2/17 Are a fair deal for England's train drivers and fare-free public transport in London possible? Calling All Stations with Christian Wolmar
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With further strikes scheduled in many of England's train companies, Christian speaks to Simon Weller, Assistant General Secretary of drivers' union ASLEF, about what the shape of a settlement to the long-running disputes over pay and conditions might look like [2:08 ]. Christian and co-presenter Mark Walker discuss the latest developments in Great Britain's rail reform programme [16:52]. Christian then discusses with Simon Pirani of the Fare Free London campaign the merits and challenges in making public transport in major cities free at the point of use [24:19]. His final thought is on the breaking news of the Baltimore road bridge collapse [48:50].
With further strikes scheduled in many of England's train companies, Christian speaks to Simon Weller, Assistant General Secretary of drivers' union ASLEF, about what the shape of a settlement to the long-running disputes over pay and conditions might look like [2:08 ]. Christian and co-presenter Mark Walker discuss the latest developments in Great Britain's rail reform programme [16:52]. Christian then discusses with Simon Pirani of the Fare Free London campaign the merits and challenges in making public transport in major cities free at the point of use [24:19]. His final thought is on the breaking news of the Baltimore road bridge collapse [48:50].
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