Dear Readers
Trevor Moore, who is known to many in the rail industry, has recently published a book “Australian Railway Signalling Reference Book”.
This hardcover and high quality publication will be available in early 2025 and covers Chapters including:
• Signalling Principles
• Signalling System Architecture
• Assemble and Wire Signalling Equipment
• Track Circuit Leads & Bonds
• Signalling Power Suppliers
• Train Detection
• Point Motors and Turnouts etc
Along with many, many more…
To order a copy now, please email railsignalbook@gmail.com
We would like to thank all of our Readers, Clients and Candidates for their continued support during year and we wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Team at Rail Personnel.
Our Jobs of the Week this week are in Australia and Taiwan. In Sydney, Australia we are looking for a Commercial Operations Manager and a Customer Service Officer. And in Taiwan, we are looking for a Director Project and Construction Management (must have experience working in the semiconductor industry).
Best Regards
Rail Personnel
Rail News
Alstom, a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has completed a £25 million upgrade of the Class 458 electric multiple unit (EMU) fleet for South Western Railway (SWR) The refurbishment has been financed by Porterbrook, a leading UK rolling stock financier and asset management company, which owns the Class 458 fleet. Twenty-eight four-car units have been refurbished at the Alstom Transport Technology Centre in Widnes, taking two weeks to complete each set.
Source: Rail Uk
17 December 2024. Saudi Arabia. Riyadh metro Red and Green lines open to passengers
The next phase of the Riyadh metro project was completed on December 15 with the launch of passenger services on the Red and Green lines. Five of the six lines are now open. King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud officially inaugurated the network on November 27, and the blue, purple, and yellow lines opened to passengers on December 1. The Orange Line is set to follow on January 5. The Red Line runs 25·1 km east to west connecting King Fahd Sport City to King Saud University with 15 stations, including the Riyadh Exhibition Centre.
Source: Metro Report International
16 December 2024.Singapore. ‘Green’ train control cuts metro traction energy consumption
Hitachi Rail and metro operator SMRT say Phase 1 of their Next-Generation Green Communications-Based Train Control project has reduced traction energy consumption on the North-South and East-West lines by 8%, equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of about 3,000 households. The technology uses advanced data analytics capabilities within the SelTrac CBTC signalling system to optimize the acceleration, braking and coasting of the driverless metro trains to reduce traction energy usage.
Source: Metro Report International
13 December 2024. Germany. Mireo Plus H approved for passenger service in Germany
The trains will run on locally produced hydrogen, emitting only water vapor and using braking energy recovery for better efficiency. Siemens Mobility has obtained authorization for its Mireo Plus H hydrogen trains to begin passenger service in Bavaria and Berlin-Brandenburg two major regions of Germany, starting from 15 December. This latest step is part of Bavaria’s strategy to eliminate diesel trains by 2040. In Berlin-Brandenburg, Niederbarnimer Eisenbahn will run seven Mireo Plus H trains on the Heidekrautbahn line.
Source: Railway Technology
Major work to protect and strengthen the historic Yarm Viaduct for passengers and freight is nearly complete. Network Rail is securing the Grade II listed structure’s supports – known as piers – by drilling more than 600 piles deep into the ground. The £8.2m investment into the 43-arch Victorian viaduct on the Northallerton to Eaglescliffe line will make future journeys more reliable for passengers and freight. Today (Friday 13 December) Network Rail has released drone photography to show the sheer scale of the structure, alongside video footage of the strengthening work.
Source: Rail UK
A major contract for the refurbishment of traction power systems on the Tyne and Wear Metro has been won by Sella Controls utilizing Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems hardware. The contract for the refurbishment of 47 substations on the Metro is the result of ten years research and development collaboration between Mitsubishi Electric and Sella Controls to develop a commercially off-the-shelf solution for rail traction power management, called Tracklink RTU. Source: Rail UK
Jobs of the Week
Commercial Operations Manager, Sydney, Australia
Job ID#: 14950
Discipline: Commercial
Language: English
Job Description:
Our client is a global railway infrastructure equipment and technology company and they are looking for a Commercial Operations Manager - Asia Pacific to, in conjunction with the MD, Asia Pacific, be resposnible for overall commercial sales and commercial operations of the company's operations in Asia Pacific Region as defined by the Management team regional boundaries.
KEY AREAS OF ACTIVITY AND RESPONSIBILITY
Leadership & Team Development:
- Lead, coach, and mentor a high-performing commercial operations team.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the team.
