Phil Gilmour

An experienced leader in the rail engineering, infrastructure, and commercial markets. Phil has been at the forefront of driving innovative solutions to meet the challenging demands of urban mobility. He is highly respected for his expertise in the fields of Traction Power, Overhead Contact Systems (OCS), and Systems Integration, appointed to critical projects shaping modern infrastructure in the US and Europe. He is a sought-after speaker, delivering lectures at

institutions such as Stanford University.

 

Phil’s impressive infrastructure track record as Engineering Lead on several multi-billion dollar rail projects includes the California High- Speed Rail Project (CHSR) and the Northwest Electrification Project. His leadership has set a standard for excellence on the projects he has served, in part because of his strength in building highly-functional teams. Phil assembled and grew a multi-disciplined, rail design team into a $20-million-per-year business in just 5 years. His leadership style cultivates collaboration and leverages the latest technologies to enhance safety, reliability, and efficiency in service of his client’s goals.

 

As COO and co-founder at US Rail Systems Inc., Phil provides oversight at the top of the business Managing cross-functional teams across the US, whilst developing, maintaining and implementing the business growth strategy.