Our Team

André van Es

André is a rail transport engineer with over 25 years of experience in the field. One of his greater assets is his ability to quickly analyse complex problems and translate them into simple clear cases. His specialty is dealing with complex mobility matters in a politically and societally sensitive environment.

His knowledge of command, control and signalling systems and capacity studies are the foundation on which he builds his advice for the implementation of European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS). From 2017 until 2018 André was part of a team who explored for the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA) why the implementation of ERTMS is not going as fast as intended to be. Consecutively, André advised Network Rail on migration strategies for ERTMS for the East Coast Mainline. Currently, André works as a stakeholder manager providing advice on factors which could negatively and positively influence the implementation of ERTMS in the Netherlands.

Helma Smits

As a senior office manger with over 30 years of experience, Helma guarantees smooth sailing when it comes to planning and organising trainings and seminars. 

Helma has worked as a management secretary in both the private and public sector. Her experience with a diverse set of companies has taught her to thrive in different environments. Helma her strengths lie in planning, organising, executing and innovating.