Train Drivers Union, Aslef
Fare Free London
Rail Privatisation

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: www.christianwolmar.co.uk, or join the conversation on social media by following: AllStationsPod... more

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In our final (and seasonal) episode for 2025, Christian and Mark Walker look back on the year's transport highlights [1:58].  Christian explores with Dr Steve Denton FREng, Vice President at the Royal Academy of Engineering, the report 'Reviving Our ... more

Christian and co-presenter Mark Walker discuss the full range of transport-related items in the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer's Budget statement issued on 26 November 2025 [1:38].  With the UK Department for Transport consulting on England's walking... more

With the UK Government publishing its much anticipated Railways Bill, Christian and co-presenter Mark Walker analyse what the legislation says about Labour's intentions for industry reforms and anticipate where controversy will flourish [1:10].  Chri... more

Christian speaks to Transport for Wales Chief Executive Officer James Price about the transformation of rail services across the nation currently underway, with particular focus on the South Wales Metro [1:30].  With possible UK autonomous vehicle tr... more

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Recent Guests

Steve Denton
Vice President of the Royal Academy of Engineering
Royal Academy of Engineering
Episode: 4/5 Britain's creaking transport infrastructure, plus retrospective on '25 and predictions for '26
Laura Laker
Cycling journalist and author of Potholes and Pavements
The Guardian, The Sunday Times, Cyclist, Cycling Plus
Episode: 4/4 Budget unbundled plus where next for walking, wheeling and cycling?
Chris Boardman
Olympic cycling legend and chair of Active Travel England
Active Travel England
Episode: 4/3 Great British Railways Bill analysed plus cycling for deprived communities
James Price
Chief Executive Officer of Transport for Wales
Transport for Wales
Episode: 4/2 Wales transport transformation plus autonomous vehicles update
Beata Szoboszlai
Head of Innovation Partnerships at TRL
TRL (Transport Research Laboratory)
Episode: 4/2 Wales transport transformation plus autonomous vehicles update
Andrew Gilligan
Former transport advisor to Boris Johnson
Policy Exchange
Episode: 4/1 Is Northern Powerhouse Rail the wrong choice? Plus saving the Queensbury Tunnel
Graeme Bickerdike
Campaigner against the infilling of railway structures and advocates for transport heritage
Episode: 4/1 Is Northern Powerhouse Rail the wrong choice? Plus saving the Queensbury Tunnel
Cat Hobbs
Author and representative from We Own It, advocating for public ownership of UK railways
We Own It
Episode: 3/21 Boundaries of public control in Britain’s railways and lessons from a Canadian transport culture war
Albert Koehl
Cycling advocate in Toronto
Episode: 3/21 Boundaries of public control in Britain’s railways and lessons from a Canadian transport culture war

Host

Christian Wolmar
An author and journalist with deep knowledge and experience in transport topics, often leading the engaging dialogue on transport policies and innovations.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 72 ratings
  • Variable sound levels spoil the interesting content

    I enjoy the interesting content but this podcast is sometimes a difficult listen because sound levels jump all over the place. Can be almost unlistenable.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Thomas75324
    New Zealand2 months ago
  • Variable sound levels spoil the interesting content

    I enjoy the interesting content but this podcast is always a difficult listen because sound levels jump all over the place. It’s almost unlistenable.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Thomas75324
    New Zealand3 months ago
  • Excellent

    Never fails to interest me. Just the right amount of breadth and depth. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lexie 77
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Good guests but Christian needs to interrupt them less

    The intro is a bit heavy on the hubris.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Cloud inversion
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • I never realised transport is so interesting

    I found this podcast because I love trains but I have been educated about transport generally. Our transport infrastructure is crucial to our economy and wellbeing and each week I surprise myself by how engrossing the subject is. The two presenters really know their stuff and the link with politics and geography always holds my interest

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hokeykokey
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Overall, the podcast builds a strong connection between transport issues and broader societal implications.
Listeners find the content engaging, especially the in-depth analysis and the variety of topics covered.
Many appreciate the expertise of the guests and the hosts' ability to connect these discussions to current events.
Some feedback mentions audio quality issues, affecting the listening experience, though the content itself remains interesting.

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4/5 Britain's creaking transport infrastructure, plus retrospective on '25 and predictions for '26
Q: How do we have to deal with the issues surrounding aging infrastructure?
We need to spend more on maintenance and renewal while focusing on spending money wisely to maximize efficiency.
4/5 Britain's creaking transport infrastructure, plus retrospective on '25 and predictions for '26
Q: What prompted the Academy to take an interest in aging infrastructure?
Heightened public concern and recognition of the role engineers play in maintaining infrastructure prompted the report.
4/4 Budget unbundled plus where next for walking, wheeling and cycling?
Q: What are the main issues with the Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy?
Laura Laker argues that there is a lack of long-term funding, consistent planning, and national leadership in the strategy, comparing it unfavorably to road infrastructure planning.
4/3 Great British Railways Bill analysed plus cycling for deprived communities
Q: How do you scale up the bike scheme to a national level?
We can use our national organization structure to enable local schemes to proliferate, with evidence that they work and established networks.
4/2 Wales transport transformation plus autonomous vehicles update
Q: Is the money being spent on this railway well spent?
Yes, as this is the most heavily utilized network in Wales and seeing double-digit growth in passenger numbers.

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Recent episodes cover a broad range of topics related to transport, focusing notably on cycling, public transport, and infrastructure developments. The discussions highlight critical issues such as the implications of the UK's recent budget on transportation, the challenges and successes of community cycling initiatives, and comprehensive analyses of key transport legislation like the Great British Railways Bill. The podcast features insightful interviews with experts and advocates, enhancing the understanding of both current issues and long-term transport strategies. Listeners can expect a mix of policy analysis, expert opinions, and hands-on experiences detailed through narrative storytelling.

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2. Laura Laker
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4. James Price
5. Beata Szoboszlai
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7. Graeme Bickerdike
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