Global leaders in
sustainable rail technology

Zelra is a global leader in Driving Advice Systems (DAS) and Connected Driving Advice Systems (C-DAS)

Zelra has a long and impressive history which is underpinned by more than 30 years of ongoing research by academics and R&D professionals worldwide.

TTG Energymiser was originally developed by Associate Professor of Industrial and Applied Mathematics, Peter Pudney, and the Scheduling and Control Group at the University of South Australia which is a global leader in optimal train performance research.

Michael Zink

Michael Zink

Managing Director 

Michael heads up Zelra and our international team located across Australia and Europe. He has displayed strategic vision during a decade of successful roles with Trapeze Rail, specialising in creating value for our customers through project delivery, client support, and business development. As a strong customer advocate who consistently drives a high-performance culture of accountability, Michael has led teams to achieve greater revenue growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction. He is committed to ensuring our suite of software solutions evolves to meet the rail industry’s current and future needs.  
Antony Chilton-Murphy

Antony Chilton-Murphy

Head of Operations

Antony leads the TTG Europe team and coordinates it’s resources in the UK & EU. Antony has a broad background in transportation managing customer relationships in aerospace, aviation, automotive and rail. He’s passionate about any technology that ultimately allows people to move about easily, safely and affordably.
Farbod Nejati

Farbod Nejati

Chief Technology Officer I Acting Head of Operations ANZ

Farbod Nejati is a technology leader with over 20 years of experience in product development, strategy, and delivery across multiple industries. As Chief Technology Officer and Acting Head of Operations ANZ at Trapeze Rail, Farbod combines his deep technical expertise with a strong focus on business outcomes, risk management, and operational efficiency. Farbod is deeply committed to understanding customer needs and engaging with industry stakeholders to shape solutions that drive meaningful outcomes. With a clear vision for the future of rail technology, he works closely with rail operators, industry leaders, and technology experts to identify emerging trends and deliver innovative solutions that support operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability in the rail sector.
Kelly Chapman

Kelly Chapman

Head of Marketing

An experienced B2B marketing leader with more than 20 years experience Kelly has worked at the coal face of some incredibly innovative, fast moving, technology companies in her career in Brisbane, Melbourne and London. She is passionate about bringing Zelra's strategy and vision to life as well as connecting with our customers and industry.
James Robinson

James Robinson

Finance Business Partner

Experienced Finance Business Partner specialising in financial analysis, strategic planning, and business performance optimization. Passionate about driving growth and efficiency.
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