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Rail Personnel is an internationally recognised recruitment specialist with a solid reputation in the rail industry worldwide for finding clients the people they need. We are able to provide you with staff on contract or to fill a permanent position. We have been helping people find jobs for over 20 years.

Our website is visited by thousands of rail professionals from around the world and we have offices in Hong Kong, Australia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Singapore, India and China. Working with us means having access to the best jobs and people in the rail industry. Use us to find a job or find a candidate as well as seeing the latest rail industry news and details of upcoming rail conferences and events.

Conferences we are supporting

Rail Personnel has been supporting and promoting rail specific conferences and exhibitions around the world for many years. For further details, please contact the Talent Acquisition Manager at renee@railpersonnel.com

Rail Signalling Perth

25 Mar 2025 - 25 Mar 2025

Crown Perth, Western Australia

Advances in rail signalling are transforming rail networks to enhance safety, efficiency, reliability and capacity. Understanding the role, integration and management of signalling systems is key to maximising the record investment in rail projects underway across Australia. Mark your calendars to join us in March 2025 for this intensive one-day workshop focusing on the latest case studies and fundamental technical knowledge from a range of industry experts.

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Heavy Haul Rail

26 Mar 2025 - 27 Mar 2025

Crown Perth, Western Australia

The Australian heavy haul rail industry, boasting some of the heaviest and longest trains, continues to lead the world in operations and innovation. Join industry leaders and decision-makers makers at the 14th annual Heavy Haul Rail conference on 26-27 March 2025 at the Crown Perth for an exclusive deep dive into cutting-edge projects and strategies.

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2nd Edition Thailand Rail

10 Apr 2025 - 11 Apr 2025

Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park, Thailand

The 2nd Edition Thailand Rail Conference will explore the development of rail infrastructure in Thailand and neighboring countries, focusing on planning, execution, and future expansion. It will explore rail's digital landscape, giving all the dignitaries an opportunity to learn, meet, and be inspired by fresh ideas from connecting rail to a wider network in smart cities to connecting countries from visions of the sector’s future to attracting the investment needed to make them a reality.

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Rail India Conference & Expo 2025

25 Apr 2025 - 25 Apr 2025

The LaLiT, New Delhi, India

Since its inception in 2016, the Rail India Conference & Expo has firmly established itself as one of the most significant events in the railway sector. Now in its 8th edition, this event has proven to be an invaluable platform for gaining insights on the current and upcoming Indian Railway projects, forging new partnerships, and exploring ground-breaking opportunities in the railway sector.

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RISSB Rail Safety Conference

13 May 2025 - 14 May 2025

Swissôtel Sydney, Australia

Bringing together operators, manufacturers, contractors and government stakeholders, the 25th RISSB Rail Safety Conference 2025 will feature keynotes, case studies and interactive industry panels to showcase and explore the best practices shaping the changes, challenges and opportunities ahead.

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Asia Pacific Rail 2025

28 May 2025 - 29 May 2025

Bangkok, Thailand

Embark on a journey of discovery with Asia Pacific Rail, the premier platform bringing together visionaries, experts, and innovators shaping the future of rail transport across the region. With a rich tapestry of free-to-attend conference sessions, a huge exhibition, and networking opportunities, Asia Pacific Rail is your passport to the latest advancements, strategies, and technologies revolutionising the rail industry. From high-speed rail developments to sustainable mobility solutions, ...

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Urban Rail 2025

17 Jun 2025 - 18 Jun 2025

Grand Hyatt Melbourne, Australia

Bringing together stakeholders across every level of the light rail, suburban rail, metro and high-speed rail passenger rail sector to hear cutting-edge case studies and lessons learned from projects locally and globally, the event celebrated how urban rail is reshaping the Australasian landscape by reducing traffic congestion and greenhouse emissions and transforming the way we travel by offering smart solutions and multimodal connections.

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Eurasia Rail 2025

18 Jun 2025 - 20 Jun 2025

IFM (Istanbul Expo Center), Istanbul, Turkey

It's the main route into Turkey's massively lucrative railway sector - the meeting place for the sector's buyers and decision makers. Hosting hundreds of exhibitors and 7,697 visitors, is the main networking and business event for the Turkish rolling stock sector, featuring innovative engineering, products and services from both the public and private sectors. Eurasia Rail is the direct route into Turkey’s massive lucrative railway sector, being the key meeting place for important decision...

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RailwayTech Indonesia 2025

29 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2025

JlExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta, Indonesia

RailwayTech Indonesia 2025 is the right track and opportunity to feature your rail innovations, technology and solutions to ASEAN’s railway buyers, operators, contractors, government as well as to network with the leading industry professionals from relevant industry.

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Conference on Railway Excellence (CORE) 2025

12 Aug 2025 - 14 Aug 2025

Pullman Hotel, Auckland, New Zealand

CORE is Australasia’s premier railway engineering and technology conference, featuring over 80 peer-reviewed papers and international keynote speakers addressing critical issues in railway policy, operations, and engineering. Expect insightful presentations, dynamic discussions, networking opportunities, technical tours—and, of course, a bit of socialising.

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HSR Asia 2025

24 Sep 2025 - 25 Sep 2025

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Rail Research Week (IHHA + WCRR Joint Conference)

17 Nov 2025 - 21 Nov 2025

The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, United States

Building on its unparalleled opportunities for networking, knowledge sharing, and discussing the latest and most promising advancements across the global railway community, the 13th International Heavy Haul Conference (IHHA 2025) will be co-located with the 14th World Congress on Railway Research (WCRR 2025) to offer a historic coming together of leading rail industry experts across the globe. In 2025, this unique joint-conference experience will be celebrated under the event banner Rail Rese...

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