Railway Transportation Systems (RTS) Podcast

Send us Fan Mail “Modern railways don’t just run on tracks — they run on safe, integrated systems that think, respond, and evolve.” — Akshaya Malaviya We're thrilled to feature Akshaya Malaviya , one of Australia’s leading experts in signalling, train control, and rail systems engineering, on the 79th  episode of the Railway Transportation Systems Podcast . With more than 30 years across Indi...

Send a text “The challenge of the modern railway about the technology; it’s all about the people and the seamless integration of the functionality that technology enables into a living, breathing operational network while maintaining absolute safety and assurance.” — Mark Smith We are thrilled to welcome Mark Smith (FIEAust CPEng Eng Exec), Project Lead at Australian Rail Industry Standards Organi...

Send a text “Rail safety shouldn’t depend on clear skies. It should depend on clear perception.” We’re thrilled to host Vicky Alman, CEO of NIART Systems, on the Railway Transportation Systems podcast. In this episode, we explore how NIART’s radar-powered perception platform, is redefining rail safety and reliability—delivering long-range obstacle detection (1200m+), all-visibility performance, an...

Send a text “Safety is something that happens between your ears, not something you hold in your hands.” – Jeff Cooper This week on the Railway Transportation Systems podcast, I’m joined by Carolyn Walsh , Chair of the National Transport Commission (NTC) and one of Australia’s most respected voices in transport safety and reform. With over 40 years of experience across industry policy, regulation,...

Send a text "Digital transformation isn’t just about systems—it’s about empowering people with the right information at the right time." – Scott Mc Gowan We’re excited to welcome Scott McGowan , CEO of COSOL , to the latest episode of the Railway Transportation Systems podcast. With a career spanning decades across rail, mining, and asset-intensive industries, Scott brings a powerful ble...

Send a text “The train is the most civilized mode of transport. You can read, move about, and—if you want—meet interesting people.” – Sir Michael Palin Why has the U.S.—a nation of innovation—fallen so far behind in passenger rail? And what will it take to reinvent medium-distance travel for the modern age? On the 75th episode of the Railway Transportation Systems podcast, I sit down with Joshua D...

Send a text 🌟 “The great aim of education is not knowledge but action.” – Herbert Spencer Railway Transportation Systems podcast is excited to host Ivan Ristić , a highly accomplished railway signalling and telecommunications engineer with 26+ years of experience leading complex rail infrastructure projects across Europe, the Balkans, and Africa. From modernising over 100 stations with electronic...

Send a text “We built Trax to solve the exact problems we faced on site — scattered QA, missed handovers, and endless duplication. It had to be practical, field-friendly, and built for rail” – Scott Walker We’re excited to welcome Scott Walker , Co-founder of Railway Engineering Solutions (RES) , to the latest episode of the Railway Transportation Systems podcast. Scott shares the journey behind T...

Send a text We're thrilled to welcome Eyal Trichter , CEO of Trilogical Technologies , to the show! With over two decades of experience in engineering, R&D, and business development, Eyal is a true leader in the evolution of rolling stock telematics and Remote Condition Monitoring & Diagnostics for the rail industry. 🎯 In this episode, Eyal shares: How Trilogical's Long-Train In...

Send a text "Digital transformation isn't optional in transport—it's essential for driving efficiency and innovation." – Val Matthews We’re excited to announce that in our 66th episode of Railway Transportation Systems podcast, we’ll be joined by none other than Val Matthews , Co-founder & CEO of Project Advisory Group and Project Connect Group, as well as host of the Proje...

Send a text Excited to have Lloyd D'Cruz, Ex- Program Director for Sydney Metro Integration at Sydney Trains, as our 69th guest on the Railway Transportation Systems podcast. With over 15 years in the rail industry, Lloyd has been at the forefront of transformative projects like the More Trains, More Services initiative and now leads the effort to integrate Sydney Metro into the broader Sydne...

Send a text 🎙️ Contracts are the backbone of any successful project—they define the path to collaboration, risk management, and value creation. – Brigid Burns    We're thrilled to announce that Brigid Burns is joining us as the 68th guest on the Railway Transportation Systems podcast! 🚆    Brigid is a seasoned Commercial Consultant with over two decades of expertise in Contract Management, s...

