Dear Readers
We are pleased to be supporting RailwayTech Indonesia which will be held from 28-30 July 2026 at JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Returning in its 8th edition, Railwaytech Indonesia 2026 will be hosted by MASKA (Indonesia Railway Society) and supported by Indonesian Ministry of Transportation. As a global B2B and B2G railway event, the exhibition will be the golden opportunity for professionals to interact with pioneering industry players, discuss business matters, and find the latest information in the relevant industry.
For more information and to register to attend, visit: https://www.railwaytech-indonesia.com/
It’s a bumper week for Jobs of the Week this week.
In Tanzania, we are looking for Contract Management Specialist, Business Specialist and Railway Open Access Specialist.
And our client is bidding for work in Albania on the Rehabilitation of Vore – Hani I Hotit Railway Line Project and they are seeking candidates for Bridge Construction Engineer and Tunnel Engineer.
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Rail Personnel
Rail News
25 February 2026. Australia. Australia Begins Development for Newcastle–Sydney High-Speed Rail
The Australian Government has announced the start of development for Australia’s proposed high-speed rail line between Newcastle and Sydney. The scheme forms part of the government’s wider high-speed rail programme and plans to connect Newcastle, the Central Coast and Sydney with reduced journey times. Current plans indicate travel between Newcastle and central Sydney could take about one hour, while trips from the Central Coast to either city could be reduced to around 30 minutes.
Source: Railway-News
24 February 2026. India. SYSTRA & DB to Provide PMC Services for India’s First High-Speed Rail Line
SYSTRA and DB Engineering & Consulting have been officially selected by the National High Speed Rail Corporation (NHSRCL) to carry out the Project Management Consultancy (PMC) contract for systems on the new Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed rail line. The joint venture will see the companies handle a PMC assignment for the deployment of railway systems along the high-speed line, which is set to span 508 kilometres in length and serve the main business and residential centres of Maharashtra and Gujarat.
Source: Railway-News
24 February 2026. Taiwan. Taiwanese high-speed fleet ATC upgrade underway
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has awarded Systra a subcontract to carry out the independent safety assessment of the Automatic Train Control system onboard unit MHI has developed for Taiwan High Speed Rail Corp’s existing fleet of 30 Series 700T trainsets.Systra’s job is to ensure the new-generation ATC complies with the EN 50126 and EN 50128 standards for reliability, availability, maintainability and safety. The new onboard unit developed for the Series 700T trainsets.
Source: Railway Gazette
24 February 2026. Taiwan. Construction starts on New Taipei’s Keelung line
Preliminary works have started with a groundbreaking ceremony on the 15·6 km Keelung MRT light metro line that is to link Nangang high speed rail station in Taipei to the Badu area in Keelung. Construction started at the SB19 station in the Baifu Park area with placing retaining piles, constructing drainage facilities, as well as with land excavation, soil and water conservation, and landscape restoration works.
Source: Railway Gazette International
23 February 2026. United Kingdom. Permanent Way Institution (PWI) formally changes name
The Permanent Way Institution (Incorporated) has formally changed its name to the Railway Engineering Institution (Incorporated), PWI becoming RailEI. This milestone marks an important evolution for the Institution, reflecting both the breadth of railway engineering disciplines it supports and its role as a modern, inclusive Professional Engineering Institution licensed by the UK Engineering Council. The new name builds on the Institution’s 140-year-plus heritage while more clearly expressing its purpose today: to serve and support everyone involved in railway engineering.
Source: Rail UK
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has announced that the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) will finally hit the road next month after more than 10 years of delay. Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez also announced that the Metro Cebu Urban Mass Rapid Transit (UMRT), a 67.5-kilometer railway system, is now in the pipeline.
Source: Insider PH
22 February 2026. India. PM Modi Inaugurates Delhi-Meerut RRTS Corridor and Meerut Metro System
DELHI (Metro Rail News): Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India’s first complete Delhi – Meerut RRTS corridor and the country’s fastest metro system in Meerut. The Prime Minister flagged off the Namo Bharat train and Meerut Metro services from Shatabdi Nagar Namo Bharat Station. The ceremony saw the dedication of the entire 82-kilometer Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor and the inauguration of development projects worth approximately ₹12,930 crore.
Source: Metro Rail News
Job of the Week
Tunnel Engineer, Tirana, Albania
Job ID#: 15354
Discipline: Tunnelling
Language: English
Job Description:
Our client is bidding for work on the Rehabilitation of Vore-Hani I Hotit Railway Line in Albania and they are seeking suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the role of Tunnel Engineer.
Supervises tunnel excavation, support systems, lining works, and safety measures. Ensures construction is executed in compliance with design, geological conditions, and safety requirements.
Job Requirements:
- BSc. Eng
- Minimum 10 years Total Work Experience
- Minimum 6 years in similar works
Contact: Rajni Tewani (rajni@railpersonnel.com)
Bridge Construction Engineer, Tirana, Albania
Job ID#: 15353
Discipline:
Bridge Engineer
Language: English
Job Description:
Our client is bidding for work on the Rehabilitation of Vore-Hani I Hotit Railway Line in Albania, and they are seeking suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the role of Bridge Construction Engineer.
