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Kids Guide to Transport

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Bex and Dan from Fun Kids learn all about the future of Britain's railways, from signals to trains and tracks, and highways, from roads to traffic flows. This is a podcast from the UK's children's radio station, Fun Kids.

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Episodes

  1. London Transport Museum's Lost Property Office

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  2. Do you know what the Roundel is?

    The Roundel is super famous and very recognisable, I bet you've seen it yourself before! But what is it? Let's find out all about it with some help from London Transport Museum. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  3. Do you know about the London Underground Map?

    How much do you know about the famous London Underground Map? Let's find out all about it with some help from London Transport Museum. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  4. What is Moquette?

    Ever heard of Moquette? No?! Well you've definitely seen it! Let's find out all about it with some help from London Transport Museum. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  5. The Q-Stock Train

    Find out all about the Q-Stock train that now lives in London Transport Museum! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  6. The Garden Seat Type Horse Bus

    Find out all about the Garden Seat Type Horse Bus that now lives in London Transport Museum's Acton Depot! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  7. Metropolitan Railway’s Milk Van No. 3

    Learn all about the Metropolitan Railway’s Milk Van No. 3 that now lives in London Transport Museum's Acton Depot! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  8. The Track Pack - "Trespassing Inside Stations Can Be Dangerous"

    There are lots of signs and markers to keep us safe when around the railway, including on the platform at railway stations. Cousin Callum seems determined to break the rules, and Ella and Jack have to warn him of the dangers… Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  9. The Track Pack - "Train Yards & Sidings Can Be Dangerous"

    Train yards and sidings can be interesting places, especially if you are fond of railways. But when Sienna wanted to take a closer look, Ella and Jack had to remind her of the dangers even though the trains aren’t moving. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  10. The Track Pack - "Staying Safe When Exploring Wildlife Near Railways"

    It’s blackberry season and Nan’s making her famous jam. Ella and Jack are helping her pick fruit in a nearby wood. They find out that even adults like Gran can learn a few things about safety around railways… Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  11. The Track Pack - "Safety With Balloons And Kites"

    It’s Ella’s birthday, and dad has bought her some helium balloons. On the way to lunch, Ella nearly puts herself in danger when they float near the railway. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  12. The Track Pack - "Copying Our Friends Can Be Dangerous"

    Jack and Ella have started a new school which means a new route home - past a freight yard. They find out that not all kids are as careful as they are, when it comes to safety around the tracks. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  13. The Track Pack - "Safety With Our Pets Near Railways"

    Ella and Jack are on holiday at a caravan park. It’s fun making friends and that includes four-legged ones! But when Max the dog runs off, they nearly put themselves in danger. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  14. The Track Pack - "Retrieving Dropped Items Near Railways"

    Lots of people like their gadgets, and adults especially love their mobile phones. When Dad drops his phone from the station platform, Ella and Jack have to stop him putting himself in danger. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  15. The Track Pack - "Staying Safe Near Railways When With Older Children"

    Ella and Jack know all about safety near railways but cousin Callum thinks he knows better. He might be older but is he wiser? Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  16. The Track Pack - "Playing Games Near The Railway"

    Ella and Jack are playing outside with their friends and having such a good time that Sienna forgets the rules about safety near railways. Luckily Jack sees her in time to stop her putting herself in danger. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  17. The Track Pack - "Never Take A Short Cut Over Railway Lines"

    Jack and Ella call themselves the Track Pack. They know how to stay safe around the railways – but not everyone does! One day they manage to teach their Uncle Dave a thing or two. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  18. What Makes A Great Road? (Are We There Yet?)

