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Trackside

Trackside

Written by: Mark O'Callaghan
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 "Exploring Leadership, Engineering Excellence, and the Future of Railway Systems." Hosted by an experienced senior railway engineer, this podcast delivers expert discussions on leadership, asset management, permanent way engineering, remote condition monitoring, and the integration of railway systems. Rooted in the enduring traditions of engineering excellence, we focus on the skills, knowledge, and foresight needed to lead today's infrastructure into the future. Through interviews with industry leaders, technical explorations, and thoughtful analysis, this channel is designed for engineers, managers, and decision-makers who value practical experience, strategic leadership, and continuous improvement. Whether you are advancing your career or shaping the future of the railway, this podcast offers trusted insights built on tradition, professionalism, and vision2025 Economics
Episodes
  • Mat Rippin Lead Maintenance Engineer Eastwest Rail

    Mat Rippin Lead Maintenance Engineer Eastwest Rail
    Nov 12 2025

    In this episode Mat Rippin talks to me about design, maintennace strategy and integration on one of the UK's lesser known rail construction projects EastWest Rail.
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    41 mins
  • Sin Sin Hsu Regional Head of Engineering for Network Rails Eastern Region

    Sin Sin Hsu Regional Head of Engineering for Network Rails Eastern Region
    Nov 10 2025

    Sin Sin takes us through her career from Singapore to the largest region with Network Rail, how she manages changing factors within the industry and how she balances the needs locally and nationally. She also gives us an insight into what it is like to be responsible for such a large area and how she ensures enginnering excellence along side compliance.
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    37 mins
  • Niall Fagan

    Niall Fagan
    Sep 19 2025

    In this episode Niall Fagan gives us a comprehensive run through his career history from working in a local tax office to being a go to Engineer for slab and High Speed track Engineering.

    From the design office to HS2 Niall's insight's are both entertaining and informative.
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    1 hr and 1 min
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