Express parcels – can we remove the blockers?
It was great to see Varamis Rail launch their express parcels service from Birmingham to Scotland in January, after successful trials in late 2022, utilising converted Eversholt Rail’s Class 321 units[1]. This approach, pioneered by Orion with Porterbrook’s converted Class 319 units, has shown potential for several years now driven by the boom in online […]
Do you like problem solving? – We do, and we want more people like us!
Do you like bringing order to complex strategic uncertainties and business challenges? IPEX Consulting – Global experts We provide diligent railway rolling stock and train systems commercial engineering and strategy consultancy advice and project services to manufacturers, financiers, authorities, and operators across the international private and public sectors. Founded in 2003 and grounded in more […]
Changes to IPEX Consulting leadership structure
IPEX Consulting is delighted to announce that Tom Hopkins has been promoted to Managing Director, effective immediately, and Malcolm Wilson has moved to become Chair of IPEX and its Board. Our new company structure has been established to enable a concerted focus on building our independent consultancy, pursuing resilience and growth, utilising our recognised culture, […]
Yes, no, when, where – the tram-train conundrum
In this three-part series, we discuss some of the key factors that steer decision making for tram-train schemes. Part one considers when to use tram-train systems, and some factors and risks that drive the decision making around usage.
We make work better
IPEX Consulting is delighted to have achieved Gold accreditation with Investors in People. We are extremely proud of this recognition as we work hard to make work better for our employees and only 17% of organisations achieve Gold accreditation. Since achieving Silver accreditation in 2019, we have continuously improved the working environment for our team […]
Fleet replacement in the Williams-Shapps era
This thought leadership paper sets out IPEX’s ideas for how the creation of Great British Railways could enable a new model for the development of new trains, providing economy of scale whilst maintaining free-market competition. In a previous thought leadership piece, published in June 2014, IPEX examined fundamental tenets for rationalising train design towards future […]
We champion equality, diversity and inclusion
IPEX Consulting is pleased to have signed the Rail Industry Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Charter. The EDI Charter reflects the commitment of the UK railway sector to champion equality, diversity and inclusion in the rail industry and to work together to build a more balanced, fairer and high-performing sector. The EDI Charter aligns with […]
Rolling stock and facilities management expert joins IPEX
IPEX Consulting is delighted to announce that Munira Somani has joined its growing team as a managing consultant. Munira is a railway engineering professional with 15 years’ industry experience and a deep understanding of rolling stock and railway facilities management. She has recently been involved with train introduction workstreams ensuring smooth progression from Manufacture and […]
Rail Technology Magazine interviews IPEX
IPEX is delighted that our thought leadership article, ‘Decarbonising the Railway’, developed with Arcadis, has been published in the latest Rail Technology Magazine, page 76. See our original post and download a copy of the article here.
Rolling stock specialist boosts the team
This summer we welcomed Joe Brown as managing consultant, as IPEX continues to strengthen its team. Joe is an accomplished rolling stock engineer with a wide variety of professional experience across the rail sector including approvals, design and manufacturing on both passenger and freight vehicles. He has held various roles within a rolling stock manufacturer […]
