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What Moves UsWhat Moves Us - 2025 Look-backOur year-end episode brings the team together for a quick look back and a clear look ahead. We reflect on how the Skills Beyond Scale work shaped 2025, and we revisit highlights including the Heathrow Express Supplier Challenge and a growing, engaged community. We outline plans for 2026: a milestone year marking the Rail Innovation Group’s tenth anniversary!
Featuring the Rail Innovation Group leaders: Liam Henderson, Deb Carson and Johannah Randall
2025-12-2220 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us - Building, Not Boasting: Rail Live Download on Data, UX and InteroperabilityLiam is joined by friend of the pod, OpenTransport Initiative's Hayden Sutherland, to unpack three fast-moving themes from Rail Live in Madrid. They compare what was promised on stage with what is actually being built, digging into where agentic AI is useful, where it struggles with complex, high-stakes choices, and why good visual UX still beats long conversational lists. The pair link this to the hard graft behind the scenes, from data quality and APIs to cross-sector standards and interoperability, with a wry metro mishap reminding us that a capable human still matters. For startups, the takeaway is clear...
2025-12-0335 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us - Looking Forward to the Heathrow Express Supplier ChallengeIn this episode, we sit down with Chris Jones from Heathrow Express—the team behind the 15-minute airport express—to hear how they’re throwing open the doors to new suppliers.
Heathrow Express is inviting startups and SMEs to help solve three real-world challenges:
easing the pain of staff travel through airport security,
showcasing and strengthening the premium passenger experience, and
cracking the “last mile” connection beyond Paddington.
These aren’t theoretical ideas. They’re live problems waiting for practical, scalable solutions.
It all leads to the Heathrow Expre...
2025-10-1438 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us - Recording Your Mobile calls for safety-critical rail comms: what changes in March and how to get readyIn our latest episode, Johannah and Liam are joined by Rail Innovation Group member Pipcall's Johan Gericke and end user Miles Allcock. We dig into the upcoming requirement for trackside verbal communications to be recorded across the supply chain, not just by Network Rail control rooms. Johan explains what the rule means in practice for contractors and suppliers, and how mobile call recording can close the gaps when personal or site mobiles are used on track. Miles shares how access to recordings can protect everyone involved in safety critical work.
This episode covers the tech that makes...
2025-09-1524 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us - Interview with Tara Walsh: Navigating Innovation Inside Network RailIn this episode, we speak with Tara Walsh, Project Manager for the Innovation Acceleration Forum within Network Rail’s Capital Delivery team. Tara shares how the Forum helps streamline the path from promising idea to practical adoption: supporting innovators with open conversations, clear feedback, and guidance through trials, product acceptance, and procurement.
We explore how technical and non-technical voices work together to assess whether a product solves a real problem, saves time or money, and is truly scalable and sustainable. Tara offers insight into the challenges of rolling out innovations across a large, complex organisation—and why succe...
2025-07-1438 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us – Innovation Beyond the Lightbulb MomentIn this episode, Johannah and Liam speak with Philip Pozzo di Borgo-Oliver, Managing Partner at Eureka!Europe, a consultancy that helps organisations build the internal capability to innovate—whether they're early-stage start-ups or established corporates.
We explore the journey from idea to implementation: how to embed innovation culture across a business, how to overcome or manage projects through the business cycles that stall progress, and whether your organisation is innovating to create something new or simply to remove internal barriers. Philip brings sharp insights into Innovation Engineering, and shares his observations on the UK rail sector—highlighting how...
2025-06-2542 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us: Why Absence Isn’t Always SicknessIn this episode, we speak with Antonio Ribeiro, CEO and Founder of Yurtle, a care-tech startup born from his personal journey as a caregiver. Antonio shares the story behind Yurtle’s creation: a platform designed to support employees when their usual care arrangements with a registered provider, such as a nursery or domiciliary care agency, unexpectedly fall through.
Yurtle helps people stay in work, avoid unplanned absences, and navigate the challenges of the “sandwich generation” caring for both children and elderly relatives.
We explore how this solution is addressing critical gaps in the social care system by providing financial support during ca...
