The transport sector’s biggest asset is the people that keep everything moving. In this monthly podcast, world-renowned transport consultant Leon Daniels OBE interviews leading figures in the transport industry and discusses the latest sector news and trends. A must-listen for anyone working in transport today. See more here: www.leondaniels.co.uk
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe transport sector’s biggest asset is the people that keep everything moving. In this monthly podcast, world-renowned transport consultant Leon Daniels OBE interviews leading figures in the transport industry and discusses the latest sector news and trends. A must-listen for anyone working in transport today.
Lunch with Leon is hosted by Leon. The show has published 127 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "127: Peter Campbell" (13 October 2026, 50 minutes), "126: Philip Gerhardt" (8 September 2026, 35 minutes), and "124: Rose McArthur" (7 July 2026, 39 minutes).
Lunch with Leon publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 37 minutes across 127 episodes.
Booking probability for Lunch with Leon is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Lunch with Leon requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Lunch with Leon's contact route on record: verified email.
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Leon hosts Lunch with Leon, a business show with 127 episodes published.
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Episode #127
Leon is joined by Peter Campbell, Global Transport Correspondent at the Financial Times. Peter discusses how the Iran conflict has upended aviation, from soaring jet fuel prices to the Gulf carriers’ remarkable...
Episode #126
In this episode of Lunch with Leon, Leon speaks with Phil Gerhard, Commercial Director at Arriva London. Phil discusses the pressures reshaping London's bus network – from softening ridership to rising operator costs –...
Episode #124
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...
Episode #123
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...
Episode #122
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...
Episode #121
Transport may well suffer as the UK Government once again is distracted by internal issues. Is democracy itself even threatened?
Episode #120
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...
Episode #119
In the latest episode of Lunch with Leon, Leon speaks to historian Sam Mullins, the former director of the London Transport Museum and author of the new book Every Journey Matters , which commemorates 25 years of...
Episode #118
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...
Episode #117
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...
Episode #116
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...
Episode #115
Previously broadcast on Thomas Ableman's Freewheeling podcast, Leon and Thomas discuss progress towards the Buses Policy document originally announced by Boris' government
Episode #114
In a special Christmas edition of Lunch with Leon, Leon Daniels is in the hotseat! Guest host Simon Lederman grills Leon on his 40+ years in the transport industry, with Leon sharing some stories from throughout his...
Episode #113
Ahead of the UK's Autumn Budget, Leon explores the UK's somewhat gloomy economic situation with eminent transport expert David Leeder. With soaring national debt squeezing essential transport budgets, David shares his...
Episode #112
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...
Episode #111
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...
Episode #110
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...
Episode #109
In this episode of Lunch with Leon, rail veteran Nigel Holness reflects on his 40-year career, from his early days as a signalling consultant on the London Underground to his current role as a leading transport...
Episode #108
Leon speaks with nutritionist Anna Earl about the challenges that transport workers face maintaining nutrition, hydration, and wellbeing. Anna shares her advice for workers on how to overcome these challenges and...
Episode #107
In the latest episode of Lunch with Leon, Leon talks with Richard Smith, Managing Director of the Road Haulage Association (RHA) about the key issues facing the road freight industry, including the challenges of...
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