Expertise

The Monash Institute of Railway Technology consists of a group of highly skilled engineers, scientists and technicians that cover a wide range disciplines such as mechanical, civil, electrical, metallurgical, data analytics and computational simulation.

Primary areas of expertise include vehicle and track instrumentation, vehicle and train performance, condition monitoring, component testing, material and failure analysis, wheel-rail interface, rail welding, track structure design and maintenance, standards development and professional training.

Over the past 50 years, IRT has developed a reputation for providing efficient and practical solutions to a wide range of railway operations including heavy haul, metro, freight, intercity and light rail.