Dear Readers
Rail Solutions Asia is underway and taking place at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Malaysia today and tomorrow. Also, we are exhibiting at Rail Solutions Asia (Stand 55) so drop by if you are there.
Regarded by many as the best railway event in Asia, Rail Solutions Asia combines a wide-ranging exhibition, a comprehensive conference programme and the Annual Congress of the Asian Railway Operators Association. In addition to the delegations from 20 Asian Railway Operators, who will attend the AROA Annual Congress, Malaysia is also well placed to attract trade visitors & conference delegates from across SE Asia, making RSA a truly regional event.
Visitors can register on-site at Hall 1 in the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre and for more information, visit: https://www.tdhrail.co.uk/
And it’s a bumper week for Job of the Week this week. In the Philippines, we are looking for a Contract Manager and in Singapore we are looking for a Signalling Hardware Design Lead Engineer and Telecommunications Engineer. And in Thailand, we are looking for a Systems Engineering and Integration Manager.
Best Regards
Rail Personnel
Rail News
Hitachi Rail has announced a new phase in its work with Google Cloud, aiming to use the company’s cybersecurity tools and artificial intelligence technologies to support the rail industry’s shift toward more automated and sustainable operations. The collaboration, confirmed on 2 December in Tokyo and Mountain View, aligns with Hitachi Rail’s long-term plan to integrate digital systems with energy transition goals and encourage a broader move toward rail travel. The work extends the strategic alliance established between Hitachi and Google Cloud in October 2025.
Source: Railway News
Amey has officially launched its Tessera system, a cutting-edge digital signalling system designed to upgrade and future-proof rail infrastructure across the UK and globally. Tessera delivers seamless integration, enhanced safety, and operational efficiency, modernising networks without interrupting day-to-day operations. Built with modular, future-ready architecture, Tessera integrates seamlessly across legacy, modern, and next-generation signalling platforms. It connects cleanly into existing systems to minimise disruption, while durable hardware and robust software deliver reliable performance with minimal maintenance.
Source: Rail UK
2 December 2025. United States. Wabtec completes acquisition of Frauscher Sensor Technology
Frauscher specialises in train detection, wayside object control solutions, and axle counting systems. Wabtec has completed the acquisition of Frauscher Sensor Technology Group, a manufacturer of railway sensing systems, for an enterprise value of €675m ($783.9m) in cash.
The deal was signed in June 2025. Frauscher is based in Austria and was founded in 1987. It employs more than 700 people across 15 countries.
Source: Railway Technology
2 December 2025. Norway. Siemens Mobility Boosts Capacity on Oslo Metro with New CBTC System
Siemens Mobility and Sporveien have commissioned a new modern Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) system for passenger service on a three-kilometre-long section of the Oslo Metro. The project, worth 270 million EUR, was initially awarded to Siemens Mobility in 2021 and will encompass the complete replacement of the legacy signalling system across the whole of the 86-kilometre-long network, as well as the integration of the new Fornebubanen line. With the installation of Siemens Mobility’s Trainguard MT CBTC solution.
Source: Railway News
2 December 2025. India. Government of India Approves Pune Metro Expansion
The Government of India has approved the expansion of the Pune Metro Rail Project under Phase 2, including the construction of Line 4 and the associated Spur Line 4A. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister. According to officials, the approval is expected to ease transport pressures in Pune and support the city’s ongoing development. Line 4 will run from Kharadi to Khadakwasla via Hadapsar and Swargate.
Source: Railway News
1 December 2025. Australia. Metro Tunnel opens
After a decade of work by thousands of Victorians, the Metro Tunnel is open.
Victorian Premier, Jacinta Allan, and Minister for Transport Infrastructure, Gabrielle Williams, joined Victorians to celebrate the official opening, travelling on the first-ever timetabled service through the Metro Tunnel. The Metro Tunnel is the biggest transformation of the city’s public transport system in 40 years, and it has doubled the size of Melbourne’s underground rail network. Fully funded and delivered by the Victorian Government.
