Dear Readers
We are pleased to be supporting HSR Asia 2025 which will take place from 24th to 25th September at the DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
HSR Asia Pacific 2025 is the premier platform uniting policymakers, rail operators, infrastructure developers, technology innovators, and financiers to drive forward the future of high-speed rail across the Asia Pacific. Under the theme "Accelerating Asia Pacific’s High-Speed Rail Revolution: Connectivity, Mobility, Sustainability, Innovation & Financing," the conference will explore how transformative rail projects are reshaping regional mobility, fuelling sustainable economic growth, and advancing technological frontiers.
Through high-level discussions, case studies, and strategic networking, HSR Asia 2025 will spotlight the latest in cross-border connectivity, smart mobility solutions, green infrastructure, and innovative financing models—charting the next phase of Asia Pacific’s high-speed rail journey.The 2 day conference offers a unique platform to showcase innovations, build partnerships and influence the future of high speed rail in Asia Pacific.
Participants will gain insights into various funding models, the role of private investment, and real-world case studies showcasing successful financing strategies in high-speed rail projects.
For more information and to register to attend, visit: https://stratcomsevents.com/hsrasia25/index.html
And it’s a bumper week for Jobs of the Week this week. Our client is bidding for work on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) and they are seeking suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the following roles:
- Chief Expert-Signalling System
- Chief Expert-Telecommunication System
- Chief Expert-Radio System including FRMCS
- Chief Expert-OCC System
- Chief Expert-Overall ITC
- Chief Expert-SCADA
This bid will close in October and work is expected to start in March 2026.
Best Regards
Rail Personnel
Rail News
Passengers are being thanked for their patience after a 21-day closure of the West Coast Main Line through Staffordshire, Cheshire, and Greater Manchester for multiple upgrades to improve future journeys for passengers and freight. On the morning of Saturday, 23 August, the 50-mile stretch of railway, where improvements to bridges, tracks, overhead lines, and lineside structures have been taking place, was fully reopened to trains. Those projects all took place while the railway through Stockport was completely closed.
Source: Rail UK
26 August 2025. France. Siemens to Automate Systems for Paris Metro Line 13
Siemens Mobility has secured a contract to deliver a new Automatic Train Operation System for Paris Metro Line 13. The contract, which was awarded by RATP, forms part of a project to transform one of the city’s busiest metro lines utilizing Siemens Mobility’s CBTC GoA4 technology, which will allow for fully automated, driverless operations. The contract also includes the provision of the automation system, a new operations control centre, and equipment for 66 trains.
Source: Railway News
26 August 2025. India. Alstom to Deliver Trains, Signalling and Maintenance for Mumbai Metro Line 4
Alstom has been selected by Larsen & Toubro (L&T) to supply rolling stock, signalling solutions and maintenance services for Mumbai Metro Line 4. The agreement covers 234 Metropolis metro cars, equivalent to 39 six-car trainsets, alongside a Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) signalling system and five years of maintenance. L&T was awarded the Integrated Systems Package for the line by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA). This contract includes rolling stock, CBTC signalling, telecommunications, and platform screen doors.
Source: Railway News
Plans for a slew of new tram and tram-train connections across Greater Manchester are set to be boosted by an investment of over 6 million GBP, as transport leaders have confirmed a pipeline of ‘rapid transit’ schemes for the future. Funding for the expansion has been signed off by the Bee Network Committee, and plans have now been formally discussed by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. Projects set to benefit from the 6 million GBP.
Source: Railway News
25 August 2025. Canada. Masabi to modernise Montréal fare collection system
Greater Montréal transport authority ARTM has awarded UK-based Masabi a contract to develop and implement a modernised fare collection system under the Concerto programme aimed at improving the user experience for public transport customers. Masabi is to supply its Justride software-as-a-service platform, which is designed to enable transport authorities to deploy quickly flexible fare collection systems supporting a variety of payment methods, including contactless cards, smartphones, smart cards and mobile tickets. Masabi is working with a global engineering consultancy.
