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How to find cheaper Christmas fares

New Managing Director- Martin Beable

In this episode of Life On Rails, Lucy and Dom speak to Greater Anglia’s brand new Managing Director, Martin Beable as he settles into life in his new role.

Greater Anglia's resident fares guru, Ken Strong, discusses how to find the best value fares whilst travelling on the network this Christmas.

Katie Goldthorpe, the Community Rail Partnership Officer for the New River Line, talks about some of the beautiful locations and festive activities available on this route.

Lucy and Dom also celebrate Greater Anglia’s National Rail Awards win and commitment to passenger health and safety, as part of the News in Spotlight.

For more information, please visit greateranglia.co.uk/podcast

This is a Fresh Air Production for Greater Anglia.

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Hosts: Dominic Russo and Lucy Wright 
Producer: Lynnike Swerts
Executive Producer: Annie Day

In this episode of Life On Rails, Lucy and Dom speak to Greater Anglia’s brand new Managing Director, Martin Beable as he settles into life in his new role.
Greater Anglia's resident fares guru, Ken Strong, discusses how to find the best value fares whilst travelling on the network this Christmas.
Katie Goldthorpe, the Community Rail Partnership Officer for the New River Line, talks about some of the beautiful locations and festive activities available on this route.
Lucy and Dom also celebrate Greater Anglia’s National Rail Awards win and commitment to passenger health and safety, as part of the News in Spotlight.
For more information, please visit <a href="https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/life-rails-podcast">greateranglia.co.uk/podcast</a>
This is a Fresh Air Production for Greater Anglia.
Credits:
Hosts: Dominic Russo and Lucy Wright  Producer: Lynnike Swerts Executive Producer: Annie Day

Life on Rails is Greater Anglia’s new podcast, hosted by Juliette Maxam and Lucy Wright. In each episode we’ll speak to special guests to look behind the scenes and find out how the railway works. We’ll be talking about new trains, how to get the cheapest fare, what makes us green and putting a spotlight on some of the people who work at Greater Anglia. We’ll also be running a travel surgery to help one guest find the ideal location to visit on our network. We’d love to hear from you, please tweet us at @GreateAngliaPr #LifeOnRails

Life on Rails is Greater Anglia&rsquo;s new podcast, hosted by Juliette Maxam and Lucy Wright. In each episode we&rsquo;ll speak to special guests to look behind the scenes and find out how the railway works. We&rsquo;ll be talking about new trains, how to get the cheapest fare, what makes us green and putting a spotlight on some of the people who work at Greater Anglia. We&rsquo;ll also be running a travel surgery to help one guest find the ideal location to visit on our network. We&rsquo;d love to hear from you, please tweet us at @GreateAngliaPr #LifeOnRails

Life On Rails

New Managing Director, National Rail Awards Win, and How To Find Cheaper Christmas Fares

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In the first episode of Series 2, Lucy and Dom speak to the journalist, broadcaster, and railway advocate Michael Portillo about his extraordinary adventures. 

Greater Anglia's Safeguarding and Community Safety Manager, Georgia Payne, discusses how we can support people struggling with their mental health. 

Talia Rushmore, the Community Rail Partnership Officer for the East Suffolk Lines, speaks about some of the beautiful locations and activities available on some of this route.

Lucy and Dom also mark the fifth anniversary of Greater Anglia's new fleet of trains as part of the News in Spotlight.

This is a Fresh Air Production for Greater Anglia.

In the first episode of Series 2, Lucy and Dom speak to the journalist, broadcaster, and railway advocate Michael Portillo about his extraordinary adventures. 
Greater Anglia's Safeguarding and Community Safety Manager, Georgia Payne, discusses how we can support people struggling with their mental health. 
Talia Rushmore, the Community Rail Partnership Officer for the East Suffolk Lines, speaks about some of the beautiful locations and activities available on some of this route.
Lucy and Dom also mark the fifth anniversary of Greater Anglia's new fleet of trains as part of the News in Spotlight.
This is a Fresh Air Production for Greater Anglia.

