Transit Talks

Transit Talks

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Transit Talks episodes

  • Ferries across the United Kingdom: Importance, Growth, Demand

    In this episode of Transit Talks we take a look at ferries across the United Kingdom. From the boats that carry tourists to the Isle of Wight to the vessels that act as life lines for isolated communities in the far north of Scotland, we will explore all kinds of maritime travel.

    8 min
  • Eurostar: the past, present and future

    In this episode of Transit Talks we take a look at the Eurostar. From the first thought of building a tunnel connecting England and France to future expansion of the network, we follow its journey from start to finish.

    8 min
  • How accessible is transport in rural areas?

    In this episode of Transit Talks we explore transport outside of cities and ask the question "How accessible is transport in rural areas". We will take a look at different scenarios when someone would need access to public transport in the countryside and as always dive deep into the fascinating world of facts and statistics.

    14 min
  • The history of British motorways

    In this episode of Transit Talks we take a journey through the rise of British motorways. From the early beginnings in the 1950's to the modern infrastructure keeping it all going in this 21st centaury world. Along the way we will explore how Britain connected cities across the country, the key decisions made in constructing the routes we drive on today, the safety measures enforced to ensure the protection of road users and what motorways could look like in the future.

    41 min
  • Are sustainable transport initiatives transforming UK cities?

    In this episode of Transit Talks, we take a look at sustainable transport solutions in some cities across the UK. From London’s iconic red buses to Manchester’s modern Metrolink and even the cycling in Cambridge, we investigate all sorts of transit across the country.

    12 min
  • Is British Airways the flag carrier of the UK or is it just London it serves?

    In this special episode of transit talks we question if British Airways serves the whole of the UK or is it just London. We will be discussing the amount of regional airports KLM serves with flights to Amsterdam and how British Airways is responding to the competition. As well as this, we also find out whether it is more convenient to fly to Amsterdam and connect to a flight to your destination as opposed to travelling down to Heathrow airport and flying from there.

    8 min

About Transit Talks

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Transit Talks is a podcast exploring how people and places move. From buses and railways across the UK to metros, ferries, and transport systems around the world, we dive into the stories, ideas, and…