Christian Wolmar
@christianwolmar.bsky.social
Transport specialist. Writer and broadcaster. Author of 20 books on railways and transport. Host Calling All Stations, transport podcast. Parkrunner, QPR, cyclist, driverless car sceptic. christianwolmar.co.uk substack https://transportnews.substack.com/
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Alex Hynes named as new CEO of DfT Operator
New Chief Executive will join DFTO to lead pivotal phase as more train companies come into public ownership
Appointment marks next chapter as Government moves closer to establishment of Great British...
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November 27, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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With all these tax rises due in a year or two, do they realise an election will be held in 2029? Or earlier?
November 27, 2025 at 2:19 PM
With all these tax rises due in a year or two, do they realise an election will be held in 2029? Or earlier?
If Farage thinks that his fellow schoolboys are lying, then surely the answer is to sue them ?
November 25, 2025 at 11:22 PM
If Farage thinks that his fellow schoolboys are lying, then surely the answer is to sue them ?
Before you post anything about the Budget, consider omertà!
November 25, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Before you post anything about the Budget, consider omertà!
Government endorses Heathrow's expansion plan and rejects alternative scheme in rush to support 'growth' www.gov.uk/government/n...
Heathrow Airport Limited’s third runway proposal will be basis for expansion
Decisive action on third runway to support trade, tourism and hundreds of thousands of jobs.
www.gov.uk
November 25, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Government endorses Heathrow's expansion plan and rejects alternative scheme in rush to support 'growth' www.gov.uk/government/n...
It certainly feels different but the next step up will be hard as existing facilities are filling up.
📣New data shows London cycling is soaring:
📈 12% up from last year to 1,500,000 daily journeys
📈 that's 43% up from 2019
🚲Cycleway Network grows to 431km (up from 90km in 2016)
😎 & 76% of London cyclists feel safe our routes
🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲
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📈 12% up from last year to 1,500,000 daily journeys
📈 that's 43% up from 2019
🚲Cycleway Network grows to 431km (up from 90km in 2016)
😎 & 76% of London cyclists feel safe our routes
🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲
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November 25, 2025 at 10:29 AM
It certainly feels different but the next step up will be hard as existing facilities are filling up.
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In the Netherlands, over 40% of rail passengers arrive by bike. Since 2012 the country has invested €400m+ to add 200,000 new bike parking spaces at stations. The result? More rail use, fewer car trips, lower congestion and emissions, better public health - and far more efficient use of urban space.
November 24, 2025 at 5:29 PM
In the Netherlands, over 40% of rail passengers arrive by bike. Since 2012 the country has invested €400m+ to add 200,000 new bike parking spaces at stations. The result? More rail use, fewer car trips, lower congestion and emissions, better public health - and far more efficient use of urban space.
how to do it
November 24, 2025 at 4:24 PM
how to do it
The announcement on freezing railway fares was the first time the Labour government have shown any nous about public presentation since the election
November 24, 2025 at 4:10 PM
The announcement on freezing railway fares was the first time the Labour government have shown any nous about public presentation since the election
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I have signed copies of my block buster of a book, The Rise of the Railways, 370 wonderfully illustrated pages published by Dorling Kindersley for £25 plus £3 50 postage, rather than £35 in the shops. It will solve your xmas gift problem
November 18, 2025 at 5:49 PM
I have signed copies of my block buster of a book, The Rise of the Railways, 370 wonderfully illustrated pages published by Dorling Kindersley for £25 plus £3 50 postage, rather than £35 in the shops. It will solve your xmas gift problem
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4/3 Great British Railways Bill analysed plus cycling for deprived communities
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 antici...
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November 19, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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contact me via my website www.christianwolmar.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 7:11 AM
contact me via my website www.christianwolmar.co.uk
I have signed copies of my block buster of a book, The Rise of the Railways, 370 wonderfully illustrated pages published by Dorling Kindersley for £25 plus £3 50 postage, rather than £35 in the shops. It will solve your xmas gift problem
November 18, 2025 at 5:49 PM
I have signed copies of my block buster of a book, The Rise of the Railways, 370 wonderfully illustrated pages published by Dorling Kindersley for £25 plus £3 50 postage, rather than £35 in the shops. It will solve your xmas gift problem
Indeed...a scam
Time to scrap overpriced Gatwick Express ruse, says rail report insidecroydon.com/2025/11/18/t... #Croydon #Gatwick #Southern @ldntravelwatch.bsky.social @christianwolmar.bsky.social @abcommuters.bsky.social
Time to scrap overpriced Gatwick Express ruse, says rail report
Campaign group says ‘premium’ service’s ticket prices ‘bamboozle’ foreign visitors, and can be up to three times more expensive than standard fares. Railfuture is hold…
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November 18, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Indeed...a scam
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London mayor's electric shock open.substack.com/pub/transpor...