- Promote cross-functional collaboration between sales, logistics, finance, and customer service teams.
Sales Strategy & Management:
- Develop and implement effective sales strategies to drive business growth.
- Lead and manage the sales team, setting clear goals, performance targets, and KPIs.
- Collaborate with marketing and product teams to align sales strategies with market trends and customer needs.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, partners, and stakeholders.
- Develop a network of Lobbyists, Technical Consultants & Engineers throughout Asia Pacific Rail Network, including follow up, coordination, evaluation, commercial and technical support.
- Benchmark of the competing products and systems and coordinate with Group Technical Managers
Logistics & Supply Chain:
- Oversee the end-to-end supply chain operations, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of products/services.
- Optimize logistics processes to reduce costs while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Collaborate with procurement and warehouse teams to manage inventory levels and streamline operations.
Contracts & Negotiations:
- Lead contract negotiations with key suppliers, customers, and partners, ensuring favorable terms.
- Ensure compliance with legal requirements and contractual obligations.
- Review and manage all commercial agreements, ensuring alignment with business objectives and risk mitigation.
Job Requirements
- University degree in Engineering, Manufacturing or Commerce from a recognised tertiary institution
- Post graduate qualification in Management from a recognised tertiary institution.
- Proven experience and success over a number of years in a similar role.
- Proven people management skills with demonstrated ability to lead a team at all levels of management and employees.
- Excellent skills in strategic planning implementation and execution of business plans to ensure the continued success of the company in the Asia Pacific region.
- Proven track record in successful business growth and ensuring concession planning.
- Ability and track record in achieving all Stakeholder expectations
Contact: Jackie Hendry (jackie@railpersonnel.com)
Customer Service Officer, Sydney, Australia
Job ID#: 14977
Discipline: Administration
Position Type: Permanent
Language: English
Job Description:
Our client is seeking a Customer Service Officer to ensure the timely processing and entry of customer orders and quotations and be confident to co-ordinate the Warehouse and Dispatch activities to ensure timely deliveries.
This role is based in Sydney, Australia.
Responsible for:
* Field standard customer enquiries.
* Maintain ERP system for quotes, sales and purchases.
* Provide assistance as an additional resource for the Quality Management Systems.
* Maintain control of Inventory checks/stock control, in collaboration with Warehouse/Logistics.
* Assist in the support to customers of up-to-date delivery schedules.
* Monitoring freight costs against actual.
* Provide a backup to logistics leaders during their absence.
* Prepare and issue supplier purchaser orders from the ERP System to support the supply of factored items and services for customer orders.
Job Requirements
Skills need include:
* Formal qualifications or Industry experience in Sales
* Management & Operating skills of integrated Business System (ERP) within the sales department.
* Good communication and negotiation skills.
* Understanding of logistic and warehouse processes.
* Understanding of purchasing and procurement processes.
Contact: Jackie Hendry (jackie@railpersonnel.com)
Director Project & Construction Management, Hsinchu City, Taiwan
Job ID#: 14982
Discipline: Electrical
Language: English, Mandarin
Job Description:
Our client is seeking a Director Project & Construction Management to work in Hsinchu City, Taiwan. Candidates must have experience working in the semiconductor industry and strong verbal and written communication skills in Chinese and in English.
The Project & Construction Management Director (PCMD) will have overall responsibility for
- Successful planning, Execution, Monitoring
- Control and closure of the Taiwan project portfolio and must have a combination of skills including an ability to ask penetrating questions
- Detect unstated assumptions, and resolve conflicts, as well as more general management skills
- To deliver the project portfolio to the satisfaction of both the Clients
- Stand by your own convictions, decisions and principles Is comfortable in taking tough decisions backs up conclusions with evidence accepts responsibility and is accountable for the outcomes of work adapts communication and behavior according to audience/readership
- Uses knowledge and experience to influence others adheres to clients code of professional conduct maintains consistently high standards of work, loyalty, honesty and commitment Is approachable and open with information does not promise what cannot be delivered
- Striving constantly and looking outward to lead the development of creative solutions fosters an environment where change is welcomed, and people feel confident about suggesting ideas.
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years of leadership experience in similar positions with cleanroom or MEP project experiences in Taiwan.
- Major in Electrical, Mechanical, Process Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or related fields preferred.
- Experience in leading complex matrix organizations.
- Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills in Chinese and in English.
- Good communication and motivation skills.
Contact: Patricia Hsiao (patricia@railpersonnel.com)
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