Train Talk Podcast

In the Season finale of Train Talk, we talk to the brains behind the Train Talk Podcast, UT Dallas Intern Addison Dobias. Addison joined the team in August 2018 and dove in head first, taking on the roles of producer, audio engineer, videographer, scheduler, and more for Season One of Train Talk. We truly wouldn’t have been able to do it without him. Great Job, Addison!

In this episode, hosts Rebecca and Monty interview Texas Central’s Civil Infrastructure Director, Linda Miller, who discusses her amazing career trajectory from being a helicopter pilot in the US Army to being honored by the Queen of England for her contributions to the science of engineering and promoting gender equality. Linda is a globally recognized leader in the infrastructure world, having worked in leadership positions on projects in the US, UK, Australia and more. In 2017, She was awarded an Order of the British Empire by the Queen of England, a designation reserved for persons who make important contributions in the fields of science and arts, charity and public service.

In this episode, we have Part 2 of our discussion with customer experience expert Graham Leech, who leads the team working every day to make sure you have the best experience possible when riding the Texas high-speed train. In it, Rebecca and Monty talk to Graham about his career before joining Texas Central, including his time working for Virgin Trains in the UK and Europe, his view of relevant trends in the transportation industry, and why Texas trains will HAVE NO MIDDLE SEATS. Remember, Train Talk is available on iTunes [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/train-talk-podcast/id1460693154?utm_source=Weekly+%22Internal%22+Messaging+List&utm_campaign=deef8610db-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_11_02_05_34_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_98b957898f-deef8610db-146757881], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/798VtoKavFxjKYQHfpN1GR?utm_source=Weekly+%22Internal%22+Messaging+List&utm_campaign=deef8610db-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_11_02_05_34_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_98b957898f-deef8610db-146757881], Podbean [https://texascentral.podbean.com/?utm_source=Weekly+%22Internal%22+Messaging+List&utm_campaign=deef8610db-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_11_02_05_34_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_98b957898f-deef8610db-146757881] or wherever you get your podcasts, so be sure to listen and subscribe!

This is Part 1 of a fun episode of Train Talk, where Rebecca and Monty talk with the Customer Experience expert at Texas Central, Graham Leech, who leads the team responsible for making the train as comfortable, enjoyable and convenient as possible for all riders. In Part 1, we talk about what goes into creating a great customer experience from a door-to-door perspective, why this technology is right for Texas, and specific benefits of the system from a future rider’s point of view. Plus, we take a couple of minutes to watch Texas Central’s“Life on the Fast Train” [https://www.texascentral.com/life-on-the-fast-train/]video with Graham and get his thoughts on the experiences of one future rider. Remember, Train Talk is now available in audio-only format oniTunes [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/train-talk-podcast/id1460693154?utm_source=Weekly+%22Internal%22+Messaging+List&utm_campaign=deef8610db-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_11_02_05_34_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_98b957898f-deef8610db-146757881],Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/798VtoKavFxjKYQHfpN1GR?utm_source=Weekly+%22Internal%22+Messaging+List&utm_campaign=deef8610db-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_11_02_05_34_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_98b957898f-deef8610db-146757881],Podbean [https://texascentral.podbean.com/?utm_source=Weekly+%22Internal%22+Messaging+List&utm_campaign=deef8610db-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_11_02_05_34_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_98b957898f-deef8610db-146757881]or wherever you get your podcasts, so be sure to listen and subscribe!

In this episode [https://www.texascentral.com/posts/train-talk-episode-13-mac-flores/], Monty and Rebecca traveled to Houston to talk with Outreach Manager Mac Flores – and to see the Gonzo247 mural in person [https://www.texascentral.com/posts/connecting-communities-arts-and-culture/] for the first time! While there, we talk about Mac’s job, Houston culture and sports, and a little about Mac’s alma mater the University of Houston. #yallaboard