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Ep 58. Network Rail's Eye in the Sky
June 21, 2024 08:58 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBWe are joined by the Head of Air Operations at Network Rail, Bradley Sparkes, and National Aerial Survey Specialist, Sean Leahy. Bradley and Sean offer some fascinating insight into how Network Rail patrols the British railway from the sky, identifying faults on helicopter and drone explorations. Sean discusses the technology his team uses, meaning they are capable of observing faults that may otherwise go unnoticed while flying at hundreds of feet. He also gives insight into his ...
Ep 57.Maximising the UK Rail Network
June 06, 2024 14:56 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBChris Gibb is a non executive director of DOHL and was formerly the CEO of Scottish Rail Holdings and COO of Virgin West Coast. He has over 40 years of experience in the rail industry and watched on like the rest of us as Phases 2a and 2b of HS2 were cancelled. Chris joins host Peter Johnson on the latest edition of the Rail Technology Magazine podcast to discuss a personal project he has worked on to maximise the UK rail network with only the London-Birmingham high-speed line bei...
Episode 56: Pushing forward innovation in Rail – Vaibhav Puri
February 20, 2024 16:13 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBIn this episode of the Rail Technology Magazine Podcast, we chat to Vaibhav Puri, Director of Sector Strategy and Transformation at the Rail Safety and Standards Board. Vaibhav discusses in detail the role of the RSSB in how innovation in rail should be regulated and controlled and what needs to be done to make it as much an environment for innovation and technological transformation as possible. But as the industry gets to grips with the changing world around it, it also wrestles...
Ep 56. Pushing forward innovation in Rail – Vaibhav Puri
February 20, 2024 16:13 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBIn this episode of the Rail Technology Magazine Podcast, we chat to Vaibhav Puri, Director of Sector Strategy and Transformation at the Rail Safety and Standards Board. Vaibhav discusses in detail the role of the RSSB in how innovation in rail should be regulated and controlled and what needs to be done to make it as much an environment for innovation and technological transformation as possible. But as the industry gets to grips with the changing world around it, it also wrestles...
Ep 55. Rail revenue in the age of Great British Railways – Suzanne Donnelly
February 06, 2024 11:03 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBIn this episode of the Rail Technology Magazine Podcast, we chat to Suzanne Donnelly, Director of Passenger Revenue at Great British Railway Transition Team. Great British Railways has a remit to fundamentally change the way that rail in this country is run. It has at its core, a programme of change for the network, and how it can be the best in class for passengers and the industry. Suzanne discusses the role that GBRTT will play in this change, and the steps that are being put ...
Episode 55: Rail revenue in the age of Great British Railways – Suzanne Donnelly
February 06, 2024 11:03 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBIn this episode of the Rail Technology Magazine Podcast, we chat to Suzanne Donnelly, Director of Passenger Revenue at Great British Railway Transition Team. Great British Railways has a remit to fundamentally change the way that rail in this country is run. It has at its core, a programme of change for the network, and how it can be the best in class for passengers and the industry. Suzanne discusses the role that GBRTT will play in this change, and the steps that are being put ...
Ep 54. Sharpening the commercial focus of rail – Interview with Alicia Andrews
January 18, 2024 09:22 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBIn this episode of the Rail Technology Magazine Podcast, we chat to Alicia Andrews, commercial director at Southeastern. Alicia is in charge of the commercial arm of one of Britain’s biggest operators on one of the Britain’s busiest lines. How can operators innovate and keep nimble in such a cost driven environment? Alicia explains how Southeastern tackle this and its plans to keep their focus on innovation. Revenue generation and passenger habits also take centre stage as we di...
Ep 53: The challenges of Rail Recruitment - Kenny Burton, Matchtech Group
January 03, 2024 16:33 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBIn this episode of the Rail Technology Magazine Podcast, we chat to Rail Director at STEM recruitment specialists, Matchtech about the challenges facing the industry in recruiting across the multiple different sectors currently and how the industry and the specialisms within rail have changed over the years and how it is still evolving. But we also discuss what can be done to alleviate the talent crunch that is affecting rail, how the industry can become more attractive to prospect...
