Taking on a 30-year contract to design, build, operate, and maintain Toronto’s $16.2 billion Metrolinx GO Rail expansion was a major undertaking for Keolis Canada, part of the EnTransit consortium. To navigate the complexities, they turned to TXM Consult for support.

The Challenges

• Complexity of Scope: Required detailed plans for a major rail system expansion, including signalling, infrastructure, and rolling stock upgrades.
• Diverse Requirements: Balancing local, international, and heavy rail expertise.
• Tight Timelines: Coordinating a multidisciplinary team across North America and Europe to meet strict deadlines.

The Solutions

• Strategic Planning: Delivered Asset Management and Maintenance Plans for Fleet and Fixed Assets.
• Due Diligence: Provided guidance for the acceptance and handover of legacy assets.
• Innovation: Recommended maintenance innovations and operational optimisations.
• Transition Planning: Created a comprehensive Mobilisation and Transition Plan for O&M.
• Operational Support: Led Operations and HR workstreams, conducting financial reviews for staff.
• Business Planning: Authored a 5-Year Business Plan for the O&M period.