When Transport for Wales Rail Services (TfWRS) faced capacity challenges during a four-year rolling stock transformation programme, they turned to TXM Consult for their proven expertise in delivering practical, data-driven solutions.

The Challenges

• Capacity Uncertainty: Limited tools made it difficult to model depot and fleet capacity effectively.
• Fleet Complexity: Managing new and cascade fleets alongside depot upgrades added significant planning challenges.
• Dynamic Needs: Evolving timetables and programme requirements required advanced modelling to avoid bottlenecks.

The Solutions

• Model Depots Dynamically: Integrated data on physical assets, facilities, and maintenance resources across all depots.
• Scenario Testing: Simulated multiple scenarios to pinpoint critical pinch points and evaluate transient versus long-term capacity needs.
• Timetable Alignment: Incorporated arrival and departure times to ensure solutions were aligned with changing scheduling demands.
• Targeted Investments: Delivered specific business cases for operational (Opex) and capital (Capex) expenditures to resolve capacity challenges and optimise ROI.