Dear Readers
We are pleased to be supporting the 2025 Vietnam Railway Summit (VRS) which will take place from 23rd to 24th October in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
The Vietnam Rail Transit Summit 2025 will gather approximately 300 industry leaders, experts, and corporate representatives to establish a high-level platform for dialogue and collaboration. Participants will explore cutting-edge trends, share best practices, and uncover market opportunities, injecting new momentum into the rail transit sector in Vietnam and Southeast Asia.
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Our Job of the Week this week is in Thailand where we are looking for a Test & Commissioning Manager to support activities on the Orange Line East and West sections in Bangkok.
Also, 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
2 September 2025. United Kingdom. Network Rail and WSP partner on flooding and coastal erosion
Network Rail and supplier WSP are working together to create a framework to improve the railway’s readiness for – and resistance to – potential floods and coastal erosion. Climate change has led to an increase in disruption from extreme weather over the last five years, with the worst year for flooding – 2023/24 – seeing more than 1,200 incidents recorded on the railway. Last year also saw significant disruption from floods, thanks to Storm Bert in particular. That trend is only expected to increase. Network Rail’s industry weather response director, Lisa Angus.
Source: Rail UK
2 September 2025. Canada. Contract Awarded for Eglinton Crosstown West Extension Stations
Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx have signed an agreement with Trillium Rail Partners to deliver the Stations, Rail and Systems (SRS) package for the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension in Toronto. The agreement is formally known as a Development and Master Construction Agreement (DMCA). The Trillium Rail Partners consortium is made up of: Applicant Leads: Amico Major Projects Inc., Alberici Constructors Ltd., and Acciona Infrastructure Canada Inc. Design Team. Construction Team: Amico Major Projects Inc., Alberici Constructors Ltd., and Acciona Infrastructure Canada Inc.
Source: Railway News
Alstom, Meridiam, John Laing, RATP Dev, and FCC have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formally establish a consortium that will submit a bid for the design, construction, financing, operation, and maintenance of Dublin's Metrolink. The consortium partners will come together to prepare and submit a proposal for the transport project, with the group already preparing both the pre-qualification and bidding phases. Dublin’s proposed MetroLink project will see the implementation of a fully automated.
Source: Railway News
Rolling stock manufacturer BEML has awarded Knorr-Bremse a contract to supply braking, door, air-conditioning, and sanitary systems for two prototype 1,435 mm gauge trainsets it is developing to operate at up to 280 km/h. Knorr-Bremse said the development would combine its global high-speed train experience with local engineering at its factory in Palwal and technology centre in Pune. The supplier will begin delivering the rolling stock subsystems in 2026 and will provide BEML with 15 years of maintenance, repairs, and spare parts supply services.
Source: Railway Gazette International
The Queensland Government has confirmed it will not proceed with Stage 4 of the Gold Coast Light Rail (GCLR4) project, following a review that identified overwhelming local opposition. Instead, the government will prioritize enhanced bus services and commission a multi-modal transport study for the wider region. The independent review, conducted after extensive consultation, attracted more than 5,600 community submissions. According to the findings, the majority of respondents opposed the proposed 13-kilometre extension from Burleigh Heads to Coolangatta, citing concerns about cost, environmental impacts.
Source: Railway News
1 September 2025. Saudi Arabia. Egis awarded Riyadh monorail site supervision contract
Egis has been appointed as Site Supervision Consultant for the construction of a monorail in Riyadh’s King Abdullah Financial District. Egis will supervise rolling stock, railway systems, civil and structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing, architecture, utilities, and landscaping works. It will also review and approve shop drawings, method statements, and material submissions, while overseeing compliance and quality control processes throughout the project’s construction phase.
Source: Metro Report International
1 September 2025. Turkey. Turkey launches construction of railway towards Naxçıvan
A groundbreaking ceremony has launched construction of the Kars – Iğdır – Aralık – Dilucu line, which will extend the rail network to the border of Azerbaijan’s Naxçıvan exclave. The ceremony on August 22 was led by Minister of Transport & Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, who read out a message from President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The 224 km double track electrified line to be built by contractor Kalyon Inşaat will have five stations at Digor, Tuzlucu, Iğdır, Aralık, and Dilucu.
Source: Railway Gazette International
FlatironDragados has also been chosen for the preconstruction services phase of the Link Union Station project. The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (METRO) has awarded FlatironDragados contracts for two rail infrastructure projects aimed at improving rail traffic efficiency and accessibility for residents across Los Angeles County. These projects are part of METRO’s strategy to enhance public transportation services and are expected to facilitate better collaboration with stakeholders.
