Dear Readers
We are pleased to be supporting the 2025 Indonesia Rail Summit (IRS) which will take place from 15-16 May 2025 in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Theme: Interconnection and collaboration lead to the win-win partnership
This summit aims to bring together elite professionals from the global rail transportation industry to discuss the latest trends, technological innovations, and market opportunities in the field. It will invite rail transportation experts, scholars, business representatives, and government officials from Indonesia and around the world to share experiences, exchange ideas, and propel the sustainable development of Indonesia's rail transportation industry.
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We have 4x exciting Jobs of the Week this week.
In Malaysia, we are looking for a Locomotive MRO Head and a Systems Assurance Engineer and in Dubai, we are looking for a Chief Engineer, Urban Planning, Planning Studies (must speak Arabic) and a Chief Engineer, Civil, Rail Construction Projects (must speak Arabic).
Best Regards
Rail Personnel
Rail News
4 March 2025. United Arab Emirates. Dubai moves forward with new Gold Line metro link
The Gold Line will connect older areas in Bur Dubai with Business Bay and newer residential developments in Meydan and Dubailand. Dubai has taken another significant step forward in tackling its ongoing traffic problems by starting the procurement process for a new metro link known as the Gold Line. The Gold Line will start at Al-Ghubaiba in Bur Dubai. It will run parallel to – and alleviate pressure on – the existing Red Line, before heading inland to Business Bay, Meydan, Global Village and residential developments in Dubailand. As a first step, the Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) has sent a request for proposals (RFP) to firms for the lead consultancy role on the multibillion-dollar project.
Source: MEED.com
4 March 2025. Japan. East Japan Railway Company Introduces E10 Shinkansen Train
East Japan Railway Company (JR East) has unveiled the initial images and animation of the E10 Shinkansen, a new high-speed train designed by UK-based consultancy Tangerine. The E10 is scheduled to replace the E2 and E5 models on the Tohoku route, with entry into service planned for 2030. The project has now progressed to the design implementation phase. Tangerine is the first non-Japanese design partner to contribute to the development of a Shinkansen model.
Source: Railway News
3 March 2025. France. Hitachi Rail to upgrade Paris Metro line 12 with its digital signalling
Hitachi Rail has been awarded a contract to deliver its cutting edge CBTC digital signalling technology for line 12 of the Paris metro, operated by RATP. The contract, part of the OCTYS (Open Control Train Interchangeable Integrated System) 2030 programme, will see Hitachi Rail design and deploy wayside Communications Based Train Control (CBTC) technology, based on RATP’s technical specifications. CBTC is the most advanced train control solution available today for metros, light rail and people movers.
Source: Rail Technology Magazine
3 March 2025. United Kingdom. DB Cargo signs major ETCS contract with Siemens Mobility
DB Cargo UK has signed a major contract with Siemens Mobility to begin fitting the new European Train Control System (ETCS) to the UK’s Class 66 freight locomotives. Work will begin in July to fit the new in-cab signalling system to nine Class 66 locomotives (all owned by DB Cargo UK) with the work being undertaken by the company at its Toton Traction Maintenance Depot in the East Midlands. The work, which is scheduled to be completed in March 2026, is the first phase of a national programme, which will eventually see all our Class 66 locomotives fitted with ETCS as part of the roll-out of the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) in the UK.
Source: Rail UK
3 March 2025. United States. AECOM Appointed for East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project
AECOM has been selected as the lead designer for the final design phase of the East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project. The company will work under the San Fernando Transit Constructors (SFTC) joint venture team to advance Phase 2 of the project for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro). The scheme includes at-grade light rail tracks and 11 stations over a 6.7-mile route, with the aim of improving transport connectivity and reliability in the San Fernando Valley region.
Source: Railway News
3 March 2025. Australia. Work Underway on Melbourne Airport Rail Project
The first stage of the Melbourne Airport Rail project is set to commence, bringing major changes to the rail network around Sunshine Station. These upgrades will facilitate the future rail link to the airport and the electrification of the Melton line. Spanning more than six kilometres from West Footscray to Albion, the project will include two new dedicated regional platforms and an extended concourse at Sunshine Station. Additional infrastructure enhancements include three new rail bridges, new and upgraded tracks, advanced signalling technology, and realignment of both passenger and freight lines.