Source: Infrastructure Magazine
1 December 2025. Malaysia. CRRC Produces EMUs and Electric Locomotives for Malaysia
CRRC Dalian has announced that its electric multiple units (EMUs) and electric locomotives built for Malaysia’s East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project were officially completed on 18 November.
The units mark a key component of the long-distance rail scheme, which aims to improve connectivity across Malaysia’s east and west coasts. The trains have been developed with an emphasis on intelligent operation, dependable performance and reduced vehicle mass. Each EMU incorporates a network control system with dual-redundancy protection.
Source: Railway News
1 December 2025. Mexico. Siemens Mobility concludes CBTC installation on Mexico City Metro Line 1
Recent work included deploying Siemens Mobility’s Trainguard MT CBTC system. Siemens Mobility has finished installing communications-based train control (CBTC) technology on Line 1 of the Mexico City Metro. The project forms part of an effort to modernise operations and upgrade the city’s oldest and most heavily used metro line. This line first opened in 1969 and extends between Pantitlán and Observatorio, covering 18.6km. The recent works included the deployment of Siemens Mobility’s Trainguard MT CBTC system.
Source: Railway Technology
28 November 2025. Australia. Construction begins on Victorian Inland Rail sites
A 15-hour closure of the Albury line has seen works kick off on Inland Rail sites in Victoria, as the project moves towards completing the Beveridge to Parkes section by 2027. Work has ramped up significantly at the Tallarook and Seymour sites under the Hume Freeway, where the railway line will be lowered to accommodate double-stacked freight trains. Inland Rail construction partner, John Holland, carried out substructure piling works, installed retaining walls, and continued embankment widening at the sites.
Source: Infrastructure Magazine
Jobs of the Week
Contract Manager, Manila, Philippines
Job ID#: 15288
Discipline: Contracts
Language: English
Job Description:
Our client is looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to manage one of the major contracts for work on the Manila Metro.
- Lead contract administration of CP101, including management of variations, claims, and contractual correspondence.
- Contract Compliance Management by ensuring full adherence to all contractual terms and conditions.
- Monitor financial aspects such as budgets, expenditures, and payments to ensure accountability and transparency.
- Participate in contract negotiations and variation discussions to secure fair and equitable outcomes.
- Maintain comprehensive records of contracts, amendments, and correspondences, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to the Employer.
- Serve as the primary liaison between DOTr, contractors, and consultants for all contractual matters relating to CP101.
Job Requirements
- Degree qualified
- Ideally with legal and contracts background
- Minimum 10 years of experience in contract claims resolution on major contracts both during pre-construction and construction
- Experience in resolving claims issues related to program delay
- Can demonstrate how he or she has been able to recognise Project trouble spots and devise ways and means to overcome them
Contact: David Hyland (davidh@railpersonnel.com)
Systems Engineering and Integration Manager, Bangkok, Thailand
Job ID#: 15207
Discipline: Systems Engineer
Position Type: Contract
Language: English, Thai
Duration: 3.5years
Job Description:
Our client is seeking a Systems Engineering and Integration Manager (SEIM) for the supervision and oversight of the overall development and delivery of the Orange Line project, including the railway mechanical and electrical systems, the civil works, the building engineering systems and their overall integration.
The SEIM shall oversee the complete process of systems integration on the Orange Line East and West sections between all sub-contractors and stakeholders and shall be responsible and accountable for successful systems integration testing. The SIM shall lead BEM's engineering team in systems integration and will work closely with BEM's operations and maintenance and safety and quality departments, among others to ensure systems integration is completed on time and the systems have been fully integrated for normal, degraded and emergency operations.
Key Responsibilities
1. Systems Integration Office
- Responsible for the establishment of a system integration office, with representatives from all system/sub-system functional areas (including Sub-Contractors personnel) and Systems Assurance Managers from the various stakeholders.
