Matt Dudgeon
About Matt Dudgeon
Matt Dudgeon is a Senior Rail Planner at Arup in Edinburgh, Scotland, with extensive international experience in rail planning and transport consulting.
Current Role at Arup
Matt Dudgeon is currently serving as a Senior Rail Planner at Arup in Edinburgh, Scotland. He has held this position since 2020. His role focuses on utilizing his extensive experience in rail planning and operations, leveraging various analytical tools and performance modeling techniques to optimize rail systems.
Past Experience at Arup
Matt Dudgeon has a long-standing association with Arup, where he has held multiple roles, including Senior Planner in Melbourne, Victoria, and Transport Consultant in both Melbourne and London. He started his journey at Arup as a Graduate Transport Consultant and has progressively advanced in his career within the company. His roles have involved a mix of transport consulting, business case development, and feasibility studies for rail projects.
Educational Background
Matt Dudgeon studied Civil Engineering and achieved a Master of Engineering (MEng) from The University of Edinburgh, where he was enrolled from 2007 to 2012. This academic foundation has been pivotal in shaping his extensive career in rail planning and transport consulting.
International Experience in Rail Planning
With work experiences in Scotland, Australia, England, and the UAE, Matt Dudgeon brings a diverse international perspective to his role. His familiarity with local industry best practices and standards across these regions aids in enhancing his effectiveness in rail planning and consultancy.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Matt Dudgeon is proficient in developing decision-making tools using various software and programming languages to support analytical problem-solving in rail planning. He specializes in performance modeling with RailSys, a key tool in railway planning and operations. Additionally, he has experience in revenue and crowding modeling within the rail industry, contributing to the development of robust business cases and feasibility studies.