Send a text "Collaboration across stakeholders is critical. The more we share knowledge and expertise, the faster we can solve the challenges facing our rail networks." – Ibrahim Fazah We’re thrilled to welcome Ibrahim Fazah as the 67th guest on the Railway Transportation Systems podcast! With over 15 years of experience in the transport sector, Ibrahim has led game-changing projects acr...

Send a text "Creating smarter mobility isn’t just about technology; it’s about transforming how passengers experience travel while driving sustainability forward." – Jan Kolar In our 66th episode of the Railway Transportation Systems podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome Jan Kolar, CEO of Passengera!  🎙️  Jan shares his visionary approach to revolutionizing public transportation through sma...

Send a text 🚆 "Success in rail projects is not just about technical excellence; it's about collaboration, foresight, and managing complexity." – Graeme Cutler Join us for an insightful episode of the Railway Transportation Systems podcast as we welcome our 65th guest, Graeme Cutler ! With over 30 years of experience in project and engineering management, Graeme has led groundbreaki...

Send a text "Success in rail isn't achieved alone; it's built through collaboration, innovation, and a relentless focus on improving safety and service for everyone." – Lindsay Edmonds We’re excited to welcome Lindsay Edmonds, an accomplished leader with over 20+ years in the Rail, Electrical and Aviation Industries, as the 64th guest on the Railway Transportation Systems podca...

Send a text "At Evertrak, we’re not just recycling plastic; we’re reinventing how railroads think about sustainability." -  Tim Noonan  In this 63rd episode of Railway Transportation Systems , we sit down with Tim Noonan, the founder and CEO of Evertrak, a company driving innovation and sustainability in the railway industry. 🌱 Tim shares how Evertrak is transforming a part of the indus...

Send a text "In complex systems, seamless integration is the key to unlocking true efficiency and reliability." - Siby Yohannan We are thrilled to welcome Siby Yohannan as our 62nd guest on the Railway Transportation Systems podcast! 🎙️ Siby is a Chartered Professional Engineer, Certified Systems Engineering Professional, and Certified Information Security Manager with over 20 years of e...

Send a text "In rail engineering, the real challenge is not just designing the infrastructure, but ensuring that every piece fits together perfectly to create a safe and reliable system." – John Scaife We’re thrilled to have John Scaife, Head of Engineering at Interface Rail Engineering, join us on the Railway Transportation Systems podcast! With over 25 years of experience in the rail i...

Send a text "Innovation in Rail signalling and systems isn't just about technology; it's about integrating people and system of systems for successful deployment and ensuring safety, enhancing operational efficiency, and compliances across the Rail Systems." — Mohan Sankarasubbu We're thrilled to announce that our 60th episode of the Railway Transportation Systems podcast...

Send a text "Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower." — Steve Jobs 🚄 Exciting Podcast Alert! 🚄 Join us on the 59th episode of the Railway Transportation Systems podcast as we welcome a true legend in the railway industry, Phil Gaffney . With over five decades of unparalleled experience, Phil has played a pivotal role in shaping modern railway systems across the globe....

Send a text "Navigating the complexities of greenfield and brownfield rail projects demands a strategic approach to design management, operational readiness, and quality assurance." – Navjot Chhabra  We're thrilled to announce that Navjot Chhabra, founder and sole director of Interface Rail Engineering (IRE), is joining us on the 58th episode of the *Railway Transportation Systems*...

Send a text "Rolling stock is the backbone of a nation's railways, carrying not just passengers and freight, but also the hopes and aspirations of progress." – Unknown  Get ready for an engaging episode of the Railway Transportation Systems Podcast featuring our 57th guest, Norman Forde vice president , Market leader facilities and fleet , North America at Mott MacDonald. Norman hel...

Send a text "My global experience has taught me that understanding the unique challenges of each region is crucial to delivering successful rail projects, whether in maintenance, construction, or design." - Gabriel McGowan We are excited to bring you our 56th episode of the Railway Transportation podcast! This fortnight , we have the pleasure of speaking with Gabriel McGowan, Executive D...

Send a text "Marketing is no longer about the stuff that you make, but about the stories you tell." – Seth Godin Join us on our 55th Railway Transportation Systems Podcast for a riveting conversation on the future of railway marketing and business with Joanne Morley, Head of Marketing at Razore Secure. Joanne has a passion for marketing and a commitment to growing and developing teams an...