2025-06-0235 min
What Moves UsWhat Moves Us: Mind the Gap – Where Rail Needs to InnovateWhat Moves Us – Episode 5: Mind the Gap – Where Rail Needs to Innovate
In this episode, we explore the innovation gap in rail and ask: will technology meet changing passenger expectations?
As behaviours shift, so do the demands on service delivery - but who has the oversight, authority, and appetite to invest in transformative tech? With the rail industry edging toward greater centralisation, could nationalisation actually make it easier to innovate, thanks to better collaboration and less duplication across the network?
We unpack the opportunities and complexities of procurement in a nationalised industry, and what...
2025-04-0328 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us: Is Now the Moment for Start-ups to Supply into Rail?In this fourth instalment of our How to be a Start-Up in Rail series, we dive into the critical material that start-ups need to navigate the rail sector: the challenges, the opportunities, and why there’s never been a more exciting time to get involved.
We ask the big question: Is now the moment for start-ups to supply into rail? With a growing recognition from government of the barriers small tech companies face, and the need to embrace technology to drive efficiency, is there finally a plan to improve access and make the most of what start-ups ha...
2025-03-2832 min
What Moves UsWhat Moves Us: Skills Beyond ScaleIn this episode, Deb, Johannah, and Liam discuss the Rail Innovation Group's latest research report, Skills Beyond Scale, which explores the skills landscape within our vibrant community of startups and small digital companies. They highlight the crucial role our members play in driving innovation and shaping the future of rail through cutting-edge technology.
Join the conversation as they discuss how the community is harnessing AI, data analytics, and other advanced technologies to:
Develop groundbreaking digital solutions
Transform customer experiences
Enhance operational efficiency
The team also examines the emerging skills our members need to stay ahead...
2025-03-1329 min
What Moves UsWhat Moves Us: Shaping the Future of Great British RailwaysIn this episode - the second part of our discussion on the Great British Railways (GBR) foundation consultation, A Railway Fit for Britain's Future) - Liam and Johannah explore their response, breaking down key implications for start ups and innovators in the rail sector.
We delve into how innovation and commercial incentives could be prioritised and measured in GBR’s new structure and discuss the need for a framework that fosters continuous improvement, grassroots creativity, and new products that enhance passenger experience.
We also make the case for stronger collaboration between government, start ups, and sm...
2025-03-0630 min
What Moves UsWhat Moves Us - How to be a Start Up in Rail - IntroWith the launch of the consultation on the foundation of Great British Railways (A Railway Fit for Britain's Future), we kick off a special series exploring a key question: how to be a start up in rail? Or perhaps more importantly - would you even want to be one?
In this episode, Johannah and Liam break down the themes of the consultation document, examining how different structural models and outcome priorities could shape the industry's willingness to engage with small suppliers.
We also share initial thoughts on whether the proposed framework will allow for flexibility...
2025-02-2631 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us - Employer Branding with ThinkinCirclesIn this episode, Deb Carson and Liam Henderson speak with James Whitelock, Managing Director of ThinkinCircles, about the power of employer branding and how companies can better attract and retain the right talent.
As we prepare for our upcoming Skills Beyond Scale report, this conversation is perfectly timed. We explore the perception of rail - does the industry's image need improving before individual companies can stand out? James shares expert insights on differentiating your employer value proposition, shouting about the exciting opportunities within the sector, and using innovative strategies to attract talent in ways you haven’t co...
2025-01-2227 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us - In Conversation with Legal PythiaIn our first episode of 2025, hosts Liam and Johannah kick off the year with an exciting conversation about innovation, challenges, and growth. Joining them are Jeremy Bormann, CEO, and Raymon Ceasar, Head of R&D at Legal Pythia, a cutting-edge startup leveraging AI to detect fraud in documents and datasets.
This insightful discussion dives into:
The diverse, international team behind Legal Pythia and how their unique mix of cultures fosters innovative problem-solving.
Navigating compliance challenges and preparing for the EU's upcoming AI regulations.
The journey of pivoting as a startup to meet customer needs and refining...
2025-01-0931 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us - Predictive Maintenance with PredgeIn this episode, Jesper Westerberg, Chief Product Officer at Predge, shares insights into the role of predictive maintenance in the rail industry. We discuss how data-driven solutions are transforming maintenance strategies, reducing costs, and improving reliability.
