The Engine Room
Ever wondered why your train isn't running on time, what the future holds for electric vehicles or what the big fuss is about HS2? Learn about the social, economic and political forces behind transport investment in the Midlands.
Podcasting since 2021 • 14 episodes
The Engine Room
Latest Episodes
Track to the Future – Moving forward with Midlands Rail Hub
Ciara is joined by Denise Wetton from Network Rail and Toby Rackliff from WMRE to discuss all things Midlands Rail Hub, from inception to where it might take us in the future.
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Episode 14
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18:24
SPECIAL Anniversary Engine Room with James Bovill, Maria Machancoses, and Andrew Pritchard
BBC Journalist and Midlands Connect alum, James Bovill, joins Maria and Andrew for a chat about what Midlands Connect has achieved over its first decade since inception.
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Episode 13
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50:48
East Midlands Airport Flying High
Jon Bottomley, Planning Manager at East Midlands Airport discusses the growth, success and future for the Uk's largest dedicated air cargo operation.
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Episode 12
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21:44
Changing times for the Castle Line – Improving the Nottingham to Lincoln rail line
We talk to Principal Service Strategy Manager at East Midlands Railway, James Chapman, about how improvments to the Nottingham-Lincoln line will benefit passengers. We discuss integration with HS2, long-term thinking, and the drive for net-zero...
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Episode 11
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15:52
Around the Wrekin - Improving the Birmingham - Black Country - Shrewsbury rail line
How can speeding up rail journeys improve the economy? What do shorter journey times mean for commuters, local businesses and tourists – and how do rail projects even go from an idea to implementation? In this episode, we speak to Tawhida Yaaco...
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Episode 10
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18:27