
The world's leading independent railway podcast. Join award-winning rail engineer Gareth Dennis and many guests talking about all things TRAINS and TRANSPORT. #Railnatter goes out LIVE every Wednesday at 8pm, UK time, with the audio podcast following on all common platforms.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 316 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Technology | |||

Since 2020, Britain's railways have seen drastic cuts in timetabled services across much of the country. But what have these cuts done for overcrowding? How have they impacted on growth?
And which cities and operators are now chronically overcrowded... more
We've had a change in leadership for the country, but not for transport, and that means that the creation of GBR continues unaltered. In an episode of two halves, we'll first look at what the IDEAL railway organisation looks like, and how it fits int... more
It's a corker tonight - the long-awaited network development episode for Yorkshire and the North East (outside of WY, SY and Tyne/Wear). Where are the gaps? What are the new bits of railway we need to maximise the railways' ability to get people and ... more
Tonight, we’re talking about the Titfield Thunderbolt! To celebrate its re-release in 4K we’ll be speaking to the team behind its loving restoration, talking about its impact and where its predictions hit the mark (and where they perhaps didn’t) and ... more
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The only transport podcast which lets you post live questions via YouTube
A great way to keep up-to-date with current events on the UK and International railways, whilst also taking excursions into railway history.
Originally created as a live stream video with maps, photos, etc. but I prefer to listen to the podcast whilst doing other activities; sometimes involving railways.
Very concise and interesting about all things railway related.
I really like listening to Gareth and guests natter (and sometimes discuss in depth) about trains and public transport. I’ve learned a lot from the podcast. I’m really glad he goes to the extra bother of audio-only since I don’t get time to watch videos very often. I’m also really happy he’s trans-inclusive.
This is a great show with a great community around it! So many knowledgeable and friendly people contribute to this show and bring it to life.
Gareth’s an industry insider and has insights into things that don’t usually make the public media outside the industry’s circles.
Well worth listening to for that.
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A technically minded, transport-focused show that covers rail engineering, policy, and infrastructure with a sharp, informed host and a steady stream of guests from industry, unions, and public transport bodies. Episodes often dissect complex projects, funding and governance issues, and real-world operating challenges, while also weaving in cultural and political context. Noteworthy are on-site demonstrations, data-driven analyses, and candid debates about how to fix and modernize Britain's rail network, often with a bias toward practical solutions and accountable planning. The format tends to favor deep-dive discussions, technical context, and guest perspectives from engineering, policy, and advocacy communities, making it a go-to for prof... more
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Recent guests on #Railnatter include:
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2. Johan Zeb
3. Luke Ryan
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8. Josh Boerman
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