# Railway on The No Agenda Show

Railway comes up in 21 chapters across 21 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2007 to September 2026.

- **Chapters:** 21
- **Episodes:** 21
- **Discussed:** December 2007 – September 2026
- **Related topics:** [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Infrastructure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infrastructure.md), [Pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [Russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [Silk Road](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silk-road.md), [2017](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2017.md), [Adam Curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [Amtrak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amtrak.md), [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 21

### Ukraine War Escalation and Infrastructure Strikes

- **Episode:** [1903: Non-Practicing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1903-non-practicing.md)
- **Published:** 2026-09-13
- **Time:** 2:10:11–2:14:05
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1903-non-practicing/chapter/ukraine-war-escalation-and-infrastructure-strikes.md

Reports indicate a new phase in the Russia-Ukraine war, with Russian drones targeting fuel stations and passenger trains in Kiev and Odessa. The strikes are designed to slow down domestic movement and diplomatic visits, which often rely on the railway system. The hosts note the increasing intensity of the air war against the capital.

Keywords: [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [kiev](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kiev.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md), [railway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/railway.md)

### US-Mexico Agreement on Migrant Deportations

- **Episode:** [1594: Gene Jock](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1594-gene-jock.md)
- **Published:** 2023-09-29
- **Time:** 52:58–56:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1594-gene-jock/chapter/us-mexico-agreement-on-migrant-deportations.md

Mexico and the U.S. reached a new agreement to deport migrants from border cities back to their home countries and prevent them from using railways to reach the U.S. border. Representative Henry Cuellar noted this strategy was used successfully under previous administrations, though human rights organizations have condemned the practice. The move aims to "depressurize" northern Mexican cities currently overwhelmed by the migration flow.

Keywords: [mexico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mexico.md), [deportation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deportation.md), railways, [henry cuellar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/henry-cuellar.md), [human rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-rights.md), unma

### California Zephyr Commemorative Engines and Orient Express

- **Episode:** [1428: Health Glitch](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1428-health-glitch.md)
- **Published:** 2022-02-24
- **Time:** 1:23:03–1:26:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1428-health-glitch/chapter/california-zephyr-commemorative-engines-and-orient-express.md

A report on the California Zephyr train noted the use of four engines, including two commemorative units, on a recent trip to Sacramento. The discussion shifted to luxury rail travel, including the revamped Orient Express and the Trans-Siberian Railway route from Vladivostok to Moscow.

Keywords: [california zephyr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california-zephyr.md), [amtrak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amtrak.md), orient express, trans-siberian railway, [travel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/travel.md)

### Delta Five Trial, Climate Necessity Defense

- **Episode:** [1336: Climate Crisis Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special.md)
- **Published:** 2021-04-08
- **Time:** 1:55:15–1:58:06
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special/chapter/delta-five-trial-climate-necessity-defense.md

The "Delta Five" protesters, arrested for blocking oil trains at a BNSF rail yard, are granted the right to use the "necessity defense" in a Seattle court. This marks the first time an American court has allowed defendants to argue that their illegal actions were necessary to prevent the greater harm of climate change. The trial features testimony from rail safety experts and climatologists regarding the threats posed by fossil fuel transportation.

Keywords: delta five, [bnsf railway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bnsf-railway.md), necessity defense, [civil disobedience](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civil-disobedience.md), oil trains, [scientific community](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scientific-community.md)

### Introduction, BNSF Railway Economic Indicators

- **Episode:** [792: Buffoonery](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery.md)
- **Published:** 2016-01-22
- **Time:** 0:00–1:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery/chapter/introduction-bnsf-railway-economic-indicators.md

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the program from Austin, Texas and Northern California. An email from a BNSF Railway employee suggests that a slowdown in the transportation business is a leading indicator of an economic crash, mirroring patterns seen before the 2008 financial crisis.

Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [bnsf railway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bnsf-railway.md), [economic indicators](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-indicators.md)

### China-Thailand Railway, Belt and Road Initiative

- **Episode:** [764: Can You See That Juice?](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/764-can-you-see-that-juice.md)
- **Published:** 2015-10-11
- **Time:** 2:28:55–2:30:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/764-can-you-see-that-juice/chapter/china-thailand-railway-belt-and-road-initiative.md

China and Thailand have agreed to accelerate a joint railway project that will serve as a transport hub for the region. Thai Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai voiced support for China's "Belt and Road Initiative." The project is described as a breakthrough for regional interconnectivity and long-term development.

Keywords: [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [thailand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thailand.md), [railway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/railway.md), [wang yi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wang-yi.md), [belt and road](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belt-and-road.md)

### Carnegie Pronunciation, PBS NewsHour Funding

- **Episode:** [726: Weather Whiplash](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/726-weather-whiplash.md)
- **Published:** 2015-05-31
- **Time:** 2:31:25–2:34:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/726-weather-whiplash/chapter/carnegie-pronunciation-pbs-newshour-funding.md

A segment on the PBS NewsHour highlights the specific pronunciation of "Carnegie" used by professional announcers. While many people say "Car-neh-gee," the official funding credits for the Carnegie Corporation of New York use a different emphasis. The hosts note that high-level sponsors are very particular about how their names are pronounced in public media.

