Leading ICT development

Developments in ICT by Lloyd's Register Rail continue our innovative approach to solutions in this sector - embracing new and emerging technologies to deliver real-time travel information to trains, passengers and staff.

How we can help

Lloyd's Register Rail has expertise in the full project life cycle, from translation of business objectives into full business cases and working designs, through to project management and handover. Our technical expertise coupled with rigorous project management enables our clients business objectives to be delivered to the required quality standards.

A key requirement for the technical design is system performance and flexibility in an area of rapid technological change. Our approach ensures a strong fit with the business need including the potential to add new applications and upgrades later.

We are able to negotiate with third parties on your behalf to create strong working relationships to ensure delivery of your system in line with the business need.

Lloyd's Register Rail can support your project by delivering a range of multi-functional services such as:

• Support in objective definition and business case preparation
• Preparation of functional and technical specification
• Human factors and ergonomic assessments.
• Preparation of service level agreements
• Definition and management of key performance indicators
• Systems assurance
• Tender preparation and evaluation.
• Project management
• System acceptance, testing and certification services
• Asset management including maintenance planning.

Whether you require WiFi hotspots for use by passengers and staff or large scale implementation of real time passenger information across geographic regions, we have the capability to assist you.

What are the benefits?

• Accurate travel information, on-board or before travel, is given to both passengers and staff.
• Screens in passenger compartments as an outlet for travel information, news and entertainment provide marketing and product placement opportunities - with a re-sale value.
• Passengers and staff are enabled to use WiFi hotspots - a real competitive advantage for business travellers and staff.

Recent projects

• We were responsible as technical compliance and acceptance body (for Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive - GMPTE) for a real time passenger information and operator fleet management system using GPS, GSM/GPRS and wireless LAN technologies implemented across a fleet of 1000 buses in the Greater Manchester Region. Our work included review and approval of product design documentation and witnessing all FAT/SAT tests on the system. The system hardware included the central controlling system, the on-vehicle systems, on-street systems and the vehicle-tracking GPS system.
• We have carried out the procurement and implementation of a passenger information and entertainment system for a large train operating company including the tender process, project management and engineering.
• We supported successful trials for an innovative project regarding internet connectivity, real-time travel information and entertainment services on-board intercity trains.
• We managed the operating company and infrastructure company engineering interfaces during the handover of the Metrolink franchise from an incumbent to a new operator. Work included negotiation of asset register and condition, and assistance in formulating and negotiating claims.

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