Rail Technology Magazine Podcast

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Welcome to the Rail Technology Magazine Podcast. Keeping you up-to-date with the most current rail industry news, giving you an all-access pass to the key insights and innovations helmed by the decision makers in our industry

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Rail Technology Magazine Podcast episodes:

02.20.2024
Ep 56. Pushing forward innovation in Rail – Vaibhav Puri
In 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...
02.06.2024
Ep 55. Rail revenue in the age of Great British Railways – Suzanne Donnelly
In 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...
01.18.2024
Ep 54. Sharpening the commercial focus of rail – Interview with Alicia Andrews
In 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...
01.03.2024
Ep 53: The challenges of Rail Recruitment - Kenny Burton, Matchtech Group
In 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...
12.14.2023
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
This 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...
12.07.2023
Ep 51: TransCityRail North 2023 - Leaders Debate - How can the rail industry collaborate to drive regional growth? - brought to you by West Coast Partnership
This 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...
11.30.2023
Ep 50: TransCityRail North 2023 Leaders Debate 2 - Collaborative working driving affordability
The 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...
11.23.2023
Ep 49: TransCityRail North 2023 Leaders Debate - Putting Passengers First - Brought to you by Mott MacDonald
Join 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...
11.07.2023
Ep 48. TransCityRail South 2023 - Leaders Debate - AI Technology in the Rail Industry
In 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...
11.01.2023
Ep 47: TransCityRail South 2023 - Leaders Debate - Southern Integrated Delivery
In 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...
10.25.2023
Ep 46: TransCityRail South 2023: Leaders Debate - How do we encourage industry collaboration?
In 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...
10.18.2023
Ep 45: TransCityRail South - Where does the rail industry focus efforts to modernise and drive productivity? – Brought to you by Arup
How 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...
10.06.2023
Ep 44: TransCityRail South 2023 Review
In 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...
09.15.2023
Ep 43: Intelligent Infrastructure and looking after the railway
Climate 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...
08.17.2023
Ep 42: Interview with John Backway, Rail Delivery Group
This 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...
08.01.2023
Ep 41. Danny Vaughan - Head of Metrolink in Manchester
The 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...
06.13.2023
Ep 40. How data is changing planning and analysis in rail
On 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...
04.17.2023
Ep 39. The role of business leaders in helping drive action to combat climate change, Andrew Haines and Richard Hill
The 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...
03.07.2023
Ep 38. The value of Heritage Railways, Malcolm Holmes
In 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...
02.03.2023
Ep 37. What does the future of transport look like?, Transport Committee Chair Iain Stewart
This 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...
12.06.2022
Ep 36. TransCityRail North - Supply Chain – Building future capacity, developing capability and creating opportunities
During 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...
11.30.2022
Ep 35. TransCityRail North - Delivering CP7 – collaboration, efficiency and making the case for Rail
During 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,...
11.08.2022
Ep 34. TransCityRail South - A Net-Zero Railway
Key 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...
11.01.2022
Ep 33. TransCityRail South - Engaging the Supply Chain
The 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...
10.25.2022
Ep 32. TransCityRail South Rail Infrastructure asset resilience, constrained budgets and climate change
During 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...
10.20.2022
Ep 31. TransCityRail South - Capital investment for a customer focused railway
Leaders 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,...
05.04.2022
Ep 30. Safety, Collaboration and Regional Investment, Monica Barbosa RSS Infrastructure
Connor Fairhurst, host of Rail Technology Magazine's Track Talk podcast, spoke with Monica Barbosa, Head of Account Development at RSS Infrastructure, on episode 30 of the podcast. This episode is a part of our exclusive 'Supply Chain Matters' podcast. A...
03.21.2022
Ep 29. Improving weather resilience across the UK's rail network, Dr Brian Haddock
On 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...
02.10.2022
Ep 28. Creating opportunities in rail through apprenticeships, Neil Robertson
On Episode 28 of RTM's Track Talk podcast, host Matt Roberts is joined by Neil Robertson, Chief Executive of the National Skills Academy for Rail (NSAR) for an honest conversation around the challenges facing the rail industry, how we can...
10.04.2021
Ep 27. Sustainability opportunities & standardisation in rail, Chris Griffiths
On Episode 27 of RTM's Track Talk, host Matt Roberts is joined by Chris Griffiths, Head of Product Sustainability at Marshalls to discuss the opportunities to improve sustainability around our railway stations, the need for standardisation of sustainability metrics to...
07.26.2021
Ep 26. Improving passenger experience in our stations, Martin Howard
On Episode 26 of RTM's Track Talk podcast, brought to you in collaboration with KeTech, our host Matt Roberts sits down with Martin Howard, Customer Service Officer at Chiltern Railways to discuss the work that they have been doing to...
