Paul Szacsvay
Associate Consultant
Paul is an experienced Railway Engineering Manager with more than 55 years of experience in rail signalling, mostly in major government rail organisations.
He is a specialist in signalling technology, standards development, evaluation of equipment and rolling stock, incident investigation and signalling competency management.
Paul has specialised expertise in the fields of train detection systems and traction return, level crossing protection, signalling power systems, and manufacturing process compliance management.

Leadership & project management
Paul is a seasoned leader and project manager. He has successfully led multidisciplinary teams in developing and implementing signalling, standards, overseeing complex technical evaluations, and managing compliance processes for major rail projects. Paul excels in mentoring teams and fostering technical expertise. His ability to balance strategic oversight with detailed project execution has established him as a trusted leader in the industry.
Technical experience
Paul possesses deep technical expertise in signalling technology, train detection systems, level crossing protection, and signalling power systems. His extensive experience includes the evaluation, testing, and commissioning of advanced signalling equipment, along with the development of national and Australian standards.
He has contributed to the safety and reliability of rail operations through detailed incident investigations, traction return assessments, and manufacturing compliance management. Paul’s technical leadership is evident in his authorship of critical rail industry standards, including AS7717 and AS7721, and his hands-on involvement in major signalling and rolling stock compliance projects.
Key skills
- Engineering support
- Railway signalling
- Network compliance
- Standards development
Qualifications
- Master of Public Administration
- Bachelor of Engineering (Hons)
- FIRSE
Profession
Signalling Engineer