Hosted by Sebastian Sperker · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 33 episodes
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I invite you to explore rail's untapped potential. In my monthly talks with innovators and leaders we observe challenges and opportunities on a global scale.My mission is to connect the right people because we only shape the future of mobility and our planet together.Let me take you on a journey to explore new approaches and fresh ideas.Welcome to the RAIL^UP club; enjoy listening!Sebastian SperkerIf you are an innovator or a leader of the ecosystem of rail, let's drop me a message and have a talk. sebastian@railup.clubwww.railup.clublinkedin.com/in/sebastian-sperker
Sebastian Sperker hosts RAIL^UPThe podcast with innovators and leaders of the ecosystem of rail., a business show with 33 episodes published.
About Oliver von Sperber Oliver is an entrepreneur, technology expert, and rail innovator who brings experience from investment banking and sensor technology to the railway sector. As the founder of AXO, he focuses on ma
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About Vicky Alman Vicky, CEO of NIART Systems, a distinguished engineer who holds two advanced degrees, bringing a background from the highly regulated aerospace sector to the rail industry. At NIART, she leads the appli
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About Milan Milan Karunaratne is a Vice President at Wabtec with nearly two decades of experience pioneering digital solutions in rail transportation across GE and Wabtec. He leads the global Digital Advanced Technology
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About Bernhard Frei Bernhard is a strategy and innovation expert with 25+ years of leadership experience in mobility, industry, and technology. As Director of Corporate Development at PROSE AG, he shapes the strategic tr
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About Dominic Joshua Joshua co-founded Dreamstar Lines to tackle the hassle of U.S. medium-distance travel, inspired by the efficiency of European and Asian trains. He leads the company’s vision and strategy with 15 year
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Episode Highlights – Autonomous Freight Rail 2025 🚆 In this episode, we dive into the latest progress from four global frontrunners in autonomous rail freight: Parallel Systems, Nevomo, Intramotev, and OTIV. From pilots
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About Enno Wiebe Enno is the Director General of UNIFE. After completing his civil engineering studies at the University of Applied Sciences in Dresden, Germany, and at the University of Cape Town, South Africa, he began
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About Eyal Trichter Eyal is a seasoned tech executive with over 20 years of experience in R&D, project management, and business development. As CEO of Trilogical, he leads innovation in data-driven solutions for critical
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About Erez Abittan Erez leads Palantir Technologies’ commercial transportation sector. He collaborates closely with Palantir’s clients across industries to transform business through the strategic use of data and AI in t
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About Mario Mikuschek Mario is a Senior Manager at Accenture with over ten years of experience in strategy, consulting, and digital transformation. He has led numerous international projects in areas such as IoT, supply
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About OTIV: OTIV is a company specializing in AI-driven automation solutions for rail transport. Their technology focuses on improving the safety, efficiency, and reliability of rail operations through driver assistance,
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About Kyle Pattison Kyle, at 63, continues to work 70+ hours a week, not because retirement hasn’t crossed his mind, but because he enjoys being part of a great team and making a meaningful impact. He believes that worki
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About this Episode:As I turn 40, I find it a perfect time to reflect on four decades of rail history and innovation. In this summary, I highlight the most significant milestones from each decade. Key Takeaways: 1980s: De
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About Ida Posner Ida Posner leads strategic planning for RDC, a family-owned global railway investment and management company, rooted in bold, ambitious partnerships. For over three decades, RDC has invested in and opera
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About Jutta dos Santos Miquelin Jutta o is the Co-CEO of … and dos Santos, bringing over 25 years of experience in leading and advising global companies in areas such as digitalization, new business development, and cult
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About Digitale Schiene Deutschland Digitale Schiene Deutschland (DSD) is a sector initiative aimed at transforming the German rail network through digitalization. DSD’s primary goals are to increase rail capacity, enhanc
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About IRSC The International Rail Safety Council (IRSC) is a global forum for railway safety experts, regulators, and industry leaders. It focuses on sharing knowledge, best practices, and innovations to improve rail saf
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About Jörg Nowaczyk Jörg has extensive experience in logistics and transportation, having begun his career in the industry in 1989. He initially worked in road logistics before transitioning to the railway sector. Over m
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About Babette Babette is a seasoned railway professional and, as an engineer with 15 years in the industry, she is widely recognized for her broad expertise. Her career journey has taken her through diverse roles at a lo
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About Dual Inventive Dual Inventive develops and produces technology products aimed at enhancing the safety and efficiency of railway infrastructure work, maximizing rail capacity, and improving the reliability of railwa
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