Jess Phillips MP, Our Brand New Trains & How Timetabling Works artwork
On The Rails

Jess Phillips MP, Our Brand New Trains & How Timetabling Works

  • S1E3
  • 27:55
  • April 10th 2024

Embark on an electrifying journey with Liam as he dives deep into the riveting realm of railways.

On today's episode, we sit down with the Labour MP of Birmingham, Yardley, Jess Phillips, who tackles the crucial issue of women's safety on the rails. Discover her involvement in a vital campaign and gain valuable insights on how to act swiftly if you see an incident on the rails. To view the safety video mentioned by Jess Phillips MP, visit zerotolerance.nationalrail.co.uk.

Also on this episode, get an insider's perspective from Mike, our timetable manager, as he unveils the secrets of his fast-paced role, including stories such as bumping into David Cameron whilst travelling.

And hold onto your seats as Ben Roberts, who took a lead on the railway logistics for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, as he shares his experiences of orchestrating our brand new fleet amidst unexpected challenges - like wrangling a goat onboard.

Get ready to be swept away by tales of adventure, innovation, and unexpected encounters on this exhilarating ride through the world of railways!

On The Rails

Welcome to On The Rails, the go-to place for your train and transport fix brought to you by West Midlands Trains.

In this podcast, we’ll be delving into a series of rail-related issues, from navigating the strikes to timing your ticket purchases perfectly.

We’ll also have some delightful conversations with everyone in the West Midlands Trains family, from our longest-serving staff to our newest recruits and apprentices; all on hand to give you everything you need.

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West Midlands Trains operates both West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway services.