• Managing Consultant Rail Operations
• Brisbane

Joshua Shrimpton

Joshua is a highly skilled railway professional with extensive experience in train control, operations management, and strategic planning at Queensland Rail. Joshua specialises in coordinating train movements, ensuring safety and compliance, managing service disruptions and emergencies, with a strong focus on operational efficiency, team leadership, and stakeholder communication. He is committed to continuous improvement, optimising network performance, and driving enhancements in safety and efficiency.

Joshua joined Network Rail Consulting (NRC) in March 2025 as Managing Consultant - Rail Operations.

Prior to joining NRC, Joshua served as the Day of Operations Coordinator and Train Control Leader, where he led real-time train control responses and supervised controllers to ensure safe, on-time operations. Prior to these roles, he was a Senior Technical Advisor, providing expert technical guidance and driving stakeholder engagement for network improvement opportunities. Additionally, he served as a Network Control Officer, coordinating traffic across an extensive rail network to optimise operational efficiency. He began his career as a Foreman Shunter, managing shunting operations to maintain safety and productivity.

Joshua holds a Certificate 4 in Transport and Logistics, Railroad and Railway Transportation.

Joshua is based in Brisbane.