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The Freewheeling Podcast

Thomas Ableman
High Speed 2
Public Transportation
Public Transport
Virgin West Coast
Labour Party
Budget Management
Transport Infrastructure
Railway Industry
Innovation
Transport Policy
Passenger Transport
Covid-19
Entrepreneurship
Sustainability
Very Light Rail
Decarbonization
Public Spending Cuts
Public Transport Accessibility
Transport Law
Freight Transport

The Freewheeling Podcast is all about moving forwards faster.

Each week, I’ll bring you fresh voices, new ideas and unconventional thinking.

With a bias towards transport and mobility, we also span entrepreneurship and politics.

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Latest Episodes

So many people have asked me how the Swiss achieve their extraordinary level of transport integration.

Helmut Eichhorn runs the SwissPass Alliance, the industry body that makes Swiss public transport feel effortless.

We talk through the machinery ... more

Johannah Randall has spent a lifetime working with stations.

She led the redevelopment of Kings Cross for GNER, has worked on station planning for both HS2 and the HS2 operator and advised on station design for entirely new railways like Saudi Arab... more

Tom Geraghty is now an expert in psychological safety at work, but he started out as an ecologist.

A career focusing on how organisations actually work combined with his knowledge of ecosystems to make him realise something very important: organisat... more

The transport sector has long operated in an environment in which it was assumed that competition was the guarantor of service quality and low prices.

Those assumptions are changing, with local authorities taking control of bus services and the rail... more

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Helmut Eichhorn
Managing Director of the SwissPass Alliance
SwissPass Alliance
Episode: Swiss Transport Integration with Helmut Eichhorn
Johannah Randall
Stations expert with experience in railway operations and station design, involved in King's Cross and HS2 projects.
GNER, HS2
Episode: Stations with Johannah Randall
Andy Meaney
Economist and head of transport at Oxera
Oxera
Episode: Competition Law and Economics in an Age of Partnership and Nationalisation with Andy Meaney
Sandra Witzel
Director of Skedgo, involved in Mobility as a Service and advocacy for accessibility in transport
Skedgo
Episode: Disability and Transport with Sandra Witzel
Jasmine Palardy
Expert in cities and community engagement, founder of Good Future Collective
Episode: Community Engagement with Jasmine Palardy
Caroline Seton
Co-founder of Forest, an e-bike sharing company
Forest
Episode: Bike Sharing with Caroline Seton
Sir Michael Holden
Formerly the Chairman of Directly Operated Railways
Episode: BUDGET SPECIAL with Sir Michael Holden
Filip Watteeuw
Alderman of the City of Ghent responsible for transportation and public works.
City of Ghent
Episode: The Great Ghent Renaissance with Filip Watteeuw
Dan Garrett
Founder of Farewill, the UK's largest Deathtech company
Farewill
Episode: Risk-Taking, Rules and Death With Dan Garrett, Founder of Farewill

Host

Thomas Abelman
Host of discussions focused on urban mobility, transport policies, and entrepreneurship, providing thought leadership through expert interviews and fresh insights.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • THE best transport podcast

    Freewheeling is now well established, has found its flow and is cemented as the best transport podcast out there. Thomas’s intelligence, breadth of experience and curiosity make him a perfect host for a wide variety of interesting guests. His lack of ego (something all too present in other hosts) means he doesn’t interrupt and lets his guests tell their stories and share what they know. The podcasts are always thought provoking, normally challenge conventional thinking and above all make you rea... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Simon P…
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • People inrerviewing for a job

    Love it. But sometimes it sounds like people interviewing for a job rather than a real conversation. Thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    oddknackj
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Thought-provoking and insightful

    A really interesting podcast. Well worth your attention.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    moose44444444
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Always thought provoking

    This podcast and Thomas’s accompanying freewheeling blog should be essential listening for anyone involved in influencing car drivers to try something else. It covers a wide range of mobility issues, generally all inter-connected and (with one or two common exceptions) gives fresh insight to the discussion. That’s what this blog does best - public transport is a fairly inward looking place and here we get some provocative debate on some of that embedded thinking, whether it be from perspective o... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Leeds Bus User
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Engaging and thoughtful - entertaining listening whether you're in the sector or not

    Great commentary and searching questions spanning the sector, pitched perfectly by experts who know the subject inside out.

    Love the presenter's style. He obviously cares deeply about what he's talking about! Always great to hear that.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dad1278
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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Stations with Johannah Randall
Q: What do you want the next generation of station projects to implement differently?
I want to see a disaggregation of operations and retail, as well as reduced government interference allowing for localized trials and innovative designs.
Stations with Johannah Randall
Q: How do you feel like they got such a level of change through at St. Pancras?
St. Pancras had a strong vision from one individual who came from a business background, making it easier to implement those changes.
Stations with Johannah Randall
Q: What are the trends for stations at the moment?
There isn't one set model; it's about what works in local conditions, with a focus on retail value.
Competition Law and Economics in an Age of Partnership and Nationalisation with Andy Meaney
Q: What insights do you have regarding Transport for Greater Manchester and competition law?
While Transport for Greater Manchester may operate under a different incentive structure due to its governmental nature, competition law still requires a level of oversight depending on market dynamics.
Competition Law and Economics in an Age of Partnership and Nationalisation with Andy Meaney
Q: How does the new government direction affect competition law in transport?
An argument exists that the competition law might need to evolve to accommodate the growing need for integrated public transport systems rather than traditional competitive markets.

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What is The Freewheeling Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focusing primarily on transport and urban mobility, this podcast presents conversations that challenge conventional thinking while addressing critical issues within the industry. Discussions feature prominent experts and thought leaders who share their experiences, insights, and innovative ideas on topics like public transportation, urban planning, and the future of mobility. Additionally, themes around entrepreneurship, community engagement, and political frameworks related to transport policies are often explored, making it a nuanced source of information for listeners interested in the evolution of these sectors.

The podcast stands out for its emphasis on real-world applications and the integration of expert knowledge across different di... more

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1. Helmut Eichhorn
2. Johannah Randall
3. Andy Meaney
4. Sandra Witzel
5. Jasmine Palardy
6. Caroline Seton
7. Sir Michael Holden
8. Filip Watteeuw

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