Case Studies
Celebrating Railway 200: A Conversation with Mitsuo Iwasaki, Head of Japan Business at Hitachi Rail
2025 marks 200 years of the modern railway in the UK, a milestone that invites us to reflect on the past, present and future of the railway industry. As part of Hitachi’s Railway200 celebrations, we sat down with Mitsuo Iwasaki, Head of Japan Business at Hitachi, who has been instrumental in building and strengthening the connection between Japan and the UK.
From Switchgear to Software Leadership: Engineering a Career on My Terms
Cathy Whitehead didn’t plan to become an engineer. But by applying her strengths in computing, governance, and problem-solving, she built a career helping shape how major rail projects are delivered. On International Women in Engineering Day, and as the UK marks 200 years of railway history, Cathy shares how she’s engineering with purpose, and why inclusive thinking is key to the industry’s future.
