Rail & Aviation
Resolving Disputes in High-Stakes Transport Infrastructure Projects
Transport infrastructure — particularly railways and airports — demands high levels of coordination, technical precision, and regulatory compliance. With increasing complexity, these projects often face schedule overruns, cost escalations, and contractual disputes. MASIN provides expert support to resolve such challenges with clarity, speed, and credibility. Our team has been engaged in major aviation and rail infrastructure developments across India, the Middle East, South Asia, and Eastern Europe, serving as independent experts in high-value arbitrations and advisory mandates.
Our Project Experience Includes:

USD 500 Million Airport Expansion – Oman
Appointed as delay and quantum experts for complex multi-package infrastructure dispute.
Dubai, Hindon & Dehradun Airports – UAE & India
Technical and cost-based evaluations for both greenfield and brownfield airport works.
Riyadh Metro Project – Saudi Arabia
Expert services for delay and disruption claims in a large-scale urban metro system.
Mumbai Metro & Western DFC – India
Programme analysis and quantum support on national rail freight and metro network projects.
Etihad Rail Network – UAE
Strategic advisory for contractual and planning claims in GCC-wide rail development.
Dhaka Metro – Bangladesh
Forensic delay analysis in multilateral-funded metro project under international arbitration.
Services Provided in Rail & Aviation Projects:
- Delay and disruption analysis for transport infrastructure
- Quantum evaluation of variation, acceleration, and prolongation claims
- Planning and scheduling assessments for complex phased delivery
- Independent expert witness reports for arbitration and litigation
- Programme recovery and risk mitigation support
- Claims preparation and entitlement substantiation
- Early-stage advisory to minimize disputes and align contracts

We bring in-depth knowledge of transport sector requirements, safety standards, regulatory frameworks, and public-private interface issues — with experience working alongside governments, multilateral agencies, and private operators.
Why Masin
- Extensive expertise in rail, metro, and airport infrastructure
- Appointments under leading international arbitration forums (ICC, LCIA, SIAC, DIAC)
- Detailed understanding of phased construction, live operations, and logistical constraints
- Experience with both civil works and systems integration disputes
- Proven track record in multi-billion-dollar public infrastructure claims
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Experience resolving high-stakes engineering and construction disputes.
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Dispute value managed across global projects and complex claims.
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Cases handled across arbitration, litigation, adjudication, and mediation.
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Clients including contractors, developers, law firms, and Fortune 500s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to frequently asked questions about everything we do.
What types of rail and airport projects do you work on?
We work across passenger and freight railways, metro systems, and airport terminals — including airside infrastructure, runways, and terminal buildings.
Can you support government and PPP-led infrastructure projects?
Yes. We regularly support public sector clients and PPP consortiums with claims preparation, expert analysis, and advisory for large-scale capital projects.
Do you work with international arbitration forums?
Absolutely. Our experts have been appointed in disputes under ICC, DIAC, LCIA, and SIAC rules, and are familiar with their procedural and evidentiary standards.
How do you evaluate delay in complex transport projects?
We use forensic scheduling techniques to analyse delay events, interface disruptions, and sequential dependencies — tailored to phased and operationally active infrastructure.
Can MASIN assist during the live phase of rail or airport projects?
Yes. We frequently assist during construction with progress monitoring, risk identification, and contractual alignment to prevent or reduce dispute exposure.
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