2. Systems Integration Oversight
- Responsible for oversight of system development and integration processes implemented across infrastructure and sub-systems from the different sub-contractors including civil works in accordance with ISO 15288, EN 50126/8/9.
- Development of detailed schedules plans and procedures for the integration of the infrastructure, track works, systems and sub-systems ensuring alignment with the project's timelines and milestones, as well as review of schedules, plans and procedures developed by sub-contractors and stakeholders.
- Oversee the implementation of system integration schedules, plans and methodologies from subcontractors and stakeholders to ensure the seamless integration and operation of the ORL Project East and West sections and ensuring the east section operates without disruptions from west section installation, construction, testing and commissioning activities.
- Development and management of interface control documentation (Interface Requirements Specifications (IRS), Interface Control Documentation (ICD) and Interface Design Specifications (IDD) with support of the subcontractors and stakeholders Systems Assurance Managers and Engineering Managers.
- Overall responsibility for management of integrated Verification and Validation (V&V) activities (off-site integration testing, IFAT, Systems Integration Testing (SIT) etc.), with support from the subcontractors and stakeholders System Assurance Managers and the Testing & Commissioning Managers.
3. Systems Integration Office
- Develop comprehensive test plans, including test cases, procedures, and schedules for systems integration testing as well as review from the subcontractors and stakeholders.
- Conduct and supervise the execution of all systems integration testing activities, ensuring that infrastructure and sub-systems meet functional and safety requirements.
- Analyse test results, identify issues, and implement corrective actions to ensure system reliability and performance.
4. Supervision:
- Continuously monitoring sub-contractors' and stakeholders' performance, ensuring adherence to project specifications, technical and quality standards, and deadlines.
- Develop, implement and manage effective communication and coordination between MRTA, subcontractors and stakeholders.
- Develop, implement and manage processes to ensure that all contractors and stakeholders comply with safety regulations, industry standards, and contractual obligations.
5. Collaboration
- Engage with subcontractors and key stakeholders, including project managers, engineers to align system integration activities with overall project goals.
- Provide technical support and guidance to the engineering team, and other BEM departments fostering a collaborative and efficient working environment.
6. Documentation
- Prepare detailed reports on systems integration design, processes, test results, project progress, and issues encountered.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of all integration activities, including technical specifications, test plans, and corrective actions taken
7. Problem Resolution
- Identify and analyse systems integration issues, developing effective solutions to resolve them promptly.
Implement continuous improvement practices to enhance system integration processes and outcomes.
8. Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure all infrastructure, systems and sub-systems comply with relevant regulatory and safety standards, conducting regular audits and assessments.
- Manage the certification process for systems integration ensuring all necessary approvals are obtained from MRTA and/or its consultants to issue the Proof of Safety with respect to Systems Integration.
9. Project Management
- Develop and manage detailed project schedules, ensuring all integration activities are completed on time.
Provide input on the allocation of resources to ensure the right personnel and materials are available for integration tasks.
10. Risk Management
- Conduct risk assessments to identify potential systems integration issues and develop mitigation plans.
Continuously monitor and manage risks throughout the systems integration process.
Job Requirements:
Candidates require:
1. Bachelor Degree
2. Worked in Asia region
3. Familiar with EN standards
Contact: Jackie Hendry (jackie@railpersonnel.com)
Signalling Hardware Design Lead Engineer, Singapore
Job ID#: 15290
Discipline: Signalling
Position Type: Permanent
Language: English
Job Description:
Our client is seeking a Signalling Hardware Design Lead Engineer to work in Singapore.
Technical Leadership & Design Expertise:
• Serve as the technical expert in hardware design for CBTC GoA 4 projects, actively participating in design work and complex problem-solving.
• Lead by example through the creation and review of key deliverables including:
- Bookwirings (detailed interconnection and schematic diagrams)
- Bonding Plans (track circuit design allocation and interface with trackwork and traction)
- Cable Core Plans
- Power Distribution Panel (PDP) Single Line Diagrams
- Equipment Technical Specifications
• Perform and validate system power consumption and load calculations.