Ep 52: TransCityRail North 2023 - Leaders Debate - 'Carbon Management Leadership - how are we meeting the challenges of leading Whole Life Carbon based decisions' - In partnership with ARUP
December 14, 2023 14:42 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBThis episode brought to you by Arup takes a further look at how the industry is tackling decarbonisation and managing the competing voices and interests when deciding on how to manage it. This panel discuss how the rail sector asks if the industry is doing everything it can to hit the targets set from across the wider rail sector – From civils and construction, through the supply chain and the operators. It also details how decarbonisation is tackled currently and how suppliers can ...
Ep 51: Trans City Rail North 2023 - Leaders Debate - How can the rail industry collaborate to drive regional growth? - brought to you by West Coast Partnership
December 07, 2023 08:43 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBThis episode brought to you by West Coast Partnership brings together some of the leading voices in regional rail for another one of TCR North’s Leader’s Debate. This panel discuss how the rail sector can collaborate with regional economies to drive growth and increase productivity and take a further look into how transport infrastructure can play a vital role in connecting people, businesses, and communities. It also explores how the session can increase the voice of rail when pol...
Ep 51: TransCityRail North 2023 - Leaders Debate - How can the rail industry collaborate to drive regional growth? - brought to you by West Coast Partnership
December 07, 2023 08:43 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBThis episode brought to you by West Coast Partnership brings together some of the leading voices in regional rail for another one of TCR North’s Leader’s Debate. This panel discuss how the rail sector can collaborate with regional economies to drive growth and increase productivity and take a further look into how transport infrastructure can play a vital role in connecting people, businesses, and communities. It also explores how the session can increase the voice of rail when pol...
Ep 50: Trans City Rail North 2023 Leaders Debate 2 - Collaborative working driving affordability
November 30, 2023 09:14 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBThe needs of customers and the industry at large forms the heart of this debate, as the panel discuss where ensuring the industry needs are in sync with the passengers needs. Of course, to deliver on these improvements, requires budget – And the panel produce a lively debate on where and how spending should be prioritised in a time of restricted budgets and a stiff economic climate. Panellists on this debate are; James Corker, Rail Sector Director, Skanska UK PLC Paul Harwood, Pr...
Ep 50: TransCityRail North 2023 Leaders Debate 2 - Collaborative working driving affordability
November 30, 2023 09:14 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBThe needs of customers and the industry at large forms the heart of this debate, as the panel discuss where ensuring the industry needs are in sync with the passengers needs. Of course, to deliver on these improvements, requires budget – And the panel produce a lively debate on where and how spending should be prioritised in a time of restricted budgets and a stiff economic climate. Panellists on this debate are; James Corker, Rail Sector Director, Skanska UK PLC Paul Harwood, Pr...
Ep 49: TransCityRail North 2023 Leaders Debate - Putting Passengers First - Brought to you by Mott MacDonald
November 23, 2023 10:14 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBJoin us in our first leaders debate from TransCity Rail North 2023, brought to you by Mott MacDonald, where our panellists discuss how putting passengers first can reframe the conversation for the North and deliver better outcomes for both the industry and the passengers Panellists on this debate are; Karen Heppenstall, Head of Rail, Midlands Connect Tricia Williams, Chief Operating Officer, Northern Trains Darren Oldham, Rail and Road Director, Transport for the North Ken Norb...
Ep 49: Trans City Rail North 2023 Leaders Debate - Putting Passengers First - Brought to you by Mott MacDonald
November 23, 2023 10:14 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBJoin us in our first leaders debate from TransCity Rail North 2023, brought to you by Mott MacDonald, where our panellists discuss how putting passengers first can reframe the conversation for the North and deliver better outcomes for both the industry and the passengers Panellists on this debate are; Karen Heppenstall, Head of Rail, Midlands Connect Tricia Williams, Chief Operating Officer, Northern Trains Darren Oldham, Rail and Road Director, Transport for the North Ken Norb...
Ep 48. Trans City Rail South 2023 - Leaders Debate - AI Technology in the Rail Industry
November 07, 2023 16:38 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBIn the final episode of our TCR South 2023 Leaders Debate series, we take a look at one of the hottest topics – AI Technology Digitising the railway, complex route networks, tight timetables and growing passenger numbers, IoT and AI artificial will play a major role in the future of the rail industry. This discussion covers all of the major talking points on how AI will affect and eventually change rail. Panellists on this debate are; Brad Smith Head of Public & Passenger Safety,...