Jesper highlights real-world applications, including innovative algorithms for predicting wheel damages and transforming maintenance planning. We also explore the challenges of adopting new technologies in a traditional sector and the importance of partnerships and modular solutions.
Whether you're a rail professional or curious about innovation in transport, this episode offers a practical look at the potential of predictive maintenance...
2024-11-2524 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us at InnoTrans 2024Deb, Johannah & Liam reflect on their experience at InnoTrans 2024, where the world of rail meet in Berlin for networking, demonstrations, conversations and more. We were pleased to see many members of the Rail Innovation Group present to promote how small companies can supply great solutions to support the industry's future.
2024-09-2721 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us: Atmo TechnologyIn this episode Johannah & Liam are joined by Guy Barkley, CEO and Founder of Atmo Technology - our newest member! To celebrate this new partnership, Guy joined the pod to discuss Atmo’s environmental capabilities and the impact they aim to achieve in the rail industry. This podcast delves into the innovative solutions Atmo offers and their contribution to a sustainable future for rail transport. We take the time to explore how a company develops from a 'spin off' to a fully fledged SME in the supply chain, and the challenges along the way. With great advice for new sta...
2024-07-2534 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us - Small Voices Expanding HorizonsIn this episode, Johannah, Deb and Liam discuss the first steps taken by the new UK Government to improve and integrate the transport system. With reference to the bills proposed in July 2024's King's Speech. We cover our hopes and anxieties of the new, more comprehensive public transport investment and operational model.
We also discuss our most recent thoughtpiece, released in June 2024, Small Voices Expanding Horizons - Reflecting UK Start Ups International Growth: which looks at the successes and challenges faced by our members as they venture into international markets. The report draws on research and firsthand...
2024-07-1835 min
What Moves UsWhat Moves Us - Our Five Year Anniversary!It's been five years since Johannah and Liam began the podcast. In this episode, they reflect back on some of the milestones from the period, including diverging transport policy in the nations of Britain; the developing - and redeveloping - policy environment; and the impact of all this change on small companies.
All alongside our aspirations for the next five years. They anchor the discussion on the original question: what's the point of transport?
2024-05-3034 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us: Policy, Diversity & SkillIn today's episode Johannah, Deb and Liam discuss the UK Labour party's proposed rail policy (sounding a little familiar) as well as Johannah's recent trip to the Transport Research Arena conference in Dublin.
We also cover whether AI will fool us with its simulated feelings and whether data is helpful in achieving diversity. With questions over who we count as 'the rail industry' and what diversity actually means, and the benefit of transferable skills.
Here's the article Johannah referenced: Do many women want to be train drivers: https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/do-many-women-want-to-be-train-drivers/
Here's the...
2024-05-0251 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us - RIA Innovation Conference 2024Johannah is flying solo in this episode and had the incredible opportunity to attend the Railway Industry Association's Innovation Conference in Wales, where it was a whirlwind of excitement! From keynote speeches to tech talks, exhibitor spotlights, and more, there was never a dull moment.
In this episode, she'll be chatting with some of old friends and brilliant innovators who are shaping the future of rail.
But first, let's talk about the unexpected surprise that kicked off the conference. Our host, Milda Manomaityte, strutted in with her new best friend - the robodog! Now, that d...
2024-04-0841 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us - Rail ScotlandIn this episode, Johannah gives her thoughts on last week's Rail Scotland Conference. Listening in, Liam is joined by friend of the podcast Deb Carson to hear about the conference's themes of climate resilience, passenger experience on an integrated railway and decarbonisation of the rolling stock - all within a cost efficient model. Plenty of opportunities for our most dynamic suppliers!
2024-03-1222 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us: PassageWayLiam Henderson & Johannah Randall speak with PassageWay's Chris Johns (10:30) to hear about their realtime digital signs placed in communities to help users understand, interpret and act on multi-modal transport information, displayed in a human-centred way. With references to Nudge Theory, overcoming digital exclusion, and the provision of FREE digital signs funded by TfL.
Chris give some insight for new companies on how to communicate their offer, where to find connections and implores founders to take advantage of those networking opportunities!
Plus our take on the Interchange conference that happened in Manchester last week: What did...