Keywords: [carnegie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carnegie.md), [pbs newshour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs-newshour.md), [pronunciation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pronunciation.md), [bnsf railway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bnsf-railway.md), lincoln financial

### Oil by Rail, Bill Gates and Warren Buffett

- **Episode:** [673: Imperial News](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/673-imperial-news.md)
- **Published:** 2014-11-27
- **Time:** 2:51:08–2:54:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/673-imperial-news/chapter/oil-by-rail-bill-gates-and-warren-buffett.md

The hosts discuss the economic interests behind the Keystone XL pipeline delay, noting that Bill Gates and Warren Buffett benefit significantly from transporting oil via rail. They highlight the increasing number of rail mishaps and explosions, suggesting the "oil by rail" business is a protected scam for major investors.

Keywords: [bill gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md), [warren buffett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/warren-buffett.md), [keystone xl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/keystone-xl.md), canadian national railway, oil by rail

### China's "New Silk Road" Rail Link to Germany

- **Episode:** [605: "Biostitutes"](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/605-quot-biostitutes-quot.md)
- **Published:** 2014-04-03
- **Time:** 1:23:06–1:28:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/605-quot-biostitutes-quot/chapter/china-s-new-silk-road-rail-link-to-germany.md

As a hedge against US maritime control, China has established the Yuxinou Railway, a freight line connecting Chongqing to Duisburg, Germany. President Xi Jinping recently celebrated the arrival of a train that completed the journey in 16 days. The rail line passes through Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus, and Poland, providing a faster alternative to sea shipping.

Keywords: [xi jinping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/xi-jinping.md), duisburg, [chongqing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chongqing.md), [silk road](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silk-road.md), yuxinou railway, freight train

### Train Conductors, Public Mental Health Crisis

- **Episode:** [596: Undesirable Nudity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/596-undesirable-nudity.md)
- **Published:** 2014-03-06
- **Time:** 1:01:03–1:04:26
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/596-undesirable-nudity/chapter/train-conductors-public-mental-health-crisis.md

Sir Michael Allen, a Long Island Railway conductor, shares stories of dealing with erratic passengers, including a woman throwing feces and a man threatening to blow up a train over a lost iPod. These anecdotes lead to a broader discussion on the perceived decline of public sanity, attributed to media-induced stress. One host mentions his wife's anxiety regarding the potential for a global conflict triggered by the situation in Ukraine.

Keywords: long island railway, [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), 911 abuse, [crime](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crime.md), crimean war

### Oman National Railway and the Strait of Hormuz

- **Episode:** [590: Jelly Side Up](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/590-jelly-side-up.md)
- **Published:** 2014-02-09
- **Time:** 2:29:13–2:33:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/590-jelly-side-up/chapter/oman-national-railway-and-the-strait-of-hormuz.md

Oman is reportedly building a $3 billion national railway to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, a major global shipping choke point controlled by Iran. The railway will allow freight to be docked in southern Oman and transported north by rail through Saudi Arabia and the UAE, reducing the strategic leverage of the Iranian navy.

Keywords: [oman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oman.md), [strait of hormuz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/strait-of-hormuz.md), [railway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/railway.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [shipping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shipping.md), [oil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil.md)

### Trans-Eurasian Railway, North Korea and Global Logistics

- **Episode:** [573: NEETS](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/573-neets.md)
- **Published:** 2013-12-12
- **Time:** 34:13–37:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/573-neets/chapter/trans-eurasian-railway-north-korea-and-global-logistics.md

Russia and North Korea have opened a cross-border freight railway intended to link Asian markets with Europe. This project is part of a broader Trans-Eurasian Railway network that could eventually connect South Korea to Spain. The strategic importance of Ukraine in this rail network is highlighted as a primary reason for the geopolitical tug-of-war between the West and the East.

Keywords: trans-eurasian railway, [north korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-korea.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [logistics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/logistics.md), [infrastructure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infrastructure.md)

### Berlin-Baghdad Railway History, Myanmar, African Expansion

- **Episode:** [572: Uptalking Dudes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/572-uptalking-dudes.md)
- **Published:** 2013-12-08
- **Time:** 1:14:36–1:24:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/572-uptalking-dudes/chapter/berlin-baghdad-railway-history-myanmar-african-expansion.md

Historical parallels are drawn between the current Chinese rail project and the early 20th-century Berlin-to-Baghdad railway. The strategic importance of Myanmar (Burma) is highlighted as a missing link for Chinese access to South Asia. Plans for branch lines extending into Egypt and Africa are discussed as the ultimate goal for Chinese trade dominance.