Ep 48. TransCityRail South 2023 - Leaders Debate - AI Technology in the Rail Industry
November 07, 2023 16:38 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBIn the final episode of our TCR South 2023 Leaders Debate series, we take a look at one of the hottest topics – AI Technology Digitising the railway, complex route networks, tight timetables and growing passenger numbers, IoT and AI artificial will play a major role in the future of the rail industry. This discussion covers all of the major talking points on how AI will affect and eventually change rail. Panellists on this debate are; Brad Smith Head of Public & Passenger Safety,...
Ep 47: TransCityRail South 2023 - Leaders Debate - Southern Integrated Delivery
November 01, 2023 15:25 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBIn episode three of our TCR South 2023 Leaders Debate series, the ambitious Southern Integrated Delivery takes centre stage. The debate looks at the southern regions huge £9 billion renewals programme and the trailblazing alliance that has been brought together to achieve it. The detailed conversation looks at how it was formed, its approach and the opportunities across the whole of the region that the programme aims to deliver. Panellists on this debate are; Tim Coucher, Allia...
Ep 47: Trans City Rail South 2023 - Leaders Debate - Southern Integrated Delivery
November 01, 2023 15:25 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBIn episode three of our TCR South 2023 Leaders Debate series, the ambitious Southern Integrated Delivery takes centre stage. The debate looks at the southern regions huge £9 billion renewals programme and the trailblazing alliance that has been brought together to achieve it. The detailed conversation looks at how it was formed, its approach and the opportunities across the whole of the region that the programme aims to deliver. Panellists on this debate are; Tim Coucher, Allia...
Ep 46: TransCityRail South 2023: Leaders Debate - How do we encourage industry collaboration?
October 25, 2023 13:47 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBIn episode two of our TCR South 2023, Leaders Debate series, we explore collaboration and what needs to be done within the industry to adopt new solutions. The debate, brought to you by LNER was titled “How do we encourage industry collaboration and the spread and adoption of new solutions to cross-industry challenges” It touches upon the need for an industry so used to working in silo’s to begin working together to push forward innovation, especially in the space of new technolog...
Ep 46: TCR South 2023: Leaders Debate - How do we encourage industry collaboration?
October 25, 2023 13:47 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBIn episode two of our TCR South 2023, Leaders Debate series, we explore collaboration and what needs to be done within the industry to adopt new solutions. The debate, brought to you by LNER was titled “How do we encourage industry collaboration and the spread and adoption of new solutions to cross-industry challenges” It touches upon the need for an industry so used to working in silo’s to begin working together to push forward innovation, especially in the space of new technolog...
Ep 45: Trans City Rail South - Where does the rail industry focus efforts to modernise and drive productivity? – Brought to you by Arup
October 18, 2023 15:25 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBHow does rail manage in a world where every resource comes at a premium? How does it improve and drive changes in the way it does things? These are questions posed in the first Leaders Debate at this year’s Trans City Rail South event; In an era of scarce resources, where does the rail industry focus efforts to modernise and drive productivity? – Brought to you by Arup. Guests for the panel discussion included; · Chris Myers, Associate Director Digital Services, Arup · ...
Ep 45: TransCityRail South - Where does the rail industry focus efforts to modernise and drive productivity? – Brought to you by Arup
October 18, 2023 15:25 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBHow does rail manage in a world where every resource comes at a premium? How does it improve and drive changes in the way it does things? These are questions posed in the first Leaders Debate at this year’s Trans City Rail South event; In an era of scarce resources, where does the rail industry focus efforts to modernise and drive productivity? – Brought to you by Arup. Guests for the panel discussion included; · Chris Myers, Associate Director Digital Services, Arup · ...
Ep 44: TransCityRail South 2023 Review
October 06, 2023 12:04 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBIn this episode of the Rail Technology Magazine Podcast, we take a look back at this years TransCity Rail South event, review some of the key speeches and discussions with highlights from Tim Walden, Rob Thomas, Rubina Greenwood. Collaboration, technological advances, digital evolution and capital investment were key themes discussed over the one-day event, held in the centre of London.
Ep 44: Trans City Rail South 2023 Review
October 06, 2023 12:04 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBIn this episode of the Rail Technology Magazine Podcast, we take a look back at this years TransCity Rail South event, review some of the key speeches and discussions with highlights from Tim Walden, Rob Thomas, Rubina Greenwood. Collaboration, technological advances, digital evolution and capital investment were key themes discussed over the one-day event, held in the centre of London.
