Transit Talk

Transit Talk

By Jack and JiahaoLeisureAviation
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Transit Talk episodes

  • Episode 14 — Chinese Rail Network

    We discuss the ins and outs of the Chinese Rail System, particularly looking at the high speed rail network. Listen to find out more about why growth has exploded, but also the impacts of that growth. As always, let us know your comments, feedback, or suggestions! 

    1 hr 2 min
  • Episode 13 — Transit in Afghanistan

    Afghanistan's pretty hot in the new right now for...reasons. But we thought we would take a step back and talk about what transit is like in this Central Asian country, including urban public transport to the rail system and what the future holds for this country.

    1 hr 1 min
  • Episode 12 — JetBlue in London

    In this episode, we discuss the implications and benefits of JetBlue's recent service launch to Heathrow from JFK. We answer common questions on whether we think the route will succeed or how JetBlue's product compares to the heavy competition on the route. As always, let us know your comments, feedback, or suggestions! 

    59 min
  • Episode 11 — Transit Review: Chicago

    Transit Review, where we choose a city and discuss its various transit systems, functionality, and accessibility, quality.  

    This week: Chicago, including the L, Metra, Pace, the South Shore Line, and more!  

    Stay tuned till the end to see what letter grade we give the city's transit system!

    1 hr 1 min
  • Episode 10 — Aviation in the Pacific

    Why do airlines constantly fail in the Pacific Region? How is Fiji Airways so successful? These are the types of questions we answer in this episode. As always, let us know your comments, feedback, or suggestions for future content you'd like to see. 

    1 hr 3 min
  • Episode 9 — Transit Review: San Francisco

    The first episode of Transit Review, where we choose a city and discuss its various transit systems, functionality, accessibility, quality, and more! Stay tuned till the end to see what letter grade we give the city's transit system!  

    This week: San Francisco, including the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), Caltrain, ACE Train, SMART Train, MUNI streetcars, ferries, busses, and more!



    1 hr 3 min
  • Episode 8 — Boeing's New Aircraft

    In this episode, we discuss the Boeing NMA, or new midsize aircraft, from what it could look like to who would want to use it. As always, let us know your comments, feedback, or suggestions! Stay tuned for our episode later in the week on Bay Area Transit! 

    59 min
  • Episode 6 — Airline Alliances

    In this episode, we discuss the strengths and drawbacks of each airline alliance, as well as our opinions on which is the best. As always, let us know your comments, suggestions, or feedback. 

    59 min
  • Episode 5 — New Low Cost Carriers: Avelo and Breeze

    There are two new Low Cost Carriers (LCCs) in the United States: Avelo Airlines and Breeze Airways. In this episode, we discuss Jack's recent trip on Avelo Airlines from Santa Rosa to Burbank, as well as talk about the future of these airlines in general.

    1 hr 3 min

About Transit Talk

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A podcast where two transit fans, Jack and Jiahao, discuss public transit, from planes to trains to automobiles, across the United States and the rest of the world.