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Railway Transportation Systems (RTS) Podcast

Rahiman
Project Management
Public Transportation
Sustainability
Sydney Trains
Digital Transformation
NIART Systems
Artificial Intelligence
Connectivity
Contract Management
Sydney Metro
Trax
National Transport Commission
European Train Control System
Radar Technology
Railway Safety
Transport For New South Wales Digital Systems Program
Smart Mobility
AI Technologies
Infotainment
Transport Sector

The Railway Transportation Systems podcast features interviews with leaders in railway industry from Australia and around the world. Each guest will share their insights emphasising the railway technologies, the inspiration that led them to become one of the most successful railway entrepreneurs and various other discipline professionals. Let’s listen and learn together about various factors that ... more

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“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, tra... more

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“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... more

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“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.

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“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 (... more

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Mark Smith
Project Lead at Australian Rail Industry Standards Organisation
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Episode: Engineering the Digital Railway: Leadership, Assurance and the Future of Rail Systems
Vicky Alman
CEO of NIART, an expert in radar-powered perception systems for rail
NIART Systems
Episode: Rail Forward, Beyond Visible: Radar-Powered Perception for Safer, Smarter Rail with NIART CEO Vicky Alman
Carolyn Walsh
Chair of the National Transport Commission, with over 40 years of experience in transport safety and regulatory reform.
National Transport Commission
Episode: Driving Safety and Reform: Carolyn Walsh on Shaping Australia’s Transport Future
Scott McGowan
Managing Director and CEO of Cosol Limited
Cosol Limited
Episode: Unlocking Operational Excellence in Rail with Scott McGowan
Joshua Dominic
Co-founder and CEO of Dreamstar Lines, focused on revitalizing overnight train travel in the U.S.
Dreamstar Lines
Episode: Night Trains, Not Nightmares: Reinventing US Rail with Dreamstar’s Joshua Dominic
Ivan Ristić
A highly accomplished railway signaling and telecommunications engineer with over 26 years of experience.
Episode: Modernising Railways: Lessons from Years of Signalling and Telecoms Leadership with Ivan Ristic
Scott Walker
Senior Project Manager at Metro Trains Melbourne and co-founder of Railway Engineering Solutions
Railway Engineering Solutions
Episode: Trax-ing the future: How Digital QA is transforming Rail Delivery
Eyal Trichter
CEO of Trilogical Technologies, a leading provider of remote condition monitoring and diagnostics solutions for the railway industry
Trilogical Technologies
Episode: Smart Trains, Smarter Networks: Transforming Rail with Trilogical Technologies
Val Matthews
Co-founder and CEO of Project Advisory Group and Project Connect Group with over 20 years of experience in Australia's transport and infrastructure sectors
Project Advisory Group, Project Connect Group
Episode: Innovating Infrastructure: How Digital Solutions are Shaping the Future of Transport

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Rahiman Shaik
Host and Railway Systems Specialist; leads discussions on railway technology, safety, and system integration.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • RAMS resource

    Thank you for the podcast which gives me an opportunity to know brilliant insight from industry experts. In your latest episode, Andrew just mentioned two websites but under I can’t clearly recognize what he said due to my bad hearing, could you please share that with me? Thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    joepmp
    Taiwan3 years ago
  • Excellent talks

    I worked with Rahiman many moons ago in the uk and have enjoyed these podcasts- very similar career story’s I have heard on here

    Excellent work keep it

    Dereck Taylor

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    del6862
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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The host is perceived as knowledgeable and well-connected in the rail sector, offering credible guest lineups and valuable industry perspectives.
Listeners appreciate the depth on rail technology and safety, with insights from industry veterans; some episodes may be hard to follow for non-technical newcomers, but the pragmatic examples are valued.

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Modernising Railways: Lessons from Years of Signalling and Telecoms Leadership with Ivan Ristic
Q: What are the top three lessons for engineers and managers embarking on large scale signaling projects?
Ivan highlighted the need for interoperability, operational benefits, and continuous learning to keep pace with fast-evolving technologies.
Modernising Railways: Lessons from Years of Signalling and Telecoms Leadership with Ivan Ristic
Q: What unique challenges do you see with integrating CBTC into brownfield metro sites compared to greenfield projects?
Ivan pointed out that maintaining passenger service during migration and preparing a solid strategy for integration are essential in brownfield projects.
Modernising Railways: Lessons from Years of Signalling and Telecoms Leadership with Ivan Ristic
Q: How do you see the adoption of ERTMS evolving globally, especially in countries just starting this journey?
Ivan emphasized the importance of having a complete regulatory framework and long-term strategic planning for countries beginning their ERTMS journey.
Modernising Railways: Lessons from Years of Signalling and Telecoms Leadership with Ivan Ristic
Q: What are the key considerations when upgrading traditional signaling systems to ERTMS or ETCS in existing networks?
Ivan explained the importance of phased development synchronized with funding, migration strategies, operational management, and interoperability.
Modernising Railways: Lessons from Years of Signalling and Telecoms Leadership with Ivan Ristic
Q: What initially drove you to this field and how has your prospective evolved over the decades?
Ivan was drawn to railway signaling through a scholarship leading to an unexpected assignment in the field, where he gradually became passionate about it, especially during the technological leaps in the 1990s.

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What is Railway Transportation Systems about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on leaders and innovators in the railway sector, exploring technology integration, safety, regulatory developments, and digital transformation across global networks. Episodes typically feature engineers, executives, policymakers, and operators discussing topics such as signaling upgrades, cybersecurity, predictive maintenance, and passenger rail modernization, with a strong emphasis on practical implementations in current networks and large-scale projects. A key strength is drawing on a diverse set of regional perspectives—from Australia to the United States and beyond—highlighting real-world challenges and the workforce and competency required to execute complex rail upgrades. The format tends to blend technical depth wit... more

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