WHO WE ARE
Macari Consulting: Railway Operations Planning consultants
All our team members are seasoned principal consultants with a wealth of invaluable experience acquired through their involvement in multiple mega-projects. When you partner with Macari Consulting, you can rest assured that the models and insights are meticulously crafted by highly experienced transport planners and modelers, supported by practical operational knowledge and real-world experience to validate modelling results.
We have firmly established our identity as operations planners and modelers, a vocation to which we have wholeheartedly dedicated over two decades. Our steadfast commitment to rail transport planning has always been, and will remain, our paramount focus. This unwavering dedication guarantees that our clients consistently receive the highest calibre of advice available in the market.
The Management Team
MAC BARIN
Founder & CEO
Principal Consultant

Mac has over 22 years' experience in Rail Operations planning and has provided RailSys operational modelling and simulation for large-scale government passenger and freight rail projects and programs across Victoria and NSW. Mac was the key architect for numerous Melbourne Greenfield Timetables and Macari Consulting Technical Lead for many big-build projects: Metro Tunnel Project, Melbourne Airport Rail Project, TfNSW MTMS Timetables, Geelong Fast Rail Project, Regional Rail Revival Program and Western Rail Plan.
EDUCATION
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Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical (Monash Uni., 2003)
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Graduate Certificate, Railway Business & Engineering (QUT)
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Associate Director
Principal Consultant
MAHDI ATHARI
Mahdi has over 20 years' experience in Rail Operations planning. He has worked on multiple regional rail revival projects and other large-scale projects in Victoria, NSW, QLD and SA. Mahdi has also worked within the V/Line planning team for three years and gained valuable experience on the regional Victoria rail network. As a Railway Engineer, he has sound knowledge and understanding of rollingstock, infrastructure, stabling planning and network performance evaluation.
EDUCATION
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Bachelor of Engineering, Railway (IUST, 2004)
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Master of Entrepreneurship (UT, 2012)
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Project Management Professional (PMI, 2012)
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OUR MISSION
At Macari Consulting, our mission is to provide innovative and practical solutions for our clients in the railway industry. We are committed to delivering high-quality services that meet the unique needs of our clients.
We believe in working collaboratively with our clients to develop solutions that are tailored to their specific requirements. Our team of experts is passionate about delivering results that exceed expectations.
OUR CORE VALUES:
Expertise
At Macari Consulting, we pride ourselves on our deep expertise in the railway operations planning. Our team of experts has a wealth of experience and knowledge, which allows us to provide innovative solutions for our clients.
Innovation
We are committed to innovation and are always looking for new and better ways to solve problems. Our team of experts is constantly researching and developing new solutions to meet the evolving needs of our clients.
Collaboration
At Macari Consulting, we believe in the power of collaboration. We work closely with our clients to understand their needs and develop solutions that meet their specific requirements. Our team of experts is always ready to collaborate and share ideas to achieve the best possible outcomes.