01.28.2021
Ep 25. The industry needs to take matters into its own hands, Gareth Dennis
On this week’s episode of RTM’s Track Talk, host Ailsa Cowen is joined by Gareth Dennis, a Railway Engineer and Writer. Gareth dissects the strong anti-devolution agenda affecting the industry, how our railways are a jack of all trades and...
01.05.2021
Ep 24. Cyber security on our rail network, Paul Appleton & George Bearfield
On this week’s episode of RTM’s Track Talk, host Ailsa Cowen is joined by two guests. Paul Appleton, Deputy Director of Railway Safety and HM Deputy Chief Inspector of Railways at ORR and George Bearfield, Health and Safety Director at...
12.08.2020
Ep 23. The North and its railways, Jim McMahon MP
On this week’s episode of RTM’s Track Talk, host Ailsa Cowen is joined by Jim McMahon MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Transport. Jim divulges why we should be leading from the front on technology and innovation, the dangers around...
12.03.2020
Ep 22. Building back better, faster, greener, Steve White
On this week’s episode of RTM’s Track Talk, host Ailsa Cowen is joined by Steve White, Chief Operating Officer at Govia Thameslink Railway. Steve discusses GTR’s trains testing negative for Covid-19, turning the organisation jar upside down and sprinkling fairy...
12.01.2020
Ep 21. The green rail revolution, Maria Machancoses
On this week’s episode of RTM’s Track Talk, host Ailsa Cowen is joined by Maria Machancoses, Director of Midlands Connect. Maria talks about the importance of HS2 to the Midlands and the UK, collaborating with DfT and how we need...
11.26.2020
Ep 20. Responding to a crisis & bee gardens, Tom Moran
On this week’s episode of RTM’s Track Talk, host Ailsa Cowen is joined by Tom Moran, Managing Director of Thameslink & Great Northern. Tom spoke about living with a Victorian rail network, the importance of a diverse workforce, turning stations...
11.19.2020
Ep 19. The future of our railways, Ed Akers
On this week’s episode of RTM’s Track Talk, host Ailsa Cowen is joined by Ed Akers, Principal Programme Sponsor for Network Rail’s East Coast Upgrade. Ed gives an update on the £1.2bn project, the importance of collaboration and why the...
09.30.2020
Ep 18. Support to export, Neil Walker
On this week’s episode of RTM’s Track Talk, host Ailsa Cowen is joined by Neil Walker, Exports Director at the Railway Industry Association. Neil talks about InnoTrans 2021, how he and his team support UK rail companies when it comes...
09.21.2020
Ep 17. Becoming a data-driven railway, Kelley Quirk and Martin Mason
This week host Ailsa Cowen is joined by two guests from Network Rail. Martin Mason, Programme Manager, at Network Rail’s Digital Railway and Kelley Quirk, Programme Manager, at Network Rail’s Intelligent Infrastructure programme. They discuss Network Rail’s Intelligent Infrastructure Programme...
09.02.2020
Ep 16. Unlocking rail investment, David Ollerhead
David Ollerhead, Programme Director at Network Rail’s Open for Business Programme, joins host Ailsa Cowen for episode 15 of Rail Technology Magazine’s podcast, Track Talk. David discusses playing with trains as a child, investment into our railway and removing barriers...
08.27.2020
Ep 15. Bringing passengers a safe return to rail travel, Louise Coward
Louise Coward, Head of Insight at Transport Focus, joins host Ailsa Cowen for episode 15 of Rail Technology Magazine’s podcast, Track Talk. Louise talks about a ‘Head Out to Help Out’ campaign, keeping passengers safe and their ongoing projects.
07.30.2020
Ep 14. Leaving a lasting legacy, Harriet Glen
Harriet Glen, Head of Programme Close Out at Crossrail, joins us on this week’s episode of RTM’s Track Talk to discuss the largest construction project in Europe.
06.23.2020
Ep 13. Innovation is about people, David Rowe
David Rowe, Head of Strategy at Network Rail in the recently established Technical Authority, joins host Ailsa Cowen for episode 13 of Rail Technology Magazine’s podcast, Track Talk. David discusses decarbonisation, why new technology is vital for the industry and...
06.05.2020
Ep 12. Diversity, inclusion & gender balance, Adeline Ginn MBE
Adeline Ginn MBE, Founder & Chair of Women in Rail, joins host Ailsa Cowen for episode 12 of Rail Technology Magazine’s podcast, Track Talk. Adeline’s discussion ranges from being open about the gender pay gap, mentoring fellow industry members and...
05.28.2020
Ep 11. With Invisi Smart shield you can confidently touch a ticket machine, Saba Yussouf
Saba Yussouf, CEO of Invisi Smart Technologies UK, joins host Ailsa Cowen for episode 11 of Rail Technology Magazine's podcast Track Talk. This partnered episode allows the industry to hear about a piece of groundbreaking technology that could play a...
05.22.2020
Ep 10. We need to keep investing in rail, Kate Jennings
Kate Jennings, Policy Director at the Railway Industry Association (RIA), joins guest host Matt Roberts for episode 10 of Rail Technology Magazine's podcast - now under its new name Track Talk - to talk about how the rail industry innovates...
03.25.2020
Ep 9. Navigating the freight world, Debbie Francis
Debbie Francis, Direct Rail Services, joins us in the RTM Podcast room to discuss the rail industry from a freight perspective.
02.19.2020
Ep 8. Safely shaping a sustainable railway, Martin Frobisher
Martin Frobisher, Group director, Safety, Technical & Engineering at Network Rail, joins us in the RTM Podcast room to discuss the renewable railway of the future and safety on the track.
02.03.2020
Ep 7. A system built around passengers, Robert Nisbet
Regional Director for the Rail Delivery Group and former journalist for Sky News and the BBC, Robert Nisbet joins us in the RTM studio to discuss his career move into the rail industry and how technology is improving Britain’s railways...

