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The man who ran the three largest transit systems in three continents… Andy Byford a.k.a. ‘Train Daddy’s’ list of jobs is quite extraordinary. He’s been Operations Director of Rail Corp in New South Wales, Australia; CEO of the Toronto Transit Commission; CEO of New York Mass Transit Authority (MTA); and of course Commissioner for Transport at Transport for London (TfL) in the UK.
There have been some massive highs - getting Crossrail finished and opening the Elizabeth Line, sorting out the Toronto Transit Commission, which he inherited in a real state and turned it round into North America’s best transit authority.
But there have been some real challenges as well… not least his final year in New York.
In this interview, Andy talks openly and honestly about all stages of his career, right through to his current role where he is responsible for the high speed rail programmes at Amtrak.
What really comes across is his passion and determination for getting the basics right, for leading from the front, and for backing his people whatever the role, however large the organisation, and whatever attacks they are facing. It’s a truly inspirational story.
In this interview:
00:00 Intro
02:21 Early life and interest in football - Plymouth Argyle F.C. supporter!
08:25 Memories of the University of Leicester
10:03 Why go to London Underground?
22:07 From the Tube to train operator
26:02 Rail Corp, Australia
29:57 Toronto Transit Commission
40:02 Rob Ford, Mayor of Toronto
43:00 New York Mass Transit Authority
52:52 Why did it sour at New York?
01:04:00 Transport for London Commissioner
01:08:09 Crossrail & the Elizabeth Line
01:15:55 Funding challenges at Transport for London
01:19:42 Why did he leave TfL?
01:24:48 Amtrak
01:31:40 Could Andy be tempted back to the UK?
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Presenters - Nigel Harris (@railnigel on X) & Richard Bowker CBE (@SRichardBowker). General Manager: Stef Foster (@stefatrail)