Source: Metro Report International
Upgrades have enabled trains to reach speeds of 160 km/h, reducing the Cairo-Alexandria journey to about two and a half hours. Hitachi Rail has delivered the Cairo Traffic Control Centre (TCC) system to Egyptian National Railways. This development is part of an initiative to modernise the railway infrastructure, as outlined by the Egyptian Ministry of Transport. The centralised traffic control (CTC) system is designed to oversee the operations of the 19 stations along the Cairo-Alexandria line.
Source: Railway Technology
The agreement also provides an option for 40 additional engines for ten more trains. Rolls-Royce has secured a contract to provide 50 mtu Series 4000 engines for high-speed trains in Saudi Arabia. The order, placed by train manufacturer Stadler Bussnang, will support the operation of ten new trains on the Dammam to Riyadh route, which will reach speeds of up to 200km/h. Prior to their deployment, four of these trains will undergo testing and approval processes in both Europe and Saudi Arabia.
Source: Railway Technology
Job of the Week
Chief Expert-Telecommunication System, Mumbai, India
Job ID#: 15202
Discipline: Telecommunications
Language: English
Job Description:
Our client is bidding for work on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) and they are seeking suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the role of Chief Expert-Telecommunication System.
This bid will close in October 2025, and the work is expected to start around March 2026.
Location: Mumbai / Ahmedabad / Surat
Background:
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) corridor spans approximately 508 km with 12 planned stations between Mumbai and Sabarmati, along with three major depots. The system will be operated using ETCS Level 2, with the main Operational Control Centre (OCC) at Sabarmati and a functional OCC at Surat Depot, later serving as a Backup Control Centre (BCC) for redundancy and training. The Consultant is responsible for full compliance with ETCS Level 2 specifications, including subsystem verification (balises, RBCs, LEUs, and onboard units) in line with ERA TSI standards, validation of configuration data for trackside and onboard components, and ensuring traceability across version-controlled records. Additional responsibilities include participation in closed-loop testing of ETCS components, covering radio communication, balise integrity, and fallback scenarios (including STM interfacing if relevant). In case the OCC is inoperable, centralized control will be shifted to the BCC.
Indigenous rolling stock, with a maximum operational speed of 249 kmph and design speed of 280 kmph, is being developed by ICF Chennai and will be tested on the corridor, which has been designed for a maximum speed of 350 kmph and intended to operate progressively up to 320 kmph as designated rolling stock becomes available.
Job Requirements:
- Expert Type: International
- Total Experience Requirement: Overall 25 years in Infrastructure Projects
- Relevant Experience Requirement: Minimum 15 years in Telecommunication (Rail-based Transit) $$
- Specific Experience Requirement: Minimum 5years as in-charge Telecommunication (High-Speed Rail) 250 kmph
Contact: David Hyland (davidh@railpersonnel.com)
Chief Expert-Signalling, System Mumbai, India
Job ID#: 15201
Discipline: Signalling
Language: English
Job Description:
Our client is bidding for work on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) and they are seeking suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the role of Chief Expert-Signalling System.
This bid will close in October 2025, and the work is expected to start around March 2026.
Location: Mumbai / Ahmedabad / Surat
Background:
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) corridor spans approximately 508 km with 12 planned stations between Mumbai and Sabarmati, along with three major depots. The system will be operated using ETCS Level 2, with the main Operational Control Centre (OCC) at Sabarmati and a functional OCC at Surat Depot, later serving as a Backup Control Centre (BCC) for redundancy and training. The Consultant is responsible for full compliance with ETCS Level 2 specifications, including subsystem verification (balises, RBCs, LEUs, and onboard units) in line with ERA TSI standards, validation of configuration data for trackside and onboard components, and ensuring traceability across version-controlled records. Additional responsibilities include participation in closed-loop testing of ETCS components, covering radio communication, balise integrity, and fallback scenarios (including STM interfacing if relevant). In case the OCC is inoperable, centralized control will be shifted to the BCC.
Indigenous rolling stock, with a maximum operational speed of 249 kmph and design speed of 280 kmph, is being developed by ICF Chennai and will be tested on the corridor, which has been designed for a maximum speed of 350 kmph and intended to operate progressively up to 320 kmph as designated rolling stock becomes available.