2024-03-0448 minWhat Moves UsAre We Using Data to Inform Climate Resilience InvestmentThere's an international flavour to the discussion between the Rail Innovation Group's Deb, Johannah and Liam today covering key themes of 2024, and what we've been asked to provide insight on: notably, using data to inform climate resilience and mitigation measures - are our current investment decisions making use of the existing evidence base?
Link to the report Johannah mentions: https://transportforthenorth.com/wp-content/uploads/Transport-related-social-exclusion-in-the-North-of-England.pdf
2024-01-3030 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us - Edging Into 2024For our 1st episode of 2024, Johannah, Deb & Liam discuss potential key themes of the year ahead (politics, politics & politics).
Plus, Liam spoke with Jude Hough, an Innovation Growth Specialist at Innovate UK Edge to hear about the support available for startups through the organisation. They discuss working directly with SMEs to provide coaching and help to realise the potential of a promising innovation and get it to market, both in the UK and internationally. As someone who herself has experienced the start up journey, Jude is able to empathise with founders on funding and resource challenges, and...
2024-01-1637 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us: Network Rail AccessibilityLiam & Johannah speak with Natasha Marsay, Network Rail's Accessibility and Inclusion Policy Lead, to hear about the good work being undertaken to enable autonomy for customers: including a chat about how inclusivity means more than just providing level access; trying to balance all the needs of various passenger groups; the challenge of providing consistency of experience across the station estate; and the value of the purple pound. We end with Natasha's advice for young people considering entering the rail industry: join!
2023-12-0133 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us. Interview with John LawrenceIn this episode Liam spoke with friend of the Rail Innovation Group, John Lawrence. With a history of bringing innovation into rail from both within and without rail, we talked about his experience with signalling, corporate constraints, mentorship and even the waves of (innovation) change.
Plus John gives his insight on large organisations' appetite for risk as well as his advice for new recruits on how best to make a difference to peoples' lives - hint... work out what skills you have to offer!
2023-11-0821 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us: Innovation & Collaboration with S&BLiam & Johannah discuss the current uncertainty on national rail's future, including asking who benefits from Scotland's off-peak all day trial. Plus Liam speaks with Ben Jones, Business Development Manager at S&B (09:45), to ask him of his experience working within a larger supplier - what are their challenges with the innovation space; and does the company want to innovate, or does it have to innovate?
Ben gives an open welcome to collaboration with smaller suppliers, reflecting the infectious enthusiasm of start ups' passion and knowledge of their solutions.
His advice for new entrants to the market: be patient an...
2023-10-0327 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us - Window SeaterWe spoke with Window Seater's Marcus Allender on the origin of the journey guide app, from the French countryside to helping Gail the Goose find her hat!
We hear how the developers have sought to respond to an industry need to improve journey experience, bringing diversity of voices into the stories selected, as well the various commercial routes to roll out.
2023-09-2123 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us - GCRELiam & Johannah catch up after the summer to discuss the Rail Innovation Group's plans for autumn, plus Liam speaks with GCRE's Director of Strategy and Skills, Rob Forde, (at 17:20) to hear about the exciting plans for the massive Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE), including opportunities for local communities, local institutions, as well as SME's nationwide - it's not just a test site! We hear Rob's top advice to new entrants to the rail sector - take advantage of every opportunity and persist on through!
2023-09-0340 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us: Culture at EurostarWe speak with Eurostar's Jon Witt to discuss how the diversity of cultures in the organisation help Eurostar to build a virtuous circle of attracting great staff to deliver great services. We discuss the merging of Eurostar and Thalys cultures, hearing how people across both organisations are already working collaboratively together.
We discuss lessons that can be brought to the future development of Great British Railways - diversity is the name of the game!
Plus, we hear Jon's advice for young people considering a career in rail - grab those opportunities!
2023-07-3027 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us: Interview with CrossTechIn this episode Liam speaks with CrossTech's Haydon Bartlett-Tasker, discussing all things algorythms, analytics, gardens and collaboration, as well as the challenge of being an SME in the rail industry: iteration is the name of the game! Don't worry, we do end with positive message on the future.
