Railway Transportation Systems (RTS) Podcast

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 are shaping our railways and about cutting-edge technological developments that are taking place in the industry. Published every fortnight, hosted by Rahiman Shaik, Railway Systems Specialist. Email: railwaytransportationsystems@gmail.com

Railway Transportation Systems (RTS) Podcast is a arts podcast hosted by Rahiman, with 80 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Rahiman hosts Railway Transportation Systems (RTS) Podcast, a arts show with 80 episodes published.

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  Episode #79

  Bridging Legacy and Modern Rail Systems: The Akshaya Malaviya Interview

  Mar 30, 202628 minS1

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p><b>“Modern railways don’t just run on tracks — they run on safe, integrated systems that think, respond, and evolve.” — Akshaya Malaviya</b></p><p>We're thrilled to feature <b>Akshaya Malaviya</b>, one of Australia’s leading experts in signalling, train control, and rail systems engineering, on the 79th  episode of the Railway Transportation Systems Podcast.</p><p>With more than <b>30 years across Indian Railways, ARTC, Queensland Rail, Metro Trains Melbourne, UGL and Interface Rail Engineering</b>, Akshaya has shaped some of the most complex rail programs in Australia — from high‑capacity digital...

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  Episode #78

  Engineering the Digital Railway: Leadership, Assurance and the Future of Rail Systems

  Feb 23, 202637 minS1

  <p>Send a text</p><p><b>“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.”</b> — Mark Smith</p><p>We are thrilled to welcome <b>Mark Smith</b> (FIEAust CPEng Eng Exec), Project Lead at Australian Rail Industry Standards Organisation and former Executive Director at Transport for NSW, to our 78th episode of the <b>Railway Transportation Systems</b> podcast!</p><p>With over 30 years of experience across the UK and Aust...

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  Episode #77

  Rail Forward, Beyond Visible: Radar-Powered Perception for Safer, Smarter Rail with NIART CEO Vicky Alman

  Dec 15, 202529 minS1

  <p>Send a text</p><p>“Rail safety shouldn’t depend on clear skies. It should depend on clear perception.”</p><p>We’re thrilled to host Vicky Alman, CEO of NIART Systems, on the Railway Transportation Systems podcast.</p><p>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, and a practical pathway from driver assistance to autonomous operations. We also dig into lessons from real-world projects with Indian Railways and Alstom, and how operators can integrate radar as an end-to-end solution or as a service.<...

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  Episode #76

  Driving Safety and Reform: Carolyn Walsh on Shaping Australia’s Transport Future

  Nov 24, 202529 minS1

  <p>Send a text</p><p>“Safety is something that happens between your ears, not something you hold in your hands.” – Jeff Cooper</p><p>This week on the Railway Transportation Systems podcast, I’m joined by <b>Carolyn Walsh</b>, Chair of the <b>National Transport Commission (NTC)</b> and one of Australia’s most respected voices in transport safety and reform.</p><p>With over 40 years of experience across industry policy, regulation, and governance, Carolyn has been at the forefront of major reforms that have shaped how transport operates in Australia. From leading the establishment of the Independent Transport...

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  Episode #75

  Unlocking Operational Excellence in Rail with Scott McGowan

  Oct 27, 202533 minS1

  <p>Send a text</p><p>"Digital transformation isn’t just about systems—it’s about empowering people with the right information at the right time." – Scott Mc Gowan</p><p>We’re excited to welcome <b>Scott McGowan</b>, CEO of <b>COSOL</b>, to the latest episode of the Railway Transportation Systems podcast.</p><p>With a career spanning decades across rail, mining, and asset-intensive industries, Scott brings a powerful blend of leadership, strategic vision, and hands-on technical expertise. In this episode, we dive into:</p><p>🔹 The digital transformation journey in the rail sector<br/> 🔹 Integrating enterprise systems like SAP...

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