In this episode, Christian and co-presenter Mark Walker undertake a chapter-by-chapter examination of the Great British Railways Rolling Stock & Infrastructure Strategy and what this could mean for passengers and suppliers [1:25]. With Transport for London trialling a directly operated bus service, Christian discusses with industry expert Peter Robinson what this might signal for the franchised system in the capital [25:05]. In his final thought from the departure lounge, Christian questions whether the fuss over drop-off charges at airports is justified [50:53].

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Launching Season 5 of the podcast, Christian hears co-presenter Mark Walker's feedback from the conference of the UK's governing Labour Party on its choices and priorities in transport policy [1:10]. Calling All Stations republishes Christian's live radio interview with LBC's Nick Abbot looking at why rail privatisation in Great Britain failed and what the journey to nationalised Great British Railways will entail [21:14]. In his final thought from the departure lounge, Christian celebrates the imminent beginning of pedestrianisation in London's Oxford Street for which he has campaigned for 30 years [38:44].

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Christian and co-presenter Mark Walker examine what the ministerial appointments and announcements from the new UK Labour Government led by Prime Minister Andy Burnham MP indicate about the direction for transport policy [1:21]. In a discussion recorded live at London's Owl Bookshop with fellow author Andrew Martin, Christian explores some of the issues covered in his latest book, 'Fast Track: The Extraordinary Story of High-Speed Rail' [20:21]. In his final thought from the departure lounge, Christian suggests that Great British Railways might benefit from a snappier marketing brand [60:05].

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