In this episode of Life on Rails, Lucy and Dom explore a major moment for the railway in the east of England, as Jamie Burles, Managing Director of GBR Anglia, joins them to discuss the new leadership structure bringing together c2c, Greater Anglia and Network Rail Anglia as part of Anglia’s journey to Great British Railways.

Jamie explains what closer working between track and train means in practice, why the new structure is a step forward rather than a reset, and how integration could help deliver a more joined-up railway for passengers, communities and businesses across the region.

Lucy and Dom are also joined by Network Rail Anglia’s Route Health and Safety Manager, Shenel Bullock, to discuss level crossing safety and the industry’s No Second Chances campaign.

Greater Anglia’s Head of Fleet Operations, Gemma Browne, also features in the episode, talking about her career journey, the teams working behind the scenes, and what it takes to keep trains moving safely and reliably every day.

Plus, in News in Spotlight, Lucy and Dom look at recent station upgrades across the network and share how more than 100,000kg of food waste has been collected and recycled as part of Greater Anglia’s sustainability work.

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In this episode of Life on Rails, Lucy and Dom sit down with Richard Clinnick, Editor of Modern Railways, to explore his 20 year career in the rail industry and his perspective on how the sector has evolved.
 
They are also joined by David Metherell, Greater Anglia’s Head of Commercial Development, who shares insights into the company’s marketing approach and the story behind its iconic red hare.
 
Keely Lopes, Greater Anglia’s Head of Business Readiness, explains what goes on behind the scenes to successfully deliver new services, stations, and major operational initiatives.
 
In the News in Spotlight, Lucy and Dom discuss Greater Anglia’s new wheel lathe facility in Clacton, designed to improve performance and resilience across the network. They also highlight recently announced funding to support local, community focused rail projects.

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In this episode of Life on Rails, Lucy and Dom chat with Dan, from ‘The Right Track’, who uses his following to get people excited about the railways.
 
As well as that, Leon Kong, Greater Anglia’s Head of Data and Innovation stops by to share how the network uses data to continually offer the best experience for customers.
 
And the Careers Clinic is back for part 2. GA’s Careers and Apprenticeships Manager, Viktorija Starling joins to share advice on how to impress and leave a lasting impression at a job interview.
 
As part of the News in Spotlight, Lucy and Dom take you through the recent Greater Anglia events held in partnership with Samaritans, to highlight the power of human connection. In addition to this, they also share details of the food donation efforts of colleagues and customers to help those in crisis this winter. And the brilliant news of the installation of two Changing Places toilets on the network also gets an honourable mention.
 
If you or anyone you know needs help, call Samaritans on 116 123
 
You can find and follow Dan’s train adventures on his social accounts:
Youtube: onlytherighttrack
TikTok: Onlytheright track

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In this episode of Life on Rails, Lucy and Dom head to London Liverpool Street to meet renowned train historian and railway enthusiast Tim Dunn. Together, they explore the station’s fascinating past and uncover some of Tim’s most memorable railway stories.
 
They’re also joined by Neil Atkin, Greater Anglia’s Head of Customer Experience, who explains how passenger feedback helps shape continuous improvements across the network.
 
Plus, James Steward, Customer Service Manager at Greater Anglia, drops in to share what’s coming with the Railway 200 touring Inspiration Train, including what visitors can expect and when it will be stopping across the Greater Anglia network.
 
To round things off, Lucy and Dom bring you the latest updates in News in the Spotlight, including the key December timetable changes you need to know about.

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Welcome to Series 3. In the first episode of the brand-new series, Lucy and Dom sit down with Rail Minister, Lord Peter Hendy, to discuss Greater Anglia’s transition into public ownership and what it means for passengers.
 
In addition, Lucy and Dom bring you a brand new ‘Career Clinic’ segment, where they will be in conversation with Greater Anglia's Early Careers and Apprenticeships Manager, Viktorija Starling. Together they will offer CV advice and dive a little deeper into roles and careers at Greater Anglia.
 
Scott Dolling, Greater Anglia's Partnerships Manager also stops by to discuss his role and what Greater Anglia is doing to create an integrated transport network.
 
As part of the News in Spotlight, Lucy and Dom talk about the exciting anticipation of the newest station to the Greater Anglia network, Beaulieu Park, which is due to open in a matter of weeks. As well as this, the National Rail Awards 2025 wins are also on the agenda.

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In the final episode of series 2 of Life on Rails, Lucy and Dom welcome special guest, Katie Frost, Route Director at Network Rail Anglia to discuss her role, vision, and what it is like running the UK’s busiest railway station - London Liverpool Street.
 
GA’s senior marketing manager, Ela Hawran Beaumont joins to share cheaper ways to travel across the network and great places for you to visit.

