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My advice to the new female graduates is to join the rail industry with a positive mindset and be open to experiences that will help you grow, be fearless and always willing to take any new opportunities being offered.

With more than 30 years of rail experience both in Australia and overseas Roger brings a wealth of knowledge and skill in Team Leadership, Business Development and Project Delivery to the NRC Australian team.

Australia has embarked on the journey of an increased infrastructure spend, particularly throughout Victoria and New South Wales, with over a decade of work currently in the pipeline for the rail sector in these states.

Network Rail Consulting (NRC) is pleased to announce Mark Pettigrew will be joining our USA team as Regional Director, USA as of the 31 March 2023, and Adam Boughton will be promoted to Regional Director, Australia from 1 April 2023.

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The majority of Victoria’s railway which is used by nearly all passenger trains and most intra-state freight is broad-gauge (1600mm). However, there is also a separate standard-gauge (1435mm) network which runs through Victoria, used for inter-state freight and a handful of passenger services.

Good practice dictates that rail projects should be built from a solid business case, robust requirements and lastly a level of operational acceptance, managed through to deliver on those needs and requirements that initiated the business case.

There are so many career options so come with an open mind, be curious, build friendships, try new roles and don’t be afraid to challenge yourself, you will have the support around you to help you learn and grow.

NRC continues to build a wide-ranging Railway Operational advisory capability across the Australian region in addition to its existing unique set of rail sector skills that support client needs in Government, Rail Operators, and private organisations.

Australia has ventured into a large amount of rail infrastructure projects aimed to improve the railway network and in turn, assist in shaping the future of the economy, businesses, country, and cities.