In recent years, the rail industry has seen a transformative shift. This was kickstarted by the implementation of cutting edge technology aimed at improving safety, efficiency and overall operational performance. One of the main leading innovations in this space is the European Train Control System (ETCS).  This is a standardised approach to signalling and control […]

The railway industry is the backbone of transportation, facilitating the movement of not only people, but also goods across vast distances. Making sure the operations run as seamlessly as possible is paramount as disruption can lead to costly delays (and possible financial losses for goods providers).  Traditional maintenance schedules often rely on fixed timetables but […]

The F1 in Schools project is a thrilling and innovative global initiative that blends the adrenaline of Formula 1 racing with the creativity of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Created to inspire the next generation of engineers, designers, and innovators, this educational program challenges students to design, build, and race miniature Formula 1 cars, […]

In the world of data-driven decision making, two different technologies have emerged at the top spot, and we are going to take a closer look at the differences between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Business Intelligence (BI). Both of these tools empower businesses to harness the power of data, gain valuable insights and optimise processes. While […]

What is the easiest way to make your asset data more accessible? By displaying it on a map! This might sound like a simple idea, but having asset data mapped against areas of the line that you are responsible for brings many huge benefits.  Great data is better than acceptable data Having a good dataset […]

On Tuesday 24th May 2022, a brand new section of the London railway – The Elizabeth Line. This was unveiled and we’ve taken a look at all of the important information that you need to know. In the first week of the Elizabeth line opening, there were over one million passenger journeys completed by the […]

Should I Repair Or Replace? One of the most asked questions in rail asset management is if something has passed its usable lifespan. Would be more cost effective to replace it? Could this action save money in the future? We’ve all had it with bookshelves, appliances and most importantly our vehicles. This is asset management. In […]

When looking to start a new project, the first thing that you are thinking of is the outcome: what do you want to happen or see when the project is complete. If you are looking at the bigger picture, it can be easy to miss the smaller details as you are starting to plan and this […]

When you are looking at jobs to be completed, there can often be a huge amount of decisions that need to be made and ultimately these decisions can be the make or break for your project. Business intelligence can help you with decision making. Utilising software can have many positive impacts on any rail project that […]

When you are looking to complete a project, do you just jump in headfirst or do you take a look at what needs to be done to achieve your goal? Believe it or not, some people figure things out as they go but that leaves your project open to finishing late, over budget and with […]