2023-07-0626 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us: Funding InnovationRemarkably, the Rail Innovation Group's Deb, Johannah & Liam are all in the same room, in the same city so we had to take the opportunity to have a discussion on the latest news from the world of GB rail, as well as to have a deep dive into our recently published paper, Improving the Innovation Funding Ecosystem (download or read on our website, railinnovationgroup.com)
2023-06-3044 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us: In Conversation with East West RailIn this episode Liam Henderson & Deb Carson spoke with Daisy Chapman-Chamberlain of East West Rail to discuss the role of innovation in the wider railway project, as well as the opportunities created by this unique project to deliver services across a range of communities. Daisy shares her insight of the rail innovation landscape & lends her support to start ups and SMEs keen to engage with the project.
2023-06-1421 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us: SignapseLiam speaks to Ben Saunders of Signapse about the use of information in sign language using AI at some National Rail stations. We discuss how the photo-realistic avatars convey key details of audible announcements, how to sign unusual stations, how passengers have interacted with the technology, whether they can truly replicate audible announcements, & what's next!
signapse.ai
2023-05-1928 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us: Mobility in Rural Areas, Innovation FundingJohannah & Liam chat on whether future mobility has made it into rural areas, plus we introduce our new thought piece on funding innovation which looks at the different measures of success between the public & private approach to innovation project funding - is there an opportunity to change the approach, why wait for structural changes?
Download the report at railinnovationgroup.com
2023-05-1230 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us: GoodMapsIn this episode Liam speaks with Neil Barnfather MBE, Chief Commercial Officer of GoodMaps. They discuss the application of the wayfinding technology in the GB rail context, realising the benefits of enabling self-led journeys through railway station and other interior environments using only their mobile devices.
Links: https://www.goodmaps.com/
Network Rail project vids:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9Z0dtgIC1A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ouRJhF9OHk
2023-03-2735 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us Bonus: Interview with Mike Butler, Nomad DigitalThis bonus episode provides the extract of the interview we recently had with Nomad Digital's Mike Butler to discuss how they are working to innovate through building on existing platforms, and their advice for smaller companies - don't be afraid to collaborate!
nomad-digital.com
2022-11-0118 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us: New PM & New PoliciesIn this episode Liam, Johannah & Deb get together to discuss the new, new government. What do we hope for in upcoming policy announcements and how do we hope the true value of investment will help to spread opportunities around the country. Plus, we have an interview with our member Nomad Digital's Mike Butler do hear how they are working to innovate through building on existing platforms, and their advice for smaller companies - don't be afraid to collaborate!
2022-10-2757 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us: Framing Your BenefitsJohannah & Liam discuss the topic of the most recent Rail Innovation Group Meet Up held to discuss the Network Rail R&D Benefits Framework. They cover the implication of the decision to delay the transition to Great British Railways (GBR) and how the continued uncertainty is affecting small suppliers.
2022-10-2028 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us - Our Review of InnoTrans 2022In this episode Johannah, Deb & Liam discuss this year's InnoTrans in Berlin. At this biannual trade fair bringing the global rail industry together we look back at our impressions of how a general mood of uncertainty was influencing companies' and governments' investment plans, as well as their journey towards Net Zero.
We had a lot of useful conversations with our members as well as the wider community, making new friends along the way. Our top requests for next time: more diversity, more innovation, & more drinking water!
2022-10-0535 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us - Our Work in 2022In this podcast Liam, Johannah & Deb get together to discuss our plans for a study into innovation funding, how apprentices can support diversity within larger companies, as well as an exciting update on our Parcels as Passengers workstream!
2022-07-0837 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us: Supporting Decision Making with AmygdaIn this episode Johannah & Liam were joined by Faizan Patankar of (relatively) new rail industry entrant, Amygda, to hear about how the company has found their entry into the rail sector, having previously worked in aviation. We discussed the how the company had to 'learn the language of rail' to engage with partners and a challenger to the way rail goes about maintenance planning!
2022-03-0350 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us: 2021, The Year of Decisions?In this episode Johannah, Liam & Deb Carson review the implications of the multiple infrastructure announcements made during 2021. Discussing the knock-on effects to the image of rail in the eyes of new suppliers, they consider whether rail will be an attractive market to SMEs who are now more remote from the proposed HS2 network & not part of the Union Connectivity links. Plus, will the decisions of 2021 help deliver our climate change commitments?
