Anoop Kukrety
Senior Testing and Commissioning Expert
Bhopal,MP
Summary
A young and dynamic individual with 18+ years of experience in metro railway, manufacturing sector in India and oil and gas sector in Norway. Having 15+ years of experience in metro railways and 12+ years in Integrated Control Centre, I have good understanding in setting up bridge between end user requirement (operator point of view) and system developer particularly focus to ATS and their interface with other sub-system related functions.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
12
12
Certifications
Work History
Senior Testing and Commissioning Expert
LOUIS BERGER CONSULTING PRIVATE LIMITED
09.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Louis Berger is a MNC in engineering advice, specializing in Transport Infrastructure, Water & Sanitation, Environment, Mobility and Urban Development. Louis Berger was acquired by WSP Global Inc., one of the world's leading consulting engineering firms. Louis Berger is a wholly owned subsidiary of WSP.
- Direct reporting to DPD system and currently performing acting Chief T&C Expert role.
- Lead the general consultant's activities related to T&C i.e development, execution, and analysis of test plans and procedures for all aspects of the metro rail system, including trackwork, signalling, power supply, rolling stock, and control centre systems based on project specifications and technical drawings.
- Oversee T&C activities for systems including signalling, telecommunications, rolling stock, traction power, SCADA, and civil infrastructure interfaces.
- Ensure all testing and commissioning activities are conducted under international standards, project specifications, and safety regulations.
- Work collaboratively with various stakeholders, including contractors, consultants, and operations teams, to ensure smooth integration and coordination during testing and commissioning phases.
- Act as the primary point of contact for the client, providing updates, addressing concerns, and fostering strong stakeholder relationships.
- Manage the progress of the metro project and immediately report any major deviation, issues or delay through the hierarchy for the purpose of notifying the project consortium.
- Coaching of staff engaged in commissioning.
- Maintain comprehensive testing documentation to ensure traceability and quality assurance.
- Louis Berger is a MNC in engineering advice, specializing in Transport Infrastructure, Water & Sanitation, Environment, Mobility and Urban Development. Louis Berger was acquired by WSP Global Inc., one of the world's leading consulting engineering firms. Louis Berger is a wholly owned subsidiary of WSP.
Operations Control Centre Duty Manager
FLOW CONSORTIUM
03.2019 - 08.2024
- Company Overview: FLOW Consortium (consisting of Ansaldo STS / Hitachi, Ferrovie Dello Stato Italiane (Italian Railways), Alstom) has been awarded a contract to operate and maintain Lines 3,4,5 & 6 of the prestigious Riyadh Metro Project.
- Performing primary role of OCC Duty Manager in the Unattended Automatic Train Control system that comprise of monitoring, analyzing, controlling and supervising the status of stations, mainline & depot rail operation during Testing and Commissioning, Trail run phase.
- Understand the system/asset design from 'end to end' and keeping close coordination with T&C team and providing the necessary support to the Consortium (FAST) in implementation of the T&C plan such as in civil works, transit systems T&C and supported the overall integration of the works before and during trail run.
- Having knowledge of metro regulations, standards and operational requirements for testing and commissioning and for commercial service of railway systems.
- Direct supervision of control room staff; Traffic Controller, Depot Controller, Engineering Controller and Station Controller as necessary for train operations.
- Responsible to prepare and forward daily, and other periodical reports pertaining to day-to-day operations, incidents, various works done, permits to work etc. for management to review and planning at various levels.
- Participated in timetable requirements setting and supported planning team for making as required timetable during early and T&C phase of the project.
- Envolve in operational readiness for the pre trail run preparation.
- Participated in setting up Operational Control Centre from operator point of view.
- Being a key instructor responsible for developing training material & delivering training.
- Participated with requitement team for taking interview to bring fresh talent in the OCC.
- FLOW Consortium (consisting of Ansaldo STS / Hitachi, Ferrovie Dello Stato Italiane (Italian Railways), Alstom) has been awarded a contract to operate and maintain Lines 3,4,5 & 6 of the prestigious Riyadh Metro Project.
Train Controller (Testing & Commissioning)
MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES
02.2018 - 02.2019
- Company Overview: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, the leader of the consortium will supply the power distribution system, platform screen doors, tracks and tunnel ventilation work, advanced Communications Based Train Control (CBTC) signaling, telecommunications & security, integrated Operational Control Center and automatic fare collection systems and will also undertake overall project management and system integration.
- Working in Testing & Commissioning department, Conducting and witnessing signaling testing such as: - Dynamic PICO, way side PICO testing, System Acceptance testing, Field integration testing.
