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The 7th Philippine Railway Summit will gather 200 C-level executives from DOTR, MRT, LRTA, LRMC, PNR, Government Authorities and all Railway stakeholders to discuss the future of Country’s railway systems and exchange ideas regarding challenges, strategies and solution from the construction and railway operation. This event will welcome solution provider to present their solutions and ideas to help improve railway projects, developments and operation in the country.
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Rail News
Liebherr-Transportation Systems has confirmed it will supply HVAC systems for a fleet of new Stadler Intercity diesel multiple units (DMUs) destined for operation in Saudi Arabia. The new units will enter service on the country’s extended east-west corridor, with services set to be operated by Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR). The vehicle contract consists of ten train sets, each featuring five passenger coaches and two power cars, with an additional option for ten train sets.
Source: Railway News
20 October 2025. India. India’s Digital Transformation Strategy for Rail Presented at WDF
At the recent Wayside Digitalization Forum (WDF), Dr ShobhanChowdhury, Advisor for R&D and Science & Technology at the DelhiMetroRailCorporation and formerly with IndianRailways, delivered a keynote outlining India’s rapid push for digital transformation in its railway sector. Dr Chowdhury described the scale, challenges and strategic impetus behind India’s plan to modernize one of the world’s largest rail networks. Indian Railways consists of approximately 401,000 kilometers of track. The network serves more than 10,000 passenger trains per day
Source: Railway News
20 October 2025. Germany. DB launches Talgo ICE L high speed trainsets featuring step-free boarding
DB and manufacturer Talgo ceremonially launched the ICE L inter-city trainset at Berlin Ostbahnhof on October 17. The fleet’s entry into revenue service is due with the December timetable change. The unveiling was attended by Evelyn Palla, CEO of DB AG; Michael Peterson, DB Board Member for Long-Distance Passenger Transport; Patrick Schnieder, Federal Minister of Transport; and Carlos de Palacio y Oriol, Executive Chairman of Talgo. A framework contract was signed between Talgo and DB in February 2019 for up to 100 Talgo 230 trainsets.
Source: Railway Gazette International
20 October 2025. Iran. Mapna to supply 60 light rail vehicles for Mashhad Line 1
Mapna Group’s rolling stock business Wagon Pars has won a contract to supply 60 light rail vehicles for Mashhad Urban Railway’s light metro Line 1. The manufacturer said the three-car LRVs would be a ‘a sophisticated type of electric multiple-unit’, designed for tight curves. An initial section of light metro Line 1 opened in 2011, with 10·5 km underground and 8·5 km at grade. It was extended by 4·5 km to the airport in 2016.
Source: Metro Report International
17 October 2025. Australia. Melbourne’s first G Class tram arrives at purpose-built depot
Victoria’s Minister for Public & Active Transport Gabrielle Williams has officially opened the Maidstone depot in Melbourne where Alstom will maintain 100 G Glass trams which it is supplying for the world’s largest tram network. The first of the trams has now arrived at the site for testing of the braking systems, accessibility features and overall reliability, ahead of trials on the network later this year. The low-floor trams are to be rolled out on routes 57, 59 and 82 from 2026
Source: Railway Gazette International
17 October 2025. Australia. Armadale Line reopens
The highly anticipated full Armadale Line is now open, extending eight kilometers to Byford to support one of Perth’s fastest growing residential areas. The METRONET Byford Rail Extension project has delivered a brand-new train station in Byford, a new world class elevated station in Armadale and removed nine pedestrian and road level crossings providing a much-improved connection to our public transport system as the local population continues to grow.
Source: Infrastructure Magazine
Metrolinx and the Ontario Government have begun their search for design partners to both design and build the five new stations making up the Yonge North Subway Extension. The project aims to bring TTC Line 1 subway service eight kilometres further north from Finch Station into the York Region, construction new stations in Toronto, Vaughan, Markham and Richmond Hill in the process. package also includes the construction of emergency exit buildings and a train storage facility.
Source: Railway News
The new segment links the airport with other major locations on the island. Honolulu’s Skyline rail system in Hawaii has commenced public service on its segment two route, marking the launch of four new stations to the route. The announcement was made by Hitachi Rail, the City and County of Honolulu, the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART), and the City’s Department of Transportation Services (DTS). The expansion includes Makalapa Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Lelepaua Daniel K Inouye International Airport.