2021-12-0238 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us: Our Interview with Green Furniture ConceptEdited podcast featuring Johannah Randall & Liam Henderson's interview with Johan Berhin of Swedish company Green Furniture Concept. They discussed doing international business over the pandemic period. We hear how the company's mission to use natural design to improve place-making is enhance public spaces & how people treat those spaces, and we discuss their vision to be a completely sustainable company.
2021-10-1131 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us: Green & Natural FurnitureIn this episode Johannah Randall & Liam Henderson were joined by Johan Berhin of Swedish company Green Furniture Concept to discuss doing international business over the pandemic period. We hear how the company's mission to use natural design to improve place-making is enhance public spaces & how people treat those spaces, and we discuss their vision to be a completely sustainable company.
2021-09-2941 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us: 3Squared in SheffieldLiam Henderson travelled to Sheffield to meet up with the team at 3Squared to see how they'd got on over the last tumultuous year. We covered how the company had recruited, up-skilled, & kept a sense of teamwork throughout the remote period.
2021-05-2321 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us - Great British Railways?The new vision for rail? Johannah & Liam discuss their first thoughts on Great British Railways: The Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail published on 20th May 2021. They look over the plan in terms of the offer for passengers & the outlook for small suppliers.
2021-05-2340 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us - Back to Sheffield with 3SquaredThe Rail Innovation Group's Liam Henderson travelled to Sheffield to meet up with the team at 3Squared to see how they'd got on over the last tumultuous year. We covered how the company had recruited, upskilled, & kept a sense of teamwork throughout the remote period.
2021-05-0521 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us: Decarbonisation of local deliveries & reimagined ticketingWe're joined by our friend & regular guest Deb Carson, where we discuss how even the ticket buying process can support the decarbonisation agenda by making a consumer-centred service.
Plus we introduce the Rail Innovation Group's latest workstream to explore the opportunities for rail & cargo bikes to provide an end-to-end solution for small cargo - what infrastructure would we need & what are the barriers to expanding the concept?
2020-12-0439 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us - Free Public Transport?With demand for transport reduced during the Covid-19 disruptions, is now the time to make public transport free? Our guests, Revenue Analytics' Gareth Hawkins & Open Transport's Hayden Sutherland, join us to discuss this topical topic.
2020-11-2235 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us - Safe JourneysRecorded in November 2020, on the eve of England's new social restrictions, Johannah & Liam discuss how rail operators are responding to this temporary change & how it further embeds a new model of movement.
2020-11-0428 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us - with guests: Infinitive GroupJohannah & Liam were joined by Ben Craze, CEO, Infinitive Group & one of the Founding Members of the Rail Innovation Group, to discuss how the company was using this unusual period to build a base for future growth - as well as some insight & advice for new entrants... partner, collaborate & don't be too protective!
2020-10-3140 minWhat Moves UsWhatMoves Us - Prepping for the ComebackIt's been ages since Johannah & I caught up for a podcast. Here we discussed our recent experiences getting back on the rails in the summer of 2020. We look forward to the Rail Innovation Group's series of Micro Meets & our appearances at next week's SmartTransit event. https://www.smarttransitusa.com/
2020-08-1938 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us - 3Squared in SheffieldOn this podcast we're joined by fellow Rail Innovation Grouper Deb Carson, to speak with Lucy Prior & James Fox of 3Squared to discuss all things Sheffield, skills & digital. 3Squared were due to be our partners to deliver our postponed Start Up Rail event in Sheffield so we discuss what we would have covered at the event & our plans to create an event better event when we can!
https://3squared.com/
https://www.railinnovationgroup.com/start-up-rail/
2020-07-1548 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us Express - Simon BrownJohannah & I spoke to Simon Brown of Opal Rail about his experience growing a new business during a pandemic. Simon discusses the launch of his eBook with insight & tips for companies hoping to raise capital & engage potential funding partners.
2020-06-0317 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us Express - Surveying Future MobilityJohannah & Liam discuss the launch of an industry study looking at whether the Covid 19 changes to mobility patterns have created an opportunity to further the progression of the future mobility transformation. They're joined by high speed rail leader, Deb Carson to hear her insight on how rail demand will change in future & a call for ticketing to respond to future travel patterns.