Job Requirements:
- Expert Type: International
- Total Experience Requirement: Overall 25 years in Infrastructure Projects
- Relevant Experience Requirement: Minimum 15 years in Signalling (High-Speed ETCS with 250kmph/Semi High-Speed Rail * i.e. Urban/Suburban/ Intercity/ Regional Passenger Transit Systems, projects with operational speed equal or greater than 160 Kmph.
- Specific Experience Requirement: Minimum 5 years as in-charge ETCS Signalling (High-Speed Rail) $ 250 kmph
Contact: David Hyland (davidh@railpersonnel.com)
Chief Expert-SCADA, Mumbai, India
Job ID#: 15206
Discipline: Telecommunications
Language: English
Job Description:
Our client is bidding for work on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR), and they are seeking suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the role of Chief Expert-SCADA.
This bid will close in October 2025, and the work is expected to start around March 2026.
Location: Mumbai / Ahmedabad / Surat
Background:
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) corridor spans approximately 508 km with 12 planned stations between Mumbai and Sabarmati, along with three major depots. The system will be operated using ETCS Level 2, with the main Operational Control Centre (OCC) at Sabarmati and a functional OCC at Surat Depot, later serving as a Backup Control Centre (BCC) for redundancy and training. The Consultant is responsible for full compliance with ETCS Level 2 specifications, including subsystem verification (balises, RBCs, LEUs, and onboard units) in line with ERA TSI standards, validation of configuration data for trackside and onboard components, and ensuring traceability across version-controlled records. Additional responsibilities include participation in closed-loop testing of ETCS components, covering radio communication, balise integrity, and fallback scenarios (including STM interfacing if relevant). In case the OCC is inoperable, centralized control will be shifted to the BCC.
Indigenous rolling stock, with a maximum operational speed of 249 kmph and design speed of 280 kmph, is being developed by ICF Chennai and will be tested on the corridor, which has been designed for a maximum speed of 350 kmph and intended to operate progressively up to 320 kmph as designated rolling stock becomes available.
Job Requirements:
- Expert Type: International
- Total Experience Requirement: Overall 25 years in Infrastructure Projects
- Relevant Experience Requirement: Minimum 15years in SCADA (Rail-based Transit) $$
- Specific Experience Requirement: Minimum 5years in charge of SCADA (High-Speed Rail) $
Contact: Jackie Hendry (jackie@railpersonnel.com)
Chief Expert-Overall ITC, Mumbai, India
Job ID#: 15205
Discipline: Signalling
Language: English
Job Description:
Our client is bidding for work on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) and they are seeking suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the role of Chief Expert-Overall ITC.
This bid will close in October 2025 and the work is expected to start around March 2026.
Location: Mumbai / Ahmedabad / Surat
Background:
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) corridor spans approximately 508 km with 12 planned stations between Mumbai and Sabarmati, along with three major depots. The system will be operated using ETCS Level 2, with the main Operational Control Centre (OCC) at Sabarmati and a functional OCC at Surat Depot, later serving as a Backup Control Centre (BCC) for redundancy and training. The Consultant is responsible for full compliance with ETCS Level 2 specifications, including subsystem verification (balises, RBCs, LEUs, and onboard units) in line with ERA TSI standards, validation of configuration data for trackside and onboard components, and ensuring traceability across version-controlled records. Additional responsibilities include participation in closed-loop testing of ETCS components, covering radio communication, balise integrity, and fallback scenarios (including STM interfacing if relevant). In case the OCC is inoperable, centralized control will be shifted to the BCC.
Indigenous rolling stock, with a maximum operational speed of 249 kmph and design speed of 280 kmph, is being developed by ICF Chennai and will be tested on the corridor, which has been designed for a maximum speed of 350 kmph and intended to operate progressively up to 320 kmph as designated rolling stock becomes available.
