Oct 21, 20261h 9m
Tonight is an episode of two halves... First, we'll ask the question: is there anything Tracy Brabin won't let Westminster cancel and dress up as a good news story? So far the answer is no, as Bradford just had its new...
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#Railnatter
Hosted by Gareth Dennis · technology · EN
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The world's leading independent railway podcast. Join award-winning rail engineer Gareth Dennis and many guests talking about all things TRAINS and TRANSPORT. #Railnatter goes out LIVE every Wednesday at 8pm, UK time, with the audio podcast following on all common platforms.
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What is #Railnatter about?
The world's leading independent railway podcast. Join award-winning rail engineer Gareth Dennis and many guests talking about all things TRAINS and TRANSPORT. goes out LIVE every Wednesday at 8pm, UK time, with the audio podcast following on all common platforms.
Who hosts #Railnatter?
#Railnatter is hosted by Gareth Dennis. The show has published 307 episodes to date.
What has #Railnatter covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Labour have CANCELLED Bradford's new station | #Railnatter 326" (21 October 2026, 69 minutes), "The Metro System Leeds Really Needs | #Railnatter 325" (14 October 2026, 67 minutes), and "The GB Rolling Stock Strategy Misses The Mark | #Railnatter 324" (7 October 2026, 77 minutes).
How often does #Railnatter publish?
#Railnatter publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 57 minutes across 307 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on #Railnatter?
Booking probability for #Railnatter is 27%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. #Railnatter requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. #Railnatter's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch #Railnatter?
The strongest fits for #Railnatter are Railroads. #Railnatter has a technology audience.
About the host
Gareth Dennis hosts #Railnatter, a technology podcast with 307 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 14, 20261h 7m
Copenhagen and Leeds are basically comparable cities - except that Copenhagen has twice the GDP of Leeds. Why? Because it has a functioning, integrated transport system with a proper metro as its beating heart. Leeds...
- Oct 7, 20261h 17m
We've a lot to get through tonight, with news and updates galore, including new seats, new services, the collapse of what3words, Brightline's bankruptcy and so much more... But at the heart of tonight's episode is a...
- Sep 30, 20261h 26m
In the first of an EPIC two-parter, I'm delighted to say that Britain's best podcaster November Kelly will be joining us to tell the story of PFI, how it was thrust upon an unwilling public by about six guys, how it is...
- Sep 23, 20261h 12m
The East Coast Main Line between Newcastle and Edinburgh is possibly the most beautiful mainline in Britain, but from an operational perspective, it’s a mess. It might not be as slow as you think, but thanks to heavy...
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- Sep 16, 202637 min
The Lewes and Wickford derailments have been confirmed as being triggered by track buckles. But what has led us to the point where two trains can derail in two days? How have we let our track condition across the...
- Sep 9, 20261h 5m
California High Speed Rail is stumbling onwards, and we'll be catching up with progress as best as we can. However, tonight's main feature will be a run through of the 2024 state rail plan to see if HSR is being set...
- Sep 2, 20261 hour
Tonight, Gareth is looking over the proposed Washington extension of the Tyne and Wear Metro to see if it works, and what to look out for as the proposals develop. We'll go through a short history of the system and...
- Aug 26, 202654 min
By pure chance, the entirety of the CrossCountry Trains service fell over the weekend just gone, cancelling countless services and exporting disruption across the network. But this failure is just the tip of the...
- Aug 19, 20261h 7m
This is it! We are building a new railway from York to Hull, looking at route options, stations, services and costs, and most importantly setting the railway into its local, regional and national context. We're LIVE so...
- Aug 5, 202652 min
A year after being created, GBRX has done one thing: write a rail industry AI action plan. And it is absolutely shambolic. It is also insightful about the direction Britain's railways are being taken in, and who is...
- Jul 29, 202620 min
Since 2020, Britain's railways have seen drastic cuts in timetabled services across much of the country. But what have these cuts done for overcrowding? How have they impacted on growth? And which cities and operators...
- Jul 22, 20261h 3m
We've had a change in leadership for the country, but not for transport, and that means that the creation of GBR continues unaltered. In an episode of two halves, we'll first look at what the IDEAL railway organisation...
- Jul 15, 202649 min
It's a corker tonight - the long-awaited network development episode for Yorkshire and the North East (outside of WY, SY and Tyne/Wear). Where are the gaps? What are the new bits of railway we need to maximise the...
- Jul 8, 20261h 8m
Tonight, we’re talking about the Titfield Thunderbolt! To celebrate its re-release in 4K we’ll be speaking to the team behind its loving restoration, talking about its impact and where its predictions hit the mark (and...
- Jul 1, 20261h 10m
We have a packed show for you tonight! We start at the new Cambridge South station, taking stock of what major station budgets can buy you. Then we review Starmer's Labour legacy for railways, and how much of Louise...
- Jun 24, 202658 min
On 21 October 2024, two Welsh regional trains collided with each other at Talerddig on the line between Aberystwyth and Shrewsbury, resulting in the death of a passenger and serious injuries to three others. A week ago...
- Jun 17, 202648 min
He's back! Chris Brownbill grips the reverser for this week's episode with another trip to an Australian city: this time we are in ADELAIDE, or rather TARNDANYA. We cover all manner of transport systems, but we hone in...
- May 13, 202634 min
Well, they did it. Labour got a drubbing and are in the process of collapsing. The Tories are nowhere. Reform are ascendant and the Greens are hot on their tails. But what does it mean for transport in Britain? What...
- May 13, 202634 min
Well, they did it. Labour got a drubbing and are in the process of collapsing. The Tories are nowhere. Reform are ascendant and the Greens are hot on their tails. But what does it mean for transport in Britain? What...
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Katie Williams
Director of the Centre for Sustainable Planning and Environments, University of the West of England
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Victoria Scott
Directora Regional de Compensación y Beneficios, Tran Girlismo
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Dr. Joseph Rogers
brand manager for Train Sim World, Texas Heart Institute at Baylor College of Medicine
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Emily Turner
Head of Trusts & Foundations, Ohio Department of Higher Education
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