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What Moves Us is the Rail Innovation Group's podcast. We talk to members, innovators, and the people inside rail about the human side of transport innovation: how new ideas get adopted, who makes them happen, and what gets in the way.
Hosted by Liam Henderson (Chair) and Johannah Randall (Head of Engagement), with regular contributions from Deb Carson (Head of Initiatives). Running since 2019.
Episodes
May 23, 2021
May 23, 2021
21 min
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, up-skilled, & kept a sense of teamwork throughout the remote period.
May 23, 2021
May 23, 2021
40 min
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.
Dec 3, 2020
Dec 3, 2020
39 min
Nov 22, 2020
Nov 22, 2020
35 min
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.
Nov 4, 2020
Nov 4, 2020
28 min
Recorded 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.
Oct 31, 2020
Oct 31, 2020
40 min
Johannah & 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!
Aug 19, 2020
Aug 19, 2020
38 min
It'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/
Jul 15, 2020
Jul 15, 2020
48 min
On 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!
Jun 3, 2020
Jun 3, 2020
17 min
Johannah & 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.
May 15, 2020
May 15, 2020
16 min
Johannah & 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.