Julian Fletcher, Technological Development Manager at Great Western Railway

Future Mobility: Julian Fletcher, Technological Development Manager at Great Western RailwayIn this episode of The Techne Connect Podcast, we sit down with Julian Fletcher, Technological Development Manager at Great Western Railway, to explore the electrification of rail and the future of battery-powered trains. Julian shares his journey from Rolls-Royce Aerospace to pioneering fast-charging rail systems, the challenges of transitioning from combustion to clean tech, and the real-world impact of sustainable transport innovation. From startup resilience to national infrastructure transformation, this episode is packed with engineering insight, career advice, and a vision for the future of mobility.The Techne Connect Podcast 🎧Thank you for listening to Techne Connect! This podcast takes you inside the companies and conversations shaping the future of engineering.From space and defence to robotics, AI, clean energy, advanced manufacturing and next-generation mobility, each episode features the founders, engineers and technology leaders building tomorrow's world.Through candid discussions on innovation, leadership, product development and career journeys, the podcast uncovers the ideas, challenges and breakthroughs driving the world's fastest-moving industries. Whether you're an engineer, founder, investor or simply fascinated by emerging technology.Techne Connect offers a front-row seat to the people creating what's next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.