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...
Lower North Island Rail Integrated Mobility new rolling stock
In 2021 IPEX was engaged by Greater Wellington Regional Council as rolling stock technical advisors to provide procurement and decarbonisation expertise to develop the business case for replacement of the regional rolling stock operating out of Wellington.
IPEX provided support to a well-known UK passenger rail operator in the development of a full business case to procure additional rolling stock.
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.
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
Depot flow modelling of a constrained depot
IPEX continues to solve operational challenges with its bespoke depot modelling process
Multi-faceted review of the fleet maintainers compliance with ECM regulations.
Operations, Safety and Customer Experience advice
Expert commercial, operations, safety and customer experience advice in support of staffing levels on subterranean stations
Norwegian franchise bid support
Expert commercial and technical advice and project support in maintenance strategy development, costs / pricing and bid writing
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.
East West Rail rolling stock strategy
Rolling stock strategy development focussed on decarbonisation and innovation
Fleet strategy support for East Midlands Franchise bid.
West Coast Rail Line Speed Project
Technical manager investigating line speed improvements on the WCML.
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.
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.
Locomotive asset valuation supports new trains procurement
Fair Market Value (FMV) analysis for Stadler Class 93 locomotives informs ROG investment.
Bid management for Tel Aviv light rail transit system
Bid support spanning the entire technical proposal on behalf of a consortium.
Maintenance contract support for OUIGO España
Report validates negotiations and demonstrates corporate governance.
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.
Diesel engines emissions reduction research
Investigating the options to reduce diesel-engined fleet emissions and improve air quality during operation and maintenance.
Train presentation improvement study and recommendations
Expert team reviews upkeep and cleanliness to outline a workable solution to improve service excellence.
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.
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.
Great Western franchise bid support
Rail and rolling stock experience proves invaluable; enabling the creation of a solid commercial bid.