Ep 44: TransCity Rail South 2023 Review
October 06, 2023 12:04 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBIn this episode of the Rail Technology Magazine Podcast, we take a look back at this years edition of TransCity Rail South, review some of the key speeches and discussions with highlights from Tim Walden, Rob Thomas, Rubina Greenwood. Collaboration, technological advances, digital evolution and capital investment were key themes discussed over the one-day event, held in the centre of London.
Ep 43: Intelligent Infrastructure and looking after the railway
September 15, 2023 11:09 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBClimate change and how the rail industry is tackling it, is a key question which the industry is needing to confront. But as we look towards an unpredictable future, rail is beginning to get ahead of the challenge with its continued technological advance. Network Rail is at the forefront of this, and in this episode of Rail Technology Magazine, we chat with Mona Silhota, Technical Head of Drainage and Lineside for Network Rail as well as Michael Brown, Head of Delivery for Intellig...
Ep 42: Interview with John Backway, Rail Delivery Group
August 17, 2023 14:41 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBThis month’s podcast is with the Head of Digital Ticketing Services at the Rail Delivery Group, John Backway. The podcast covers some of the most pressing issues within the sector currently. John chats about how digital ticketing is changing how people interact with the rail network around them and how the advancing technology is making printed ticketing a redundant practice. Efficiencies for customers is at the heart of work that Rail Delivery Group does and this is a key part of...
Ep 41. Danny Vaughan - Head of Metrolink in Manchester
August 01, 2023 08:26 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBThe latest episode of the Rail Technology Magazine Podcast features Danny Vaughan, the Head of Metrolink in Manchester. Danny has worked in light rail for 25 years and has overseen expansion projects across the city – Including the recently opened Trafford Park Line. He discusses how light rail offers options and flexibility where mainline rail cannot, the hopeful future of TfGM’s all encompassing Bee Network, which hopes to change and simplify how transport in Manchester works an...
Ep 40. How data is changing planning and analysis in rail
June 13, 2023 15:29 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBOn the latest episode of the Rail Technology Magazine podcast features Will Doyle, CEO of Rail Diary. Will has grown Rail Diary since its inception into a key project management tool that uses data and intelligence to help site and commercial managers make decisions with all of the information in front of them. We look at how data is changing the landscape for both on-site project management within the rail industry and how digitalisation is helping commercial decisions to be made...
Ep 39. The role of business leaders in helping drive action to combat climate change, Andrew Haines and Richard Hill
April 17, 2023 08:11 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBThe latest episode of Track Talk, the rail industry podcast is now available, bringing you closer to the leaders responsible for building, shaping and delivering transformational rail services and infrastructure across the UK. The new episode of the podcast, released today, features Andrew Haines, Chief Executive at Network Rail, and Richard Hill, Local Operations Manager at Network Rail. They offer their key industry insight as to how the role of business leaders helps drive actio...
Ep 38. The value of Heritage Railways, Malcolm Holmes
March 07, 2023 10:21 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBIn this latest edition of the Track Talk we sat down with Malcolm Holmes, Executive Director at West Midlands Rail Executive, to discuss his current role and the state of the rail sector within the Midands, then focusing the conversation on Malcolm’s “radical shift” as he transitions into his new role, helming operations for a heritage steam railway. Acting as the current new General Manager of the Great Central railway, an eight-and-a-half-mile stream railway in Leicestershire, M...
Malcolm Holmes and the value of Heritage Railways
March 07, 2023 10:21 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBIn this latest edition of the Track Talk we sat down with Malcolm Holmes, Executive Director at West Midlands Rail Executive, to discuss his current role and the state of the rail sector within the Midands, then focusing the conversation on Malcolm’s “radical shift” as he transitions into his new role, helming operations for a heritage steam railway. Acting as the current new General Manager of the Great Central railway, an eight-and-a-half-mile stream railway in Leicestershire, M...
Ep 37. What does the future of transport look like?, Transport Committee Chair Iain Stewart
February 03, 2023 15:59 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBThis episode of Track Talk sees a discussion with Conservative MP for Milton Keynes South Iain Stewart, Chair of the Transport Committee. The focus of this episode revolves around disruptive technologies within the rail sector, specifically the impact that the new, innovative advancements and trends might have across all modes of transport. The Transport Committee are taking proposals from people in the sector who are in the know about innovations that deserve more attention, so we h...
