The Rail Forum Podcast
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.
Episodes

21 hours ago
21 hours ago
The conversation centers around mental health, with Richard sharing his personal journey, reflections on recovery, and thoughts on the state of mental health support within the rail industry.

2 days ago
2 days ago
Rail Forum Chair, Will Rogers, speaks with Sir Andrew Haines (Chief Executive of Network Rail) about all things 'Safety in Rail' - an insightful and poignant conversation as Rail Safety Week 2025 (#RSW25) commences.