Dear Readers
We are pleased to be supporting InnoTrans Asia, which will take place from 7-9 September 2027 at Singapore EXPO.
InnoTrans Asia is the latest addition to the world's leading trade fair for transport technology, taking place from 7–9 September 2027 at Singapore EXPO. Bringing together the entire transport ecosystem, the event connects emerging Asian markets with global players, giving exhibitors high-value exposure and attracting decision-makers from public and private authorities, ministries, manufacturers, engineering firms, and mobility companies. With Asia Pacific expected to invest around US$2.6 trillion in transport infrastructure between 2025 and 2035, InnoTrans Asia provides a platform for collaboration, innovation, and future industry growth.
For more information, visit: https://www.innotrans-asia.com/
We have 3x exciting Jobs of the Week this week in India where we are looking for a Senior Purchase Engineer (Casting), a Senior Engineer, Vendor Development and a Marketing Manager.
Best Regards
Rail Personnel
Rail News
8 September 2026. Canada. Canadian National to buy domestically produced turnouts
Voestalpine has signed a long-term agreement to supply Canadian National with turnouts which will be produced at a factory it is currently building in Thorold, Ontario. Voestalpine Railway Systems currently has 14 sites in the USA, Canada and Mexico. The latest plant will create about 30 new jobs. Production is to be ramped up gradually, initially focusing on components for turnouts and light rail systems, with the facility expected to be fully operational in late 2027.
Source: Railway Gazette
8 September 2026. Spain. Indra awarded Spanish high - speed line control systems support contract
Infrastructure manager Adif has awarded Indra a contract to support and maintain equipment at its high speed line control centres for a further four years. This includes the Da Vinci integrated train and infrastructure management system which was developed by Indra in partnership with Adif. Indra said this provides operators with a ‘unique and integrated view’ of the network, to facilitate real-time decision-making and enable the automation of key operational processes.
Source: Railway Gazette
8 September 2026. India. Greater Noida West Metro Project May Get Cabinet Nod This Month
The long-awaited Greater Noida West Metro corridor could receive Union Cabinet approval this month. It will bring the project closer to construction. The proposed 8.4 km line is expected to improve connectivity for nearly five lakh residents who currently depend heavily on road transport. According to Noida CEO Krishna Karunesh, the Detailed Project Report (DPR) has reached the Prime Minister’s Office, and the project has also received all the required no-objection certificates.
Source: Metro Rail News
8 September 2026. United Kingdom. Government targets 40% freight growth by 2040
The Government has unveiled its vision for Great British Railways to back British businesses, strengthen supply chains, and drive economic growth, with a new target to increase rail freight by at least 40% by 2040. The target is the first milestone towards the Government’s ambition of increasing rail freight by at least 75% by 2050.
Source: Rail UK
7 September 2026. Vietnam. Passenger and freight hub programme launched in Hanoi
The main element of the package is the construction of a new passenger hub at Ngoc Hoi in the south of the capital, and a freight terminal is also to be built at nearby Thuong Tin. These lie just south of the junction where the western railway ring joins the Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh City main line.
The two facilities will be connected by rail and both will have 1 000 mm and 1 435 mm gauge tracks.
Source: Railway Gazette
7 September 2026. Australia. Tunnelling begins on Suburban Rail Loop
Tunnelling has begun on Melbourne’s Suburban Rail Loop (SRL), with the first tunnel boring machine (TBM) now excavating between Burwood and Glen Waverley. TBM Alice has started tunnelling from Burwood towards Glen Waverley, while a second machine, Hacia, has been launched and is expected to begin excavating the second twin tunnel in coming weeks. The TBMs are being launched using an ‘umbilical method’, a Victorian first developed for the confined conditions at the site.
Source: Infrastructure Magazine
7 September 2026. Indonesia. Indonesia allocates IDR8.19 trillion for railways in 2027
Indonesia’s Ministry of Transportation has allocated IDR8.19 trillion (USD46.7 million) to the Directorate General of Railways for 2027, with funding focused on railway operations, passenger services, infrastructure maintenance and network capacity expansion. The allocation will support infrastructure maintenance and operation (IMO) contracts, address outstanding IMO backlogs and improve safety at level crossings.
