🚆 A Day in the Life at Digital Transit Limited
At Digital Transit Limited, we’re building tools that will define the future of rail safety and cybersecurity. Our platforms–CyRail and RAPORS-are still in development, but already gaining interest and traction from operators and partners across Asia and the UK.
So what does life look like inside a growing rail-tech company? With just 8 people, offices in Huddersfield and Lancaster, and a global vision, every day is a mix of deep focus, collaborative problem-solving, and steady progress toward launching something that matters.
Here’s a glimpse behind the scenes.
☀️ 9:00 AM – Starting with Focus
We begin the day by logging into Jira, reviewing our tasks within the current active sprint. Each of us is assigned to specific projects that we have undergoing.
Because our platforms are built for complex, safety-critical environments, everything we do must be clear, traceable, and standards-aligned. No shortcuts-just deliberate engineering.
👥 10:00 AM – Internal Stand-Ups & Sprint Catch-Ups
Our team meets virtually or in person to review:
Progress on sprint tasks
Any blockers or logic issues
Feedback from recent client demos or reviews
Everyone brings a different expertise to the table-from software engineering and data modeling to railway systems and cybersecurity regulations. That diversity is our strength. We’re small enough to move quickly, but structured enough to build with purpose.
🌍 12:30 PM – External Collaboration & Feedback Loops
In the afternoon, it’s often time to connect with the outside world:
A call with a partner in Singapore or Hong Kong to align on platform expectations
A catch-up with a UK operator testing parts of RAPORS in an active project
Sharing an early CyRail prototype for review against TS 50701 expectations
Our CEO, Howard Parkinson, leads most of these external discussions, traveling frequently to ensure we stay aligned with real-world operational needs. His insights feed directly into our backlog and help refine our roadmap.
🔧 3:00 PM – Deep Development
This is where we dive into the details-writing code, building logic frameworks, and testing edge cases.
Some examples of what might be happening on a typical afternoon:
Enhancing CyRail’s interactive dashboard to better flag compliance gaps
Updating RAPORS’ risk assessment engine to reflect software traceability links
Mapping EN 50128 requirements into an automated assurance flow
Integrating Jira task metadata into internal traceability reports
We’re constantly balancing railway domain knowledge with modern software practices. It’s not glamorous-but it’s deeply satisfying to see things come together.
📋 5:00 PM – Documenting Progress & Planning Next Steps
Before logging off, we usually:
Update our Jira tickets
Flag any issues for tomorrow’s stand-up
Reflect on the sprint goals ahead
Each day ends with a sense of incremental progress. Our tools are still evolving—but the direction is clear: we’re building something essential for the digital future of rail.
At Digital Transit Limited, our strength isn’t in numbers—it’s in the depth of experience, curiosity, and commitment each team member brings to the table. Here’s who’s building the future of rail with us:
🚀 Howard Parkinson – CEO
The visionary and connector. Howard travels across Asia and Europe to work directly with rail operators, regulators, and system integrators—bringing real-world insights back to the team. He keeps us aligned with the pulse of the global rail industry.
🧠 Dan Basher – Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Dan oversees everything technical—from platform architecture and system security to engineering workflows and integrations. As CTO, he’s both the visionary and the problem-solver who keeps our tools smart, scalable, and standards-compliant.
📋 Vanessa Vulovic – Project Manager & Marketing Coordinator
Vanessa keeps us all on track. She manages project timelines, aligns sprint goals, and ensures we deliver value to partners while also handling communications and marketing to keep our story visible and consistent.
💻 Our Software Engineering Team
The powerhouse behind CyRail and RAPORS. This team turns regulatory complexity into user-friendly platforms through clean code, logic engines, and integrations that matter.
Regan Bolton – works on the backend systems and all AI-related functionality, and is also working on his PhD at the University of Huddersfield.
Kathryn Hurst –contributes to backend engineering while also supporting the electronics side of projects where hardware or embedded systems meet software.
Josh Murray – leads on front-end design and interaction, making our platforms intuitive and clear. With a background in game development, he brings a unique lens to UI/UX that enhances the user experience for complex tools.
Charlie Speirs – Charlie works across both the front and back end. He’s a crucial connector in the development chain-turning big ideas into seamless functionality.
🚦 Want to Follow Our Journey?
We’re still growing. Still learning. Still building.
But one thing’s for sure: the future of rail will demand trust, safety, and digital resilience.
We’re here to deliver that-one sprint at a time.