- System Integrations testing of Train, Signaling, Communication, Traction power supply, Tunnel Ventilation System, Platform Screen Doors.
- Responsible for the manual operation, setting of the turnouts and confirming the alignment of the tracks and giving the 'go ahead to proceed over a switch' signal to the train where Signaling is not yet operating and Third Rail is not yet energized.
- Responsible for conducting job-specific training of train controlling & monitoring to other train controllers as well as to service provider's (RKH) train controllers during service demonstration.
- Responsible for planning and execution of shunting of the trains required with in the depot or main line for the preparation of the testing.
- Performing the primary role of Traffic Controller, to monitor, control the operation of train service during Testing and Commissioning, empty trail runs, and in the event of incidents or failures.
- Monitoring and controlling the train service: - Via Thales SelTrac CBTC ATS workstations.
- Assign and maintain the timetabled headway during trail runs & system integration testing (SIT).
- Ensuring possession and track access for maintenance and engineering works are conducted in a safe and well-protected manner.
- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, the leader of the consortium will supply the power distribution system, platform screen doors, tracks and tunnel ventilation work, advanced Communications Based Train Control (CBTC) signaling, telecommunications & security, integrated Operational Control Center and automatic fare collection systems and will also undertake overall project management and system integration.
Chief Controller
KEOLIS HYDERABAD MASS RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM PVT LTD
03.2017 - 02.2018
- Company Overview: Keolis is one of Europe's leading public transport operators, established in 15 countries on four continents. It runs passenger railways, tramways, bus networks, funiculars, trolley buses, and airport services. Keolis has been chosen by L&T Metro to operate and maintain the new Metro Rail in Hyderabad, India.
- Worked in operation department, performing primary role of Chief Controller in the Automatic Train Control system that comprise of monitoring, analyzing, controlling and supervising the status of stations, mainline & depot rail operation to monitor, control the operation of train service during Revenue services of stage I&II, Testing and Commissioning of stage III & IV, operational readiness test (ORT), empty trail runs (ETR), RAMS demonstration and in the event of incidents. Handling, reporting and completing incident and deviation reports.
- Overall overseeing the OCC activities and Permit To Work Approvals.
- Responsible to generate, prepare and forward daily, and other periodical reports pertaining to day-to-day operations, punctuality, incidents, various works done, permits to work etc. for management to review and planning at various levels.
- Responsible for making Timetable using Timetable Compiler (Thales application) as an operating tool.
- Supervising and guiding the Traffic/OCC Controller in normal, degraded and emergency situations.
- Maintains project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities and resolving problems.
- Responsible for coordinating all activities in the event of all emergencies including accidents and other exigencies/emergency situations, with the primary concern being the safety of passengers and employees.
- Actively involve for setting up Operation Control Centre (OCC) and Depot control centre (DCC) as per project specification, conducting site inspections and supervise OCC related site activities, make recommendations.
- Conducts job-specific training classes to station controller, depot controller, train operators and maintenance department.
- Participating in planning & execution of manual train movements during RDSO (Research Design and Standards Organization) and CMRS (Commissioner for Metro Rail Safety) certification for the commissioning of phase I & II.
- Had active participation to create and review documentation required for metro railway operation, using VISIO as an operating tool.
- Keolis is one of Europe's leading public transport operators, established in 15 countries on four continents. It runs passenger railways, tramways, bus networks, funiculars, trolley buses, and airport services. Keolis has been chosen by L&T Metro to operate and maintain the new Metro Rail in Hyderabad, India.
OCC Traffic Controller
KEOLIS HYDERABAD MASS RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM PVT LTD
03.2014 - 02.2017
- Company Overview: Keolis is one of Europe's leading public transport operators, established in 15 countries on four continents. It runs passenger railways, tramways, bus networks, funiculars, trolley buses, and airport services. Keolis has been chosen by L&T Metro to operate and maintain the new Metro Rail in Hyderabad, India.
- Worked in operation department, performing the primary role of Traffic Controller, to monitor, control the operation of train service during Testing and Commissioning, operational readiness test (ORT), empty trail runs (ETR), RAMS demonstration and in the event of incidents, delays or failures.
- Control incidents and organize rescue actions.
- Resume service to the scheduled Working Timetables as soon as possible.
- Ensure safety and minimize disruptions to customer services.
- Disseminate information to relevant parties.
- Liaise with relevant engineering disciplines to repair/ rectify fault in various railway systems and station facilities/equipment, follow up of failures through AMSMEXIMO as an operating tool.
- Monitoring and controlling the train service: - Via Thales SelTrac CBTC ATS workstations and CCTVs.
