<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[LeonDaniels.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[website-1]]></description><link>https://www.leondaniels.co.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:51:26 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.leondaniels.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Routes to the Future]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 operational...]]></description><link>https://www.leondaniels.co.uk/single-post/routes-to-the-future</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a64d59b532301fe59fbf142</guid><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 15:29:46 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Leon Daniels</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lunch with Leon: Rose McArthur]]></title><description><![CDATA[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, click here]]></description><link>https://www.leondaniels.co.uk/single-post/lunch-with-leon-rose-mcarthur</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a64cf9535380d3132b189af</guid><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 15:02:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/caef17_e716f244878e4d21bb1bfc2e3d3907af~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_204,h_192,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Leon Daniels</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lunch with Leon: Andrew Sherrington]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.leondaniels.co.uk/single-post/lunch-with-leon-andrew-sherrington</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a64ceb11050e57321892044</guid><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:59:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/caef17_64d691b569874987b32f4eb9a48bdd62~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_182,h_277,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Leon Daniels</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lunch with Leon: Geoff Cross]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.leondaniels.co.uk/single-post/lunch-with-leon-geoff-cross</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a64cda510a4941c0726fc4d</guid><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:56:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/caef17_66414409e11a4bc39d3a9d060fd2de9a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_225,h_225,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Leon Daniels</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK Political Crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 take four...]]></description><link>https://www.leondaniels.co.uk/single-post/uk-political-crisis</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a086c39ea733de5ffb66d1f</guid><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 13:19:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/caef17_fe8f9b3aea174c3bb36bed73d7a2999b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_300,h_300,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Leon Daniels</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 3 : Missing The Point : Menin Gate, Tiswas, A Bridge Too Far, CATS Eyes, Kate Jackson and a guest appearance by John Burch talking about Offshore Radio]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.leondaniels.co.uk/single-post/episode-3-missing-the-point-menin-gate-tiswas-a-bridge-too-far-cats-eyes-kate-jackson-and-a</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a046b0b618ba45174ff27d0</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 12:15:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/caef17_b4efd091c32f4780928d036de4b74ae0~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_960,h_960,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Leon Daniels</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lunch with Leon Episode 120 : Anna-Jane Hunter]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.leondaniels.co.uk/single-post/lunch-with-leon-episode-120-anna-jane-hunter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0466bae8ad7aab1e5f1aa9</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 11:57:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/caef17_600d925c083f4560b383d305aaeae899~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_300,h_400,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Leon Daniels</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 119 Lunch with Leon : Sam Mullins OBE]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 pedestrianisation of Trafalgar...]]></description><link>https://www.leondaniels.co.uk/single-post/episode-119-lunch-with-leon-sam-mullins-obe</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0465dae5f825d008b2050c</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 11:54:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/caef17_5ac4b37895074e62b006e56b87d63ad1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_690,h_388,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Leon Daniels</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing The Point: Leon Daniels and Andy Graham -Episode 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.leondaniels.co.uk/single-post/missing-the-point-episode-2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cd37304c31bb6f64c00231</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:19:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/caef17_b4efd091c32f4780928d036de4b74ae0~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_960,h_960,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Leon Daniels</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing The Point : Leon Daniels and Andy Graham]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.leondaniels.co.uk/single-post/missing-the-point-leon-daniels-and-andy-graham</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cd352a2a4608ae001a019a</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:14:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/caef17_b4efd091c32f4780928d036de4b74ae0~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_960,h_960,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Leon Daniels</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cycling Journalist Laura Laker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leon delves into the world of active transport in this week's episode, joined by cycling journalist and co-host of the Streets Ahead podcast, Laura Laker. Laura, who has forged a career focused on cycling and urban transport, discusses how she first fell in love with cycling, the success of the cycling lobby in persuading city mayors to allocate road space for cyclists and the challenges of implementing cycling infrastructure, alongside the rise of e-scooters and electric bikes.  To listen,...]]></description><link>https://www.leondaniels.co.uk/single-post/cycling-journalist-laura-laker</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cd3004cf5ec76e29706cdb</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:50:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/caef17_f722a9e095154bcf97db06a6d28b6f4d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_251,h_201,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Leon Daniels</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gareth Williams, General Secretary and Chief Strategic Partnerships Officer at Eurostar.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leon’s guest is Gareth Williams, General Secretary and Chief Strategic Partnerships Officer at Eurostar. After a twenty-year career in government, including prominent leadership roles at the Department for Transport, Gareth joined Eurostar almost fifteen years ago. In this episode, he and Leon discuss how Eurostar bounced back after COVID (despite a lack of government funding), its upcoming double-decker trains designed to reach Germany and Switzerland by the early 2030s, and the...]]