Dear Readers
We are pleased to be supporting the 8th Edition Rail India Conference & Expo 2025 which will take place on the 25th April 2025 at 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. Over the years, it has successfully brought together industry leaders, innovators, and stakeholders to discuss the future of Indian Railways. 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. The theme “Indian Railways Excellence: Green, Safe, and Modern” highlights Indian Railways’ commitment towards sustainability, safety, and modernization.
For more information and to register to attend, visit: https://rail-india.com/
We have 4x exciting Jobs of the Week this week. In Taiwan, we are looking for a Power Supply Engineer and a CAD Operator and, in Albania, we are looking for a Hydraulic Engineer. Also, in Perth, Western Australia, we are looking for a Senior Professional Electrical Engineer.
Rail News
17 February 2025. Japan. New fleet boosts capacity on Nippori-Toneri Liner
The Delivery of the lightweight aluminum alloy Series 330 trainsets has enabled the replacement of 16 Series 300 sets supplied by Niigata Transys for the opening of the 9·7 km line from Nippori to Minumadai-shinsuikoen in 2008. The Series 330 trainsets feature longitudinal seating to increase capacity and help reduce congestion caused by an increase in ridership. More commuters and students are now travelling to the city centre because of development along the 13-station route.
Source: Metro Report International
17 February 2025. Canada. Canada invests $23m in rail projects to enhance supply chain resilience
Canada invests $23m in rail projects to enhance supply chain resilience. The Government of Canada has announced an investment of up to C$33.1m ($23.3m) to bolster the nation’s rail infrastructure, aiming to enhance economic growth and supply chain resilience. The funding has been allocated for six projects in Alberta and British Columbia (BC) under the National Trade Corridors Fund (NTCF). The NTCF is a competitive merit-based system, aimed at assisting infrastructure owners and users in investing in essential transportation assets that bolster economic activity across Canada.
Source: Railway Technology
17 February 2025. United Kingdom. ‘Tina’ on hand to keep Northern wheels turning
A wheel lathe named Tina has been unveiled as the latest weapon in the battle to ensure Northern “keeps on turning”. The machine, which reshapes and balances a train’s wheels following natural wear and tear in service, reduces the impact of the train on the track and makes journeys smoother for customers. It has been installed at Allerton TrainCare Centre in Merseyside as part of an £8.9 million project between Network Rail and Northern.
Source: Rail UK
Amtrak, in collaboration with private sector partners from construction, manufacturing, rail supply, and engineering, has announced plans to invest in large-scale infrastructure projects across the United States. These projects aim to modernize the country’s rail network, improve mobility, and support economic growth. The initiative is expected to involve more than 100,000 workers across all 50 states. Amtrak invested 4.5 billion USD in infrastructure and fleet projects in the previous fiscal year.
Source: Railway News
Egis, a leading global consulting, engineering, and mobility services firm, is pleased to announce the strategic acquisition of Overhead Line Engineering Limited (OLE), a UK-based railway electrification design and engineering consultancy. This acquisition will allow Egis to expand its transport design capabilities in the UK and globally while supporting the industry’s drive towards decarbonization.
Source: Rail Technology Magazine
14 February 2025. Australia. Suburban Rail Loop secures $2.2B in fed funding
The federal government is providing the Victorian government $2.2 billion to support the Suburban Rail Loop, but much more is needed to complete the landmark project. Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan said that the money can only be spent on ‘very specific things’ including ground testing, utilities, and land acquisition. Building for the project's first stage, SRL East is already underway between Cheltenham and Box Hill in Melbourne.
Source: Infrastructure Magazine
14 February 2025. China. World’s First Carbon Fibre Subway Train Enters Service
Last month, the CETROVO 1.0 subway train, jointly developed by CRRC and Qingdao Metro Group, entered commercial service on Qingdao Metro Line 1 in China. This represents the first time carbon fibre composites have been used in the primary load-bearing structures of a subway train for regular passenger operations. The train’s car body, bogies, and other key structural components incorporate carbon fibre composites, offering notable advantages in terms of weight reduction, energy efficiency, and durability.
Source: Railway News
14 February 2025. United States. Hitachi to modernize San Francisco’s Muni Railway signalling system
The company will implement its advanced SelTrac CBTC technology across Muni's 71-mile network, which includes 33 stations. Hitachi Rail has secured a contract with the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) to overhaul the signalling system of the Municipal Railway (Muni) public transit. This upgrade is expected to positively impact approximately 160 million passenger journeys annually by improving the capacity and performance of Muni’s light rail metro trains and streetcars.
Source: Railway Technology
Job of the Week
Hydraulic Engineer, Tirana, Albania
Job ID#: 15015
Discipline: Hydraulics
Language: English
Job Description:
Our client is bidding for work on the Albania Vore-Aani Hoti Railway Project in Europe and they are seeking a Hydraulic Engineer (Design).
