Projects
From multi billion-pound contracts to concise bid documents, we’ve worked with leaders in the rail industry across the globe. Take a look at some of our prestigious projects...
Depot Modelling – Enhancement Optioneering for a depot in the North of England
IPEX developed a bespoke depot model, informed by the standard operating rules of the depot, a night shift, and sessions with the depot management team.
Temple Mills Independent Capacity Assessment – Depot Flow and Maintenance Modelling
IPEX were retained as a specialist advisor to undertake an independent capacity assessment of Temple Mills International Depot.
Major UK ROSCO Vendor Side Technical Due Diligence
IPEX acted as Technical Advisor to a financier seeking to divest its stake in a major UK ROSCO, working alongside the vendor’s financial and commercial advisors.
Hydrogen Train – Route to Market Strategy
IPEX was retained by a UK transport authority to develop a route-to-market strategy for replacing diesel trains with hydrogen trains across key route corridors of the UK network. IPEX developed a strategy that detailed the process, challenges, costs and requirements for transition from diesel to hydrogen traction, including consideration for the rolling stock, infrastructure, and integration with a wider hydrogen supply chain.
Independent Depot Capacity Assessment
An independent capacity assessment of a highly utilised depot to determine the quantity of additional units which it could accommodate without compromising the existing customer fleets or pre-existing servicing contracts.
Rolling stock depot and stabling strategy review
Improvements to depot processes as well as future infrastructure modifications
UK Open Access fleet strategy development
IPEX delivers expert strategic advice and market engagement for rolling stock procurement to a prospective open access operator
IPEX’s value engineering and technical writing services provided a competitive edge, resulting in a successful bid submission
Depot flow modelling of a constrained depot
IPEX continues to solve operational challenges with its bespoke depot modelling process
Technical Due Diligence for a European freight lessor and maintainer
Annual fleet valuations for a mixed portfolio of locomotives and wagons
Vendor-side Technical Due Diligence for a UK rail portfolio
Expert support for a manufacturers response to a rolling stock procurement market engagement exercise.
Business case for decarbonised rolling stock
IPEX provides rolling stock procurement support to New Zealand authority.
Multi-faceted review of the fleet maintainers compliance with ECM regulations.
Feasibility study for significant depot upgrades
Feasibility study to modernise, increase capacity, and depot flow to accommodate new rolling stock at an existing maintenance depot.
Fleet management support for the owner of a high speed intercity rolling stock fleet
Annual fleet valuations to support financial reporting
Market analysis on the future capability and capacity for a depot investment.
Midland Metro Tram Bid Support
Bid support for new entrant to the UK rolling stock market
Market analysis for future re-leasing opportunities for the Class 379 fleet.
Operations, Safety and Customer Experience advice
Expert commercial, operations, safety and customer experience advice in support of staffing levels on subterranean stations
East Anglia Franchise Technical Advisor
Commercial and technical advice as part of DfT’s technical advisor team for franchise ITT, specialist report, quality and deliverability evaluation, and risk adjustment, on aspects of rolling stock, maintenance, depots and stabling.
South Eastern Franchise Technical Advisor
Commercial and technical advice as part of DfT’s technical advisor team for specialist report, on aspects of rolling stock, maintenance, depots and stabling
Norwegian franchise bid support
Expert commercial and technical advice and project support in maintenance strategy development, costs / pricing and bid writing
Expert witness in rolling stock manufacturing
Expert witness services for rolling stock manufacturing
Maintenance audit of 3rd party on vehicles previously accepted.
Technical and commercial advisor to Akiem on the successful acquisition of the Macquarie European Rail (MER) portfolio.
Freight terminal decarbonisation strategy
Strategy review for decarbonising rail freight terminals.
Freight market analysis to determine future market for newly procured locomotives. Asset appraisal of the new locomotives highlighting and risks and a fair market valuation with discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis.
Technical advisor for investment in Cross London Trains (XLT).
Technical review of asset condition and maintenance practices. Financial valuation using discounted cash flow methodologies.
On-Track Machines technical gap analysis
Technical gap analysis between mainline and London Underground engineering standards.
Technical due diligence for investor seeking to acquire European rail leasing business
Development of a decarbonisation programme for the GB rail network
Bicycle storage for high speed operations
Assessment of bicycle storage solutions in high speed trains for UK Department for Transport.
Technical advice for parcels rolling stock
Provision of technical advice to support safe launch of light freight operations.
Interim New Trains Project Manager
IPEX provides a project manager to launch the new trains project for AWC.
Rail First technical due diligence
Technical due diligence for a successful acquisition of an Australia-based locomotive and wagon lessor, maintainer, and manufacturer.
West Coast Partnership rolling stock financing
Technical and commercial advisor for investment in the new West Coast Partnership fleet.
East West Rail rolling stock strategy
Rolling stock strategy development focussed on decarbonisation and innovation
Operail AS equity sale advisor
Vendors technical and commercial advisor for the equity sale of Operail AS
Technical and commercial advisor the sale and leaseback of the Lineas rolling stock fleet.