2020-05-1516 min
What Moves UsWhat Moves Us Express - Barrie CottamA short time ago we were joined by Barrie Cottam, Head of Business Development, from Hitachi Rail who discussed with us about how the unprecedented time are impacting rolling stock construction & maintenance. As a larger organisation, we asked what new methods the company was using to keep in touch with colleagues & customers.
2020-05-1219 min
Marketing Today with Alan Hart206: The Spirit of the Olympics and Technology with Lauren Sallata at PanasonicDuring this 206th episode of “Marketing Today,” host Alan Hart interviews Lauren Sallata, chief marketing officer at Panasonic Corporation of North America.Today we talk about Panasonic's new campaign launching for the 2020 Olympics, what that partnership means, and how they're going to leverage it both for the marketplace effects as well as with their employees. The interview occurred before the one-year postponement of the 2020 Olympics. We also talk about Sallata's career and her life outside of work in service and foundation work.Sallata begins by discussing her board service. As we learn about the path her...
2020-05-0625 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us Express - Mike LloydWe spoke to Mike Lloyd of Jnction about how how the company is making the case to demonstrate the benefits of its newest products during this period of change. We hear about the value of public investment to support innovation in the sector.
2020-04-2215 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us Express - Dan KongJohannah & Liam spoke to Opinsta’s Dan Kong who had a positive note about the current disruption, noting that there’s going to be a thirst to innovate. Dan talks to us about reallocating resources to embed product benefits and learning about their client’s challenges.
2020-04-2013 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us Express - Phil FaceyJohannah & Liam speak with Deeper Than Blue's Phil Facey to discuss the importance of having resilient software during a time of peak online interaction. How is Phil responding to the current demands to support clients through the Covid-19 period?
2020-04-1711 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us Express - Jo ReidJohannah & Liam were joined by Jo Reid, Managing Director of Calvium, to hear about how the business was responding to the current situation by maintaining relationships with clients whilst also seeking new opportunities to use Calvium's skill set to help meet current needs such as to develop a platform to help manage the distribution of PPE.
2020-04-1612 minWhat Moves UsThe Rail Innovation Group's Munch & Learn 080420During the COVID 19 disruption we moved online. Our Munch & Learn sessions bring the community together to discuss what opportunities are available in the rail sector & how the start ups can respond to the new challenges. We heard from Nik Lusardi who presented the topic if How to Innovate at a Time of Adversity, based on his experience in the airline industry after 9/11.
2020-04-1357 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us Express - Lucy PriorWe spoke to Lucy Prior from Sheffield-based 3Squared about how to keep up with industry contacts, programmes & to know what initiatives to focus on - ours obviously!
2020-04-0313 minWhat Moves UsThe Rail Innovation Group's Munch & Learn 010420During the COVID 19 disruption we moved online. This is the first of our Munch & Learn sessions bringing the community together to discuss what opportunities are still available in the rail sector & how the start ups can respond to the new challenges.
2020-04-0357 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us Express - Ben CrazeBen Craze talks to us about how a tech company goes about decanting to home working when they still develop physical products. How has his company pivoted to respond to the current situation?
2020-04-0212 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us Express - Emily KentWe speak to Emily Kent from One Big Circle about how they are responding to support the railway though a period of staffing restrictions as part of the COVID 19 protection measures.
2020-03-3110 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us Express - Deb CarsonWe hear from Deb Carson about the humorous side of video conferencing during the COVID 19 disruption!
2020-03-3010 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us Express - IntroIt's March 2020 and we're all working from home due to the Covid-19 emergency. In this time of disruption we want to keep the future mobility & rail innovation community buzzing so we're recording 10 minute podcasts with people from across the innovation landscape. This intro will explain all! Each pod will ask a guest:
Who you are & what do you do?
How are you impacted by current events?
What are your challenges?
Is there anything that your business can offer to help at the moment?
What positives can you see coming out of this?
2020-03-2609 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us - Starting Up RailJohannah & Liam take to the rails to discuss their work with The Rail Innovation Group to launch the Start Up Rail programme to discover new start up suppliers from around the country who can support the future of rail. Start ups have the potential to help rail meet its ambitions to bring creativity, diversity & cross sector knowledge into supply chains. All events are listed at railinnovationgroup.com
2020-03-0315 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us - Open Transport InitiativeThis week we met were joined by Hayden Sutherland, Founder & Chair of Open Transport Initiative who was in London to attend the Transport Ticketing Global event. We discussed how the team had developed (& made open source!) the first Open Standards for Transport and Mobility account interoperability. Think Open Banking for mobility...
