In 2018, Keolis/Amey secured the franchise to operate Wales National Rail, embarking on a £1.9 billion programme to deliver the government’s vision to “Keep Wales Moving.” To ensure the programme’s success, Keolis/Amey relied on TXM Consult’s unmatched expertise as an Advisor.

The Challenges

• Fragmented Management: Disconnected projects, planning tools, and functions caused delays and inefficiencies.
• Complex Integration: Aligning rolling stock, signalling systems, and infrastructure required robust expertise.
• Interface Management: Dependencies between projects lacked visibility, creating risks of misalignment.

The Solutions

• Integration: Coordinated ETCS infrastructure, including balise positioning, power modelling, and integration with rolling stock.
• Programme and Risk Management: Developed an integrated programme view, ensuring alignment and managing interdependencies.
• Maintenance Strategy: Advised on in-house maintenance, saving costs and ensuring control over critical operations.
• Quantitative Risk Analysis: Established industry-leading practices to link fleet deliveries with infrastructure enhancements.