Tonight, we are looking in detail at the RAIB report into the Talerddig crash where two trains collided resulting in the tragic death of a passenger. Given last week's two-train crash near Bedford, one not to be missed.

Tomorrow night's #Railnatter is a biggie - given the criticality of the Gorton and Denton by-election, we'll be diving into one of the big issues that matters for local folk: TRANSPORT, and how far off good it is on this side of Manchester. Watch LIVE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAIk...

You might know about our mainline episodes, but did you know that #Railnatter has weekly bonus episodes that you get when you subscribe at the £5+ tiers? Tonight, we looked at what Labour Together had been saying in the transport sphere as it collapses in on itself thanks to Mandelson.

If you want to watch the full, uncut interview with Ashlynn about Lillian Lawrence and her incredible - and much overlooked - impact on the world of mini trains, we've got you covered: www.patreon.com/posts/149359...

Tonight's #Railnatter is one we're really proud of - it's the story of the incredible trans woman who created the railway modelling movement as we know it today. If you've not heard of her - you should have! Not to be missed - premieres at 8pm at youtu.be/BdZVaCGtXs8?... 📺

Tonight, #Railnatter looks at the Adamuz rail crash in Spain, looks at the most likely mechanism of derailment and why this doesn't really answer many questions at this point. TONIGHT at 8pm: youtu.be/WiQZqpmIR-g

...we couldn't do it without YOU. So thanks to you, and see you for the big THREE ZERO ZERO in a couple of months 🎉 (yes I'm getting a hair cut soon)

As we hit the home straight on 300 episodes, it's nice to dwell on a few milestones given we remain INDEPENDENT and MOSTLY RUN BY A SINGLE IDIOT. We've had 1.2 million views/listens so far, we've been selected more than once as the leading railway podcast IN THE WORLD, and...

Unusually, we've a bonus TONIGHT at 8pm! We very rarely do this, but just in case - come join us! It's £5 a month to join the bonus feed crew... This week we are growing a railway network for North and East Yorkshire and the North East from first principles: www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-...

TONIGHT we are digging into the RAIB report into the derailment of a freight train in Audenshaw, Greater Manchester back in 2024. Is it time for us to more quickly phase out waybeam bridges? Watch LIVE at 8pm: youtube.com/live/BytsYlw...

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You've been asking for this one for a long time - YES, the airports episode is finally here! Which of the UK's 32 mainland airports (including on the island of Ireland) deserve to survive into the 2040s, and which must CLOSE? Tune in to find out! Join LIVE at 8pm: youtube.com/live/Ll6J3wI...

We're back! Tonight we're developing the complete rail network in Devon and Cornwall and understanding what delivering that might look like in reality... See you at 8pm UK time! youtube.com/live/I8TbOZj...

It's the biggest town in the Highlands and it is being choked by bad transport planning decisions. Is there a better way for Fort William? Can we avoid repeating those mistakes again? Catch up on this week's #Railnatter: www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-AK...

We did it again... Best railway podcast in the UK for the second year running! (Thanks to the AI robot that decided this! We look forward to winning a real award soon!)

The Department for Transport has published the list of projects that it is progressing, and those it is putting on ice... We take a look at the 50 projects that made it. LIVE, 8pm, TONIGHT: www.youtube.com/live/idoVFjh...

This week we are talking about the new @transportforwales.bsky.social Network North Wales report. It's good! How North Wales will demolish car dependency - TONIGHT at 8pm. LINK HERE: www.youtube.com/live/fyhevR4...

TONIGHT in HALF AN HOUR @garethdennis.bsky.social is going through the two government papers that were supposed to herald hope, glory and rejuvenation: the Comprehensive Spending Review and the Industrial Strategy. Both fell a bit flat. We take a look. LINK HERE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vysU...

Until very recently, Russia had the best railways in the world... We're delighted to be joined by Russian vibes expert @miloedwards.bsky.social, delving into life as a Russian resident and rail traveller as we ask questions like How? and Why? and Really? Weds/8pm! www.youtube.com/watch?v=j63O...

In just over an hour, we are joined by @railmaps.com.au to explore the history of Australia's railways - and why they are better than most European systems and very nearly as good as Japans... See you at 8pm UK time! www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHgv...

Is @mayorofgm.bsky.social Andy Burnham the key to delivering a northern high speed rail network? This week's #Railnatter is looking at the Liverpool-Manchester Railway Board's "Connecting the North West" paper in detail, to see if it can get this government moving. LIVE at 8pm TONIGHT! 🐝

This week, we present as even-handed a case on open access trains as possible, via First Group's January paper on their benefits, and the leaked memo about the £1bn+ they'll allegedly cost us over the next decade... Wednesday, 8pm: youtu.be/mV9vMMSf5No?...

It's the big one! We've got the wonderful, erudite and incisive @victoriascott.bsky.social (yes, @garethdennis.bsky.social's WTYP nemesis) joining us to explain all of the problems with driverless cars - and why they are still being pushed onto us! TONIGHT, 8pm: youtu.be/1vaMlaugtBI

This week we return to WALES to talk about the proposals for linking north and south with a new line via Bangor and Afon Wen... Do they make sense? Are they useful? See you LIVE at 8pm! www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrtE...

It's a news episode - this week's #Railnatter tries (likely in vain) to catch up with a month or two of happenings. Not least the entirely predictable pivot car-ways of a government already out of ideas... JOIN LIVE at 8pm TONIGHT: www.youtube.com/live/tnQ_gHW...

Some others being given the new treatment too... APT being legendary!

As we begin our zhuzh, we've been going back and updating thumbs for our favourite episodes... Remember these, @anngav.bsky.social and @alchap.bsky.social? A shame they are no longer topical /s

We're back, and this time you all get the maps you were hoping for... Let's see what a bold but realistic metro for Scotland's biggest city might look like. Glasgow Airport might also get a mention! 8pm, TONIGHT, LIVE: www.youtube.com/live/XWQ_NDn...

TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY EPISODES. We're only wee, but according to various sources (most recently Feedspot) we're also The World's Top Railway Podcast. Who needs production values?! Anyway, let's talk about Duncraig station. LIVE at 8pm TONIGHT: www.youtube.com/live/0Azg1NZ...

🚨 TEMPORARY CHANGE TO SCHEDULE 🚨 Because of chaotic reasons, #Railnatter is going to be TONIGHT at 7pm UK time... and it is going to be both LIVE and ON LOCATION on GWR's patch for a 2024 round-up Q&A. It's an AMA - all questions on anything welcome! www.youtube.com/live/oQ-OANF...