2020-01-3032 min
What Moves UsEpisode9: A Festive Sense of ControlJohannah & Liam were joined by David Watts of CCD Design & Ergonomics for our Christmas Special episode to discuss disruption, information & comparisons to airlines! What a paradox we have between what the railway is trying to do versus what the passenger wants it to do. Does the passenger want to be chaperoned or trusted? How does the mobility industry communicate a sense of control back to the passenger?
2019-12-1940 minWhat Moves UsEpisode8: Engaging SonicallyIn this episode Johannah & Liam are joined by Max De Lucia of sonic branding agency, DLMDD. We discuss how sound & voice are integral to building a connection with consumers. In a transport context, this can assist with a sense of place, wayfinding & putting passengers at ease.
2019-12-1037 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us Special - SmartMetro & the Open Data MaaSThis week Johannah & I travelled to Madrid to speak at the SmartMetro conference. We presented on why (open) data is key to enabling MaaS & the future of Urban Mobility. Catch up with the team on the train journey back from Madrid!
2019-11-2934 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us Special - at the RIA ConferenceJohannah & Liam attended the Railway Industry Annual Conference in London. We discussed the need for diversity of skills and experience, as well as the challenge for exporters in the uncertain trading settlement.
We had lovely chats conference attendees as well as RIA's Chief Executive, Darren Caplan, and Managing Director of Fuel, Steve Tolton.
2019-11-1134 minWhat Moves UsEpisode7: AirRail LinksIn this episode Liam travelled to Vienna to meet Milda Manomaityte, Founding Director of the Global AirRail Alliance to understand how operators advertise their service offer, and how these short links can support sustainable surface access to airports. We also discuss how airport express services have sought to differentiate their service offer by cultivating relationships with airport operators and seeking to offer enhanced services.
2019-11-0425 minWhat Moves UsEpiside6: Transport InequalityBack after a short break, Johannah & Liam are joined by Deb Carson (rail & public sector professional) to discuss the relationship between access to transport and economic opportunities. We cover rural transport, bus subsidies, major investment & research into the effects of transport access.
You can read Johannah's commentary on the podcast here: http://transportingcities.com/what-moves-us-transport-equality
2019-10-1749 min
What Moves UsEpisode5: Future MobilityIn this episode, Johannah & Liam speak with Future Mobility expert Giles Perkins about how planners can anticipate and prepare for a mobility environment that we're only just imagining!
What are the key topic of discussion?
Keeping Future Mobility at the human scale.
Allowing people to do things they couldn't do before?
Facilitating mobility's role as part of a lifestyle?
2019-08-0843 minWhat Moves UsEpisode4: Autonomous VehiclesThis week Johannah & I visited the charity, Blind Veterans UK, to try their new autonomous vehicle (AV/driverless car). We discussing how these vehicles could provide mobility for specific user-groups as well as the population at large. We had a whale of a time on the pods!
2019-07-2539 minWhat Moves UsEpisode3: Trailblazing for DiversityIn this episode Johannah & Liam attend a diversity workshop organised by the Railway Industry Association to join the conversation on diversity & inclusion within the rail industry. We hear from some industry leaders on the challenges in attracting a new, culturally diverse generation into rail and we ask, why does this all matter in the transport context?
2019-07-1246 minWhat Moves UsEpisode2: What's the Point of MaaS?Johannah and Liam at in Munich attending a conference on the future of rail. In this episode we discuss the topic of Mobility as a Service (MaaS) - a model for how people will research, book and make journeys in the future. How will this impact our current public transport service model and what do transport operators need to do to prepare?
2019-06-2135 minWhat Moves UsEpisode1: What's the Point of Transport?Meet Johannah Randall and Liam Henderson. We're transport professionals who are doing it for the passenger! In this episode we make our introduction and give you our back story as to why we're doing this podcast season. Hear why we think transport planning needs to think about the people, the passengers, and the community.
2019-05-3041 min