From now through December 1st, all new premium members will receive a free copy of my book "Driverless Cars: On a Road to Nowhere" (UK only) and more....
Join us — you won’t want to miss a thing!
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London mayor's electric shock
For the past 15 years, successive UK governments have refused to raise fuel duty on cars.
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November 17, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Announcing our Membership Drive!
From now through December 1st, all new premium members will receive a free copy of my book "Driverless Cars: On a Road to Nowhere" (UK only) and more....
Join us — you won’t want to miss a thing!
London mayor's electric shock open.substack.com/pub/transpor...
From now through December 1st, all new premium members will receive a free copy of my book "Driverless Cars: On a Road to Nowhere" (UK only) and more....
Join us — you won’t want to miss a thing!
London mayor's electric shock open.substack.com/pub/transpor...
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In today’s episode, hosts @christianwolmar.bsky.social & @markwalker59.bsky.social discuss the upcoming Railways Bill, Gov intentions, and the possibility of controversy, plus an interview with Olympic legend @chrisboardman.bsky.social about access to cycling.
Catch it here: markwalkerg.podbean.com
Catch it here: markwalkerg.podbean.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:56 PM
In today’s episode, hosts @christianwolmar.bsky.social & @markwalker59.bsky.social discuss the upcoming Railways Bill, Gov intentions, and the possibility of controversy, plus an interview with Olympic legend @chrisboardman.bsky.social about access to cycling.
Catch it here: markwalkerg.podbean.com
Catch it here: markwalkerg.podbean.com
What a ridiculous headline www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/brit...
Britain's roads to be narrower to stop drivers overtaking cyclists
Drawn up by Active Travel England, the new guidance will apply to billions of pounds’ worth of future road-building projects
www.standard.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 10:15 AM
What a ridiculous headline www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/brit...
Listen to our latest podcast on the Great British Railways Bill.. www.podbean.com/ew/pb-df8uu-...
November 16, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Listen to our latest podcast on the Great British Railways Bill.. www.podbean.com/ew/pb-df8uu-...
Dead cat paralyses driverless cars company www.nytimes.com/2025/11/15/u...
Waymo Was on a Roll in San Francisco. Then One of Its Driverless Cars Killed a Cat.
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November 15, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Dead cat paralyses driverless cars company www.nytimes.com/2025/11/15/u...
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Grab a spot on the couch and join Life After Cars co-authors Sarah Goodyear, Doug Gordon, and I for a chat in the Shed. It's a great intro to their book and the important work they're doing!
youtu.be/dfJmSIY1sDc
youtu.be/dfJmSIY1sDc
Life After Cars Authors in the BikePortland Shed
YouTube video by BikePortland
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November 14, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Grab a spot on the couch and join Life After Cars co-authors Sarah Goodyear, Doug Gordon, and I for a chat in the Shed. It's a great intro to their book and the important work they're doing!
youtu.be/dfJmSIY1sDc
youtu.be/dfJmSIY1sDc
Want to learn about the new railways bill? Listen to the new podcast: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-df8uu-...
4/3 Great British Railways Bill analysed plus cycling for deprived communities
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 antici...
www.podbean.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Want to learn about the new railways bill? Listen to the new podcast: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-df8uu-...
listen up
In today’s episode, hosts @christianwolmar.bsky.social & @markwalker59.bsky.social discuss the upcoming Railways Bill, Gov intentions, and the possibility of controversy, plus an interview with Olympic legend @chrisboardman.bsky.social about access to cycling.
Catch it here: markwalkerg.podbean.com
Catch it here: markwalkerg.podbean.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:35 PM
listen up
The whole thing about Trump suing for a billion should not be treated seriously by the media. It will never happen and is legally illiterate anyway. The BBC must stand up to threats
up.to
November 12, 2025 at 5:54 PM
The whole thing about Trump suing for a billion should not be treated seriously by the media. It will never happen and is legally illiterate anyway. The BBC must stand up to threats
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November 11, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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