Source: Railway Technology
Job of the Week
Rollingstock Technical Advisors, Brisbane, Australia
Job ID#: 15238
Discipline: Rolling Stock
Language: English
Job Description:
Our client is seeking Rolling Stock Technical Advisors (2x) to support activities in Brisbane, Queensland.
This job closes on 4th November at 2:00 pm (Brisbane time) and contract duration is estimated to be 2 years from January 2026 to January 2028.
The Technical Advisor role is required to provide strong extensive knowledge and experience of the testing, certification and acceptance processes for major rollingstock modifications with the proven ability to develop and lead a strong team culture and united approach across the contract and delivery parties.
The Technical Advisor role is critical in successfully delivering the NGR ETCS and ATO/PSD projects and as such the success of the SEQ ETCS and CRRDA Tunnel critical projects.
The Technical Advisor role will support the Delivery Team, Project Managers, Project Delivery Director and wider teams across the PRS Branch.
Technical advisors for the NGR Projects are required to:
• Develop, manage and implement high quality and robust project plans in accordance with the agreed scope of the ETCS and ATO/PSD projects to delivery on time and to budget.
• Identify, evaluate, monitor and manage strategic risks using appropriate mitigation strategies and develop opportunities to ensure project success. Support meeting structure, processes and KPIs for internal and external project activities, to facilitate successful project delivery.
• Facilitate and support cross-function collaboration between the contract parties to ensure best outcomes for the project.
• Use extensive knowledge and experience of the testing, certification and acceptance processes to ensure high level of quality and completeness along with identifying and leading efficiency improvement opportunities.
• Work with the project controls team to ensure timely delivery of regular and ad hoc monthly reporting to internal stakeholders on project progress, with particular emphasis on actual and potential variations and adjustment events to cost, time or quality.
• Work with the Delivery team and CPO teams for the contractual acceptance of each train against EAD and APAD requirements.
• Support the CRRDA Tunnel integration testing.
• Support the transition phases for SEQ ETCS testing and into revenue service.
• Carry out dilapidation inspections on trains entering the project and provide a strong presence at Wulkuraka throughout the different stages (modification, testing and Passenger ICEC) through to train acceptance, identifying and managing key risks and opportunities
Job Requirements:
Technical Knowledge and Experience
- Must have technical knowledge and experience in working on Rollingstock and ETCS and ATO/PSD specific rollingstock projects.
- Must have experience working with, managing and collaborating with a variety of stakeholders across the project delivery teams and wider organisations both internally and externally.
- Provide examples of experience with stakeholder relations including your ability to mitigate and manage key risks likely to impact program delivery.
- Provide examples of direct experience in resolving conflicting priorities and issues across a multistakeholder delivery team leading to successful outcomes.
Contact: David Hyland (davidh@railpersonnel.com)
ETCS Systems Integration Director, Brisbane, Australia
Job ID#: 15236
Discipline: Signalling
Position Type: Contract
Language: English
Job Description:
Our client is seeking an ETCS Systems Integration Director to work in Brisbane.
This is an estimated two (2) year contract, and this job closes on 30th October 2025 at 2pm (Brisbane time).
The ETCS System Integrator (SI) Director will provide strategic and operational leadership for the successful delivery of the System Integration function for the Sector 1 North (S1N) project for the client. The Systems Integration function includes all activities required to support the successful delivery of the ETCS Sector 1 North project, which will deliver the signalling component of The Wave (Rail) project: together with the ETCS Level 2 Integration function across the entire Sector 1 corridor (including the digital radio system and Section 1 South).
This pivotal role is responsible for driving the end-to-end integration, deployment, and commissioning of ETCS Level 2 across the railway network, ensuring alignment with the strategic objectives, the various infrastructure projects in delivery, and stakeholder expectations.
Reporting to the executive leadership, the ETCS SI Director will oversee a multidisciplinary SI team - ensuring performance, accountability, and delivery - while serving as the primary focal point for both internal and external stakeholders.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
- Functional Leadership: Lead the end-to-end delivery of the ETCS System Integration function, from initial planning and design through to final commissioning and operational handover. This includes defining integration strategies, aligning with project milestones, managing dependencies across infrastructure and technology streams, and ensuring delivery meets safety, performance, and quality benchmarks.
