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#Railnatter

Gareth Dennis
Freight Train Driving
High-Speed Rail
HS2
Bessie Matthews
Gareth Dennis
Climate Change
Suvs
Accessibility
Haxby Station
Railway Safety
Children's Book
Government Regulation
Electric Vehicles
Borders Railway
Cant
Superelevation
West Yorkshire Mass Transit
Transport & Environment
Car Sales
Public Transport

Join railway engineer and writer Gareth Dennis plus a wide range of guests on his semi-topical weekly talk show about all things rail... This podcast is uploaded after the live (or live-ish) show has finished on YouTube at 8pm (UK time) on Wednesdays.

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York is broken - traffic is knackered and the city, with its wonderful medieval core and rivers, barely reaches a fraction of its potential as a result.

It turns out there's a fix though - and it involves LEARNING FROM OTHER PLACES! Shock/horror/etc... more

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Chris Brownbill (railmaps.com.au/) has taken over! With Melbourne's Metro Tunnel - their Crossrail - opening this weekend, it is as good a time as any to get to know Melbourne's public transport that bit better...

Support #Railnatter at http... more

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It's time for the PWI (the Permanent Way Institution) - my beloved professional institution, the best of the lot, and one I'm immensely proud of - to change its name. And you can make it happen.

Find out more at: www.thepwi.org/about/our-nex... more

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We need a laugh (?) so this week we are going through a report written by Professor John Hibbs for the IEA (the bad one) nearly twenty years ago, and twenty years after Britain's buses were deregulated outside of London and proceeded to be completely... more

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Recent Guests

Steve Chambers
Expert from Transport for New Homes
Transport for New Homes
Episode: Railways we desperately need, cancelled in favour of roads | #Railnatter 269
Milo Edwards
Comedian and writer who lived in Russia and used the train system extensively.
Episode: Russia's railways WERE the best in the world - with Milo Edwards | #Railnatter 266
Chris Brownbill
Rail enthusiast, photographer, and manager of the Australian Rail Maps website.
Australian Rail Maps
Episode: A history of Australia’s railways - with Chris Brownbill | #Railnatter 265
Victoria Scott
Automotive journalist with a focus on future technology and transport reporting.
Episode: Driverless Cars Are Pointless - with Victoria Scott | #Railnatter 261
Will Deakin
Works for Network Rail, interested in data and public transport
Network Rail
Episode: Data, maps and how to use them (with Will Deakin) | #Railnatter 258
Cariad Heather Keigher
Cybersecurity expert and amateur historian focusing on Canadian history and transit.
Co-host of Shonegan Moments podcast
Episode: #Railnatter Episode 239: Vancouver's SkyTrain and what we can learn from it
Bonnie Price
CEO of Young Rail Professionals
Young Rail Professionals
Episode: #Railnatter Episode 235: Ireland's railways 3. What about the future?
Dr. Emma Garnett
Postdoctoral researcher at the University of Oxford, focusing on sustainable consumption and ecological challenges.
University of Oxford
Episode: #Railnatter Episode 230: How to change minds and ingratiate people
Ralph Palmer
Leader on electric vehicle work in the UK
Transport & Environment
Episode: #Railnatter Episode 211: Britain's SUV problem

Host

Gareth Dennis
Host of a show focusing on railway engineering, policies, and community discussions surrounding rail transport.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 106 ratings
  • Democracy by live chat

    The only transport podcast which lets you post live questions via YouTube

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cloud inversion
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • 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.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Ben Coulson
    2 years ago
  • Excellent rail nerd chat

    Very concise and interesting about all things railway related.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Calzbergi
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Very enjoyable nerdy chat

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pertusaria
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • A great and insightful show

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LazyDev1921
    United Kingdom4 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the engaging discussions and technical insights into railway issues.
Some critiques mention a need for improved technical production quality, but they value the content's depth.
The community aspect, including live questions, enhances the experience and fosters interaction.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#151
United Kingdom/Technology

Talking Points

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The PWI has to change its name | #Railnatter 283
Q: Why 75% of all votes cast need to be in favour for the resolution to pass?
It is a standard requirement for an emergency motion like this to have a 75% super majority.
The PWI has to change its name | #Railnatter 283
Q: What's wrong with PWI being about Railways as well?
The name should be understood instantly. If someone hears the name and needs to spend time explaining what it is, it doesn't serve its purpose.
The PWI has to change its name | #Railnatter 283
Q: What's the difference between Institute and Institution?
An Institute refers to something founded for a specific purpose, while an Institution refers to a broad collection of people associated with a broad array of ideas.
How to build your own train simulator | #Railnatter 273
Q: What kind of support did you receive from the railway industry?
Daisy received generous assistance from various companies and individuals who provided components and advice.
How to build your own train simulator | #Railnatter 273
Q: What was the initial inspiration behind the simulator project?
Daisy wanted to build a cab simulator for herself, which eventually evolved into a community project.

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This podcast offers engaging discussions on a variety of topics related to rail transport and infrastructure, with insights from both the host, an experienced railway engineer, and various knowledgeable guests. Frequent themes include the accessibility of public transport, innovations in rail technology, and the sociopolitical dimensions of rail systems, particularly in the UK. The conversational format allows for both technical depth and community engagement, including live audience interactions, making it suitable for enthusiasts and professionals interested in contemporary transport issues.

Unique aspects of the podcast include its commitment to inclusivity, addressing the needs of disabled individuals, and exploring the broader implica... more

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1. Steve Chambers
2. Milo Edwards
3. Chris Brownbill
4. Victoria Scott
5. Will Deakin
6. Cariad Heather Keigher
7. Bonnie Price
8. Dr. Emma Garnett

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