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GRR Podcast: Episode 4 - Zoey Hudson GTR [https://www.globalrailwayreview.com/wp-content/uploads/GRR-Podcast-250x250.jpg] Global Railway Review Podcast [https://soundcloud.com/user-630037397] · Episode 5 – Steve White [https://soundcloud.com/user-630037397/episode-5-steve-white]Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR [https://www.govia.info]) 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. Steve White, COO of GTR [https://www.globalrailwayreview.com/wp-content/uploads/Steve-White-GTR-1-250x250.jpg] 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 Operating Officer of Govia Thameslink Railway, speaks about how train stations are continuously changing and working to improve the passenger experience; as well as how train stations evolved and improved over the course of 2020 and the beginning of 2021 in order to become safer for passengers during the COVID-19 pandemic [https://www.globalrailwayreview.com/topic_hub/99678/covid-19-rail-industry-latest-news-and-analysis/]; and discusses the role of train stations in helping the UK rail industry to meet its ambitious reduction targets.

GRR Podcast: Episode 4 - Zoey Hudson GTR [https://www.globalrailwayreview.com/wp-content/uploads/GRR-Podcast-250x250.jpg] Global Railway Review Podcast [https://soundcloud.com/user-630037397] · Episode 4 – Zoey Hudson, Govia Thameslink Railway [https://soundcloud.com/user-630037397/episode-4-zoey-hudson-govia-thameslink-railway]At Govia Thameslink Railway [https://gtrailwaycareers.com/jobs/] (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 develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours that will enhance their careers.” Zoey Hudson Govia Thameslink Railway [https://www.globalrailwayreview.com/wp-content/uploads/Zoey-Hudson-GTR-1-250x250.jpg]In this podcast – which coincided with National Apprenticeship Week in the UK (8 February to 14 February 2021) – Zoey Hudson, Head of Talent, Diversity and Inclusion at Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), discusses the importance of apprentices to ensuring the future of the rail industry in the face of a drastic skills shortage; how the COVID-19 pandemic [https://www.globalrailwayreview.com/topic_hub/99678/covid-19-rail-industry-latest-news-and-analysis/] has impacted GTR’s apprenticeship programme in a positive way; and why the train operating company is focusing on improving the diversity of its apprentices and workforce.

Nomad Digital podcast [https://www.globalrailwayreview.com/wp-content/uploads/GRR-Podcast-Banner-750x500-1-375x250.jpg] Global Railway Review Podcast [https://soundcloud.com/user-630037397] · Podcast: Episode 3 – Nomad Digital [https://soundcloud.com/user-630037397/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 [https://www.globalrailwayreview.com/core_topic/the-passenger/] 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 [http://www.nomad-digital.com] solutions into the on-board environment enhances passenger satisfaction levels, connectivity, journey information and entertainment. In this episode, Paul Vaclik, Head of R&D and Architecture at Nomad Digital, Rodrigo Fernandes, Product Director at Irdeto, and Keith O’Brien, Head of Business Development (EMEA) for Filmbankmedia, discuss: How they think passenger demands have changed over the years; how Nomad Digital’s portal provides a seamless user experience; what level of partnership is required between different stakeholders to deliver the on-board technology; and what opportunities there are when evolving around future rail passenger demands. podcast nomad digital [https://www.globalrailwayreview.com/wp-content/uploads/nomad-podcast.jpg]

Global Railway Review podcast logo [https://www.globalrailwayreview.com/wp-content/uploads/GRR-Podcast-logo-250x250.jpg] 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. [https://www.globalrailwayreview.com/wp-content/uploads/Anthony-Smith-2-1-120x120.jpg]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 trip in Britain is.

Global Railway Review podcast logo [https://www.globalrailwayreview.com/wp-content/uploads/GRR-Podcast-logo-250x250.jpg] 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 Robson and other key industry experts at Digital Rail Revolution 2019 [https://www.globalrailwayreview.com/digital-rail-revolution]in London on 7 November 2019. This one-day conference organised by Global Railway Review will bring together senior managers from infrastructure operators and train operating companies to explore how the railways must further embrace all that modern technology has to offer, whilst sharing examples of best practice and discussing the current challenges and how to combat them.