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Christian Wolmar

@christianwolmar.bsky.social

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Transport specialist. Writer and broadcaster. Author of 20 books specialising in railways and transport. Host Calling All Stations, the transport podcast. Parkrunner, QPR fan, cyclist, driverless car sceptic. christianwolmar.co.uk

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Christian Wolmar @christianwolmar.bsky.social · 3h

Watch out for new episode of @callingallstations.bsky.social released at 3pm including interview with Andrew Gilligan on why Northern Powerhouse Rail should not be built

Christian Wolmar @christianwolmar.bsky.social · 18h

no surprise

Stephen Frost @sfrost.bsky.social · 18h

New study from Melbourne finds reducing residential speed limits from 50km/h to 30 km/h on local roads would protect cyclists from danger, make riding less stressful and get more people cycling while not causing traffic delays for cars.

Switching 50km/h speed limits to 30km/h would protect cyclists while barely affecting commutes, research finds

One expert says a cyclist hit by a car travelling 50km/h has about a one-in-ten chance of surviving, while at 30km/h it was a nine-in-ten chance

www.theguardian.com

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Christian Wolmar @christianwolmar.bsky.social · 1d

Please subscribe to my substack Free Charles Church open.substack.com/pub/transpor...

Free Charles Church

There is an imprisoned church in the middle of Plymouth

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Carole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social · 2d

My colleagues & I have taken a huge gamble to set up @thenerve.news We’re trying to build a new independent publication from the ground up. Social media is our only distribution for now.

Sharing this article in your networks would make a huge difference. Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏

Carole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social · 3d

NEW: The British politician, his Russian intelligence handler & a Kremlin plot against the US & Ukraine.

My new piece about Nathan Gill and Nigel Farage for @thenerve_news in which we ask:

Why, even now, is no-one asking questions?

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Christian Wolmar @christianwolmar.bsky.social · 2d

Good choice of reading

Christian Wolmar @christianwolmar.bsky.social · 2d

Ran Bournemouth half in 2 46..bit slow but survived

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Christian Wolmar @christianwolmar.bsky.social · 5d

Would involve a few days in Normandy!

Christian Wolmar @christianwolmar.bsky.social · 5d

Every time I give my lecture on The Liberation Line people love the story...so time for a documentary someone?

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Inside Croydon @insidecroydon.bsky.social · Jul 22

Support your independent, locally-based news website. Click here to sign-up as a donor: patreon.com/insidecroydon #Croydon #News #Journalism

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Christian Wolmar @christianwolmar.bsky.social · 6d

That's him out by xmas

Christian Wolmar @christianwolmar.bsky.social · 6d

The Elizabeth line is amazing...just saying after trip to Woolwich which is bustling thanks to its creation

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Christian Wolmar @christianwolmar.bsky.social · 7d

About to give my lecture at Plymouth University on The Liberation Line

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Christian Wolmar @christianwolmar.bsky.social · 7d

It's fake news

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Christian Wolmar @christianwolmar.bsky.social · 8d

Please subscribe to my substack Christian Wolmar's Transport News today's post "Failure on the line" open.substack.com/pub/transpor...

Failure on the line

In the book on high speed rail that I have been writing

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Christian Wolmar @christianwolmar.bsky.social · 8d

Please subscribe to my substack Christian Wolmar's Transport News today's post "Failure on the line" open.substack.com/pub/transpor...

Failure on the line

In the book on high speed rail that I have been writing

open.substack.com

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Christian Wolmar @christianwolmar.bsky.social · 8d

I love this...not enough spent on educashion in 14 years

Cllr Brian Wernham 🔶 C.Eng. MA History @brianwernham.bsky.social · 8d

With their usual amount of careful planning and checking the Conservatives launch their new merchandise...

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Christian Wolmar @christianwolmar.bsky.social · 9d

I used to get terrible backache till I took up running 20 years ago. So this article touched a nerve! www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Two hours of exercise a week reduces joint pain and visits to GP

Study looks at how workouts can help those with hip, knee and back pain – and benefit UK economy to tune of £34bn

www.theguardian.com

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Christian Wolmar @christianwolmar.bsky.social · 10d

Edwin usually your posts are about weightier matters!

Christian Wolmar @christianwolmar.bsky.social · 10d

Just published ...I have a small stock £25 post free! signed email me [email protected]

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Christian Wolmar @christianwolmar.bsky.social · 11d

So much for 'modernising' the monarchy www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

‘I think it’s selfish’: William and Kate face backlash over Windsor Great Park no-go zone

Royal couple’s desire for more privacy means 2.3-mile perimeter exclusion zone and less public land for walkers

www.theguardian.com

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Christian Wolmar @christianwolmar.bsky.social · 11d

Now offering a weekly audio version of some articles for my premium substack subscribers, this sample read by me- no AI here! Here’s a sample of this week's article “Celebrating the first railway - or was it?” Thank you -become a paid subscriber below. open.substack.com/pub/transpor...

Now offering audio version of some articles for premium subscribers

this sample read by me- no AI here!

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Christian Wolmar @christianwolmar.bsky.social · 12d

Ok will list all my books...thanks

Christian Wolmar @christianwolmar.bsky.social · 12d

why do you need the wise account?

Christian Wolmar @christianwolmar.bsky.social · 12d

thanks great will do it

Christian Wolmar @christianwolmar.bsky.social · 13d

Not sure self-awareness is the Mail's strong point

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