Track to Tomorrow
Track to Tomorrow is the official podcast on Network Rail’s Wales and Western region, hosted by Heledd Walters who’s joined each month by our Regional Managing Director Rob Cairns and other industry guests. We’ll be discussing all things Wales and Western, from safety to industry news and will be exploring the people, projects and ideas that shape the railway of today and tomorrow.
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Episodes
Thursday Aug 14, 2025
Thursday Aug 14, 2025
Host Heledd Walters is joined by Network Rail’s Chief Executive Sir Andrew Haines and Wales and Western’s Regional Managing Director Robert Cairns for a wide-ranging discussion on leadership, psychological safety, and industry change. Recorded in our Shrewsbury Coleham Depot, Andrew shares personal reflections and thoughts on the future of Wales and Western ahead of his retirement from Network Rail in October.
Thursday Jul 31, 2025
Thursday Jul 31, 2025
Join Heledd Walters, as she discusses our employee engagement survey, Your Voice, and employee wellbeing with our Regional Managing Director Robert Cairns and Regional Head of HR Zoe Rose.
Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
Join guest host Xander Stewart, as he discusses Supply Chain Engagement and Great British Railways, with our Regional Managing Director Robert Cairns and Olivia Perkins Managing Director for Rail at Morgan Sindall Infrastructure.
Thursday May 22, 2025
Thursday May 22, 2025
Join Heledd Walters, as she discusses our 019 Standard, which sets out the process to manage the safe planning and delivery of work on or near the line, with our Regional Managing Director Robert Cairns and Health, Safety & Environment Director Rupert Lown.
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Heledd and Rob are joined by Chantelle from the Western Track Workforce Safety Team to discuss the importance of having a safety-first mindset.