The inexplicable story of HS2

The inexplicable story of HS2

The inexplicable story of HS2 by Christian WolmarThe debacle of HS2 leaves me speechless.Read on Substack ...
The lamented loss of South Africa’s long-distance services

The lamented loss of South Africa’s long-distance services

The lamented loss of South Africa’s long-distance services by Christian WolmarAs I wrote about in my previous column, I am ...
How come everyone cycles in the Netherlands?

How come everyone cycles in the Netherlands?

How come everyone cycles in the Netherlands? by Christian WolmarI have been to many places where there is lots of ...
In search of a story

In search of a story

In search of a story by Christian WolmarOne of the joys of journalismRead on Substack ...
Cars still tops

Cars still tops

Cars still tops by Christian WolmarOne of the most disappointing aspects of my recent Africa trips was the discovery that ...
HS2 reset delayed further as costs mount and questions grow

HS2 reset delayed further as costs mount and questions grow

HS2 reset delayed further as costs mount and questions grow by Christian WolmarThe HS2 reset, promised by the then new ...
African rides

African rides

African rides by Christian WolmarThere seems to be a good rule of thumb when it comes to African bus rides ...
Rail history shows managers must be given freedom to make decisions

Rail history shows managers must be given freedom to make decisions

Rail history shows managers must be given freedom to make decisions by Christian WolmarA decade after the railways were privatisedRead ...
Calling All Stations – The Transport Podcast S4 Ep14

Calling All Stations – The Transport Podcast S4 Ep14

An episode all about metal wheels on metal rails. Christian and co-presenter Mark Walker look at the latest parliamentary progress ...
Africa's lost railway: Cape to Cairo Travelogue Week 2 South Africa and Bostwana

Africa’s lost railway: Cape to Cairo Travelogue Week 2 South Africa and Bostwana

Africa's lost railway: Cape to Cairo Travelogue Week 2 South Africa and Bostwana by Christian Wolmarmy next book which will ...
The Rise of the Railway: How trains changed the world

The Rise of the Railway: How trains changed the world

The Rise of the Railway: How trains changed the world by Christian WolmarThis is a revised version – expanded, with ...
Africa's lost railway: Cape to Cairo Travelogue Week 1 South Africa

Africa’s lost railway: Cape to Cairo Travelogue Week 1 South Africa

Africa's lost railway: Cape to Cairo Travelogue Week 1 South Africa by Christian Wolmarmy next book which will be the ...
Wales sets example with long-term rail strategy

Wales sets example with long-term rail strategy

Wales sets example with long-term rail strategy by Christian WolmarThere is much to learn from what has happened to transport ...
Calling All Stations –  The Transport Podcast S4 Ep13

Calling All Stations – The Transport Podcast S4 Ep13

Christian examines two aspects of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz for the transport sector: civil aviation with Simon ...
The disappearing railway

The disappearing railway

The disappearing railway by Christian Wolmar The fate of the South African railways shows how civilisation can go into reverseand ...
East West Rail should have been built by now so what's the hold-up?

East West Rail should have been built by now so what’s the hold-up?

East West Rail should have been built by now so what's the hold-up? by Christian Wolmar Is anyone out there ...
London bridges are falling down

London bridges are falling down

London bridges are falling down by Christian Wolmar It is not, as the nursery rhyme goes, that London Bridge is ...
How railway integration can be a power for good

How railway integration can be a power for good

How railway integration can be a power for good by Christian Wolmar At the root of the reform of the ...
Calling All Stations - The Transport Podcast S4 Ep12

Calling All Stations – The Transport Podcast S4 Ep12

Calling All Stations - The Transport Podcast S4 Ep12 In search of Africa's lost railways Read on Substack ...
Calling All Stations - The Transport Podcast S4 Ep11

Calling All Stations – The Transport Podcast S4 Ep11

Integrating England’s transport plus safer buses Read on Substack ...
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