Rolling Stock

Reliable and well-integrated rolling stock is essential for our clients to meet passenger and freight demands safely and efficiently. To achieve this, SYSTRA combines systems and infrastructure engineering expertise to support these outcomes and to keep our society moving.

There where it matters

To be the signature team for rolling stock projects means being there where it matters. We create projects that are integrated, safe, and cost-effective by helping our clients address their biggest challenges, including:

Obsolescence management – ensuring assets remain operational and compliant despite aging components.
Integration of on-board signaling – seamlessly incorporating modern signaling systems into diverse fleets.
Increased asset utilisation – maximizing fleet efficiency and availability.
Rollingstock procurement – supporting clients through complex procurement processes.
Upskilling and knowledge transfer – enabling a smooth transition of expertise from operators to buyers.

We help our clients address challenges through our unique systems-focused approach, which integrates human factors, sustainability, and other holistic considerations across the entire project lifecycle.

Backed by an international team, we leverage our global experience to simplify integration, manage risk, and optimise performance, ensuring rolling stock fleets are reliable, future-ready, and deliver long-term value to operators and communities.

embeding a systems-focussed approach to preserving iconic infrastructure

Did you know?

Our operational modelling work at the Sydney Trains Mortdale Maintenance Centre was twice a finalist for industry awards in 2024.

What our clients are saying

I am witnessing a close and fruitful collaboration between the Société des Grands Projects and its project manager SYSTRA on the rolling stock scope of lines 15, 16 and 17. SYSTRA has been supporting us for over 10 years, starting with preliminary design studies and today we are managing with Alstom the execution of a substantial contract with high stakes, in a complex environment. I particularly appreciate the professionalism and skills of a SYSTRA team invested in the objective of the success of the project and the remarkable individuals who provide us with all their help in each stage of its realization.
Benoît Barthe , Grand Paris Express rolling stock project manager

Our Signature Projects

See a selection of SYSTRA’s projects

A lifecycle Approach

SYSTRA’s reputation for rolling stock engineering is based on more than 65 years global experience, delivering expertise in passenger cars, locomotives, freight wagons, and rail bound maintenance-of-way equipment for passenger, freight and mining operations. We also provide our signature expertise across all rolling stock maintenance facilities.

We partner with our clients across the full lifecycle of the project providing expertise that enables decision to be made regarding investment and maintenance. We also provide detailed and in-depth advice to our clients looking to acquire or renovate rolling stock as well as maintenance and servicing facilities.

Delivering successful rolling stock projects requires an understanding of integration, reliability, and long-term value. At SYSTRA ANZ, we help clients navigate challenges like obsolescence, on-board signalling integration, and procurement with a systems-focused approach that brings together human factors, sustainability, and technical excellence. With the strength of our global team, we ensure fleets are future-ready, optimised for performance, and built to serve communities for years to come.

Roshan Thomas John, Director – Rolling Stock

Roshan Thomas John, Director - Rolling Stock

Our Services

Asset Management
Rail System Simulations
Project and Contract Management
Human Factors and DSAPT
A range of Technical Services:
- Independent Safety Assessor/Independent Certification for design, construction, testing and acceptance.
- Rolling stock registration and Safety System compliance assessments.
- Business Readiness review
- Rolling stock specification formulation for new rolling stock and modifications.
- On board systems integration including signalling systems
- Testing and commissioning – management through to asset acceptance
- Finite Element Analysis and Fatigue Analysis