The discussion for April’s podcast covers the development of railway infrastructure in India; the multiple investment opportunities linked to various projects and plans; and how railway projects need to be included in social policies. Global Railway Review Podcast · The Right Track Podcast Series, Ep 4- Infrastructure in India .     ..read more

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. Global Railway Review Podcast · Global Railway Review’s The Right Track, Episode 2- Freight   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 co ..read more

Global Railway Review Podcast · Episode 6 – Kerstin Herz, Cummins 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 ..read more

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Global Railway Review Podcast · Episode 5 – Steve White 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 ..read more

Global Railway Review Podcast · Episode 4 – Zoey Hudson, Govia Thameslink Railway 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 ..read more

Global Railway Review Podcast · Podcast: Episode 3 – Nomad Digital Nowadays, passengers expect equally as good levels of internet network access when onboard a train as they do at home. Giving passengers more control over their journeys through the integration of innovative technology will give customers more choice, time and freedom about how they travel by rail. Nomad Digital are a specialist in intelligent transport, offering benefits to passengers and operators by improving connectivity on the move. The integration of Nomad Digital solutions into the on-board environment enhances passeng ..read more

 Transport Focus’ mission is to ensure rail passengers get the best deal. Through conducting evidence-based research, Transport Focus is helping to make recommendations for change within the industry, and can prove that passengers want to see improvements to their rail services, they want a clear sense of strategic direction, and they also want a sense that there is ‘someone’ in charge.  In this podcast, Anthony Smith, Chief Executive of Transport Focus, shares insights and opinions on these matters, talks about the use of emerging technology in rail, and shares what his favourite rail ..read more

As the rail industry around the world remains under pressure to improve network performance and resolve capacity issues, utilising technology to monitor and maintain the health of assets is crucial. But what kinds of technology are available to the industry, what are the main challenges for infrastructure managers around investments and funding, and how big a part will evolving technologies such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality and robotics, have in the future of rail? Michael shares his experiences, insights and opinions on these matters in this podcast. Also, join Michael Robso ..read more