Episode 37 - What does the future of transport look like | Transport Committee Chair Iain Stewart
February 03, 2023 15:59 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBThis episode of Track Talk sees a discussion with Conservative MP for Milton Keynes South Iain Stewart, Chair of the Transport Committee. The focus of this episode revolves around disruptive technologies within the rail sector, specifically the impact that the new, innovative advancements and trends might have across all modes of transport. The Transport Committee are taking proposals from people in the sector who are in the know about innovations that deserve more attention, so we h...
TransCityRail North - Supply Chain – Building future capacity, developing capability and creating opportunities
December 06, 2022 15:00 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MBDuring the TransCityRail North event in Manchester, Skanska led a panel discussion that included Ruth Todd, Chief Commercial Officer at HS2, Andrew Wilson, Regional Manager at the Supply Chain Sustainability School, Ciara Pryce, Chief Operating Officer at VGC Group and Andrew Spencer, Head of Procurement & Supply Chain HS2 at Skanska. The discussion was aimed to highlight how, as the UK UK continues to deliver world leading rail infrastructure projects whilst maintaining and upgr...
Ep 36. TransCityRail North - Supply Chain – Building future capacity, developing capability and creating opportunities
December 06, 2022 15:00 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MBDuring the TransCityRail North event in Manchester, Skanska led a panel discussion that included Ruth Todd, Chief Commercial Officer at HS2, Andrew Wilson, Regional Manager at the Supply Chain Sustainability School, Ciara Pryce, Chief Operating Officer at VGC Group and Andrew Spencer, Head of Procurement & Supply Chain HS2 at Skanska. The discussion was aimed to highlight how, as the UK UK continues to deliver world leading rail infrastructure projects whilst maintaining and upgr...
TransCityRail North - Delivering CP7 – collaboration, efficiency and making the case for Rail
November 30, 2022 12:57 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MBDuring the TransCityRail North event in Manchester, AECOM led a panel discussion that included Eoin O'Neill, Network Rail's Capital Delivery Director for the North West and Central Region, Conor Linnell, AECOM's Rail Leader for the North West and Central Region, and Georgia Ehrmann, Avanti West Coast's Head of Network Development and Planning. The need for more industry collaboration was evident throughout the debate, with Eoin O'Neill encouraging the supply chain to think of Netwo...
Ep 35. TransCityRail North - Delivering CP7 – collaboration, efficiency and making the case for Rail
November 30, 2022 12:57 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MBDuring the TransCityRail North event in Manchester, AECOM led a panel discussion that included Eoin O'Neill, Network Rail's Capital Delivery Director for the North West and Central Region, Conor Linnell, AECOM's Rail Leader for the North West and Central Region, and Georgia Ehrmann, Avanti West Coast's Head of Network Development and Planning. The need for more industry collaboration was evident throughout the debate, with Eoin O'Neill encouraging the supply chain to think of Netwo...
Ep 34. TransCityRail South - A Net-Zero Railway
November 08, 2022 10:00 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MBKey rail industry stakeholders for an in-depth discussion exploring how we deliver a customer focussed sustainable Net-Zero railway. This panel discussion is an interesting discussion exploring the innovation needed to deliver the decarbonisation of the UK’s railway. Speakers Include: Felix Chamberlain, Head of Sustainability, Network Rail Christopher Harris, Carbon & Sustainability Manager, East West Rail Mark Fenton, Carbon Manager, HS2 Amy Dickinson Head Of Sustainability, Sou...
TransCityRail South - A Net-Zero Railway
November 08, 2022 10:00 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MBKey rail industry stakeholders for an in-depth discussion exploring how we deliver a customer focussed sustainable Net-Zero railway. This panel discussion is an interesting discussion exploring the innovation needed to deliver the decarbonisation of the UK’s railway. Speakers Include: Felix Chamberlain, Head of Sustainability, Network Rail Christopher Harris, Carbon & Sustainability Manager, East West Rail Mark Fenton, Carbon Manager, HS2 Amy Dickinson Head Of Sustainability, Sou...
TransCityRail South - Engaging the Supply Chain
November 01, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 35.7 MBThe successful delivery of £billions worth of infrastructure investment is dependent upon an innovative and well-informed supply chain, which works in tandem with key rail industry stakeholders. During this conversation, we look at the changing face of procurement as we transition towards Great British Railways and the impacts this will have across the whole industry. In a sector striving to eliminate carbon, create circular economies, protecting our natural environment and biodive...
