Our team can assist in strategic planning of rail power systems, and design of complex & technical projects. Complimenting our technical expertise, we also offer extensive experience managing complex rail projects. We have built a reputation of 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
Caroline Phillips
Director of Clients and Markets | Principal Engineer
Dr Stephen Goh
Traction Power Lead | Technical Director – Traction Power, EMC, E&B
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