Michael Portillo, New Trains Anniversary, and How To Support Mental Health

In the final episode of Season 1, Juliette and Lucy speak to Sally Shaw, Director of the Firstsite art gallery in Colchester, about creativity, rail travel and days out by train.

Greater Anglia’s Engineering Director Martin Beable explains how the new trains have helped boost performance, while Georgia Payne, the operator’s Safeguarding and Trespass Prevention Lead, discusses partnership work with Samaritans and how small talk can save lives.

Greater Anglia’s Head of Revenue Matthew Chivers explains why fares change and resident Fares Guru Ken Strong returns with a wealth of money saving tips to see you through 2023.

Juliette and Lucy also discuss the different ways people can travel to and from the station and how Greater Anglia is helping people reduce their carbon footprint.

In the final episode of Season 1, Juliette and Lucy speak to Sally Shaw, Director of the Firstsite art gallery in Colchester, about creativity, rail travel and days out by train.
Greater Anglia’s Engineering Director Martin Beable explains how the new trains have helped boost performance, while Georgia Payne, the operator’s Safeguarding and Trespass Prevention Lead, discusses partnership work with Samaritans and how small talk can save lives.
Greater Anglia’s Head of Revenue Matthew Chivers explains why fares change and resident Fares Guru Ken Strong returns with a wealth of money saving tips to see you through 2023.
Juliette and Lucy also discuss the different ways people can travel to and from the station and how Greater Anglia is helping people reduce their carbon footprint.

How to harness creativity, have a greener journey, and help other passengers

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In this episode of Life On Rails, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes at Greater Anglia, we are back at Norwich Theatre Royal to speak to special guest, Dame Trott AKA actor Richard Gauntlett, from this year’s production of Jack and the Beanstalk. Dame Trott shares her love for the region before she is sent on a special surprise trip.

Head of Business Readiness, Keely Lopes, explains how the business prepared for its new trains, and we speak to train planning manager Ben Brandon, who explains how every train is timetabled.

Community and Customer Engagement Manager Alan Neville talks about the 300-strong team of station adopters who are brightening up stations across the network and helping to strengthen Greater Anglia’s sustainability credentials.

Hosts Juliette Maxam and Lucy Wright bust some myths about Christmas on the railway and issue advice to customers travelling over the festive period, while Fares Guru Ken Strong explains how people can save money on trips to London this festive season with the London Evening Out and London Night Out tickets.

We’d love to hear from you, please tweet us at @GreaterAngliaPR #LifeOnRails. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast as well, and visit www.greateranglia.co.uk/podcast to discover more. Thanks for listening!

In this episode of Life On Rails, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes at Greater Anglia, we are back at Norwich Theatre Royal to speak to special guest, Dame Trott AKA actor Richard Gauntlett, from this year’s production of Jack and the Beanstalk. Dame Trott shares her love for the region before she is sent on a special surprise trip.
Head of Business Readiness, Keely Lopes, explains how the business prepared for its new trains, and we speak to train planning manager Ben Brandon, who explains how every train is timetabled.
Community and Customer Engagement Manager Alan Neville talks about the 300-strong team of station adopters who are brightening up stations across the network and helping to strengthen Greater Anglia’s sustainability credentials.
Hosts Juliette Maxam and Lucy Wright bust some myths about Christmas on the railway and issue advice to customers travelling over the festive period, while Fares Guru Ken Strong explains how people can save money on trips to London this festive season with the London Evening Out and London Night Out tickets.
We’d love to hear from you, please tweet us at @GreaterAngliaPR #LifeOnRails. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast as well, and visit <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/RPSOC4zEvuB8p88ixQ6fy?domain=greateranglia.co.uk__;!!EBeAMz8KYQsAqg!hIgEnImjOROyYXYGwQwyTfm_b6ZA5RuVFUwEPGynbQ419sdQN1F07FeqWVf9E4-zrtV620B0GjbukbEYGOmdzsSi-wfpHHZ-Gg$">www.greateranglia.co.uk/podcast</a> to discover more. Thanks for listening!

How to Prepare for New Trains, Handle a Pantomime Dame and Save Money This Christmas

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New Managing Director, National Rail Awards Win, and How To Find Cheaper Christmas Fares

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