Ep 33. TransCityRail South - Engaging the Supply Chain
November 01, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 35.7 MBThe successful delivery of £billions worth of infrastructure investment is dependent upon an innovative and well-informed supply chain, which works in tandem with key rail industry stakeholders. During this conversation, we look at the changing face of procurement as we transition towards Great British Railways and the impacts this will have across the whole industry. In a sector striving to eliminate carbon, create circular economies, protecting our natural environment and biodive...
TransCityRail South Rail Infrastructure asset resilience, constrained budgets and climate change
October 25, 2022 09:00 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MBDuring the TransCityRail South event in London, event partners ARUP lead a panel discussion on how we (whether clients, partners or guardians) of our rail infrastructure assets can work more effectively as a team to instil resilience constrained by limited budgets as the effects of climate change become more apparent on the management of our transport systems. We were joined by: Mona Sihota, Network Technical Head of Drainage and Off-Track, Network Rail Sharon Lee, Director of Tra...
Ep 32. TransCityRail South Rail Infrastructure asset resilience, constrained budgets and climate change
October 25, 2022 09:00 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MBDuring the TransCityRail South event in London, event partners ARUP lead a panel discussion on how we (whether clients, partners or guardians) of our rail infrastructure assets can work more effectively as a team to instil resilience constrained by limited budgets as the effects of climate change become more apparent on the management of our transport systems. We were joined by: Mona Sihota, Network Technical Head of Drainage and Off-Track, Network Rail Sharon Lee, Director of Tra...
TransCityRail South - Capital investment for a customer focused railway
October 20, 2022 14:22 - 27 minutes - 37.4 MBLeaders debate Live at TransCityRail South, 28 September 2022 The current control period benefited from £40billion for rail capital projects seeing HS2 run at £22.8billion up to 2025. A further £17.5billion in capital funding has been issued for renewals, upgrades, and enhancements, whilst the London Underground alone spends around £1billion on renewals and new capital investment annually delivering a customer-focused railway for passengers and freight. During this session, the s...
Ep 31. TransCityRail South - Capital investment for a customer focused railway
October 20, 2022 14:22 - 27 minutes - 37.4 MBLeaders debate Live at TransCityRail South, 28 September 2022 The current control period benefited from £40billion for rail capital projects seeing HS2 run at £22.8billion up to 2025. A further £17.5billion in capital funding has been issued for renewals, upgrades, and enhancements, whilst the London Underground alone spends around £1billion on renewals and new capital investment annually delivering a customer-focused railway for passengers and freight. During this session, the s...
Ep 30. Safety, Collaboration and Regional Investment, Monica Barbosa RSS Infrastructure
May 04, 2022 13:46 - 16 minutes - 22.6 MBConnor Fairhurst, host of Rail Technology Magazine's Track Talk podcast, chatted with Monica Barbosa, Head of Account Development at RSS Infrastructure, on episode 30 of the podcast. Monica spoke on RSS's Integrated Infrastructure Solutions, the importance of safety in the rail industry in terms of both employee safety and mental health care, and how RSS is leading the way in supporting Network Rail's Safety Task Force. Monica went on to say how important supply chain collaboratio...
Ep.30 Safety, Collaboration and Regional Investment, Monica Barbosa RSS Infrastructure
May 04, 2022 13:46 - 16 minutes - 22.6 MBConnor Fairhurst, host of Rail Technology Magazine's Track Talk podcast, chatted with Monica Barbosa, Head of Account Development at RSS Infrastructure, on episode 30 of the podcast. Monica spoke on RSS's Integrated Infrastructure Solutions, the importance of safety in the rail industry in terms of both employee safety and mental health care, and how RSS is leading the way in supporting Network Rail's Safety Task Force. Monica went on to say how important supply chain collaboratio...
Ep 29. Improving weather resilience across the UK's rail network, Dr Brian Haddock
March 21, 2022 11:04 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MBOn episode 29 of RTM's Track Talk podcast host Connor Fairhurst spoke with Dr Brian Haddock, Seasons and Climate Specialist for Transport Modes from Network Rail on how the rail industry can futureproof against extreme weather events and potential service disruption.