Source: Southeast Asia Infrastructure
4 September 2026. Philippines. Philippines proposes PHP197.3 billion for rail projects in 2027
The Government of the Philippines has proposed PHP197.3 billion for the Rail Transport Program under the 2027 National Expenditure Program (NEP), representing an increase of over 256 per cent from PHP55.34 billion allocated in 2026. Of the proposed funding, PHP123.84 billion has been earmarked for the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) System and PHP67.44 billion for Phase I of the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP). Together, the two projects account for around 97 per cent of the proposed rail budget.
Source: Southeast Asia Infrastructure
Job of the Week
Sr. Purchase Engineer (Casting), Ambernath, India
Job ID#: 15479
Discipline: Purchasing
Language: English
Job Description:
Our client is seeking a Sr. Purchase Engineer (Casting) to join their team in Ambernath, India.
Candidate will be responsible for purchasing and supplier development for key commodities including castings, forgings, machined parts, steel castings, and casting materials such as (CI, SGCI, aluminum casting, carbon steel, LM25 & LM6). The role involves supplier identification and sourcing, quotation evaluation, comparison sheet preparation, price negotiation, supplier performance evaluation, and cost-saving initiatives. Coordinate with Quality Assurance, Production, Purchase and suppliers to ensure casting components meet required specifications and quality standards, timely delivery, component availability, and production deadlines. The role also includes PO generation, procurement reporting, supplier visits, and resolving supply chain issues.
Duties / Responsibilities:
- Identify and source suppliers for various components, including castings, forgings, machined parts, steel castings, machine casting, casting materials (CI, SGCI, carbon steel, LM25, LM6)
- To take quotations from supplier & preparing comparison sheets.
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential suppliers.
- Evaluate supplier performance based on quality, cost, lead time, and delivery reliability.
- Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to ensure all casting components meet required specifications and industry standards.
- Coordinate with the production team to ensure timely delivery and availability of components.
- Implement cost-saving strategies, such as bulk purchasing or long-term supplier agreements.
- Maintain accurate records of procurement activities and generate PO & reports on purchasing metrics, cost savings, and supplier performance.
- Participate in cross-functional meetings to resolve supply chain issues and meet production deadlines.
- Visit suppliers as per requirements.
Job Requirements:
Education: BE - Mechanical Engineering
Experience: 4-7 years of experience in purchasing or procurement, preferably with a focus on casting components or related industries.
Skills to have :
- Proven purchasing or procurement preferably within a manufacturing environment focused on casting components.
- Strong understanding of open-die & close-die forging and casting processes (sand casting, die casting, investment casting, etc.), materials used in casting, and related quality standards.
- Experience with ERP software would be an added advantage.
- Excellent negotiation, interpersonal, and communication skills to interact with suppliers and internal teams.
Competencies Required:
- Negotiation skills
- Quality standard Adherence
- Communication skills
- Operational Ability
- Integrity
- Solution-oriented mindset
Contact: Rajni Tewani (rajni@railpersonnel.com)
Senior Engineer - Vendor Development, Ambernath, India
Job ID#: 15478
Discipline: Mechanical
Language: English
Job Description:
Our client is seeking a Senior Engineer, Vendor Development to join their team in Ambernath, India.
Candidate will be responsible for new vendor development and supplier qualification for key commodities including castings, forgings, fabrication parts & machined components, Electrical & Electrical Components. The role involves supplier evaluation, audits, cost negotiation, quality improvement, APQP/PPAP, component development, and new product launch support. Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Production, Purchase and suppliers to resolve technical issues, improve supplier performance, reduce costs, enhance capacity, and ensure quality and project timelines are met.
Duties / Responsibilities:
1. Responsibilities will include New vendor development (castings, forgings, fabrication parts & machined components), Electrical & Electrical Components
2. Cross-functional coordination to qualify new components, supporting issues with current production, developing new suppliers to reduce cost, increase capacity and auditing suppliers to ensure process conformance.
