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The Rail Safety and Standards Board Podcast

RSSB
Rail Industry
Sustainable Rail Blueprint
RSSB
Sustainability
Safety
Rail Freight Sector
Road Safety
Collaboration In Industry
Rail Safety and Standards Board
Economics Of Rail Freight
Modal Shift
Health and Safety
Railway Industry
Railway Safety
Rail Freight Growth Target
Technology and Innovation
Performance Improvement
Cost Reduction
Data Collection
Annual Business Plan

With you every step of the way. We work across an evolving railway to improve safety, efficiency and sustainability for everyone.

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Latest Episodes

In this episode, we're joined by Tom Lee, our Director of Standards at RSSB. 

We discuss specific challenges in safety and satisfaction for customers, how we’re helping industry overcome them, and what a renationalised network might mean for those w... more

With us for this episode is Rachael Everard, our Director of Sustainable Development at RSSB. 

We explore some of the sustainability challenges the industry is up against and how we’re planning to help overcome those. We also revisit the Sustainable... more

In this episode, we're joined by Chris Knowles, RSSB's Director of System Safety and Health.

We’ll explore some specific challenges to rail reliability and resilience, why it’s vital to address them, and some of the solutions that RSSB is offering i... more

In this episode, we're joined once again by Johnny Schute, RSSB's Chief Operating Officer.

Together, we'll explore what rail needs to be thinking about in terms of driving cost reduction, some of the complexities around investing today for benefits ... more

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Recent Guests

Vaibhav Puri
Director of Sector Strategy and Transformation at RSSB
Rail Safety and Standards Board
Episode: Navigating technological change in the evolving rail industry
Andrea Rossi
CEO of DB Cargo UK and non-executive director on the RSSB Board
DB Cargo UK
Episode: 'The future of freight is bright': Boosting safety and growth
Rik Wenham
Officer in charge of the Met Police's Commercial Vehicle Unit, responsible for incidents involving commercial vehicles
Metropolitan Police
Episode: Road Safety Week special: Police tips on keeping your drivers safe
Dave Whelan
Train Manager at GB Railfreight and survivor of a work-related road traffic accident
GB Railfreight
Episode: Road Safety Week special: How the ‘perfect storm’ led to this survivor’s RTC
Johnny Schute
Chief Operating Officer at RSSB
Rail Safety and Standards Board
Episode: Our place at the heart of the rail industry
Marcus Dacre
Head of Risk and Safety Intelligence at RSSB
RSSB
Episode: Health and safety data: quality information drives quality decisions
Tracy Orlandi
Head of Wellbeing and Occupational Health at East Midlands Railway, with over two decades of experience in health and well-being roles.
East Midlands Railway
Episode: Getting health on par with safety

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Host with experience in the rail safety sector, providing insights on current industry dynamics.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • Excellent

    I’m a senior railway engineer, this podcast is a great way for me to keep up with industry topics and ensure I keep a broad perspective on all matters railway.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HamsterBid
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • RSSB Mental Health and Well-being

    First class analysis of the issues and very helpful tools to help you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mark P1
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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Encouraging reviews cite the engaging format and expert guests, making it a vital resource for staying updated in the rail sector.
The podcast receives positive feedback for its relevance to rail professionals, often highlighting its practical insights.
Listeners appreciate the informative nature of discussions, particularly regarding industry challenges and safety innovations.

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Investing today for tomorrow's success
Q: What areas should rail companies focus on for positive outcomes?
Rail companies should focus on enhancing maintenance efficiency, developing comprehensive rolling stock strategies, and improving staff competence.
Investing today for tomorrow's success
Q: What complexities arise from investing today for future benefits?
Short-termism and accessing capital present significant challenges when planning for long-term investments in the rail sector.
Investing today for tomorrow's success
Q: What do you think needs to happen across industry to enable meaningful cost reductions?
Rail organizations need to reduce operating costs through efficiencies, increase revenue growth, and invest in better technology and staff capability.
'The future of freight is bright': Boosting safety and growth
Q: Can you tell us a little about the support and guidance that we offer to rail freight businesses?
RSSB provides valuable research and guidance to enhance safety, health, well-being, and sustainability in the rail freight sector.
'The future of freight is bright': Boosting safety and growth
Q: Looking further ahead now, what do you think the future of freight looks like?
The future is bright for rail freight, provided the sector can tackle cost issues and enhance its value to the economy and environment.

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2. Andrea Rossi
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