Keywords: [ottoman empire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ottoman-empire.md), [myanmar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/myanmar.md), [burma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/burma.md), [egypt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/egypt.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), baghdad railway

### Economic Panic of 1847, Railway Bubble, 2017 Forecast

- **Episode:** [535: Swivel-Chair Speed](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/535-swivel-chair-speed.md)
- **Published:** 2013-08-01
- **Time:** 1:25:23–1:26:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/535-swivel-chair-speed/chapter/economic-panic-of-1847-railway-bubble-2017-forecast.md

The Panic of 1847, caused by a collapse in the British railway industry, is identified as a historical parallel to the 2007 housing bubble. Based on 80-year and 170-year economic cycles, a major global collapse is predicted for 2017. This cycle theory suggests that the world may avoid a total collapse in the immediate term but will face a significant downturn in three to four years.

Keywords: panic of 1847, railway boom, [economic cycles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-cycles.md), [2017](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2017.md), [housing bubble](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/housing-bubble.md)

### Train Enthusiasts, Foamer Subculture

- **Episode:** [432: Felonious Bears](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/432-felonious-bears.md)
- **Published:** 2012-08-05
- **Time:** 1:17:30–1:21:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/432-felonious-bears/chapter/train-enthusiasts-foamer-subculture.md

A viral video of a "foamer"—an enthusiastic train hobbyist—reacting emotionally to vintage engines is discussed. The hosts explain the term "foamer" as a derogatory label adopted by the rail enthusiast community. They play the clip, which features the man shouting in excitement over specific locomotive models.

Keywords: [trains](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trains.md), [foamers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/foamers.md), [railway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/railway.md), [hobbyists](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hobbyists.md), [viral video](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/viral-video.md)

### New Silk Road Railway, Belarus Syria Connection

- **Episode:** [419: Degrowth](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/419-degrowth.md)
- **Published:** 2012-06-21
- **Time:** 2:28:39–2:32:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/419-degrowth/chapter/new-silk-road-railway-belarus-syria-connection.md

China is developing a "New Silk Road" railway spanning 10,000 kilometers to connect Asian trading hubs with Rotterdam and Antwerp. The route passes through Belarus, which has recently been accused of providing Syria with deadly military technology. The hosts discuss the geopolitical implications of the rail link and the perceived failure of Russian and Chinese propaganda compared to Western media.

Keywords: [silk road](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silk-road.md), [railway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/railway.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [belarus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belarus.md), [vladivostok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladivostok.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md)

### Mars Railway Station Discovery, Joseph Skipper Research

- **Episode:** [354: Punk Media](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/354-punk-media.md)
- **Published:** 2011-11-07
- **Time:** 1:46:57–1:48:40
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/354-punk-media/chapter/mars-railway-station-discovery-joseph-skipper-research.md

Researcher Joseph Skipper claims to have found evidence of a railway station and carriage in high-resolution Google Mars images. The hosts joke about whether this is a scheme to promote high-speed rail on other planets. They provide a link to the images in the show notes for listeners to examine the "tracks and train" themselves.

Keywords: [mars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mars.md), railway station, joseph skipper, google mars, [high-speed rail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/high-speed-rail.md)

### FAA Reauthorization Act, National Mediation Board, Union Organizing

- **Episode:** [336: Tesla Dome](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/336-tesla-dome.md)
- **Published:** 2011-09-04
- **Time:** 7:40–11:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/336-tesla-dome/chapter/faa-reauthorization-act-national-mediation-board-union-organizing.md

President Obama's weekly address focused on the urgent need for Congress to renew the transportation bill to prevent funding for roads and bridges from expiring. The legislative stalemate centers on Section 903 of the FAA Reauthorization Act, which involves changes to the National Mediation Board's rules for union organizing. The administration seeks to allow unions to organize with a simple majority of votes cast, a move supported by AFL-CIO president Rich Trumka but opposed by those favoring the previous standard.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), rich trumka, faa reauthorization act, national mediation board, railway labor act, [unions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unions.md)

### Obama Infrastructure Speech, Italy Debt Crisis

- **Episode:** [320: Dead Man Walking](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/320-dead-man-walking.md)
- **Published:** 2011-07-10
- **Time:** 56:49–58:54
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/320-dead-man-walking/chapter/obama-infrastructure-speech-italy-debt-crisis.md

President Obama called for a "redoubling" of efforts to rebuild American roads, bridges, and "railways" to employ construction workers. Meanwhile, Italy has become the latest Eurozone nation to face default fears amid political friction between Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi and his finance minister.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [infrastructure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infrastructure.md), railways, [italy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/italy.md), sylvio berlusconi

### PBS Funding and Corporate Sponsorship Bias

- **Episode:** [212: Billion Dollar Riot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/212-billion-dollar-riot.md)
- **Published:** 2010-06-27
- **Time:** 1:06:17–1:08:49
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/212-billion-dollar-riot/chapter/pbs-funding-and-corporate-sponsorship-bias.md

The hosts examine the "Big Three" corporate sponsors of the PBS NewsHour: Bank of America, Chevron, and BNSF Railway. They argue that such heavy reliance on corporate funding compromises the objectivity of public broadcasting.

Keywords: [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [bank of america](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bank-of-america.md), [chevron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chevron.md), [bnsf railway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bnsf-railway.md), [corporate sponsorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corporate-sponsorship.md), [news hour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/news-hour.md)

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