3. Manage the customer specific requirements and offer technical support. Work on multiple phases or sub-tasks of projects, with results impacting on project completion.
4. Experience in Cost Estimation, Knowledge of Quality Management System
5. Responsible for leading the solution for supplier component concerns, driving Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), customer interaction, supplier interaction, Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) support, supplier component development and approval and supplier cost improvements
6. Assist with new product launch by working with suppliers to ensure that key milestones are achieved
7. Work with the Engineering (Design and Manufacturing Engineers) team to define process parameters and criteria to ensure supplier process capability is effective to meet product and process requirements.
8. Keep up with current and developing manufacturing and engineering trends that concern product quality
9. Contribute to continuous improvement activities
10. Provide technical expertise to customers/licensees in solving technical problems associated with product supply and test facilities
11. Follow-up for manufacturing parts from vendors; knowledge of machine, costing, ERP, Purchasing cycle from procuring to pay (P2P)
13. Managing and ensuring vendor suppliers and services according to project timelines
Job Requirements:
Education: B.E. - Mechanical
Experience:
- In Years 4-8 years of experience required
- Area of Experience Required - Mechanical Equipment manufacturer/Electrical motor/Rotating Equipment manufacturer.
Skills to have:
1. Should have good skills in costing and negotiate cost with supplier along with required quality level.
2. Knowledge of manufacturing processes, engineering discipline, and quality processes.
3. Technical background, with ability to read/interpret engineering drawings and 3D CAD Models.
4. Proven experience as a vendor development personnel
5. Excellent interpersonal skills
Competencies Required:
- Ability to analyze processes and information, identify problems and trends, and develop effective solutions and strategies.
- Should be target oriented.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, conflict resolution skills.
- Able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
Contact: Rajni Tewani (rajni@railpersonnel.com)
Marketing Manager, Ambernath, India
Job ID#: 15465
Discipline: Sales & Marketing
Language: English
Job Description:
Our client is seeking a Marketing Manager to be responsible for driving marketing strategy, brand positioning, and lead generation for the Automatic Door System business in railway and metro projects. The role focuses on identifying business opportunities, supporting tendering efforts, strengthening market presence, and working closely with sales and technical teams to achieve growth objectives.
This position will be based in Ambarnath, India.
Duties/Responsibilities:
1. Develop and execute marketing strategies for the Automatic Door System vertical
2. Identify and generate leads in railway, metro, and infrastructure sectors
3. Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and industry trend tracking
4. Support business development and sales teams in tendering and bid submissions
5. Build strong relationships with key stakeholders (Railways, Metro Corporations, Consultants, OEMs, EPC contractors)
6. Plan and execute branding initiatives, exhibitions, and industry events
7. Prepare marketing collateral (brochures, presentations, case studies, technical documents)
8. Coordinate with design and technical teams to align product positioning with market needs
9. Manage digital presence including website content, LinkedIn, and online campaigns
10. Track and analyze marketing performance metrics and ROI
11. Support pricing strategy and value proposition development
12. Ensure alignment of marketing activities with business goals
Job Requirements:
Education:
* Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics)
* MBA in Marketing / Strategy (added advantage)
Experience:
* 8-12 years of experience in marketing/business development
* Minimum 3-5 years in railway / metro / infrastructure / industrial products
* Experience in B2B / project-based marketing is essential
* Exposure to tendering, government business, or EPC projects preferred
* Exposure to liasioning upto CME, CDE, CE, PCMM, PCEE, GM level
Skills to have
* Strong knowledge of B2B marketing and industrial/project sales cycles
* Understanding of railway/metro projects and procurement processes
* Experience in tendering and bid support
* Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
* Strong analytical and market research skills
* Proficiency in MS Office and CRM tools
* Ability to create technical and commercial marketing content
* Liasiing u pto CME, CDE, CE, PCMM, PCEE, GM level
Contact: Rajni Tewani (rajni@railpersonnel.com)