></description><link>https://www.leondaniels.co.uk/single-post/gareth-williams-general-secretary-and-chief-strategic-partnerships-officer-at-eurostar</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cd2f10cf5ec76e29706a90</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:46:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/caef17_b516cb8f45c640ffab397a779bb5f53f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_204,h_192,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Leon Daniels</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marie Daly, Chief Operating Officer for Transport for Wales and Chair of Women in Rail]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week, Leon Daniels speaks with Marie Daly, Chief Operating Officer for Transport for Wales and Chair of Women in Rail. Marie covers a range of topics, from her non-traditional career path into transport from telecoms and energy, to crisis management during severe weather and the "one network" vision for Wales. The pair also discuss the upcoming transition to Great British Railways, and the evolving landscape of gender diversity and representation within the industry.  To listen, click here]]></description><link>https://www.leondaniels.co.uk/single-post/marie-daly-chief-operating-officer-for-transport-for-wales-and-chair-of-women-in-rail</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cd2bf4535e7bcd269517c0</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:38:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/caef17_99a2d1a2acaa481e8d4283f7cefb040d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_706,h_397,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Leon Daniels</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Freewheeling: A discussion with Thomas Ableman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Previously broadcast on Thomas Ableman's Freewheeling Podcast, Leon and Thomas discuss progress towards the Buses Policy Document originally announced by Boris government.  To listen, click here .]]></description><link>https://www.leondaniels.co.uk/single-post/from-freewheeling-a-discussion-with-thomas-ableman</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cbd1d9f00b6aba29086509</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:37:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/caef17_a37c4c43bbd04b869886f8f726a5ad10~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_400,h_400,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Leon Daniels</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christmas Special: Leon in the hotseat]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this year's Christmas Special, Leon is interviewed by Simon Lederman from BBC Radio London and, in another first, this year's Lunch with Leon Christmas Special, is a Video Podcast.  To listen and / or watch, click here]]></description><link>https://www.leondaniels.co.uk/single-post/christmas-special-leon-in-the-hotseat</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69413712031fac87aaa1334c</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 10:43:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/caef17_372e25d9a5c64893913fde42922b4291~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Leon Daniels</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lunch with Leon : Paul Whitnell, President of the British Irish Trade Alliance (BITA)]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the latest episode of Lunch with Leon, Leon pops his head out of the transport bubble and speaks with a transport-adjacent guest: Paul Whitnell, president of the British Irish Trade Alliance (BITA), a trade and commerce business organisation who describe themselves as "people that know people who help people". Paul shares more about his philosophy when it comes to business and the BITA organisation, whose members across the construction, hospitality, rail and logistics industries help each...]]></description><link>https://www.leondaniels.co.uk/single-post/lunch-with-leon-paul-whitnell-president-of-the-british-irish-trade-alliance-bita</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691f36d902675ac1d2e0e849</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:43:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/caef17_42ace316c71c4bcb93db1406d36d3a42~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_300,h_300,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Leon Daniels</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lunch with Leon : Karen Dee, CEO Airports UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this episode of Lunch with Leon, Leon speaks with Karen Dee, CEO of Aiports UK, the trade association representing the interests of UK airports. The conversation covers growth in the aviation market, the challenge of decoupling emissions from demand, tackling the transport-wide skills crisis, leveraging high-value air freight and the critical role of retail revenue in supporting low-cost carriers. Listen here]]></description><link>https://www.leondaniels.co.uk/single-post/lunch-with-leon-karen-dee-ceo-airports-uk</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691f35d2f2f611153056f28b</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:40:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/caef17_0257e0a19389414ea42dd95be939a1c4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_300,h_300,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Leon Daniels</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lunch with Leon : Andreas Schörling, Senior Managing Director of Flixbus UK. ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leon learns more about the diverse career of transport leader Andreas Schörling, Senior Managing Director of Flixbus UK. Andreas, who lead the launch of Flixbus in the UK in 2021, discusses the company's ambitious plan to build the largest intercity coach network in the UK. The episode also touches on the evolving perception of coach travel, the transformative impact of AI on the transport industry and Andreas' take on work-life harmony.  Listen here]]></description><link>https://www.leondaniels.co.uk/single-post/lunch-with-leon-andreas-sch%C3%B6rling-senior-managing-director-of-flixbus-uk</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691f34684a1b574676f2b9c6</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:36:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/caef17_ac6b18a34772469a8011d550738e5790~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_300,h_300,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Leon Daniels</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lunch with Leon : UK Budget Nov 2026 : Possible Outcomes for Transport Funding ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Did you know that in September this year, the government borrowed £20 billion - almost the entire cost of the Elizabeth Line?  It's a stark illustration of something we all know - the UK economy is in dire straits. But what does it all mean for the world of transport? Leon's latest guest on Lunch with Leon has some of the answers. Ahead of the Autumn 2026 Budget, I sat down with  David Leeder , Managing Partner of Transport Investment Limited, to unpick what got us into this mess and the...]]></description><link>https://www.leondaniels.co.uk/single-post/lunch-with-leon-uk-budget-nov-2026-possible-outcomes-for-transport-funding</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691f321f4380ae0a508a8062</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:24:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/caef17_27af208f00294ce29cebe2f5c4b8ea92~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_200,h_200,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Leon Daniels</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC Radio London : Robert Elms : Listed Londoner]]></title><description><![CDATA[This Sunday I got an early morning flight back from Zurich and headed straight to Broadcasting House in London. The reason? I had the...]]></description><link>https://www.leondaniels.co.uk/single-post/bbc-radio-london-robert-elms-listed-londoner</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68a8735363acba47bdacb6b6</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 13:47:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/caef17_20699312d8ab447aadeb23c226b967da~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_225,h_225,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Leon Daniels</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>