Life On Rails
Life On Rails
Greater Anglia
Modern Railways editor Richard Clinnick, the story of the red hare, and funding for local community projects
32 minutes Posted Apr 6, 2026 at 1:00 am.
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In this episode of Life on Rails, Lucy and Dom sit down with Richard Clinnick, Editor of Modern Railways, to explore his 20 year career in the rail industry and his perspective on how the sector has evolved.
 
They are also joined by David Metherell, Greater Anglia’s Head of Commercial Development, who shares insights into the company’s marketing approach and the story behind its iconic red hare.
 
Keely Lopes, Greater Anglia’s Head of Business Readiness, explains what goes on behind the scenes to successfully deliver new services, stations, and major operational initiatives.
 
In the News in Spotlight, Lucy and Dom discuss Greater Anglia’s new wheel lathe facility in Clacton, designed to improve performance and resilience across the network. They also highlight recently announced funding to support local, community focused rail projects.

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