Job Requirements:
- Expert Type: International
- Total Experience Requirement: Overall 25 years in Infrastructure Projects
- Relevant Experience Requirement: Minimum 15 years in Integration, Testing & Commissioning (ITC) including O&M (Rail-based Transit) $$
- Specific Experience Requirement: Minimum 5 years as in-charge ITC (High-Speed Rail) $ 250 kmph
Contact: Jackie Hendry (jackie@railpersonnel.com)
Chief Expert-OCC System, Mumbai, India
Job ID#: 15204
Discipline: Operations
Language: English
Job Description:
Our client is bidding for work on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR), and they are seeking suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the role of Chief Expert-OCC System.
This bid will close in October 2025, and the work is expected to start around March 2026.
Location: Mumbai / Ahmedabad / Surat
Background:
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) corridor spans approximately 508 km with 12 planned stations between Mumbai and Sabarmati, along with three major depots. The system will be operated using ETCS Level 2, with the main Operational Control Centre (OCC) at Sabarmati and a functional OCC at Surat Depot, later serving as a Backup Control Centre (BCC) for redundancy and training. The Consultant is responsible for full compliance with ETCS Level 2 specifications, including subsystem verification (balises, RBCs, LEUs, and onboard units) in line with ERA TSI standards, validation of configuration data for trackside and onboard components, and ensuring traceability across version-controlled records. Additional responsibilities include participation in closed-loop testing of ETCS components, covering radio communication, balise integrity, and fallback scenarios (including STM interfacing if relevant). In case the OCC is inoperable, centralized control will be shifted to the BCC.
Indigenous rolling stock, with a maximum operational speed of 249 kmph and design speed of 280 kmph, is being developed by ICF Chennai and will be tested on the corridor, which has been designed for a maximum speed of 350 kmph and intended to operate progressively up to 320 kmph as designated rolling stock becomes available.
Job Requirements:
- Expert Type: International
- Total Experience Requirement: Overall 25 years in Infrastructure Projects
- Relevant Experience Requirement: Minimum 15 years in OCC systems (Rail-based Transit) $$
- Specific Experience Requirement: Minimum 5years as in-charge OCC system (High-Speed Rail) $ 250 kmph
Contact: Renee Wade (renee@railpersonnel.com)
Chief Expert-Radio System, including FRMCS, Mumbai, India
Job ID#: 15203
Discipline: Telecommunications
Language: English
Job Description:
Our client is bidding for work on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) and they are seeking suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the role of Chief Expert-Radio System, including FRMCS.
This bid will close in October 2025, and the work is expected to start around March 2026.
Location: Mumbai / Ahmedabad / Surat
Background:
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) corridor spans approximately 508 km with 12 planned stations between Mumbai and Sabarmati, along with three major depots. The system will be operated using ETCS Level 2, with the main Operational Control Centre (OCC) at Sabarmati and a functional OCC at Surat Depot, later serving as a Backup Control Centre (BCC) for redundancy and training. The Consultant is responsible for full compliance with ETCS Level 2 specifications, including subsystem verification (balises, RBCs, LEUs, and onboard units) in line with ERA TSI standards, validation of configuration data for trackside and onboard components, and ensuring traceability across version-controlled records. Additional responsibilities include participation in closed-loop testing of ETCS components, covering radio communication, balise integrity, and fallback scenarios (including STM interfacing if relevant). In case the OCC is inoperable, centralized control will be shifted to the BCC.
Indigenous rolling stock, with a maximum operational speed of 249 kmph and design speed of 280 kmph, is being developed by ICF Chennai and will be tested on the corridor, which has been designed for a maximum speed of 350 kmph and intended to operate progressively up to 320 kmph as designated rolling stock becomes available.
Job Requirements:
- Expert Type: International
- Total Experience Requirement: Overall 25 years in Infrastructure Projects
- Relevant Experience Requirement: Minimum 15 years in Radio system (GSM-R/TETRA/Wi-Fi/LTE-4G/5G, Rail-based Transit) $$
- Specific Experience Requirement: Minimum 5years as in-charge Radio system for ETCS Signalling (High-Speed Rail) $
Contact: Renee Wade (renee@railpersonnel.com)