Global Centre of Rail Excellence
Business case support for the Global Centre of Rail Excellence facility in South Wales.
Bid support and production for the new Docklands Light Rail fleet.
Fleet strategy support for East Midlands Franchise bid.
West Coast Rail Line Speed Project
Technical manager investigating line speed improvements on the WCML.
Bid support for a joint overseas manufacturer-maintainer bid for a UK light rail rolling stock replacement programme.
Assessing the impact of a potential service frequency increase on rolling stock operation and maintenance as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Borderlands rolling stock optioneering
Rolling stock optioneering analysis for service extension and improvements with challenging infrastructure requirements
IPEX was retained by a European rolling stock leasing company to carry out a strategic review of the current ERTMS roll out plans within Europe and the UK
Technical and commercial analysis of conversion options for an obsolete freight fleet.
Light rail vendor due diligence
Vendor technical due diligence of UK light rail operating company.
Early stage transaction advice for the potential sale of a metro line in Lima, Peru.
Providing advice on market opportunities and investment strategy for an international rail system OEM.
West Coast Partnership franchise mobilisation
IPEX’s rolling stock commercial engineers support accelerated mobilisation of rail franchise.
Expert witness in rolling stock overhaul delay
Expert witness services to review the procurement of a rolling stock overhaul and upgrade programme
Providing advice on market opportunities and investment strategy for an international rail system OEM.
Fleet advice during a transfer of services between operators.
Rolling stock modification programme management
Management of programme to refurbish HST rolling stock to meet Persons of Reduced Mobility (PRM) regulations.
Rail decarbonisation programme development
Analysis of GB rail decarbonisation solutions supports wider economic study.
Technical and commercial due diligence supports refinancing of Australian rolling stock.
Technical and commercial due diligence aids confidential bidder in maritime transaction.
Locomotive asset valuation supports new trains procurement
Fair Market Value (FMV) analysis for Stadler Class 93 locomotives informs ROG investment.
Netz West rolling stock equity bid
Confidential bidder for European assets supported by expert technical and commercial due diligence.
Bid management for Tel Aviv light rail transit system
Bid support spanning the entire technical proposal on behalf of a consortium.
InterCity Express Programme East equity bid
Technical and commercial due diligence informs binding offer for confidential bidder.
Maintenance contract support for OUIGO España
Report validates negotiations and demonstrates corporate governance.
Informed depot and stabling investment advice
Desktop study to evaluate the ongoing viability for depot and stabling opportunity over the duration of a lease.
Meeting unprecedented bid requirements to shape offering in a competitive tender for this ambitious project.
Technical advisor for financing of rolling stock for Wales and borders
Supporting negotiations with a groundbreaking approach that challenges traditional thinking in this successful project.
HCMT Depot and stabling facility assurance
Independent review of East Pakenham HCMT depot function to identify potential CAPEX savings.
Bid support for groundbreaking rail services and infrastructure development contract
High-performing bid team determines the best business case and compliance within tender requirements.
Fleet reliability review gets to the heart of the issues
A well-rounded, comprehensive evaluation of fleet reliability to identify areas for improvement.
Israel Railways DDEMU Bid Support
Over 80 documents reviewed in four weeks for Chinese train builder to meet requirements of European rolling stock bid.
Diesel engines emissions reduction research
Investigating the options to reduce diesel-engined fleet emissions and improve air quality during operation and maintenance.
Integrated approach for European Train Control System bid ensures tender requirements are confidently met.
Train presentation improvement study and recommendations
Expert team reviews upkeep and cleanliness to outline a workable solution to improve service excellence.
Trusted partner in DLR rolling stock replacement programme bid
Preparation of refined tender response to meet technical, operational and commercial requirements.
Appraisal of the deployment of the UK fleet, with visual snapshot chart created as an ongoing assessment tool.
Review of the C3000 DMU Project
Report for crucial assessment of the C3000 project endorsed by Northern Ireland Railways.
Greater Anglia franchise bid support
Leading the engineering, rolling stock, maintenance and depots work stream in this short franchise bid for Greater Anglia.
Supporting Hitachi Rail Europe’s internal expertise in this successful, commercially-led bid.
Rolling stock bid management for New Tube for London
IPEX’s support strengthens global bid management function for Hitachi Rail Europe.
Injection of diversity and creativity for West Coast Partnership bid
IPEX’s rolling stock commercial engineers bolster client team to support franchise bid.
Feasibility study on the level of certainty around additional set delivery provides vital decision support.
IPEX supports Hitachi Rail Europe commercial team to maximise score in Crossrail bid.
Shunting locomotive analysis for intelligent decision-making
Market analysis for a shunters procurement opportunity with future trend forecasting.
Great Western franchise bid support
Rail and rolling stock experience proves invaluable; enabling the creation of a solid commercial bid.
Direct Award franchise contingency planning
Maximising our franchise knowledge and experience to minimise the need for additional analysis.
Determining a comprehensive regime to confidently commit to performance obligations.
