By Year  By Client

2009

Railenergy i
Client: The Swedish Railway Administration (Banverket, BV) 2006-
Management of high speed testing i
Client: Botnia line 2008-

2008

The RS workshops of Skånetrafiken
Client: Skånetrafiken, PTA in the south of Sweden 2008
Main responsible for EMR delivery of maintenance of passenger coaches i
Client: EuroMaint Rail (EMR) 2007-2008
Simulator for training of train drivers in Chile i
Client: Maestranza Central Ltda (Chile) 2007-2008
Dynamic vehicle weight measuring system to Iran Railways i
Client: Amtab 2007-2008
View installation i
Client: EuroMaint Rail (EMR) 2007-2008
Maintenance of the vehicles belonging to Ofotbanen. i
Client: Ofotbanen AS 2007-2008
Uppsala PRT i
Client: Vectus 2006-2008
Technical Controller i
Client: Veolia Transport Sverige 2006-2008
Studies of capacity, problems, solutions and possible effects in and around Hallsberg i
Client: The Swedish Railway Administration (Banverket, BV) 2008
Automatic inventory control in empty freight car distribution i
Client: Jeppesen Systems AB 2008
Pre-study regarding implementation of STEG-CATO on Malmbanan i
Client: The Swedish Railway Administration (Banverket, BV) 2008

2007

Capacity to and from a new commuter train depot in Södertälje i
Client: SL (Stockholm Public Transport Authority) 2007
Strategic study concerning the commuter train traffic in Stockholm, among other things concerning punctuality i
Client: SL (Stockholm Public Transport Authority) 2007
Energy saving program for Arlanda Express. Pre-study i
Client: Arlanda Express 2007
Capacity studies on Roslagsbanan i
Client: SL (Stockholm Public Transport Authority) 2007
Actiion for improved punctuality pf the trains in the Stockholm region. i
Client: SL (Stockholm Public Transport Authority) 2006-2007
Railway container transports to/from a new container port in Norvik outside Stockholm. i
Client: Ports of Stockholm 2006-2007
Investigation of a collision in Nyköbing F i
Client: DSB Sikkerhet 2007
Maintenance of service vehicles i
Client: Tågia AB 2007
More efficient duties and rosters for the staff i
Client: DSB Sverige 2007
Passenger train yard handling in Stockholm i
Client: Banverket 2007
Stops and departure routines at Stockholm Central station i
Client: Banverket 2007
Norrström-Söderström i
Client: Banverket 2007
No title i
Client: The Swedish Railway Administration (Banverket, BV) 2006-2007
Comparision of some costs related to different connections between a future depot i Södertälje and Banverkets tracks i
Client: SL (Stockholm Public Transport Authority) 2007
Investigation concerning traffic issues due to an idea of removing a level crossing in Knivsta i
Client: Mentra Block 2007

2006

Plans for reducing traffic if necessery i
Client: Stockholmståg 2006
Traffic on the Nynäshamn railway line i
Client: Community of Nynäshman 2006
Operational cost of future high-speed traffic in Sweden i
Client: The Swedish Railway Administration (Banverket, BV) 2006
High-speed train operation in winter climate i
Client: The Swedish Railway Administration (Banverket, BV) 2005-2006
Bid manager vehicle system engineering i
Client: Bombardier Transportation 2005-2006
Typical train data i
Client: The Swedish Railway Administration (Banverket, BV) 2005-2006
No title i
Client: Danish Railways 2006
Rail vehicles and maintenance in Serbia i
Client: ÅF Infrateknik 2006
Safety revision of EuroMaint suburban train maintenance i
Client: Stockholmståg 2006
Tågia AB i
Client: Tågia AB 2006
Passenger flows and stop times for X12 i
Client: Västtrafik 2006
Trains on time i
Client: The Swedish Railway Administration (Banverket, BV) and Stockholm Local Transport (SL) 2006
Vehicle related traffical disturbances i
Client: The Swedish Railway Administration (Banverket, BV) 2006
CATO field tests i project page
Client: The Swedish Railway Administration, LKAB 2004-2006
Rule Book and Safety Test Instructions
Client: Vectus 2006

2005

Tender for the operation of Stckholm commuter trains i
Client: Keolis SA 2005-2006
Tender for operation of the traffic system "Tåg i Bergslagen" i
Client: Keolis SA 2005
Analysis of the European market for new rolling stock i
Client: Swedish State Railways 2005
Risk Analysis as regards introduction of new rolling stock and a new depot i
Client: Citypendeln (Keolis), Stockholm, Sweden 2005
Uppsala C railway station
Client: The PTA of Uppland 2005
Railway Standardisation i
Client: The Swedish Railway Administration (Banverket, BV) 2005
Contracting of Rolling Stock technical administration i
Client: Swedish State Railways 2003-2005
X60 Maintenance Documentation i
Client: Alstom Transport 2004-2005
X40 Maintenance Documentation i
Client: Alstom Transport 2003-2005
No title
Client: Skånetrafiken 2005

