Our references are listed below as Country / Date / Subject / Position
- Strategic Advisory and International Projects
GCC Countries Railway Freight Corridors Master Plan 2035 (2023–2024):
Preparation of the strategic master plan for railway freight transport corridors in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, carried out on behalf of UIC (International Union of Railways), France.
UK–Türkiye Hydrogen Train Collaboration Project (2025–2026):
Coordination of an innovation platform comprising 51 institutions and project management of Türkiye’s first hydrogen-powered train, carried out on behalf of the British Embassy.
TCDD Railway Maintenance Modernization (AIIB – 2025–Ongoing):
Market research, revision of technical specifications, and strategy development for the procurement of 99 specialized maintenance machines for a 15,000 km railway network (Project Budget: EUR 350 million).
Brenner Tunnel Risk Analysis Tool (Italy – 2024–2025):
Development of a CSM-RA–based risk analysis software for tunnel operations and provision of safety expertise.
Macedonia Railway Infrastructure Operator Reform (EBRD – 2014–2016):
Establishment of a network access charging system and preparation of a corporate business plan.
Restructuring and Liberalization of TCDD (World Bank / EU – 2011–2013):
Design of a new organizational structure and establishment of safety management tools within the liberalization process of the Turkish railway sector.
- Safety, Certification, and RAMS Services
YM IDIS ISA and SIL Certification Services (2024):
Independent safety assessment (ISA) for both generic and specific applications of onboard and trackside signaling systems.
Siemens Very High-Speed Train (VHST) Maintenance Audit (2020–Ongoing):
Independent safety audits of Siemens 80101 series trainsets over a 48-month period.
Siemens High-Speed Train Module Change Assessment (2025):
Safety assessment of onboard module modifications within the scope of CSM-RA.
Marmaray Line Switch Failure Analysis (2020–2021):
Independent Safety Assessment (ISA) of switch failures in Marmaray subsystems.
Durmazlar Metro Vehicles Conformity Assessment (2021):
ISA CSM audits of driving safety, stability, and crash analyses.
Private Operator Safety Management System (SMS) Establishment (2017):
Licensing and SMS establishment processes for Türkiye’s first private railway operators, OMSAN Logistics and KALE Holding.
TSI and ECM Certification Audits (2013–2021):
TSI INF and WAG certifications for container wagons, wagon components, and concrete sleepers; ECM audits for companies such as ArGü and Mazlum Motor.
- Infrastructure Supervision and Feasibility Studies
Strengthening Intermodal Services in the Turkish Railway Sector (2022–2025):
Technical assistance to enhance intermodal transport capacity within the Ministry of Transport (Deputy Team Leader).
Gayrettepe – Istanbul Airport Metro Line (2017–2019):
Construction supervision and technical consultancy services.
Samsun–Kalın Railway Line Modernization (IPA – 2013; 2018–2020):
Safety planning, hazard log preparation, and feasibility studies for a 400 km railway line.
TEN-T Corridor Analyses and Information Management System (2014–2017):
Development of a transport information management system and corridor compliance analyses for the TEN-T network in Türkiye.
Ankara–Istanbul High-Speed Railway Line Supervision (2012–2015):
Supervision and reporting of construction works for the Gebze–Köseköy section.