Ullas Rajan

A highly dynamic and results-driven Senior Manager with over 15 years of progressive experience in the critical fields of railway infrastructure and industrial engineering. My expertise lies in leading large-scale emergency response, maintenance, and logistics operations for SMRT Trains, where I've managed safety-critical environments and high-pressure scenarios. I have a proven track record of driving continuous improvement through the strategic application of Kaizen methodologies, effectively managing multi-disciplinary teams of over 50 professionals, and successfully executing complex infrastructure projects from planning to completion. My leadership has consistently resulted in significant enhancements to operational efficiency, service reliability, and safety standards across the rail network.

• Third Rail Gauging Bar Insulation: Awarded the prestigious LTA Star Award 2024 and Outstanding Team Award 2025 for this innovative project. This initiative significantly enhanced safety for maintenance personnel and improved operational efficiency, serving as a benchmark for future projects.
• Safety & Reliability: Led teams that consistently achieved operational excellence, receiving multiple Zero > 5 Minutes Delay, Zero Safety Incident, and Zero Workplace Safety & Health Accident awards in FY24 & FY25.
• Third Rail Safety Cover: Developed and standardized a critical safety device now used as a standard practice for all work conducted near live conductors at SMRT.
• Training Track Refurbishment: Successfully upgraded training tracks with new materials and traction power rails to create a more realistic and effective training environment for new hires, reducing the learning curve and improving preparedness.