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We are pleased to be supporting the 7th Philippine Railway Summit which will take place on 19th November at the Live at City of Dreams Manila Hotel, Philippines.
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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It's a bumper week for Jobs of the Week this week. In Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, we are looking for a Stations Engineering Manager and in Brisbane, Australia we are looking for an ETCS Systems Integration Director. Also, in Perth, Western Australia, we are looking for Experts in the following:
1. Expert, Constructability Advice
2. Expert, Rail Construction
3. Expert, Road and Bridge Construction
Best Regards
Rail Personnel
Rail News
South Africa’s state-owned freight and logistics company Transnet plans to invest 127 billion rand ($7.3 billion) over the next five years to modernise its rail network and upgrade key ports. Transnet Chief Executive Michelle Phillips said the company invested 24 billion rand in infrastructure last year and has budgeted 25 billion rand for the current financial year. She said the company will seek both partners and financiers for key infrastructure projects, including the Richards Bay dry-bulk terminal and the Pier 2 container concession in Durban, according to Reuters.
Source: Business Insider Africa
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
Jobs of the Week
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.
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 at 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)
Expert, Constructability Advice, Perth, Australia
Job ID#: 15234
Discipline: Civil
Position Type: Contract
Language: English
Job Description:
Our client is engaged in delivering a range of large/complex projects through various delivery models, including Construct Only, Design & Construct, New Engineering Contract (NEC) and Alliance Contracting.
They are seeking an Expert to provide expert constructability advice for road, bridge, railway, tunnel and other infrastructure projects to assist the client to identify risks associated with complex projects, formulate effective construction and technical solutions, and evaluate proposals for compliance with requirements and constructability considerations.
This is not a full time role; therefore, hours worked per week may vary. The specified personnel will be required on an as needed basis and will be expected to be available on short notice to meet project requirements.
The Term of the Customer Contract is 2 years. The job will close on 29th October 2025.
Key Deliverables:
The key deliverables of this panel include:
• Provision of expert technical and construction advice during project planning and feasibility stages.
• Constructability reviews of designs, specifications, and tender documentation.
• Identification of construction risks and development of mitigation strategies.
• Development of practical and cost-effective construction methodologies and staging plans.
• Evaluation of tender submissions for compliance and constructability.
• Preparation of written reports, recommendations, and technical input to support decision-making.
Job Requirements:
Eligibility Requirements:
Candidates must have a minimum of twenty (20) years of overall construction and civil engineering experience with road, bridge, infrastructure, rail and/or tunnel construction projects, (including Construct Only, Design and Construct, NEC and/or Alliance Contracting projects) at a senior level.
Candidates must demonstrate at least ONE of the following:
• Civil Engineering Qualification;
• Eligible for Corporate Membership of Engineers Australia; or
• Have equivalent experience in a senior role for a construction contractor (prequalified to R5 and/or B4)
Contact: David Hyland (davidh@railpersonnel.com)
Expert, Rail Construction, Perth, Australia
Job ID#: 15233
Discipline: Civil
Position Type: Contract
Language: English
Job Description:
Our client is engaged in delivering a range of large/complex projects through various delivery models, including Construct Only, Design & Construct, New Engineering Contract (NEC) and Alliance Contracting.
They are seeking an Expert to provide expert construction advice for railway construction to assist the client to identify risks associated with complex projects, formulate effective construction and technical solutions, and evaluate proposals for compliance with requirements and constructability considerations.
This is not a full time role; therefore, hours worked per week may vary. The specified personnel will be required on an as needed basis and will be expected to be available on short notice to meet project requirements.
The Term of the Customer Contract is 2 years. The job will close on 29th October 2025.
Key Deliverables:
The key deliverables of this panel include:
* Provision of expert technical and construction advice during project planning and feasibility stages.
* Constructability reviews of designs, specifications, and tender documentation.
* Identification of construction risks and development of mitigation strategies.
* Development of practical and cost-effective construction methodologies and staging plans.
* Evaluation of tender submissions for compliance and constructability.
* Preparation of written reports, recommendations, and technical input to support decision-making.
Job Requirements:
Eligibility Requirements:
Candidates must have:
* a minimum of twenty (20) years of overall civil engineering experience with railway construction experience, including
* at least ten (10) years of experience in management of the construction of railway projects (including Construct Only, Design and Construct, NEC and/or Alliance Contracting projects) at a senior level.
Candidates must demonstrate at least ONE of the following:
* Civil Engineering Qualification;
* Eligible for Corporate Membership of Engineers Australia; or
* Have equivalent experience in a senior role for a construction contractor (prequalified to R5 and/or B4)
Contact: David Hyland (davidh@railpersonnel.com)
Expert, Road and Bridge Construction, Perth, Australia
Job ID#: 15232
Discipline: Civil
Position Type: Contract
Language: English
Job Description:
Our client is engaged in delivering a range of large/complex projects through various delivery models, including Construct Only, Design & Construct, New Engineering Contract (NEC) and Alliance Contracting.
They are seeking an Expert to provide expert construction advice for road/bridge construction to assist the client to identify risks associated with complex projects, formulate effective construction and technical solutions, and evaluate proposals for compliance with requirements and constructability considerations.
This is not a full time role; therefore, hours worked per week may vary. The specified personnel will be required on an as needed basis and will be expected to be available on short notice to meet project requirements.
The Term of the Customer Contract is 2 years. The job will close on 29th October 2025.
Key Deliverables:
The key deliverables of this panel include:
• Provision of expert technical and construction advice during project planning and feasibility stages.
• Constructability reviews of designs, specifications, and tender documentation.
• Identification of construction risks and development of mitigation strategies.
• Development of practical and cost-effective construction methodologies and staging plans.
• Evaluation of tender submissions for compliance and constructability.
• Preparation of written reports, recommendations, and technical input to support decision-making.
Job Requirements:
Eligibility Requirements:
Candidates must have:
• a minimum of fifteen (15) years of overall civil engineering experience with road/bridge construction experience; including
• at least ten (10) years of experience in management of the construction of major urban road, rural road, bridge and/or tunnel (including Construct Only, Design and Construct, NEC, and/or Alliance Contracting projects) at a senior level.
Candidates must demonstrate at least ONE of the following:
• Civil Engineering Qualification;
• Eligible for Corporate Membership of Engineers Australia; or
• Have equivalent experience in a senior role for a construction contractor (prequalified to R5 and/or B4)
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)
