In this latest episode of The Right Track, Emmanuel Marquis, Executive Vice President of Aerospace, Defence and Rail at Trigo Group, discusses the integration of European Train Control System (ETCS) and artificial intelligence (AI) in rail projects. He explains how ETCS and AI are enhancing efficiency and safety in rolling stock manufacturing, particularly for large-scale projects like HS2 and the East Coast Main Line.

In the second half of the episode, Emmanuel shifts his focus to the future of rail, discussing upcoming technologies and trends that are set to shape the industry, including:

Whether you’re curious about the push for sustainable materials or the future of passenger experience, this episode provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities ahead for the rail sector. Listen now to learn more about these exciting developments, and don’t forget to share this episode with colleagues and fellow rail enthusiasts who are eager to stay informed about the future of rail technology and innovation.

Emmanuel Marquis is the Executive Vice President of Aerospace, Defence and Rail at Trigo Group. He joined TRIGO in 2014 as the Aerospace Business Line Director. With an Engineering Degree from École Supérieure d’Électricité (Supelec, France), he brings extensive expertise to his role, overseeing TRIGO’s strategic initiatives and innovations in the Aerospace, Defense and Rail sectors.

Rail Freight Group (RFG) is the representative body for rail freight in the UK. Their members include rail freight operators, logistics companies, ports, equipment suppliers, property developers and support services, as well as retailers, construction companies and other customers. Their aim is to increase the volume of goods moved by rail.

In this podcast, we discuss the current state of the rail freight sector and the challenges it’s facing, from the lack of electrification to the capacity constraints. We then look to the possible solutions to these issues, through growth potential, network needs and decarbonisation targets.

Sponsored by Cummins Inc, a global power technology leader, that designs, manufactures, distributes and services a broad portfolio of power solutions – the guest on this latest Global Railway Review podcast is Kerstin Herz, Sales Manager – Rail Europe at Cummins.

Kerstin talks to Global Railway Review’s Editor, Craig Waters, about the importance of International Women’s Day, how far workplaces have come to embrace and support equality, Cummins’ core values around diversity and inclusion, and how Cummins are contributing to the brands competitive advantage in the rail sector.

Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) is the operator of the Thameslink, Southern, Great Northern and Gatwick Express franchises and, with a vision of “a world where every journey is taken care of”, the company is continuously working to improve for the benefit of its passengers.

Although a passenger’s rail journey centres around travelling on a train, there are multiple steps that must be taken prior to being on-board that also impact a traveller’s perception of a positive travel experience. In this podcast, Steve White, Chief Operating Officer of Govia Thameslink Railway, speaks about how train stations are continuously changing and working to improve the passenger experience; as well as how train stations evolved and improved over the course of 2020 and the beginning of 2021 in order to become safer for passengers during the COVID-19 pandemic; and discusses the role of train stations in helping the UK rail industry to meet its ambitious reduction targets.

At Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), the apprenticeship programme aims to “seek out the leaders of tomorrow”. With a wide range of choices on offer – including business administration, engineering, customer services and train driving – it seems as though the train operating company has something for everyone. As well as being accessible to people of all ages, backgrounds and interests, one of the things that Govia prides itself on is that it delivers “high-quality apprenticeships that give colleagues the time to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours that will enhance their careers.”

In this podcast – which coincided with National Apprenticeship Week in the UK (8 February to 14 February 2021) – Zoey Hudson, Head of Talent, Diversity and Inclusion at Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), discusses the importance of apprentices to ensuring the future of the rail industry in the face of a drastic skills shortage; how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted GTR’s apprenticeship programme in a positive way; and why the train operating company is focusing on improving the diversity of its apprentices and workforce.