Rail Transport
At a time when the preservation of the environment is part of the strategic options for investment in transport systems and mobility solutions, the railway seems to be the means which ensures the movement of people and goods with the lowest environmental impact. The optimization of installed capacity, increased operational efficiency, maximising returns on significant investments in rolling stock and infrastructure, competition, intermodal cooperation (co modality), freight mode shift from roads and highways and service contracting are some of the short and medium term challenges facing railway operators.
Our experience
We have participated in recent years in the development of projects for the laying and refurbishment of main railway lines in Portugal, namely the operationalisaton of the future high-speed rail system and the optimisation of existing long distance, regional services, suburban and urban systems. Our work in this area relates to both passenger and freight transport.
The knowledge we possess about rail transport results from the preparation of our team with respect to strategic lines and the most recent thinking in the market, complemented by hands-on experience, constant research and updating regarding organizational and technological trends in the rail sector.
Main areas of activity:
- Analysis and design of distinct rail services - high speed, long haul, regional and freight
- Demand and revenue forecasts
- Identification of operation and maintenance costs
- Analysis of economic and financial viability of investments
- Evaluation of supply strategies – frequency, fare systems and levels, characteristics of rolling stock
- Evaluation of strategies for yield management pricing in railway systems
- Identification of customer loyalty strategies
- Analysis of communication programmes and brand management
- Business models
- Bid preparation and contract negotiation for rail franchises, on demand, supply, revenue and financial aspects
Key projects:
- Study of demand and economic/financial viability of high-speed rail systems
- Study of demand and economic/financial viability of conventional rail systems
- Assessment of the impacts on demand of the introduction of customer loyalty programmes
- Assessment of passenger satisfaction, and development of new communication plans and brand management
- Tariff studies and yield management
Our Clients:
- State granting agencies
- Public and Private Operators
- Infrastructure Managers
- Regulators
- Private sector investors