Dear Readers,
We are pleased to support Asia Pacific Rail, which will take place from 6th to 7th May 2026 at BITEC in Bangkok, Thailand.
Asia Pacific Rail offers free conference sessions, a large exhibition, and many networking opportunities. You will find the latest developments, strategies, and technologies in the rail industry, including high-speed rail and sustainable mobility solutions.
Save the date, reserve your spot, and join the conversation about the future of rail transport in the Asia Pacific region.
For more information and to register to attend, please visit: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/asia-pacific-rail/index.stm
Our Job of the Week is in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. We are looking for a Freight Facilities Manager.
And don't forget to visit our website www.railpersonnel.com to view all of our current vacancies.
Best regards
Rail Personnel
Rail News
28 October 2025. Australia. FCC Construction Australia and Martinus Group launch new partnership
Global constructor FCC and Australian rail specialist Martinus have announced the formation of the AlignWide Alliance – a dedicated partnership designed to deliver complex brownfield rail programs safely, reliably, and with minimal disruption, while shaping the next generation of integrated rail infrastructure across Australia. In a context where the sector is facing collaborative contractual models and a clear commitment to sustainability and efficiency, AlignWide offers a new path for the future, prioritising collaboration, capacity building, and long-term value over short-term profits.
Source: Infrastructure Magazine
TÜV SÜD recently participated as an exhibitor at the Global Rail and Saudi Rail Exhibitions 2025, two of the most prominent railway events in the Middle East. These exhibitions brought together rail professionals, operators, technology providers, and government representatives to explore the future of mobility and infrastructure across the Middle East. At both events, TÜV SÜD welcomed customers, partners, and industry peers to discuss current and future project opportunities, key challenges facing the railway sector, and insights into the latest industry.
Source: Railway News
28 October 2025. United Kingdom. Alstom Begins Construction on New Elizabeth Line Trains
Construction has officially begun on the first of an additional 10 new Elizabeth line trains at Alstom’s manufacturing site in Derby. The new Aventra Class 345 trains were ordered with UK Government funding and will allow Transport for London (TfL) to increase overall capacity on the line, which now sees an average of 800,000 passengers each day. Rob Whyte, Managing Director UK and Ireland at Alstom, said: Our historic Derby Litchurch Lane Works are crucial to the country's economic growth.
Source: Railway News
Utah Transit Authority has ordered a further 20 Stadler Citylink light rail vehicles for TRAX services around Salt Lake City, taking its total order to 40. The order announced by Stadler on October 28 has been placed under an October 2024 contract, which included a $129m firm order for an initial 20 LRVs with options to order up to 60 more, subject to funding being secured. Stadler said its first LRVs for the US market will be custom-designed for UTA.
Source: Railway Gazette International
27 October 2025. Czech Republic. EIB to provide $232m to modernise the Czech Republic’s rail network
Upgrades will target regional railways as well as lines within the EU’s Trans European Transport Network, with work due to be completed by 2030. The European Investment Bank (EIB) has agreed to provide the Czech Republic with a loan of Kč5bn ($232m), to support the upgrade of the country’s railway infrastructure. The Czech Ministry of Finance will distribute the funds via the State Fund for Transport Infrastructure to the national rail infrastructure manager, Správa železnic, which will oversee the execution of the project.
Source: Railway Technology
Trams have returned to København after 53 years, with music, family entertainment and a day of free travel marking the opening of the first phase of the Hovedstadens Letbane line on October 26. The Hovedstadens Letbane (capital city light rail) line runs 13·1 km around the capital’s western suburbs, following the O3 ring road from Ishøj north to Rødovre Nord with 12 stops. Services operate via a 400 m branch to Glostrup station with a reversal. The second phase running north from Rødovre.
Source: Railway Gazette International
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure & Transport has confirmed the start of testing of a hydrogen multiple-unit prototype from December 2027. Development of the train started in April as part of a 32·1bn won national research and development programme. The vehicle is being developed jointly by several domestic institutions and companies, including the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure & Transport, national operator Korail, manufacturer Woojin Industrial Systems, Korea Railroad Research Institute, Korea Iron & Steel Research Institute, and the Korea Agency for Infrastructure.
Source: Railway Gazette International
24 October 2025. Australia. Preferred bidder for Suburban Rail Loop stations
A preferred bidder has been chosen to build the new underground stations at Glen Waverley, Burwood, and Box Hill – a huge step forward for Melbourne’s Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East. Place is a consortium of John Holland, Kellogg Brown and Root, and Arup and has deep experience delivering major infrastructure projects, including experience on Metro Tunnel, Sydney Metro, WestConnex, and Inland Rail. The SRL East stations will be fully accessible, light-filled spaces with plazas, retail, and dining
Source: Infrastructure Magazine
Job of the Week
Freight Facilities Manager, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Job ID#: 15225
Discipline: Facilities Management
Language: English
Job Description:
Our client is seeking a Facility Manager who can;
Manage the day-to-day running of Freight Terminals, including operations as required
· Shift supervision of the Terminal Operator teams
· Manages the handover between main-line and Freight Facility for the territories under control
· Operate signalling and route setting equipment to facilitate train arrival and departure
· Operate signalling equipment to facilitate any required shunting activities
· Monitors telecommunications equipment (including Emergency Phones, Administrative Phones, CRs, Network alarms, as vital, non-vital, BMIS, GSM-R, Master Clock)
· Manages regular and emergency calls (through ICSS and telephones on the desk).
· Responsible for the effective handover to the relieving controller (shift handover) of the current rail and equipment status, abnormal events, faults, ongoing maintenance activities, and outstanding works. Detects alarms that are sent from APS and checks and modifies, through the dedicated area of the ICSS iHMI, the RFID tags' readings and performs synchronization with the local controller.
· Plan and manage the activity rail yard to maximize the efficiency of the terminal
· Input data as required to support the Terminals Operating System
· Oversee rail terminal maintenance activities as required
· Monitor the Terminals Operations team staffing levels in accordance with the plan
· Report any shortfall of the Terminal Operations team to the location manager for correction.
Lead and assist the Terminals Operations team to ensure total compliance with all safety requirements.
Job Requirements:
An Engineering Degree is advantageous or 10 years in a similar role
Contact: Jackie Hendry (jackie@railpersonnel.com)
