Christian Wolmar
@christianwolmar.bsky.social
Transport specialist. Writer and broadcaster. Author of 20 books on railways and transport. Host Calling All Stations, transport podcast. Parkrunner, QPR, cyclist, driverless car sceptic. christianwolmar.co.uk substack https://transportnews.substack.com/
Just been to launch of pamphlet on Britain's declining ageing infrastructure by Royal Academy of Engineer and outside Euston Rd is flooded. .doorman told me that it's been like that for months...This is one of London 's main roads! Apt
December 9, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Just been to launch of pamphlet on Britain's declining ageing infrastructure by Royal Academy of Engineer and outside Euston Rd is flooded. .doorman told me that it's been like that for months...This is one of London 's main roads! Apt
I get Google map instructions in French and now BBC weather thinks I am Irish! aaaagh
December 1, 2025 at 2:59 PM
I get Google map instructions in French and now BBC weather thinks I am Irish! aaaagh
I have signed copies of my block buster of a book, The Rise of the Railways, 370 wonderfully illustrated pages published by Dorling Kindersley for £25 plus £3 50 postage, rather than £35 in the shops. It will solve your xmas gift problem
November 18, 2025 at 5:49 PM
I have signed copies of my block buster of a book, The Rise of the Railways, 370 wonderfully illustrated pages published by Dorling Kindersley for £25 plus £3 50 postage, rather than £35 in the shops. It will solve your xmas gift problem
Clearly train in Cumbria incident hit a landslide. Shows great resilience. Suspect there had been warnings to run at reduced speed?
November 3, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Clearly train in Cumbria incident hit a landslide. Shows great resilience. Suspect there had been warnings to run at reduced speed?
A useful household tip. Do not cut open and old superglue tube with scissors of you end up with this which is not v useful
October 30, 2025 at 10:57 AM
A useful household tip. Do not cut open and old superglue tube with scissors of you end up with this which is not v useful
Christian Wolmar - Fire and Steam : How the Railways Transformed Britain Please join me: Brendon Books CIC, Taunton Friday 7th November 2025 - tickets info www.ticketsource.co.uk/brendonbooks...
October 28, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Christian Wolmar - Fire and Steam : How the Railways Transformed Britain Please join me: Brendon Books CIC, Taunton Friday 7th November 2025 - tickets info www.ticketsource.co.uk/brendonbooks...
Anyone recognise this? My neighbour is seeking to sell it.
October 20, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Anyone recognise this? My neighbour is seeking to sell it.
Nice my driverless car book gets a mention in today's Guardian
October 17, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Nice my driverless car book gets a mention in today's Guardian
About to give my lecture at Plymouth University on The Liberation Line
October 7, 2025 at 5:56 PM
About to give my lecture at Plymouth University on The Liberation Line
Just published ...I have a small stock £25 post free! signed email me [email protected]
October 5, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Just published ...I have a small stock £25 post free! signed email me [email protected]
Not sure self-awareness is the Mail's strong point
October 1, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Not sure self-awareness is the Mail's strong point
Tough but beautiful Parkrun
September 20, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Tough but beautiful Parkrun
Deja vu....Lilian Greenwood sacked one day back in the job the next. Whats up?
September 16, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Deja vu....Lilian Greenwood sacked one day back in the job the next. Whats up?
Ridiculous stat .. my 5k app tells me that after Toronto yesterday, I have done parkruns 10346kms apart after doing Tokyo last year
September 14, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Ridiculous stat .. my 5k app tells me that after Toronto yesterday, I have done parkruns 10346kms apart after doing Tokyo last year
Trainspotters quiz..where are these colourful double deckers?
September 14, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Trainspotters quiz..where are these colourful double deckers?
I'm in this documentary airing Saturday night. Episode 1 of Britain’s Railway Empire in Colour will air on Channel 4 on Saturday 13th and episode 2 on 20th September at 8pm.
September 9, 2025 at 8:10 PM
I'm in this documentary airing Saturday night. Episode 1 of Britain’s Railway Empire in Colour will air on Channel 4 on Saturday 13th and episode 2 on 20th September at 8pm.
I've just received a small reprint of Engines of War which has been unavailable for some time...They are £10 plus £3 50 p and p ...just email me [email protected]
August 18, 2025 at 8:24 AM
I've just received a small reprint of Engines of War which has been unavailable for some time...They are £10 plus £3 50 p and p ...just email me [email protected]
One for ths trainspotters. Where is this and who designed the loco?
August 14, 2025 at 3:29 PM
One for ths trainspotters. Where is this and who designed the loco?
I could not agree more
August 13, 2025 at 6:38 AM
I could not agree more
Family parkrun at Barmouth
July 26, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Family parkrun at Barmouth
Not a lot of progress at Curzon Street, terminus of HS2 sometime in the late 2030s
July 24, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Not a lot of progress at Curzon Street, terminus of HS2 sometime in the late 2030s
Lovely venue in Darlington Hopetown museum for my talk
July 10, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Lovely venue in Darlington Hopetown museum for my talk
I'll be speaking on Saturday morning at West Barnes library
July 9, 2025 at 7:33 AM
I'll be speaking on Saturday morning at West Barnes library
Has Google created the ugliest building in London? Competitors?
July 5, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Has Google created the ugliest building in London? Competitors?