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There is pressure to improve performance within the rail industry
Improving reliability and punctuality in the rail industry

The pressure on the rail industry to improve performance in terms of reliability and punctuality whilst controlling cost has added a new dimension to the risk picture.

The rail industry is increasingly facing problems with ageing rolling stocks and infrastructure. It is also considering new concepts such as automated metros. Schemes for upgrading and developing these elements have been introduced, which require careful planning and structured handling of safety issues in order to optimise the technical solutions, comply with safety regulations and address the public's concern for safe transport.

There is growth in demand especially for passenger traffic on commuter routes, medium distance inter-city routes and freight. Pressures on capacity and performance have significant risk and safety implications.

We provide the following services:

  • Asset management services
  • Asset life-cycle simulation
  • Risk assessment and mitigation
  • Process improvement
  • Change management
  • Human factors analysis
  • Safety, Health, Environmental & Quality management systems development
  • Safety case development and review
  • Risk communication
  • Maintenance planning and consultancy
  • RAMS planning and follow-up
  • Performance forecasting (punctuality)
  • Stakeholder consultation
  • Safety audit services
  • Safety assessment training
  • Emergency/contingency planning

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