Our team can assist in strategic planning of rail power systems, and design of complex and technical projects. Complementing our technical expertise, we also offer extensive experience managing complex rail projects. We have built a reputation for delivering on client expectations with sound technical capability combined with many years of project execution experience.

How can we help?

Engineering and design services

  • Power network strategy
  • EMC for DC and AC railways
  • Earthing, bonding and electrolysis – for DC railways
  • Traction power modelling (AC and DC systems)
  • DC railway short circuit and protection studies
  • Project development and scoping
  • DC & AC substation layout / design (concept to detail), including protection and control systems
  • Civil and structural design
  • Rail operation & maintenance
  • Traction and signaling interface analysis

Delivery review services

  • Tendering and procurement of power system equipment
  • Review, approval and integration of vendor data
  • Construction phase engineering support
  • Project and construction management services
  • Analysis of AC/DC interface issues and solutions

Why choose us?

  • Outstanding technical capability
  • Extensive experience across a range of challenging projects
  • Proven ability to design and assess against industry standards as well as client specific standards
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management

Our experience

Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM) D&C

  • South Morang to Mernda – 4 x 1500 V DC Traction Substations
  • Pakenham / Cranbourne line upgrade – 3 x 1500 VDC Traction Substations
  • Upfield 1500 V DC Traction Substation
  • North Eastern Program Alliance (NEPA) HV signal upgrade
  • Traction power modelling – 750 V DC (trams), 1500 VDC (Metro) & 25 kV AC railways (Metro & HST)

Level Crossing Removal Authority (LXRA)

  • Cross City Line Upgrade
  • Hurstbridge Line Upgrade
  • Caulfield to Dandenong Level Crossing removal

Rail Project Victoria (RPV)

  • Metro Tunnel Project
  • Suburban Rail Loop
  • Regional Rail Revival

Contact us

Andrew Russack

Technical Director - Rail Electrification

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