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Welcome to RailPersonnel

Rail Personnel is an internationally recognised recruitment specialist with a solid reputation in the rail industry worldwide for finding clients the people they need. We are able to provide you with staff on contract or to fill a permanent position. We have been helping people find jobs for over 20 years.

Our website is visited by thousands of rail professionals from around the world and we have offices in Hong Kong, Australia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Singapore, India and China. Working with us means having access to the best jobs and people in the rail industry. Use us to find a job or find a candidate as well as seeing the latest rail industry news and details of upcoming rail conferences and events.

Conferences we are supporting

Rail Personnel has been supporting and promoting rail specific conferences and exhibitions around the world for many years. For further details, please contact the Talent Acquisition Manager at renee@railpersonnel.com

AUSRAIL Plus

25 Nov 2025 - 28 Nov 2025

Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, Australia

AusRAIL is a premier highlight in the rail industry’s yearly lineup, and we are delighted to bring this event back to Victoria for the first time in a decade. AusRAIL PLUS 2025 is set to be our most exciting three-day AusRAIL PLUS conference. We will welcome rail leaders from Australia, New Zealand and across the globe to present a comprehensive program covering the big issues, achievements, opportunities and emerging trends facing our industry.

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Rail Solutions Asia 2025

3 Dec 2025 - 5 Dec 2025

Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Regarded by many as the best railway event in Asia, Rail Solutions Asia combines a wide-ranging exhibition, a comprehensive conference programme and the Annual Congress of the Asian Railway Operators Association. In addition to the delegations from 20 Asian Railway Operators, who will attend the AROA Annual Congress, Malaysia is also well placed to attract trade visitors & conference delegates from across SE Asia, making RSA a truly regional event.

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The 5th ASEAN Rail Summit

29 Jan 2026 - 30 Jan 2026

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The 2026 Malaysia Rail Summit will be held in Kuala Lumpur in January 2026. The summit will bring together over 300 delegates from government agencies, international organizations, leading enterprises, academia, and core sectors such as equipment manufacturing, engineering construction, operations management, technological innovation, and investment services across the global rail transit value chain. Under the theme "Vision for Pan-Asia, Intelligent Connectivity," participants will engage i...

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Asia Pacific Rail 2026

6 May 2026 - 7 May 2026

BITEC, Bangkok, Thailand

With a rich tapestry of free-to-attend conference sessions, a huge exhibition, and networking opportunities, Asia Pacific Rail is your passport to the latest advancements, strategies, and technologies revolutionising the rail industry. From high-speed rail developments to sustainable mobility solutions, we cover the full spectrum of topics driving progress in rail transportation. Mark your calendar, secure your place, and be part of the conversation shaping the future of rail transport in th...

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Daniel Mociak - Managing Director, KH1 Pty Ltd
"Rail Personnel consultants are very professional in matching me to the right jobs, and ever so helpful in making all arrangements."

Wilfred Phay - Candidate
Rail Personnel has delivered a high level of recruitment services. The services have included the recruitment of a wide range of niche rail industry personnel including local Malaysians, Regionals and Expatriates. I would have no hesitation in recommending their services.

Amos Lim - Senior Manager, HR & Administration, MRCB George Kent