• Support project design reviews, audits, and customer technical workshops.
Team & Resource Management:
• Supervise, mentor, and guide a team of Hardware Design Engineers.
• Ensure effective resource planning and allocation across multiple projects in collaboration with the Engineering Manager and Trackside Lead Engineers.
• Maintain oversight of task execution to ensure deliverables are completed on time and to the required standard.
Project & Process Oversight:
• Monitor and coordinate all hardware-related activities throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with relevant standards (e.g., EN 50126/50128/50129, IEC 61375, IEC 60204).
• Promote the use of standardized solutions, templates, and best practices to ensure consistency and efficiency across projects.
• Contribute to risk management by identifying and mitigating hardware-related risks early in the design phase.
Competency Development & Team Growth:
• Evaluate team skill sets and define training and development plans to maintain and enhance technical competencies.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture focused on quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Stakeholder & Customer Engagement:
• Represent the hardware function in internal coordination meetings and with external stakeholders.
• Participate in customer-facing technical discussions, providing leadership and clarity on design decisions, compliance, and implementation strategies.
• Act as a senior escalation point for complex technical issues and provide support during installation, integration, and commissioning phases.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in railway hardware design or a similar safety-critical environment. International experience or exposure to complex multi-site projects is preferred.
- At least 2–3 years in a technical leadership or team lead role, with a proven track record of successful project delivery.
- Strong proficiency in hardware documentation (wiring diagrams, PDPs, bonding plans, cable core plan).
- Experience in CBTC systems, preferably with GoA 4 architecture. Familiarity with system safety, EMC, and functional verification principles is a plus.
- Ability to perform detailed electrical load and power consumption calculations.
- Deep understanding of relevant standards and best practices in railway signaling and electrical systems.
- Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Fluent in English (written and verbal); other languages are a plus.
- Experience with design automation tools and document control systems is advantageous.
Contact: Jackie Hendry (jackie@railpersonnel.com)
Telecommunications Engineer, Singapore
Job ID#: 15289
Discipline: Telecommunications
Language: English
Job Description:
Our client is seeking a Telecommunications Lead Engineer to work in Singapore.
The Telecommunications Lead Engineer is the subsystem lead technical authority and keeps customer intimacy to identify needs, requirements and opportunities to drive the technical engineering execution of the project in the right direction, applying lessons learned from existing projects.
- Perform the role of Telecommunications Lead Engineer for the Projects in Singapore
- Lead the local team of Engineers involved in the different projects to ensure compliance of the design with the customer requirements for both fixed and radio network solutions.
- Ensuring the design is technically correct and compliant and meets the Contract scope, and stakeholder business requirements.
- Interface customer in Technical Working Groups to adequately capture user/customer requirements,
- Managing and coordinating solution design between Siemens' units.
- Support Technical Director, PMs and Contract Management in Claim Management.
- Ensuring Liaison within On Shore - Off Shore Engineering Teams.
- As part of the continuous improvement, identification of problems, their analysis and distribution of the lessons learnt to the members of the team.
- Lead the local team of Engineers ensuring development of the local competencies
Job Requirements
- You hold a Bachelor's / Master's degree in telecommunications engineering.
- +10 years of experience in international engineering projects.
- +5 years experience as Telecommunications Lead Engineer or equivalent.
- Experience in dealing with Customer at least at technical boards/forums.
- You have longtime professional experience in project management of telecommunication projects involving many different communication technologies (fibre optic networks, radio system, WiFi, CCTV, etc.).
- It would be an advantage if you have an industry background & extensive experience in railway engineering.
- You are comfortable working in international project environments
- Experience in interface management.
- Desirable experience and knowledge in T&C activities.
Contact: Jackie Hendry (jackie@railpersonnel.com)
