On track for resilience: How the rail industry is adapting to climate change

Transport networks are the backbone of modern life, yet they are increasingly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. In this episode, host Phil Emonson is joined by two leading voices in rail: Network Rail's Lisa Constable, Head of Climate Change Resilience and Adaptation and Paul McBurney, Head of Structures & Third-Party Works at Translink, Northern Ireland, to explore what climate resilience looks like in practice. Together, they discuss how extreme weather is reshaping operational decision-making, the adaptation pathways needed for long-lived infrastructure, approaches to securing investment, and the lessons other sectors can learn from rail's experience. Whether you work in infrastructure, policy, emergency management, or simply care about building more resilient communities, this episode offers practical insights into the power of data, collaboration, long-term planning, and strategic investment.

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