Rail Confidence's Bill Pyke worked as a project engineer within MTR’s construction team on the Sydney Metro City and Southwest (SMCSW) project, a 15.5km metro rail line extending from Chatswood to Sydenham.
By aligning and harmonising the technical standards across urban and regional rail networks, the project aims to improve interoperability.
After a prolonged period of storage, a comprehensive vehicle testing program was launched to inspect and certify the fleet’s condition.
Design of a unique suspension solution to enable a safe speed increase and enhance on track stability of multiple track maintenance vehicles.
Our compliance verification testing ensured track maintenance vehicles could safely access and interact with the Rio Tinto Iron Ore Network.
We reviewed the maintenance practices for over 50 passenger trains to confirm their continued use and reliability in revenue service.
One of Rail Confidence's own has published a book, 50 years in the making. Titled "The Guy Wulfrunian - More Than Just a Blunderbus" the book delves into the history of an advanced design double deck bus ahead of its time in the UK.
We chat with one of Rail Confidence’s latest hires, Chinmay Sankhe, to discuss his specialisation in signalling compatibility testing.
InnoTrans 2024 and the conferences in Sydney underscored the essential role of collaboration between global and local experts, innovators, and policymakers in building a more sustainable and efficient future.
The registration of existing rolling stock into different railway networks in Australia is a multifaceted process governed by a robust regulatory framework.
We sat down with one of Rail Confidence’s new hires, Basil Hancock, to chat about his lengthy career in transport and what brought him to the team.
Navigating network compliance in rolling stock engineering requires meticulous attention to documentation, early engagement with experts, and a thorough understanding of network-specific requirements.
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Since the Rail Industry Safety and Standards Board (RISSB) released AS7501, Independent Certification has increasingly become part of the rolling stock acquisition project compliance landscape.