    Bex and Dan are on a road trip finding out what makes a great road. From old cobbly roads to busy modern streets, there's lots to think about! So what makes a great road? Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  19. Building Roads (Building Roads Today)

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  20. Dan meets Crossrail (Digital Railways)

    Dan meets Chris Binns, one of the engineers behind London’s new Crossrail line. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  21. The railways...making positive changes for everyone (Digital Railways)

    Bex and Dan think about all the ways the rail network will change – and how this will make positive changes for everyone. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  22. How to...future trains (Digital Railways)

    Bex and Dan think about how some cool new technology could help trains of the future. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  23. Keeping the tube cool (Digital Railways)

    The London Underground is a great way to get around – but it can be quite a hot and sweaty experience! Bex and Dan find out what can be done to cool things down. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  24. How to...fix the faults on the network (Digital Railways)

    New technology can be used to find faults on the track – but when it comes to fixing things, it still needs help from some very heavy machinery! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  25. How to...find the faults on the network (Digital Railways)

    There has always been a need to take good care of the railways but the ways that maintenance is undertaken are changing. Bex and Dan find out more about how faults on the network are detected. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  26. How to...build a 21st century tunnel (Digital Railways)

    In the past many workers were needed to build tunnels – but 21st century technology can make it much simpler – and quicker! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  27. How to...make better trains (Digital Railways)

    Bigger trains will mean more passengers can travel – Bex and Dan think about other ways trains of the future can be improved. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  28. Making better stations (Digital Railways)

    Bex and Dan think about how stations could be made safer, and more passenger-friendly. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  29. How can we make trains more energy efficient? (Digital Railways)

    Like every type of industry the rail network needs to think about being energy efficient and using new, more sustainable types of power. Dan and Bex investigate… Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  30. How to electrify the rail network (Digital Railways)

    Trains can travel faster and more efficiently if they’re electric – but how do you electrify the network? And why can it take time to do so? Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  31. How do we build more railway lines? (Digital Railways)

    Although the digital railway of the future will help make the best use of the networks we have, it’s likely that new lines will also need to be built. Bex and Dan find out more. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  32. How do we run trains faster? (Digital Railways)

    We can get more trains running on the tracks by helping each one to go faster. Bex and Dan find out how this can be achieved. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  33. How to...run trains closer together (Digital Railways)

    To make the best use of our existing rail networks, we need to get more trains running on the tracks – and one way of doing this is getting trains to run closer together. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  34. Sharing the Tracks (Digital Railways)

    Dan and Bex are thinking about the different users of the rail network – passenger, freight and maintenance trains. All of which need enough space to do their job. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  35. What you need - Power (Digital Railways)

    From moving trains and lighting carriages to making sure we can charge our phones, the railways need power. But the kind of power used by the railways has changed over the years. Bex and Dan find out more. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  36. All about Stations and Freight depots! (Digital Railways)

    As they continue their train journey, Bex and Dan have noticed that there are lots of different types of stations. They think about the differences and the similarities. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  37. Train signals and how they work! (Digital Railways)

    Bex and Dan think about signals – these help to keep trains safe and on the right route. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  38. Everything you need to know about railway track! (Digital Railways)

    Dan and Bex are on a railway journey, and are thinking about how trains get around. Everyone knows trains run on track – but what IS track? Dan and Bex find out more… Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  39. Laying down the line: How is train track laid? (Digital Railways)

    Dan and Bex are on a train journey. And as the train travels through towns and the countryside, it’s got them wondering about how the lines were built across all the different types of landscape. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  40. An introduction to Britain's railways! (Digital Railways)

    Dan and Bex are taking a trip on a train. They learn it’s expected that double the number of passengers will be using the railways in the next twenty years – so things are going to have to change… Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

About this show

Bex and Dan from Fun Kids learn all about the future of Britain's railways, from signals to trains and tracks, and highways, from roads to traffic flows. This is a podcast from the UK's children's radio station, Fun Kids.

Hosted by

Fun Kids

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Kids Guide to Transport have?

Kids Guide to Transport has 40 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on April 26, 2022.

What is Kids Guide to Transport about?

Bex and Dan from Fun Kids learn all about the future of Britain's railways, from signals to trains and tracks, and highways, from roads to traffic flows. This is a podcast from the UK's children's radio station, Fun Kids.

How often does Kids Guide to Transport release new episodes?

Kids Guide to Transport publishes monthly, based on its 40 episodes since February 2018.

Who hosts Kids Guide to Transport?

Kids Guide to Transport is created and hosted by Fun Kids.
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