Source: Railway News
3 March 2025. India. India’s Jupiter Wagons wins contract to supply wheelsets for Braithwaite & Co.
The Odisha project is progressing as planned, with the full wheel and axle production unit to be operational by December 2027. Jupiter Wagons’ specialised wheelset manufacturing arm Jupiter Tatravagonka Railwheel Factory has secured a contract worth Rs2.55bn ($29.1m) from Braithwaite & Co for the supply of 9,140 wheelsets. The contract elevates Jupiter’s total order book to Rs5.6bn ($64m). Jupiter Wagons managing director Vivek Lohia said: “This order from Braithwaite & Co. underscores the trust in Jupiter Tatravagonka Railwheel Factory’s manufacturing excellence and our ability to meet the evolving demands of India’s railway sector.
Source: Railway Technology
3 March 2025. China. Second Metro Line Opens in Taiyuan
The capital of Shanxi province gained a second metro line on February 22 with the opening of Line 1, celebrated at an event held at Xiayuan station. The 28·7 km line connects western and southeastern areas of Taiyuan, a city of 5·3 million people 400 km southwest of Beijing. It runs from Helongwan east across the city centre, then southeast to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport, with 24 stations. A second airport metro station as part of a planned 1·9 km extension. The city centre station at Dananmen provides interchange with north-south Line 2 which opened in December 2020.
Source: Metro Report International
27 February 2025. Morocco. Hyundai Rotem secures $1.5bn train deal with Morocco
Hyundai Rotem and Korea Railroad will jointly maintain the new trains, with details to be finalized separately. Hyundai Rotem, the train manufacturing arm of Hyundai Motor Group, has secured a KRW 2.2tn ($1.53bn) contract to supply advanced double-decker electric trains to Morocco’s national railway operator, ONCF. This deal marks the company’s first foray into the Moroccan market and is claimed to be its largest single railway supply agreement.
Source: Railway Technology
Jobs of the Week
Locomotive MRO Head, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Job ID#: 15018
Discipline: Rolling Stock
Language: English
Job Description:
Our client in Malaysia is looking for an experienced Rolling Stock Engineer for the position of Locomotive MRO Head to work with their team on their contract for Locomotive Manufacturing and Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO). This role is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and will report to the COO.
The Locomotive MRO Head is responsible for managing the maintenance, repair, and operations of the rolling stock fleet being refurbished and put back into service for Malaysian Railways, ensuring quality, and achieving project success.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in diesel electric locomotive maintenance
- Proficiency in CAD software and engineering tools.
- Strong knowledge of locomotive systems and industry standards.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Proven project management experience.
Contact: David Hyland (davidh@railpersonnel.com)
System Assurance Engineer, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Job ID#: 14970
Discipline: Rolling Stock
Language: English
Job Description:
Our client is Malaysia's leading railway rolling stocks maintenance and engineering services provider, serving the ASEAN region and beyond. They have been awarded two major contracts: one to do the mid-life refurbishment of vehicles supplied by Siemens for Line 1 of the Kuala Lumpur Metro and the other to refurbish locomotives and wagons for the Malaysian Railways and to then maintain them.
They are looking for an experienced Systems Assurance Engineer to join their team doing the midlife refurbishment of the Siemens trains being used on Line 1 of the Kuala Lumpur Metro.
Our client would prefer a Malaysian Engineer but will consider overseas candidates.
Job Requirements:
- Degree qualified
- Minimum 10 years of experience in systems assurance in rolling stock with experience in RAMS, reliability engineering and safety assurance
- Malaysian preferred
Contact: David Hyland (davidh@railpersonnel.com)
Chief Engineer, Civil, Rail Construction Projects, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job ID#: 15020
Discipline: Civil
Language: English
Job Description:
Our client is seeking a Chief Engineer for civil and rail Construction Projects to assist with their activities in Dubai.
Job Purpose is to manage all aspects of the development and administration of the civil works associated with the Rail projects, buildings, facilities, and precast yards management including but not limited to monitor the relevant activities' program, evaluate change requests and prepare recommendations, follow up implementation of plans and procedures at all levels.