Source: Railway Technology
29 August 2025. India. Alstom secures contract for Mumbai Metro Line 4 in India
New Metropolis metro cars will be manufactured at the Sri City facility in Andhra Pradesh.
Alstom has secured a contract from Larsen & Toubro to supply 234 Metropolis metro cars, a Communications-Based Train Control signalling system, and maintenance services for Mumbai Metro Line 4 in India. This agreement follows L&T’s recent award by the Mumbai Metro Regional Development Authority to deliver an Integrated Systems Package for Line 4 or the Green Line.
Source: Railway Technology
Job of the Week
Testing and Commissioning Manager, Bangkok, Thailand
Job ID#: 15208
Discipline: Test and Commissioning
Position Type: Contract
Language: English
Job Description:
Our client is seeking a Testing and Commissioning Manager (TCM) to be embedded in the BEM engineering team and play a crucial and proactive role in the supervision and oversight of the testing and commissioning activities, including the integrated testing of the infrastructure and subs-systems of the Orange Line East and West sections.
The TCIS shall oversee the complete process of testing and commissioning of the infrastructure and sub-systems between all sub-contractors and stakeholders and shall be responsible and accountable for testing and commissioning including systems integration testing. The TCM shall lead BEM's engineering team in testing and commissioning and will work closely with BEM's operations and maintenance and safety and quality departments, among others to all testing and commissioning is completed on time and the systems have been fully and successfully tested for normal, degraded and emergency operations.
Key Responsibilities
1. Testing and Commissioning Processes:
- Responsible for the development, implementation and management of testing and commissioning and integrated testing commissioning documentation and testing processes, including off-site software integration testing, factory acceptance testing, integrated factory acceptance testing, installation testing, onsite acceptance testing and on-site integration testing and trial running.
- Responsible for ensuring successful completion of all testing activities and timely resolution of defects by the Sub-Contractors and stakeholders.
Responsible for ensuring all testing activities are completed and passed prior to trial running.
2. Supervision and Management:
- Lead BEM's engineers responsible for testing and commissioning activities.
- Develop and enforce testing plans protocols, procedures, and schedules as well as reviewing and approving testing plans protocols, procedures, and schedules from sub-contractors and stakeholders
- Monitor the performance of the testing team, ensuring adherence to safety standards and quality control measures.
3. Coordination and Integration:
- Serve as the primary point of contact between the subcontractors and stakeholders on testing and commissioning activities on the East and West sections.
- Develop, implement and management the testing and commissioning activities required from the East Section to facilitate the integration of infrastructure and building engineering systems in the east section, coordinating with various sub-contractors and stakeholders.
- Ensure all infrastructure, systems and subsystems in the East and West sections are integrated and function together as a cohesive whole.
4. Planning and Execution:
- Create detailed testing plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk assessments.
- Execute test plans for all infrastructure, systems, and subsystems.
- Manage the scheduling and execution of testing and commissioning activities required to start trial operations.
5. Quality Assurance:
- Implement rigorous quality assurance processes to identify and rectify defects in systems and components.
- Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and project specifications.
- Develop corrective action plans for any identified issues and oversee their implementation.
6. Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain comprehensive records of all testing and commissioning activities, including test results, incident reports, and corrective actions.
- Prepare regular status reports for BEM's management, highlighting progress, challenges, and any deviations from the project schedule.
- Ensure all documentation meets regulatory and project requirements and is stored in an organized and accessible manner
7. Operational Readiness:
- Oversee the testing and commissioning phase, including system integration to ensure the east and west sections are ready as per the project schedule.
- Coordinate with the operations and maintenance team to ensure a smooth transition from testing and commissioning to trail running and revenue operations.
8. Risk Management:
- Identify potential risks during the testing and commissioning phases and develop mitigation strategies.
Implement contingency plans to address unforeseen issues promptly.
9. Regulatory Compliance:
- Ensure that the testing and commissioning activities comply with relevant regulatory and safety standards, conducting regular audits and assessments.
- Manage the certification process for testing and commissioning activities ensuring all necessary approvals are obtained from MRTA and/or its consultants to issue the Proof of Safety with respect to testing and commissioning.
Job Requirements:
Relevant experience in the management of test and commissioning activities for rail projects.
Contact: Jackie Hendry (jackie@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: Rajni Tewani (rajni@railpersonnel.com)
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: Rajni Tewani (rajni@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: Rajni Tewani (rajni@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: Rajni Tewani (rajni@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: Rajni Tewani (rajni@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: Rajni Tewani (rajni@railpersonnel.com)
