Episode 56: Pushing forward innovation in Rail – Vaibhav Puri
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by Rail Technology Magazine
1M ago
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 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 with how to look after the data it inevitably will handle and Vaibhav discusses how best to handle data, the frame ..read more
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Episode 55: Rail revenue in the age of Great British Railways – Suzanne Donnelly
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by Rail Technology Magazine
2M ago
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 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 in place to ensure that passengers and operators can embrace the future for rail and work together. But how do ..read more
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Sharpening the commercial focus of rail – Interview with Alicia Andrews
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by Rail Technology Magazine
2M ago
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 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 discuss how Southeastern have navigated the changing face of the commuter and the impact it has had on a broadly ..read more
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Ep 53: The challenges of Rail Recruitment - Kenny Burton, Matchtech Group
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by Rail Technology Magazine
3M ago
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 within rail has 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 prospective talent and making sure that all the gaps in infrastructure can be filled. But also, Kenny discusses how recruit ..read more
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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
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by Rail Technology Magazine
3M ago
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 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 become part of a wider effort to drive down emissions. Panellists on this debate are; Andy Belcham, Director, Ar ..read more
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Ep 51: Trans City Rail North 2023 - Leaders Debate - How can the rail industry collaborate to drive regional growth?
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by Rail Technology Magazine
4M ago
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 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 policy makers discuss the national transport needs. Panellists on this debate are; Nick Smith, Regional Growth Manage ..read more
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Ep 50: TCR North 2023 Leaders Debate 2 - Collaborative working driving affordability
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by Rail Technology Magazine
4M ago
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 – 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, Programme Director, GBRTT Elena Stebbings, Project Director, Mott MacDonald Andrew Inskip, Senior Estimator, Severfiel ..read more
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Ep 49: TCR North 2023 Leaders Debate 1 - Putting Passengers First - Brought to you by Mott MacDonald
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by Rail Technology Magazine
4M ago
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 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 Norbury, Transportation Unit General Manager, Mott MacDonald Jessica Patterson, Buildings & Cities Social Outcom ..read more
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Episode 48: Trans City South 2023 - Leaders Debate - AI Technology in the Rail Industry
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by Rail Technology Magazine
5M ago
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 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, Network Rail Vaibhav Puri, Director Future Labs, Rail Safety & Standards Board Danny Gonzalez, Digital ..read more
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Ep 47: Trans City Rail South 2023 - Leaders Debate - Southern Integrated Delivery
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by Rail Technology Magazine
5M ago
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 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, Alliance Director, Network Rail  Sian Thomas, Director of Engineering and Asset Management, Southern Region, Ne ..read more
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