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SYSTRACast - The podcast for SYSTRA in the UK and IrelandSYSTRAcast Episode 14 - ADHD DiagnosisUnderstanding your ADHD and how to work with it can have a significant impact on your life both personally and professionally. For many people, receiving a formal diagnosis is an important part of this process.
Lou Garrick (Geologist) returns with SYSTRA colleagues Benedict Andrews (Project Analyst), Daniel Dekker (Consultant) and James Edwards (Modeller) who share their insights around ADHD diagnosis.
2025-07-0728 min
SYSTRACast - The podcast for SYSTRA in the UK and IrelandMy degree apprenticeship journey, with Adam Salum and Arron Hodges – SYSTRAcast Episode 13Hear from Adam and Arron, Civil Engineering Degree Apprentices, on how SYSTRA stood out to them as an apprenticeship provider.
2025-04-3019 min
SYSTRACast - The podcast for SYSTRA in the UK and IrelandMy degree apprenticeship journey, with Mohamed Baaziz and Jaden Neal - SYSTRAcast Episode 12Looking back on their journeys as degree apprentices, Jaden Neal (Degree Apprentice - Architecture) and Mohamed Baaziz (Degree Apprentice – Development and Infrastructure) share their advice for those just starting an apprenticeship and how they’re preparing for the next stage in their careers.
2025-04-0925 min
SYSTRACast - The podcast for SYSTRA in the UK and IrelandMy degree apprenticeship journey, with Joseph Dean – SYSTRAcast Episode 11Hear from civil engineering degree apprentice Joseph Dean on how a passion for railways has driven his career forward.
2025-03-2820 min
SYSTRACast - The podcast for SYSTRA in the UK and IrelandSYSTRAcast Episode 10 - Work-life BalanceWe all have different ways of balancing our time in and out of work. Throughout SYSTRA, many colleagues work flexibly around family care, wellness activities and much more!
Our host Vicky Iggo (Senior Consultant – Ecology) spoke to Wellness Champions Charlotte Woodhall-Jones (Discipline Lead – Geotechnics), Oliver Birkill (Team Leader – Civil Engineering) and Christopher Shaw (Associate Director) on how they navigate flexible working.
2025-03-1933 min
SYSTRACast - The podcast for SYSTRA in the UK and IrelandMy degree apprenticeship journey, with Alex Woods – SYSTRAcast Episode 9Hosted by Morgan Coates (Graduate Civil Engineer), our second installment of our apprenticeship podcast series explores Alex’s journey so far in railway engineering as a degree apprentice.
He shares the ups and downs of specializing early on in his career, and how an apprenticeship can be a fast track to chartership.
2025-03-0620 min
SYSTRACast - The podcast for SYSTRA in the UK and IrelandMy degree apprenticeship journey, with Sahina Sameerah - SYSTRAcast Episode 8Morgan Coates (Graduate Civil Engineer) sat down with Civil Engineering Degree Apprentice Sahina Sameerah to find out why she chose the degree apprenticeship route.
2025-02-1417 min
SYSTRACast - The podcast for SYSTRA in the UK and IrelandSYSTRAcast Episode 7 - SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)SYSTRA colleague Charlotte Rogers (Business Transformation Director) shares her experiences living with Seasonal Affective Disorder. Along with Fran MacKenzie (HR Business Partner and Wellness Champion), she explores how SAD can affect you, what treatment options are available, and how to support others with the disorder.
2025-01-2314 min
SYSTRACast - The podcast for SYSTRA in the UK and IrelandSYSTRAcast Episode 6 - ADHD AwarenessHave you wondered about what ADHD really is, how the symptoms can differ between people, and what impact (both positive and negative) it can have in the workplace?
In this episode, Lou Garrick (Geologist) is joined by SYSTRA colleagues Benedict Andrews (Project Analyst), Daniel Dekker (Consultant) and James Edwards (Modeller) who share their experiences living with ADHD.
2024-12-0226 min
Green Signals59. HS2’s £100 million ‘bat shed’ – the real story & Jacobite steam train vs ORR again!HS2’s £100 million ‘bat shed’… and the real story behind it. Why Natural England have taken issue with HS2 Chairman Sir Jon Thompson’s discussion at the Railway Industry Association annual conference of a bat mitigation tunnel in Buckinghamshire to protect Bechstein’s bat.
