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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.

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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

Heavy Haul Rail 2023

29 Mar 2023 - 30 Mar 2023

The Ritz-Carlton, Perth

The Australian heavy haul rail industry, boasting some the heaviest and longest trains, continues to lead the world in operations and innovation. As confident commodity markets drive our COVID recovery, becoming an even more efficient supply chain for the export of coal and iron ore is fundamental to Australia’s productivity. Bringing together key industry decision makers, the agenda will showcase the best in local and international project expertise, giving attendees an understanding of the...

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RISSB Rail Safety Conference

2 May 2023 - 3 May 2023

Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney

RISSB and Informa Connect are delighted to announce the 23rd Annual RISSB Rail Safety Conference that will be held in Sydney at the Amora Hotel Jamison on May 2nd and 3rd 2023. The Rail industry is vital to Australian business and as the industry meets new challenges (from sustainability and climate change, to remote working, to digital asset management, to innovation) it is essential to provide our people with effective technical skills to successfully and safely cope with the changes and t...

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2nd Annual Rail Modernization Summit

4 May 2023 - 5 May 2023

Hotel Vivanta Dwarka New Delhi

From keynote sessions to panel discussions, get relevant insights from thought leaders across the rail sector who will engage and interact with one another to analyze future as well as current trends. Brainstorm and exchange ideas with the industry experts in business and technology. Participate in thought leadership conferences and seminars as 2nd Annual Rail Modernization Summit tackles some of the most critical challenges and questions facing the modernization of rail industry.

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Middle East Rail 2023

15 May 2023 - 16 May 2023

Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Abu Dhabi

As a regional rail show for innovation, technology and strategy in the sector, the event expects to welcome around 6,000 attendees, 400 speakers, 300 exhibitors and 600 VIPs from across the industry. The agenda will include a 3-track conference, presentations, peer-to-peer networking, panel discussions and interviews, involving and led by leading figures, senior executives and key decision-makers. The conference will cover a range of relevant topics, including connectivity, intelligent system...

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Rail Solutions Asia 2023

24 May 2023 - 26 May 2023

Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Regarded by many as the best railway show in Asia, this annual show combines a wide-ranging exhibition, a comprehensive conference programme and The Annual Congress of the Asian Railway Operators Association. RSA 2022 was our eleventh successful Malaysian show and after a 2 year gap, due to Covid 19, the 2000+ participants who attended were delighted to be back at a live rail event. As usual, the show was very well supported by the local rail authorities and we are pleased to be returning to...

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Asia Pacific Rail 2023

31 May 2023 - 1 Jun 2023

BITEC Bangkok, Thailand

For the last 25 years, Asia Pacific Rail has brought together more than 25,000 rail leaders from across the globe for the most exclusive and influential railway gathering in the region. 2022 everything bounced back for arguably the most engaging edition to date, with 4 premium theatres of conference content, over 110 industry speakers and 1,700+ attendees. The industry is evolving as the new digital era progresses. As Asia Pacific Rail enters its 25th year, the event will be making some chan...

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CORE 2023 Conference on Railway Excellence

19 Jun 2023 - 21 Jun 2023

In 2023, the Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA) will be hosting its biennial Conference on Railway Excellence (CORE), the premier technical conference in Australasia’s rail industry calendar. The conference theme, Celebrating 25 Years in Motion, highlights technological and other industry developments which are increasing and enhancing the effectiveness of rail in supporting economic development and wellbeing around the world. The recent announcements by the Victorian Government...

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Urban Rail 2023

18 Jul 2023 - 19 Jul 2023

Grand Hyatt, Melbourne

From light to suburban rail and metro, Urban Rail will bring together operators, manufacturers, contractors and government stakeholders across every level of the passenger rail sector to hear cutting-edge case studies, project updates and learn from successful projects in Australasia and the world. Urban rail is reshaping the Australasian landscape by reducing traffic congestion and greenhouse emissions and transforming the way we travel by offering smart solutions and completing multimodal ...

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12th International Heavy Haul Conference

27 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2023

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

The International Heavy Haul Association (IHHA), in partnership with MRS Logistics railway, will be hosting its 12th International Heavy Haul Conference, on 27 – 31 August 2023 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Theme for this conference is: Application of Heavy Haul Innovations for a Sustainable World. The conference will include presentations of technical papers in research and development areas in line with the theme and sub-theme, such as Rolling Stock, Vehicle Track Systems and Energy Effic...

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Connect Rail

5 Sep 2023 - 6 Sep 2023

Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre

Connect Rail is an exciting new industry platform for addressing rail’s future. Showcasing the latest innovations and business opportunities, it connects technology, knowledge and people all under the one roof for an interactive exchange of ideas and solutions.

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AusRAIL Plus 2023

13 Nov 2023 - 16 Nov 2023

International Convention Centre, Sydney, Australia

AusRAIL PLUS 2023 will see the event return to the International Convention Centre in Sydney from Monday 13 – Thursday 16 November 2023. Join 5,000+ rail professionals in Sydney by securing a pivotal platform to share your content, education and innovations with rail professionals from across Australia and New Zealand.

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