Our reputation for delivering on client expectations is built on sound technical capability combined with many years of project experience. We are an accredited RIW designer, checker and approver for Metro Trains Melbourne and TAO accredited for Transport for New South Wales.

 

How can we help?

Engineering and design services

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

Delivery review services

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

Assessments, planning, approvals

  • Community engagement and social development
  • Aboriginal and heritage
  • Terrestrial ecology and fire

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: 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)

Electric vehicle infrastructure

  • Alpha Rail: EV infrastructure project
  • Toyota: Altona solar car park
  • Kingsgrove Bus Depot: Tender design
  • Yarra Vally Water: Aurora and Wallan EV charger detailed design

Contact us

Amajith Wanigasinghe

Electrical Engineer, Transport Lead

Martin Henare

Electrical Engineer; Market Lead, Electric Vehicle Infrastructure

Latest transport case studies

Exploring battery-powered electric trains for Adelaide

Middleton Group’s expertise in traction power modelling was key in identifying the most feasible solutions.

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A game-changer on the Western Line

Auckland’s rail network is being upgraded. Middleton Group was seconded to KiwiRail to help it procure game-changing traction power technology making its first appearance in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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