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Christian and co-presenter Mark Walker examine the transport policy choices facing the UK political parties contending to win the 2024 General Election [1:25]. Mark interviews Christian about his latest book - The Liberation Line - telling the heroic story of how the reconstruction of the railways in France after D-Day from June 1944 hastened the Allied victory over Nazi Germany [20:22]. Finally, Christian reflects on an early suggestion of possible disagreement between a possible Labour Government and the Mayor of London on the extent of transport devolution [35:00].
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- Heathrow ’seriously lagging’ behind rival airports, warns Emirates boss. [subscription]London aviation hub pales by comparison with those in Asia, says Sir Tim Clark
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- Call to limit alcohol on long-haul flights to stop heart attacks. [subscription]Combination of alcohol and cabin pressure may put strain on sleeping passengers’ hearts
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- Airlines issue new seatbelt rules after Brit dies following 'extreme turbulence'Carriers are toughening up safety instructions in the wake of a British man’s death after severe turbulence hit a Singapore Airlines flight.
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