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Mark Walker

@markwalker59.bsky.social
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Chief Executive at Cogitamus Limited, co-presenter of 'Calling All Stations - the transport podcast' with @christianwolmar.bluesky.social

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Calling all Stations - The Transport Podcast @callingallstations.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
We at the CaS team were delighted to attend the book launch and signing of ‘Fast Track’ by our very own @christianwolmar.bsky.social, in conversation with Andrew Martin, author of the Moquette Mystery. And in a rare photographic appearence we have both and our very own @markwalker59.bsky.social too!
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Calling all Stations - The Transport Podcast @callingallstations.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
In our most recent episode of CaS, our hosts look at the progress of the Railways Bill and the establishment of GBR, interview Mary Grant, CEO of Porterbrook, and also Mick Hamer on his new book, ‘The Great Tramways Conspiracy’ Catch it here: markwalkerg.podbean.com/e/414-gbr-pr...
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Calling all Stations - The Transport Podcast @callingallstations.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
In today’s episode of CaS, our hosts discuss the history and plight of Africa’s railway ahead of Christians forthcoming book. Christian also interviews David Williams, author of ‘On the Railway: The Great South African Train Story’. Catch it here: markwalkerg.podbean.com
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Calling all Stations - The Transport Podcast @callingallstations.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
In today’s episode @christianwolmar.bsky.social and @markwalker59.bsky.social discuss Robotaxi trials in London alongside an interview with Steve McNamara of the Licensed Taxi Drivers Association and thoughts on upcoming Road Safety legislature. Catch it here: markwalkerg.podbean.com
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Christian Wolmar @christianwolmar.bsky.social · 07/12/2025
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4/4 Budget unbundled plus where next for walking, wheeling and cycling?
Christian and co-presenter Mark Walker discuss the full range of transport-related items in the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer's Budget statement issued on 26 November 2025 [1:38].  With the UK Depart...
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Calling all Stations - The Transport Podcast @callingallstations.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
We will shortly be release S3E17, where our hosts @christianwolmar.bsky.social and @markwalker59.bsky.social will be discussing #HeritageRail, along with interviews from Tom Ingall on #GreatCentralRailway and Caroline Seton on #ebikes! Catch the next episode here: markwalkerg.podbean.com
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Christian Wolmar @christianwolmar.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
More utter tripe about self driving cars...how will it create 38000 jobs? If it worked it would put millions out of work but fortunately it won't www.gov.uk/government/n...
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LabourList @labourlist.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
🚗"You can’t build your way out of road congestion, especially so close to a large city." Read more on the case against the Lower Thames Crossing here: labourlist.org/2025/05/spon...
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Thames Estuary motorway must not devour UK’s green transport budget - LabourList
Train drivers’ union ASLEF and campaigning group Transport Action Network (TAN) argue against a ‘smart’ motorway under the Thames Estuary between Gravesham in Kent and Thurrock in Essex.
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ASLEF @aslefunion.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
With consent given to the LTC but no public funding yet pledged, it is important that no funding for public transport is lost to fund the new road bridge. Our AGS Simon Weller has written a piece alongside TAN on the need to invest in public transport and rail freight. buff.ly/BkW4uDb
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Thames Estuary motorway must not devour UK’s green transport budget – LabourList
SPONSORED It’s more important than ever that the Labour Government makes sure every pound it spends really counts for everyone across the UK. That’s why…
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LabourList @labourlist.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
🚗🚗🚗"You can’t build your way out of road congestion, especially so close to a large city." Read more here: labourlist.org/2025/05/spon...
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Thames Estuary motorway must not devour UK’s green transport budget - LabourList
Train drivers’ union ASLEF and campaigning group Transport Action Network (TAN) argue against a ‘smart’ motorway under the Thames Estuary between Gravesham in Kent and Thurrock in Essex.
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Transport Action Network @transportaction.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Use the Dartford Crossing? Our analysis shows tolls will have to TRIPLE - to £8.10 for cars and £14 for lorries - to pay for the Lower Thames Crossing. Write to your MP today. With the spending review due in June, their intervention now would be very timely actionnetwork.org/letters/dont...
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Don't let the Lower Thames Crossing take all your funding
Another south east road will take your funding! On 25 March, the Labour government made a decision with huge ramifications for the rest of the country when it approved the construction of the Lower T...
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Transport Action Network @transportaction.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
Our joint article with @aslefunion.bsky.social about the cost of the Lower Thames 'smart' motorway Crossing and how it will impact transport investment across the country (in a negative way) taking money away from public transport and better roads maintenance labourlist.org/2025/05/spon...
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Thames Estuary motorway must not devour UK’s green transport budget - LabourList
Train drivers’ union ASLEF and campaigning group Transport Action Network (TAN) argue against a ‘smart’ motorway under the Thames Estuary between Gravesham in Kent and Thurrock in Essex.
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Calling all Stations - The Transport Podcast @callingallstations.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
The next episode of Calling all Stations will launch this afternoon at 15:00, where @christianwolmar.bsky.social and @markwalker59.bsky.social will be discussing China and its #HighSpeedRail, as well as the #HeathrowShutdown - catch it here: markwalkerg.podbean.com
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Calling All Stations - The Transport Podcast | Christian Wolmar & Cogitamus Ltd
Christian Wolmar, Mark Walker and guests keep you up to date with the most engaging news stories, policy developments and interviews from across the world of transport. You can find more from Christi...
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Calling all Stations - The Transport Podcast @callingallstations.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Guess what? Our latest episode goes live in 10 minutes! Join our hosts @christianwolmar.bsky.social and @markwalker59.bsky.social as they discuss #Tesla and #LowerThamesCrossing Catch us here: markwalkerg.podbean.com
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Calling all Stations - The Transport Podcast @callingallstations.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Season 3 Episode 10 and part 2 of our India special is now available to listen or download! Come join @christianwolmar.bsky.social and his cohost Mark Walker here: markwalkerg.podbean.com/e/310-indian...
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Calling all Stations - The Transport Podcast @callingallstations.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Have you had chance to listen to the latest episode yet? If not, find it here: markwalkerg.podbean.com/e/38-reeves-...
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3/8 Reeves on planes, trains and automobiles plus family-friendly and more competitive rail travel | Calling All Stations - The Transport Podcast
Christian and Mark analyse the speech from UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves MP and her proposals on London Heathrow Airport, the Lower Thames Crossing and East West Railway [1:42].  Christ...
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Calling all Stations - The Transport Podcast @callingallstations.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Season 3 Episode 8 will be coming to you tomorrow at 3pm, where @christianwolmar.bsky.social and his co host will be discussing rail, cars and the Heathrow #thirdrunway
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Christian Wolmar @christianwolmar.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
It's up...the latest Calling All Stations podcast with an assessment of the demise of Lou Haigh and a on the spot report from Tokyo . www.podbean.com/eas/pb-xkybf...
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3/6 Big in Japan! Plus a dramatic change of UK Transport Secretary
Christian and co-presenter Mark Walker examine the brief but spectacular tenure of Louise Haigh MP at the helm of the UK Department for Transport  and ask what changes the past career and experience o...
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