What's Rail Technology Magazine Podcast about?

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Rail Technology Magazine Podcast episodes:

Ep 56. Pushing forward innovation in Rail – Vaibhav Puri

Ep 55. Rail revenue in the age of Great British Railways – Suzanne Donnelly

Ep 54. Sharpening the commercial focus of rail – Interview with Alicia Andrews

Ep 53: The challenges of Rail Recruitment - Kenny Burton, Matchtech Group

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

Ep 51: TransCityRail North 2023 - Leaders Debate - How can the rail industry collaborate to drive regional growth? - brought to you by West Coast Partnership

Ep 50: TransCityRail North 2023 Leaders Debate 2 - Collaborative working driving affordability

Ep 49: TransCityRail North 2023 Leaders Debate - Putting Passengers First - Brought to you by Mott MacDonald

Ep 48. TransCityRail South 2023 - Leaders Debate - AI Technology in the Rail Industry

Ep 47: TransCityRail South 2023 - Leaders Debate - Southern Integrated Delivery

Ep 46: TransCityRail South 2023: Leaders Debate - How do we encourage industry collaboration?

Ep 45: TransCityRail South - Where does the rail industry focus efforts to modernise and drive productivity? – Brought to you by Arup

Ep 44: TransCityRail South 2023 Review

Ep 43: Intelligent Infrastructure and looking after the railway

Ep 42: Interview with John Backway, Rail Delivery Group

Ep 41. Danny Vaughan - Head of Metrolink in Manchester

Ep 40. How data is changing planning and analysis in rail

Ep 39. The role of business leaders in helping drive action to combat climate change, Andrew Haines and Richard Hill

Ep 38. The value of Heritage Railways, Malcolm Holmes

Ep 37. What does the future of transport look like?, Transport Committee Chair Iain Stewart

Ep 36. TransCityRail North - Supply Chain – Building future capacity, developing capability and creating opportunities

Ep 35. TransCityRail North - Delivering CP7 – collaboration, efficiency and making the case for Rail

Ep 34. TransCityRail South - A Net-Zero Railway

Ep 33. TransCityRail South - Engaging the Supply Chain

Ep 32. TransCityRail South Rail Infrastructure asset resilience, constrained budgets and climate change

Ep 31. TransCityRail South - Capital investment for a customer focused railway

Ep 30. Safety, Collaboration and Regional Investment, Monica Barbosa RSS Infrastructure

Ep 29. Improving weather resilience across the UK's rail network, Dr Brian Haddock

Ep 28. Creating opportunities in rail through apprenticeships, Neil Robertson

Ep 27. Sustainability opportunities & standardisation in rail, Chris Griffiths

Ep 26. Improving passenger experience in our stations, Martin Howard

Ep 25. The industry needs to take matters into its own hands, Gareth Dennis

Ep 24. Cyber security on our rail network, Paul Appleton & George Bearfield

Ep 23. The North and its railways, Jim McMahon MP

Ep 22. Building back better, faster, greener, Steve White

Ep 21. The green rail revolution, Maria Machancoses

Ep 20. Responding to a crisis & bee gardens, Tom Moran

Ep 19. The future of our railways, Ed Akers

Ep 18. Support to export, Neil Walker

Ep 17. Becoming a data-driven railway, Kelley Quirk and Martin Mason

Ep 16. Unlocking rail investment, David Ollerhead

Ep 15. Bringing passengers a safe return to rail travel, Louise Coward

Ep 14. Leaving a lasting legacy, Harriet Glen

Ep 13. Innovation is about people, David Rowe

Ep 12. Diversity, inclusion & gender balance, Adeline Ginn MBE

Ep 11. With Invisi Smart shield you can confidently touch a ticket machine, Saba Yussouf

Ep 10. We need to keep investing in rail, Kate Jennings

Ep 9. Navigating the freight world, Debbie Francis

Ep 8. Safely shaping a sustainable railway, Martin Frobisher

Ep 7. A system built around passengers, Robert Nisbet