Kunal Taneja

Railway Systems Professional with 15+ years of experience in Metro Rail, Mass Transit, Railway Operations, CBTC Signaling Systems, Rolling Stock Integration, Interface Management, Testing & Commissioning, OCC Operations, and Safety Management Systems. Extensive expertise in CBTC (Alstom), ATS, ATP, SCADA, VICOS OC-501, AFTC, FALKO and FALKO GEO systems. Proven success in system integration, stakeholder management, operational readiness, testing support, training delivery, safety compliance, and cross-functional coordination across India and international projects.

SERVICES TRAINING ENGINEER at ALSTOM (2022-07 – Present)

Lead technical training operations for WAG12 locomotives. Develop annual training plans and competency frameworks. Deliver classroom and practical training on locomotive systems and troubleshooting. Prepare assessments, technical manuals and training documentation. Coordinate with engineering, maintenance and operations teams. Ensure compliance with railway regulations and safety standards.

• Successfully trained locomotive operators and maintenance personnel.
• Improved workforce technical competency and operational readiness.

ROLLING STOCK INTERFACE MANAGER at HYUNDAI ROTEM (2022-04 – 2022-07)

Managed rolling stock interface activities for Delhi Metro projects. Coordinated integration testing with DMRC, Alstom, Nippon, Melco and contractors. Supported signaling integration, compliance reviews and validation activities.

• Facilitated successful subsystem integration and testing.
• Contributed to project approvals and commercial readiness.

OCC SUPERVISOR (TRAM OPERATIONS) at RKH QITARAT, QATAR (2020-01 – 2022-03)

Managed OCC operations and CBTC-based tram services. Conducted fault analysis and coordinated troubleshooting activities. Supported operational testing, readiness assessments and training.

• Maintained high service availability and operational reliability.
• Enhanced safety performance through operational controls.

ASSISTANT MANAGER – OCC at RAPID METRO RAIL GURGAON (2013-07 – 2020-01)

Managed train operations, crew management and disruption recovery. Utilized ATS, AFTC, VICOS OC-501, FALKO and FALKO GEO systems. Led operational performance monitoring and incident management.

• Improved operational efficiency and service reliability.
• Maintained compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

SENIOR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER at DELHI AIRPORT METRO EXPRESS (2010-01 – 2013-07)

Managed testing & commissioning support for train operations. Developed train timetables and coordinated operational continuity. Operated ATS and VICOS OC-501 systems.

• Supported successful commissioning and operational readiness.

DESIGN ENGINEER (R&D) at MOTHERSON SUMI SYSTEMS (2007-06 – 2009-12)

Designed electrical wiring harness systems for automotive applications. Prepared technical drawings and design documentation.

• Delivered customer-focused engineering solutions.

Bachelor of Business Administration in BBA – Swami Vivekanand Subharti University (2023 – 2025)

Diploma in Electrical Engineering – State Board of Technical Education, Haryana (2004 – 2007)