Responsible for the construction supervision of bridges and structures, including foundations, piers, abutments, and superstructure works. Ensures structural quality, safety, and adherence to approved designs.
Job Requirements:
- BSc. Eng
- Minimum 10 years Total Work Experience
- Minimum 6 years in similar works
Contact: Rajni Tewani (rajni@railpersonnel.com)
Contract Management Specialist, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Job ID#: 15352
Discipline: Contracts
Language: English
Job Description:
Our client is engaged on the TIRP-2 Project in Tanzania and is seeking suitably qualified and experienced Experts for the Contract Management Specialist role (3.5MM Man-months duration).
The Second Tanzania Intermodal and Rail Development Project (TIRP-2), supported by a US$200 million World Bank IDA credit, aims to rehabilitate Tanzania's metre-gauge railway (MGR) network, focusing on improving safety, climate resilience, and efficiency between Dar es Salaam and Isaka. Launched in July 2025, it covers 2,707 km of track.
Responsibilities:
• Assist in the preparation of TOR and review of bid documents to avoid conflicts in contract implementation between suppliers, contractors, and consultants with TRC. The consultant shall assist TRC in developing low-risk contracts and procurement documentation that complies with relevant government and Financiers procurement policies and guidelines.
• The Consultant shall support TRC during the Pre-Contract stage, including contract evaluation and negotiations with different suppliers, contractors, and consultants.
• Develop a monitoring tool to maintain accurate contact records, including payments, insurance, and bonds/guarantees. Also, the consultant shall review and ensure that all necessary insurance, bonds, or guarantees to be provided by vendors, consultants, and contractors are in place and remain valid and up to date as required by their contracts.
• Support TRC in the establishment of a Contract Management System for the Project, to track compliance of Consultants, Suppliers, and Contractors with the terms and conditions of their contracts, and propose statistical monitoring tools to be used for monitoring.
• Assist TRC in tracking variation orders, addressing delays in performance and the reasons for them, troubleshooting problems, and completing work. In making determinations about the Contractors' claims and disputes, he/she shall collaborate closely with the Senior Project Engineer and advise the TRC as necessary.
• Preparation of monthly and quarterly reports.
• Any other tasks relating to contract management as shall be assigned by the client.
Job Requirements:
Must be Ph.D. qualified and Masters in Project/Contract Management with overall 35+ years of experience in contract management.
Contact: Rajni Tewani (rajni@railpersonnel.com)
Business Specialist, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Job ID#: 15351
Discipline: Finance
Language: English
Job Description:
Our client is engaged on the TIRP-2 Project in Tanzania and is seeking suitably qualified and experienced Experts for the Business Specialist role (6MM Man-months duration).
The Second Tanzania Intermodal and Rail Development Project (TIRP-2), supported by a US$200 million World Bank IDA credit, aims to rehabilitate Tanzania's metre-gauge railway (MGR) network, focusing on improving safety, climate resilience, and efficiency between Dar es Salaam and Isaka. Launched in July 2025, it covers 2,707 km of track.
Responsibilities:
* Develop a transition plan and business reorganization of TRC towards a Railway Open Access environment.
* Monitor progress in implementing the transition and provide tactical advice to overcome any shortcomings.
* To develop costing models that shall enable estimations and the generation of cost trends and sensitivity analysis.
* Develop an Intermodal business model for TRC.
* Develop a financial cost model to enable establishing business tariffs for open access and sole operation.
* Coordinate data collection from different directorate units to enable TRC to make various business and development decisions.
* Develop TRC business process, output, outcome and impact level indicators for progress monitoring.
Job Requirements:
- Master's degree in a similar field and a graduate degree in BBA with specialization in Finance or Marketing, or B. A Bachelor's in Information Systems or a Bachelor's in Logistics/Transport and Supply Chain.
- With 30+ years of professional experience and Minimum 10 Yrs experience in rail business management.
Contact: Rajni Tewani (rajni@railpersonnel.com)
Railway Open Access Specialist, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Job ID#: 15350
Discipline: Operations
Language: English
Job Description:
Our client is engaged on the TIRP-2 Project in Tanzania and is seeking suitably qualified and experienced Experts for the Railway Open Access Specialist role (6MM Man-months duration).
The Second Tanzania Intermodal and Rail Development Project (TIRP-2), supported by a US$200 million World Bank IDA credit, aims to rehabilitate Tanzania's metre-gauge railway (MGR) network, focusing on improving safety, climate resilience, and efficiency between Dar es Salaam and Isaka. Launched in July 2025, it covers 2,707 km of track.
Responsibilities:
* Conduct training to TRC staff and management on open access matters;
*Prepare model for infrastructure sharing policy;
* Guide TRC management to prepare open-access user fees guidelines and manuals;
* To conduct a study for the establishment of an open-access framework in Tanzania;
* Establish a legal procedure for issuing, suspending and revitalizing train operating licenses for the new system;
* Establish a procedure for resolving disputes that shall arise during operation;
* Enabling TRC to provide open access to multiple operators on a fair and non-discriminatory basis.
Job Requirements:
- Shall have a Master's Degree in Transport Economics.
- With 30+ years of professional experience and
- Minimum 10 Yrs experience in railway open access in the transportation business.
Contact: Rajni Tewani (rajni@railpersonnel.com)