Jacobite steam train - is West Coast Railways considering another Judicial Review over central door locking in its dispute with the Office of Rail and Road over the operation of Mk 1s carriages.
And… Rail Minister Lord Hendy apologises for the tone of his letter to SYSTRA about engineer Gareth Dennis
In this e...2024-11-1556 min
SYSTRACast - The podcast for SYSTRA in the UK and IrelandSYSTRAcast Episode 5 - Living with FibromyalgiaWhat is fibromyalgia, what impact can it have on someone’s life and what can you do to manage your symptoms?
We explored these questions and more with Rachel Goodwin, Senior Planner, who’s been living with fibromyalgia for over 20 years.
2024-10-1521 min
SYSTRACast - The podcast for SYSTRA in the UK and IrelandSYSTRAcast Episode 4 - World Suicide Prevention DayWith World Suicide Prevention Day falling on September 10th, we spoke to James Edwards, Modeller, about his journey with mental health, including his experience navigating suicidal thoughts. To reduce the stigma around suicide, we cover potential warning signs to spot, what professional help may be available, the impact other conditions can have on your mental health and how employers can better support employees struggling with their mental health.
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the topics discussed in this episode, you can find resources and support on the Mind.org.u...2024-09-1025 min
Manx NewscastHeritage Railways: Report recommendations set out but what now..?The infrastructure minister's been responding to recommendations set out in a report looking into the Isle of Man's heritage railways.
Transport consultancy firm SYSTRA estimates the network brings a boost to the Manx economy of around £17 million each year.
The long-awaited publication has been subject of scrutiny in the Island's political sittings, where members queried why it was yet to be made public.
The recommendations have now been published, but a date that the full review is likely to be published remains unknown.
Manx Radio's Christian Jones sat down with Minister T...2024-01-1209 min
Railway Transportation Systems (RTS) PodcastIndependent Safety Assessment talk with Patrick YouleSend us a textPatrick Youle, Director Safety Assurance (Technical), Axess Advisory, Sydney.Patrick started his career as an Avionics Systems Engineer in British Aerospace Defence Ltd, Later he worked as a Senior Engineer in Mott Macdonald, UK. In 2001 he worked as a Head of Rail Telecoms in Owen Willaims Railways. In 2006, he started as working as Project Safety Manager in Rio tinto and later worked in many organizations like Delta Rail, Anasaldo STS, MRX Technologies, Stanway Consulting Limited, PKY Associates, Ricardo Rail & Systra Scott Lister. In 201, Patrick started his company called Axess Advisory.2023-08-2923 min
Manx Newscast'Antiques Roadshow' expert on future of heritage railAn antiques and railway expert says making cuts to the Island's heritage railways would be 'complete lunancy'.
Paul Atterbury, who's known for his appearances on Antiques Roadshow, has been visiting the Island this week for the Manx Heritage Transport Festival.
Consultants Systra are currently carrying out an economic assessment of the Island's railways offering.
Mr Atterbury told Manx Radio heritage transport brings in more than just passenger numbers:2023-07-2806 min
SYSTRACast - The podcast for SYSTRA in the UK and IrelandSYSTRAcast Episode 3 - Spotlight on FatimaFatima Almaarofi (Civil Engineer) shared how her journey led her from Iraq to the UK and how she navigated the struggles of moving to a new country and starting a new path in her career. By sharing her story, she hopes to inspire other women looking to explore careers in engineering and construction.
2021-11-2519 min
SYSTRACast - The podcast for SYSTRA in the UK and IrelandSYSTRAcast Episode 2 - An introduction to Business CasesWe’re joined by Irineos Livadiotes (Principal Consultant) and Amy Sykes (Director) to introduce business cases. We cover what business cases are, what role they play in transport and how SYSTRA supports clients with them.
2021-08-1120 min
SYSTRACast - The podcast for SYSTRA in the UK and IrelandSYSTRAcast Episode 1 - Stress Awareness Month and Mental HealthHolly Wallace (Assistant Business Development Manager), along with colleagues Rachel Goodwin (Senior Planner), Steven Livingstone (Associate Director) and Aline Roach (Assistant Management Accountant), explore managing stress and mental health in the workplace.
2021-07-1220 min