The Rail Forum Podcast
The Rail Forum Podcast
Podcast Description
Welcome to The Rail Forum Podcast — your audio gateway into the UK rail industry.
Brought to you by Rail Forum, the national trade association established in 1993 and owned by our members, this podcast explores the people, ideas, challenges, and opportunities shaping rail today and tomorrow.
From infrastructure and rolling stock to innovation, exports, skills, and strategy, we sit down with industry leaders, clients, government voices, and subject matter experts to connect the dots across a fast-evolving sector.
Each episode supports our mission of “Unleashing UK rail excellence, together” — aligning with our core pillars of supporting, connecting, informing, and representing our diverse member base.
Whether you’re part of the rail supply chain, a policymaker, or simply passionate about the future of transport, join us for insight, collaboration, and conversation that moves the industry forward.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers a range of themes including infrastructure development, innovation in rail technology, safety practices, mental health awareness, and strategic policy discussions. Specific episode examples include a deep dive into mental health challenges in rail with Richard Clinnick and a timely discussion on rail safety featuring Sir Andrew Haines, reflecting on upcoming initiatives like Rail Safety Week.

Welcome to The Rail Forum Podcast — your audio gateway into the UK rail industry.
Brought to you by Rail Forum, the national trade association established in 1993 and owned by our members, this podcast explores the people, ideas, challenges, and opportunities shaping rail today and tomorrow.
From infrastructure and rolling stock to innovation, exports, skills, and strategy, we sit down with industry leaders, clients, government voices, and subject matter experts to connect the dots across a fast-evolving sector.
Each episode supports our mission of “Unleashing UK rail excellence, together” — aligning with our core pillars of supporting, connecting, informing, and representing our diverse member base.
Whether you’re part of the rail supply chain, a policymaker, or simply passionate about the future of transport, join us for insight, collaboration, and conversation that moves the industry forward.
In the final episode of our Rail Safety Week 2025 series, Elaine Clark OBE (Rail Forum) is joined by Laura Shoaf CBE (Shadow Great British Railways) for a powerful conversation on tackling Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) in the rail sector. Together they explore the scale of the issue, the importance of leadership and cultural change, and the practical steps that can help create safer journeys for both passengers and staff across the wider transport network.
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