The project to be implemented is under the 'Conditions of Contract for Plant and Design-Build' for Electrical and Mechanical Plant and for Building and Engineering Works Designed by the Contractor (Yellow Book), First Edition, 1999.
The duration of the Project is 60 months and the Defects Notification Period (DNP): is 12 months.
Job Closes 22nd February 2025.
Job Requirements:
Hydraulic Engineers should have a Degree and a minimum of 10 years' experience out of which 6 years in Rail Industry designs and maintains of Hydraulic Systems for the equipment. Knowledge of fluid mechanics to ensure safe and efficient operation of Rail is a must.
Contact: Rajni Tewani (rajni@railpersonnel.com)
Power Supply Engineer, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Job ID#: 14997
Discipline: Power Supply & Distribution
Language: Mandarin, English
Job Description:
Our client is seeking a Power Supply Engineer for a 31-month contract in Taiwan. Candidates must speak both Taiwanese and English, have knowledge of power, and be able to use CAD, if possible.
Employment period: 31 months from February 2025 to August 2027 (in principle, there is a 3-month trial period)
Work location: Kaohsiung (from March or April, until then, worked in Taipei)
Under the instruction of the Power Supply Sub System Manager (Power Supply SSM), the Power Supply Engineer will perform implementation of the design and coordination with the Construction Group. The Power Supply Engineer will report to the Power Supply Sub-System Manager (Power Supply SSM). Specific tasks include
Main Activities
- Performing functional requirements and analyses for various aspects of the Power Supply
- Providing design options
- Supporting coordination of multiple design/development groups, other contractors, and the owner from initial design through to commissioning
- Supporting coordination activities for interfaces, design data, tests, and other sub-systems engineering functions
- Preparation of documents and drawings for the Power Supply and OCS
- Supporting the purchase of the Power Supply Equipment and some OCS Equipment
- Supporting interfaces and work scope between various design/development/construction groups, other contractors, and the owner from the viewpoint of Power Supply
- Liaison with counterparts in other groups, other contractors, and the client
- Preparation of reports and analyses
- Supervision of construction for the Power Supply and OCS
- Performing inspections and tests for the Power Supply and OCS
- Supporting trainings
- Other duties as assigned by Power Supply SSM
Fieldwork will be required during the installation and commissioning stages of the project. Limited offshore travel, primarily to Japan, may be required.
Job Requirements:
1: can speak both Taiwanese and English
2: have knowledge of power
3: can use CAD, if possible
Contact: Patricia Hsiao (patricia@railpersonnel.com)
CAD Operator, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Job ID#: 14996
Discipline: Permanent Way
Position Type: Contract
Language: Mandarin, English, Japanese
Job Description:
Our client is seeking an experienced AutoCAD Operator to work in Taiwan.
Candidates must have ability to draw railway/transportation track alignments and be able to speak English and / or Japanese.
This role will be based in Kaohsiung for the first year, then move to Taipei. Candidates must already reside in Taiwan to be considered for this role.
Employment period: 1 year from February (possibility of extension)
Work location: Kaohsiung (from March or April, until then, worked in Taipei)
This role is 100% office based
Job Requirements:
The following CAD skills are needed for this role:
1. 1st to 2nd year CAD experience
2. CAD 2D production capacity (related to construction starting from zero)
3. CAD movable Cartesian coordinate system (UCS) interaction settings
4. CAD model space and page space settings
5. CAD progression settings (BLOCK, ATTDEF, etc.)
Contact: Patricia Hsiao (patricia@railpersonnel.com)
Senior Professional Electrical Engineer, Perth, Australia
Job ID#: 14956
Discipline: Electrical
Language: English
Job Description:
Our client is an engineering consultancy and they are looking for a Senior Professional Electrical Engineer to be based in Perth, Western Australia.
Candidates must already reside in Australia to be considered for this role.
Our client is also looking for Senior Professional Electrical Engineers to be based in Newcastle or Melbourne.
As a senior professional electrical engineer and a senior member of the team, you will conduct technical reporting and analysis tasks, on-site testing, and commissioning activities along with project management and client interfacing. Your engineering and project experience will be key to assisting the client in delivering the following as part of a collaborative team against relevant Australian and International standards:
- Earthing system design, analysis, and compliance assessments is essential
- Lightning protection system design, analysis, and compliance assessments.
- Low-frequency interference studies.
- Protection grading studies and HV power system load flow investigations and analysis.
- Knowledge of Australian standards relating to high voltage and electrical installations.
- Prepare and review quality deliverables consistent with client expectations
- Manage projects and work packages to achieve quality, budgetary, and programme expectations
- Assist the management team with business development and maintaining client relationships
- Assist and mentor less experienced team members
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Degree (or higher)
- Must already reside in Australia
- Current driver's license
- Minimum five to ten two years (post-graduation) experience within high voltage design and commissioning fields
- Candidates must have earthing experience
Contact: Renee Wade (renee@railpersonnel.com)
