Building Information Modelling (BIM) & Digitalisation for Rail Infrastructure

Course Overview

This program equips rail professionals with practical expertise in Building Information Modelling (BIM) and digital transformation, tailored to the rapidly growing rail infrastructure sector.

Drawing on methodology aligned to ISO 19650 and Australian national BIM frameworks, the program bridges global best practice with local context.

You will gain skills to lead BIM adoption, develop digital strategies, and deliver infrastructure projects smarter and with less risk.

Key Benefits

• Understand BIM’s 4 pillars: People, Policies, Processes & Technology
• Apply ISO 19650 and Australian BIM standards across project phases
• Master the Common Data Environment (CDE) and OpenBIM workflows
• Lead digital transformation in rail operations and maintenance
• Implement agile project management for digitalisation initiatives
• Learn from real case studies in digital twins and asset management
• Develop BIM Execution Plans (BEP), EIR, OIR, PIR documentation
• Build a BIM maturity roadmap for your organisation

Who Should Participate

Designed for rail professionals at every level who are navigating the digital transformation in rail industry.

• Project Engineers & Designers: Infrastructure engineers in rail, tunnelling, civil, and systems who want to understand and apply BIM on major projects
• Asset & Operations Managers: Rail infrastructure managers (RIMs), rail operators from seeking to leverage digital twins for O&M
• Consultants & Contractors: Engineers and consultants working on BIM-mandated projects.
• Project Managers & PMO Leaders: Managers overseeing digital delivery on rail infrastructure projects who need to govern BIM and data environments
• Innovation & Digital Leads: Professionals responsible for digital transformation strategies, technology adoption, and agile delivery in rail.
• Decision Makers & Executives: Senior leaders who need to understand BIM’s organisational impact and return on investment for strategic planning.

• Sydney Metro West & Southwest
• Cross River Rail - Brisbane
• Melbourne Metro Tunnel Project and Suburban Rail Loop (SRL)
• METRONET expansion - Perth
• Inland Rail - ARTC 1,700km freight corridor
• High-SpeedRail

• Infrastructure Australia: digital-first delivery
• NATSPEC BIM requirements on public projects
• Transport for NSW Digital Program
• Queensland Rail digital transformation strategy
• ISO 19650 adoption across federal and state agencies

• Transport for NSW
• Sydney Trains
• Metro Trains Melbourne
• Queensland Rail
• ARTC (Australian Rail Track Corporation)

• BIM is mandated on all government projects over $50M
• Digital twins becoming a standard for O&M
• Skills gap: demand outpacing supply for BIM professionals
• Consultants & Contractors must demonstrate BIM capabilities
• BIM provides great potential for transparency and cost efficiency during asset management

Delivered by Jeniffer Hamon

BIM & Digitalisation Specialist | Rail Infrastructure

Jeniffer Hamon is a specialist in BIM methodology and digitalisation for transport infrastructure, with international experience across rail projects in Europe, Latin America and the Asia-Pacific region.

She has led BIM and digital transformation programmes for the German Railway Operator, working on metro systems including the Doha Metro (Qatar) and Buenos Aires Metro (Argentina), California High Speed Rail and other major programmes.

Her training approach combines global best practice with practical hands-on delivery - equipping participants with skills they can apply immediately on Australian rail projects.

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Course Information

Instructional Delivery Method: Scheduled Digital / Online Course

4 Live Interactive Sessions:

October – December 2026

• 30 October 2026: 9 - 10 am (AEDT)
• 13 November 2026: 9 - 10 am (AEDT)
• 27 November 2026: 9 - 10 am (AEDT)
• 11 December 2026: 9 - 10 am (AEDT)

February - March 2027

• 12 February 2027: 9 - 10 am (AEDT)
• 26 February 2027: 9 - 10 am (AEDT)
• 12 March 2027: 9 - 10 am (AEDT)
• 26 March 2027: 9 - 10 am (AEDT)

July - August 2027

• 16 July 2027: 9 - 10 am (AEST)
• 30 July 2027: 9 - 10 am (AEST)
• 13 August 2027: 9 - 10 am (AEST)
• 27 August 2027: 9 - 10 am (AEST)