- Assign and maintain the timetabled headway.
- In case of CBTC system failure, operate on Fall-back mode (Axle Counters) where train routing is performed by commanding Solid State Interlocking (SSI) through ATS work station.
- Ensuring possession and track access for maintenance and engineering works are conducted in a safe and well-protected manner as governed by relevant rules.
- Keolis is one of Europe's leading public transport operators, established in 15 countries on four continents. It runs passenger railways, tramways, bus networks, funiculars, trolley buses, and airport services. Keolis has been chosen by L&T Metro to operate and maintain the new Metro Rail in Hyderabad, India.
OCC Traffic controller
DELHI AIRPORT METRO
06.2012 - 03.2014
- Worked in operation department of all train controlling, monitoring functions and related operating systems i.e Train, Track, Signaling, Communication, Traction power supply, Tunnel Ventilation System, Platform Screen Doors, Baggage Handling System.
- Monitoring and controlling the train service: - Via Siemens's VICOS OC 501 ATS workstations and CCTVs.
- Maintain the timetabled headway & authorize the running of special trains.
- Handle all incidents and accidents in accordance to procedures and guidelines, including ensuring safe, timely and reliable operations.
- Responsible for making Timetable using FALKO as an operating tool.
- Analyses causes of faults, impacts on train service and train service patterns and make recommendations for service improvements, follow up of failures through SAP as an operating tool.
- Responds to emergency and routine service calls to provide restoration of operation and control with a minimum of downtime.
Station Superintendent/BMS controller/ Train Operator
DELHI AIRPORT METRO
01.2010 - 06.2012
- Worked in operation and maintenance department of all train controlling functions and related operating systems provided at station i.e Train, Track, Signaling, Communication, Traction power supply, Tunnel Ventilation System, Platform Screen Doors, Passenger Announcement System, Passenger Information Display, Automatic Fare Collection gates, Baggage Handling System, Firefighting System, Integrated Back-up Panel, Station and Tunnel lighting, HVAC system, Lifts and Escalators.
- Operation of Point machine by a remotely controlled electric motor and also responsible for manual operation and maintenance of the point machine and clamps.
- Inspects, monitors, evaluates, and adjusts mechanical systems performance for proper and efficient operation including pumps, fans, valves, dampers (pneumatically controlled), terminal units, heat transfer equipment, fluid flow conditions, and air and water system balance.
- Experience in planning & execution of CMRS certification for the commissioning of Airport line.
Production Technologist
SCHLUMBERGER (WESTERNGECO)
10.2008 - 07.2009
- Worked as a production technologist in the test department in the manufacturing unit of seismic steamers.
Production Supervisor
AREVA T & D INDIA LTD
06.2007 - 09.2008
- Worked as a production supervisor in the assembly department of Power Transformer and Reactors.
Education
B.E - Industrial Engineering
The Indian Institution of Industrial Engineering
Mumbai, India10.2025
Diploma in Electrical Engineering - undefined
G.B Pant Polytechnic, Govt. of Delhi
01.2007
Skills
ALSTOM CBTC URBALIS 400 ATC
TVM Signalling and Transportation Systems Private Limited (TSTS) VDU ATS
Thales SelTrac CBTC ATS
Siemens's VICOS OC 501 ATS
SCADA
MEXIMO
Certification
Certificate of Appreciation for outstanding dedication in operation by FLOW, 2023-07-01
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 16 Feb 1987
Timeline
Senior Testing and Commissioning Expert
LOUIS BERGER CONSULTING PRIVATE LIMITED
09.2024 - Current
Operations Control Centre Duty Manager
FLOW CONSORTIUM
03.2019 - 08.2024
Train Controller (Testing & Commissioning)
MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES
02.2018 - 02.2019
Chief Controller
KEOLIS HYDERABAD MASS RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM PVT LTD
03.2017 - 02.2018
OCC Traffic Controller
KEOLIS HYDERABAD MASS RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM PVT LTD
03.2014 - 02.2017
OCC Traffic controller
DELHI AIRPORT METRO
06.2012 - 03.2014
Station Superintendent/BMS controller/ Train Operator
DELHI AIRPORT METRO
01.2010 - 06.2012
Production Technologist
SCHLUMBERGER (WESTERNGECO)
10.2008 - 07.2009
Production Supervisor
AREVA T & D INDIA LTD
06.2007 - 09.2008
Diploma in Electrical Engineering - undefined
G.B Pant Polytechnic, Govt. of Delhi
B.E - Industrial Engineering
The Indian Institution of Industrial Engineering