Transport is changing more rapidly than at any point in decades. The question is: are we changing with it? In the latest episode of the VEV podcast Emily Highmore-Talbot sits down with Leon Daniels OBE and Mike Nakrani for a thought-provoking discussion on one of the biggest transformations the transport sector has ever faced. Together they discuss: ⚡ Why electrification is reshaping the entire transport ecosystem ⚡ How data and intelligent software are becoming critical to o

In this episode of Lunch with Leon, Leon speaks with Rose McArthur, Director of Transport, Highways, Infrastructure and Climate Change at Cheshire West and Chester Council. Rose reflects on the recent Rural Bus Conference in Chester and the social value of community transport, traces her career from London 2012 and the Commonwealth Games to 20 years in private consultancy, and shares the financial pressures behind local authority life and ageing road infrastructure. To listen

In this episode of Lunch with Leon, Leon speaks with Andrew Sherrington, Head of Strategic Development at Go South Coast and General Manager for Swindons own Buses and Salisbury Reds. Andrew reflects on his career spanning First Bus and Transport for Wales before turning to the pressing challenges facing the bus industry today – from electrification and depot power supplies to road congestion, franchising, and the case for buses over rail. To listen, click here

In this episode of Lunch with Leon, Leon speaks with Geoff Cross, Managing Director of Centrad – the UK's leading telematics and CCTV business. Geoff traces his journey from teenage bus operator to transport technology entrepreneur, and discusses how AI-powered fleet management platforms are helping bus operators tackle rising insurance costs, driver fatigue, and risk management. To listen to the podcast, click here

Transport may well suffer as the UK Government once again is distracted by internal issues. Is democracy itself even threatened? In Episode 121 of Lunch with Leon, his guests are Steve Norris, former UK Member of Parliament and Minister in the Government of John Major, and now Chairman of a number of companies, and Stephen Bramall, Senior Advisor of DGA Group and a specialist in UK Transport Policy having advised ministers on a wide range of transport policy issues, he helped

Another random reach into the past. Andy and Leon discuss trivia, favourites, nostalgia and little known facts that will prepare you for any pub quiz. This episode joined by John Burch reminding us of the glory days of offshore radio. To listen, click here

This month, Leon speaks with accomplished rail professional Anna-Jane Hunter, Chair of CILT UK's Board of Trustees and Partner at railway consultancy Winder Phillips. Their conversation spans the evolution of CILT and the valuable role it plays for the industry, and gets into the nitty gritty of rail reform, including the movers and shakers behind it and the challenge of fares and public trust. To listen to the podcast, click here.

In the latest episode of Lunch with Leon, Leon speaks to historian Sam Mullins OBE, the former director of the London Transport Museum and author of the new book Every Journey Matters, which commemorates 25 years of Transport for London (TfL). Sam shares his career journey from curating community museums to transforming the London Transport Museum, with the conversation also exploring TfL's history since its formation in 2000 - highlighting key events like the pedestrianisati

Leon Daniels and friend Andy Graham and have had many drinks and dinners over the years. As we explored obscure trivia, childhood TV favourites and things people really don’t need to know, we often finished by saying we should have recorded it. So we did! To listen and subscribe, click here , Episode 2 : Concorde toilets, Stalag Luft 3, Kevin Turvey and Fred Flintstone...

Leon Daniels and friend Andy Graham and have had many drinks and dinners over the years. As we explored obscure trivia, childhood TV favourites and things people really don’t need to know, we often finished by saying we should have recorded it. So we did! To listen and subscribe, click here , Episode 1 : Dad's Army, Thunderbirds, Jim Lovell, Magpie, Police 5 and Trumpton