{"podcast":{"title":"Mobility Redefined","slug":"mobility-redefined-7025064","podcast_index_feed_id":7025064,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/mobilityredefined/","website_url":"https://mobilityredefined.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/0b9bbc61-71d4-4294-831a-bf7241242ecf/8Uws7Zvjjg2xeO8cXz3VSc9c.jpg","author":"Modaxo","episode_count":30,"summary":"The public transport industry is undergoing rapid change, from decarbonisation and sustainability goals to the fast-paced evolution of digital technology. Mobility Redefined is the podcast for senior managers, executives, and decision-makers who are leading this transformation. Hosted by Dr Kaan Yildizgöz, Executive Director at Modaxo, each episode brings expert insights on the challenges and opportunities facing the transport sector today. From digitalisation and workforce development to customer-centric innovations, this podcast covers the critical issues shaping the future of mobility. Why Listen? As a leader in public transport, you play a crucial role in building sustainable cities, fostering economic growth, and enhancing quality of life. Mobility Redefined provides practical solutions, forward-thinking strategies, and visionary ideas to help you stay ahead of trends and lead your organisation into the future. With experience in public and private sectors, UITP and now Modaxo, Dr Yildizgöz brings a global perspective on transport policy, innovation, and leadership. He has also published two public transport books and spoken or trained in more than 70 countries around the wor…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-06T16:17:01.777743+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mobility-redefined-7025064"},"episode":{"title":"Achieving Resilience and Sustainability in Spain's Public Transportation: Insights from Marta Serrano Balbuena","slug":"achieving-resilience-and-sustainability-in-spain-s-public-transportation-insights-from-marta-serrano-balbuena","published_at":"2024-11-25T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mobility-redefined-7025064/achieving-resilience-and-sustainability-in-spain-s-public-transportation-insights-from-marta-serrano-balbuena","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mobility-redefined-7025064","url":"https://mobilityredefined.com/episodes/achieving-resilience-and-sustainability-in-spain-public-transportation-insights-from-marta-serrano-balbuena","audio_url":"https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/659602e3-1a59-4253-bc31-768be691c514/Achieving-Resilience-and-Sustainability-in-Spain-s-Public-Trans.mp3","summary":"Host: Dr. Kaan Yıldızgöz Guest: Marta Serrano Balbuena, Secretary General of Land Transport, Spanish Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility Episode Overview: In this episode of the Mobility Redefined podcast, Dr. Kaan Yildizgoz welcomes Marta Serrano Balbuena, Secretary General of Land Transport at Spain's Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility. Marta discusses her career journey, sustainable mobility initiatives, the impact of recent floods on Spain’s transport infrastructure, and the resilience of the transport system. They also delve into active mobility, decarbonization, the development of Spain’s high-speed rail network, and the transition to electric mobility. Marta highlights the importance of addressing gender equity in transport and the need for gender-inclusive infrastructures to ensure a safer and more accessible public transport system for all. Key Topics Discussed: Impact of Recent Floods on Spain's Transport Recent floods severely disrupted Spain's transport system, particularly Valencia's metropolitan railway and the A7 highway. The Ministry responded swiftly by reopening the high-speed railway and building a temporary bypass for the collapsed A7 bridge. Over 300 personnel and 100 buses ensured continued connectivity for residents. Climate Resilience in Transport Extreme weather events in Europe have risen by 60% in the past 30 years. Marta stressed the need for better protocols, proactive measures like halting rail services before floods, and rapid responses to save lives and reduce damage. Spain aims to create a faster, adaptive, and resilient transport system. Spain’s High-Speed Rail Network Spain has the second-largest high-speed rail network globally, with ongoing development of the Mediterranean and Atlantic Corridors to boost passe…","meta_description":"Host: Dr. Kaan Yıldızgöz Guest: Marta Serrano Balbuena, Secretary General of Land Transport, Spanish Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility Episod…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1787,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/mobility-redefined-7025064/episodes/achieving-resilience-and-sustainability-in-spain-s-public-transportation-insights-from-marta-serrano-balbuena/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mobility-redefined-7025064/achieving-resilience-and-sustainability-in-spain-s-public-transportation-insights-from-marta-serrano-balbuena.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}