And Joanne Rose from the Hereward Community Rail Partnership talks summer fun and interesting things to do along that part of the network, as part of our Destination in The Spotlight.

For The News in Spotlight, Lucy and Dom talk about Greater Anglia’s £1.5m painting project, which included painting 35 stations across the network. Stations that have benefited from a fresh paint facelift: Alresford, Attleborough, Audley End, Billericay, Brimsdown, Colchester Town, Cressing, Diss, Ely, Enfield Lock, Felixstowe, Frinton-on-Sea, Great Bentley, Great Chesterford, Great Yarmouth, Harlow Mill, Hockley, Kelvedon, Kirby Cross, Lowestoft, March, Newport, Ponders End, Prittlewell, Rochford, Roydon, Rye House, St Margarets, Stansted Mountfitchet, Thetford, Thorpe-le-Soken, Tottenham Hale, Ware, Witham, and Wivenhoe.
 
In addition to this, find out how Greater Anglia’s recent partnership with Seat Frog could help bring you cheaper tickets for journeys throughout the network .
 
All of this, plus confirmed dates of when the fantastic Rail 200 exhibition train will be visiting the network this summer and what you can expect.
 

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In this episode of Life On Rails, Lucy and Dom celebrate and pay homage to Pride month. They welcome special guest, Robert George, the co-chair of Norwich Pride and chat to Lee Ivor Smith who is a member of Greater Anglia’s LGBTQ+ network group, Affinity.

Alan Neville is Greater Anglia’s Stakeholder, Community and Customer Engagement Manager and joins to discuss how he has just celebrated an incredible 45 years in service and his ongoing work with stakeholder groups.

With summer making an appearance, Martin Halliday, Greater Anglia’s Community Rail Development Officer at Community Rail Norfolk, talks us through the fun things happening along the Bittern Line and Wherry Lines, as part of our Destination In The Spotlight.

Lucy and Dom also talk about Greater Anglia’s recent award wins and some impressive performance stats, proving why it’s still the UK’s most punctual train operator. As well as this, they discuss the network’s efforts to educate people and stamp out sexual harassment by using virtual reality, as part of the News in Spotlight.

All of this and one very exciting and exclusive announcement regarding Norwich PRIDE.

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In this episode of Life On Rails, Lucy and Dom celebrate International Women's Day by talking to and championing some brilliant women working in the rail industry.  
Bessie Matthews, one of a handful of female freight drivers stops by to talk about her journey into the rail industry and why she wants more women to do the same. In addition, she'll be discussing the brilliant charity work she has done to raise money for the Samaritans.

Karen McCann from Up, Greater Anglia's internal network for women, stops by to talk about how Greater Anglia supports women at work.

Community Rail Partnership Officer, Jayne Sumner is back after appearing on episode 3. She talks us through the exciting things happening along the Crouch Valley, Southend and Flitch lines, as part of our Destination In The Spotlight.

Lucy and Dom also talk about the fantastic projects Greater Anglia has supported as part of the Customer and Community Improvement fund initiative. As well as this, they provide an insight into the station upgrades and improvements along the Greater Anglia network, as part of the News in Spotlight.

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In this episode of Life On Rails, Lucy and Dom talk to Alan Hyde of Railway 200 about celebrating the past, present and future of the modern British railway. 

Dan Ribbits, Greater Anglia’s Learning and Development Facilitator stops by to talk about recruitment and training programs, and discusses how we support and develop our staff.

Community Rail Partnership Officer, Jane Sumner, talks us through the wonderful places to visit on the lines within Essex and South Suffolk, as part of our Destination In The Spotlight.

Lucy and Dom also celebrate Greater Anglia’s recent award win for Digital and Technology innovation at the national IdeasUK conference and our commitment to reuniting passengers with their lost property, as part of the News in Spotlight.

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Credits:

Hosts: Dominic Rosso and Lucy Wright 
Producer: Lynnike Swerts
Executive Producer: Annie Day

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In this episode of Life On Rails, Lucy and Dom speak to Greater Anglia’s brand new Managing Director, Martin Beable as he settles into life in his new role.

Greater Anglia's resident fares guru, Ken Strong, discusses how to find the best value fares whilst travelling on the network this Christmas.

Katie Goldthorpe, the Community Rail Partnership Officer for the New River Line, talks about some of the beautiful locations and festive activities available on this route.

Lucy and Dom also celebrate Greater Anglia’s National Rail Awards win and commitment to passenger health and safety, as part of the News in Spotlight.

For more information, please visit greateranglia.co.uk/podcast

This is a Fresh Air Production for Greater Anglia.

Credits:

Hosts: Dominic Russo and Lucy Wright 
Producer: Lynnike Swerts
Executive Producer: Annie Day

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