Key Results Accountabilities:
# Review civil works construction methods related data in coordination with the civil team, and review the project consultant's progress reports.
# Ensure that all Health, Safety, Quality, & Environmental requirements for the project are in place and monitored as per the project management plan.
# Review the consultant/contractor's financial claims and raise recommendations to the project manager.
# Ensure fire, health & safety, and environmental regulations are adhered to during the construction of civil works and report NCRs to QHSE in case of non-conformance.
# Provide full support to the project management team in carrying out their duties.
# Review the project consultant or contractor variation, claims, and other related contractual issues and raise recommendations to the project manager.
# Ensure coordination with Stakeholders, internal and external, to ensure all their requirements related to Handover are fulfilled
# Ensure adherence to the rules and regulations of Dubai during civil works construction.
# Ensure full compliance for the quality/specification of the materials/products and work done and manage inspection/testing activities regularly during the implementation stages of the project.
Contact: Jackie Hendry (jackie@railpersonnel.com)
Chief Engineer, Urban Planning, Planning Studies, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job ID#: 15019
Discipline: Transportation
Language: English
Job Description:
Our client is seeking a Chief Engineer, Urban Planning, Planning Studies to assist with their activities in Dubai.
The Job Purpose is to initiate ideas and conduct studies to ensure the rail transit system is well integrated with the surrounding uses, best fit within the urban fabric, and fully satisfy the objectives of the Rail Agency.
Key Results Accountabilities:
# Ensure that all Health, Safety, Quality, & Environmental requirements for the project are in place and monitored as per the project management plan.
# Review and evaluate the proposed transit stations plans and their relations to the surrounding land uses and urban developments, and identify necessary changes and adjustments.
# Formulate long-range objectives relative to future land uses along the transit corridors and around transit stations.
# Ensure coordination with Stakeholders, internal and external, to ensure all their requirements related to Handover are fulfilled
# Ensure full compliance for the quality/specification of the materials/products and work done and manage inspection/testing activities regularly during the implementation stages of the project.
# Ensure the compliance of project handover by the company's project management policies and process
# Conduct field investigations and compile and analyze data on demographic, economic, physical, and other factors affecting the planning of transit corridors.
# Initiate and manage/contribute to urban planning/ ridership studies/initiative and Projects.
# Ensure the list of snags and outstanding works is complete and properly followed up during the Defect Notification Period (DNP)
# Coordinate with government planning authorities and other local agencies regarding land parcels designated or to be designated to Dubai Metro in terms of land use, zoning and issuing site plans.
# Review and evaluate context planning around transit stations and prepare planning recommendations.
# Ensure the list of snags and outstanding works is complete and properly followed up during the Defect Notification Period (DNP)
# Prepare ROW land acquisition plans for the transit lines and follow up the approval procedures with concerned government authorities.
# Review and evaluate proposals for land uses and development plans and prepare recommendations.
# Prepare & present technical information & reports to a variety of audiences
# Investigate, identify, and analyze the impact of rail projects on existing urban communities, specifically on areas around rail stations, and propose improvement policies and urban upgrading solutions.
Job Requirements:
Education:
# Bachelor's degree in Architecture / Civil Engineering from a recognized university.
Skills:
# Innovative problem-solver who can generate workable solutions and resolve complaints
# Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing.
# Highly analytical thinking with demonstrated talent for identifying, scrutinizing, improving, and streamlining complex work processes.
# Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring the ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent projects.
# Proven ability to develop quality standards, testing procedures, and inspection reporting formats, and ability to conceptualize tasks and accomplish them.
# 8 years' experience in the Urban Planning field.
# Excellent knowledge and intensive experience with international or local planning projects, functions, systems and procedures
# Computer-literate performer with extensive software proficiency covering wide variety of applications
# Resourceful team player who excels at building trusting relationships with customers and colleagues.
# Excellent Knowledge of local laws, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process of UAE.
# Good knowledge of statistical methods and their applications.
# Ability to use and manage GIS and CAD drawings and maps.
Contact: Jackie Hendry (jackie@railpersonnel.com)
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