From extreme heat to storms and torrential rain, climate events are becoming more and more frequent, putting transport networks under growing strain. For mobility operators, the challenge is no longer just reducing their footprint, but also keeping services running in a changing environment. Operating across 19 countries in a wide range of climates, the Group has made adaptation an operational priority.
At Transdev Sydney Ferries, in Australia, William Paranihi sees this reality first-hand every day. As General Manager Safety & Assurance, he is responsible for ensuring the reliability of a maritime network directly exposed to the whims of the weather. In this episode of Transdev Forward, William tell us how his teams are preparing for this “new normal” – from evolving procedures and staff training to risk anticipation. The goal: keeping Sydney’s ferries on the water, come rain, wind — or 46 °C heat.
00:04 : Introduction and presentation of William Paranihi
02:00 : Impact of climate change on Sydney ferries
04:12 : Heat management in day-to-day operations
06:14 : Sydney as a preview of the "new normal"
08:01 : Service continuity during extreme climate events
08:57 : Visible and non-visible investments
09:15 : Other climate-related risks
11:26 : Key Transdev initiatives
12:08 : Staff training and awareness
13:27 : Closing reflections and takeaways
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