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Senior Railway Operations & Transport Planning Consultant
Oeiras, Portugal
Worldwide
M. SC., Operations Research and Systems EngineeringAbout me
Senior rail operations expert with 30+ years of experience in network operations, OCC, capacity planning, and performance management. I specialise in turning operational challenges into robust, practical solutions, combining strategic insight with real-world execution across diverse rail systems.
Railway Operations & Strategic Transport Expertise
Senior rail and public transport operations professional with over 30 years of experience across network operations, capacity planning, timetable design, simulation-based analysis, and Operations Control Centres (OCC). Strong background in operational control, performance management, and system-wide coordination in complex railway environments.
Extensive experience in the development of strategic transport studies and operational models across a wide range of services, including High-Speed, International, Long Distance, Regional, Inter-regional, and Commuter systems. Proven ability to translate technical analysis into actionable strategies for operators, public authorities, and stakeholders.
Solid expertise in capacity planning, performance monitoring, and simulation-based analysis, supporting decision-making processes and ensuring efficient resource allocation across complex transport networks.
Experienced in the operational dimension of digital transformation and systems integration, ensuring that technology frameworks effectively support safe, reliable, and efficient railway operations.
Strong involvement in infrastructure interface management, working closely with Infrastructure Managers on major projects including signalling systems, high-speed corridors, and network upgrades, ensuring operational readiness and seamless integration.
Proven track record in operational safety, compliance, and regulatory alignment, including experience with ERTMS/ETCS frameworks and interoperability requirements.
Extensive experience in incident management and service recovery, coordinating real-time operational responses through OCC environments to major disruptions such as severe weather, infrastructure failures, and large-scale public events.
Strong analytical and governance capabilities, including structured reporting, risk analysis, and translation of operational impacts into strategic insights for executive decision-making.
Experience
Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2025
Languages
EnglishFluentFrenchFluentPortugueseNative speakerSpanishFluentHebrewBasic knowledge
Project history
Senior professional in network-wide railway and public transport operations with 30+ years experience. Currently working as independent consultant in rail and multimodal mobility, with ongoing senior advisory assignment for Sanvi Consulting / INECO focused on operational capacity and performance analysis of railway maintenance facilities.
Lead the development of strategic technical transport studies to introduce innovative operational models across diverse rail services. Oversee national Operational Control Centres, operational control and rail traffic supervision, including adherence to ERTMS/ETCS protocols to ensure safe, efficient transit across the network.
Led technical transport studies to design innovative operational models for International, Long Distance, Regional, Inter-regional, and Commuter services in Lisbon and Porto. Directed Operational Control Centre activities, operational control and supervision of rail traffic, ensuring efficient, safe transit operations.