- Strategic Governance and Reporting: Establish and maintain robust governance structures that support transparent decision-making and accountability. Develop reporting frameworks that provide visibility into progress, risks, and issues across the SI program. Ensure compliance with ETCS Program objectives, regulatory standards, and assurance requirements, while enabling proactive risk identification and mitigation.
- Team Management: Build and lead a multidisciplinary team of systems engineers, integration specialists, and project delivery professionals. Foster a high-performance culture grounded in safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Provide coaching, performance management, and succession planning to ensure team capability and resilience throughout the program lifecycle.
- Commercial and Contract Management: Work closely with the commercial team to manage incentive-based contracts and milestone regimes. Ensure that all delivery partners are aligned to shared outcomes and collaborate effectively. Monitor commercial performance, resolve disputes, and drive value-for-money outcomes that support the broader ETCS Program goals.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for all SI-related stakeholder interactions. This includes engaging with Queensland Rail, other ETCS project teams, infrastructure delivery partners, regulatory bodies, and internal governance forums. Ensure stakeholder expectations are understood, managed, and met through clear communication, structured engagement plans, and issue resolution protocols.
- Systems Engineering Oversight: Provide strategic direction and technical oversight for the Systems Engineering function. Ensure integration activities are underpinned by rigorous systems assurance, configuration management, and safety engineering practices. Lead the development and validation of system interfaces, interoperability protocols, and performance criteria for ETCS Level 2 deployment.
- Operational Integration: Coordinate closely with operational and engineering teams to ensure readiness for live deployment. This includes validating operational scenarios, managing transition plans, and ensuring that systems integration supports safe and efficient railway operations. Address interoperability challenges and ensure alignment with broader transport and infrastructure programs.
- Continuous Improvement: Embed a culture of learning and adaptability within the SI function. Capture lessons learned from integration activities and apply them to improve processes, tools, and delivery strategies. Ensure the SI framework evolves in response to project realities, stakeholder feedback, and emerging risks, while maintaining alignment with strategic objectives.
Job Requirements:
Mandatory qualifications and conditions
- Postgraduate qualifications in engineering and/or project management.
- Professional accreditation (e.g. CPEng, CPPM) and active membership of relevant industry associations.
Requirements of the role
- Rail Industry Expertise: Extensive experience (15+ years) in the Australian railway industry, ideally with direct involvement in ETCS or other large-scale rail technology/system and signalling projects. Deep understanding of the Australian rail regulatory and operational environment.
- Major Project Leadership: Proven experience in a Project Director or Technical Director capacity, leading large, complex, multidisciplinary rail systems projects with multi-year delivery timelines and significant stakeholder interfaces.
- Rail Engineering Experience: Experience across the full systems engineering lifecycle, from requirements definition through to commissioning of safety critical and high reliability systems. Experience in the application of systems assurance and RAMS processes in complex projects.
- Systems Integration Experience: Proven experience in leading or working within Engineering or Systems Integration teams, and deep technical understanding of rail systems integration, including signalling, communications, and safety assurance practices. Adept of systems thinking.
- Leadership and Team Building: Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and inspire high- performing teams, with a strong personal commitment to safety, collaboration, and delivering outcomes.
- Stakeholder Management: Exemplary skills in engaging, influencing, and negotiating with a diverse range of stakeholders, including government entities, regulators, suppliers, and operators.
- Change Leadership: Proven track record in leading organisation-wide change and operational transformation, particularly within a live rail environment.
Contact: David Hyland (davidh@railpersonnel.com)
Stations Engineering Manager, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Job ID#: 15237
Discipline: Civil
Language: English
Job Description:
Our client is seeking a Stations Engineering Manager to support their activities in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
The Stations Engineering Manager will be responsible for design leadership for bullet train stations with focus on inner-city environments
• Contractor and consultancy interface responsibilities
• Measurement and modelling expertise requirements
• Full project lifecycle from concept to delivery
• Both civil and architectural competencies
• Technical skills and experience requirements
Job Requirements:
Candidates should have a relevant degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture along with 15 years of experience including experience working on HSR projects.
Contact: Jackie Hendry (jackie@railpersonnel.com)