2004

Training material for the Eskisehir Tramway (Turkey) i
Client: Bombardier Transportation 2003-2004
Establishment of strategic plan for the Rolling Stock i
Client: Swedish State Railways 2004
Contracting of Rolling Stock heavy maintenance i
Client: Swedish State Railways 2004
X60 Maintenance Analysis i
Client: Citypendeln (Keolis), Stockholm, Sweden 2004
Documents for operation of the Eskisehir Tramway (Turkey) i project page
Client: Bombardier Transportation 2003-2004
Establishment of a Rolling Stock Unit at the Swedish State Railways i project page
Client: Swedish State Railways 2003-2004
Visual Inspection System i project page
Client: Swedish State Railways 2003-2004
Arlanda Express Settlement Agreement. i project page
Client: A-Train (operator of Arlanda Express) 2002-2004

2003

Nose Cone redesign i project page
Client: A-Train (operator of Arlanda Express) 2002-2003
Prognosis for the future fleet of railway rolling stock in Sweden i
Client: The Swedish Railway Administration (Banverket, BV) 2002-2003
Future market of high speed trains i project page
Client: The Swedish Railway Administration (Banverket, BV) 2003
Maintenance of the Stockholm commuter trains in the future. i
Client: Citypendeln (Keolis), Stockholm, Sweden 2003
Systems design of the Eskisehir Tramway (Turkey) i project page
Client: Bombardier Transportation 2001-2003
Analysis of a new intermodal transport system for Rail Combi i project page
Client: Rail Combi 2003
Eskisehir LRTS System Training i
Client: Bombardier Transportation 2003
Project management and system integration of a new signalling system i
Client: Bombardier Transportation 2001-2003

2002

Supervision of the delivery of the Arlanda Express vehicles i
Client: A-Train (operator of Arlanda Express) 1997-2002
CATO (Computer Aided Train Operation) System Requirement Specification. i project page
Client: The Swedish Railway Administration (Banverket, BV) 2002-2002
Tendering of a new generation commuter trains for Stockholm, Sweden. i
Client: Alstom Transport 2001-2002
Analysis of freight traffic operational costs. i
Client: The Swedish Railway Administration (Banverket, BV) 2001-2002
Trains Resource Management System (TRMS) i project page
Client: Tågkompaniet 1999-2002
Software tool to evaluate operational and maintenance statistics i
Client: A-Train (operator of Arlanda Express) 1999-2002
Railway Rolling Stock Maintenance Services in Sweden i project page
Client: Mantena AS (Norge)

2001

Models for calculation of vehicle empty runs i project page
Client: The Swedish Institute for Transport and Communication Analysis (SIKA) 2000-2001
Requirement specification for a new generation ticketing systems for SL i
Client: SL (Stockholm Public Transport Authority) 2001
Review of the Yugoslavian Railways for a rebuilding plan i
Client: Swedish International Development Agency (through Hifab International) 2001
Authority Approvals of Coradia Duplex X40 i project page
Client: Alstom Transport 2001-2005
Railway Rolling Stock Maintenance Services in Sweden i
Client: Siemens AB 2001

2000

Roles and responsibilities for traffic safety and vehicle development. i
Client: SJ (Swedish State Railways), BV (Swedish Railway Adminstration) 1998-2000
Computer Aided Train Operation (CATO) - Prestudy i project page
Client: The Swedish Railway Administration (Banverket, BV) 1998-2000
Workshop manual for A-Train i project page
Client: A-Train (operator of Arlanda Express) 1999-2000
Regional and commuter train systems south of Stockholm i
Client: The communities of Södertälje and Gnesta 2000
Strategic development plan for the Kosovo railways i
Client: Swedish International Development Agency (through Hifab International) 2000
Support on tendering for SJ Regional Trains (X40) i
Client: Alstom Transport 2000
Support on tendering for Gothenburg Tramways i
Client: Alstom Transport 2000
Support on tendering of DMUs for Jönköping i
Client: Alstom Transport 1999-2000
Regional train services over the Öresund bridge (Sweden-Denmark). i
Client: Skånetrafiken 2000
Software for the calculation of train crew payments i
Client: Tågkompaniet 2000

1999

Book on aesthetic design in the transport sector i
Client: TFK (the Transport Research Institute) 1997-1999
Vision for the railway traffic in central Sweden i
Client: The Swedish Railway Administration (Banverket, BV) 1998-1999
Development of the regulation BVF 504: "Rolling stock type approval" i
Client: The Swedish Railway Administration (Banverket, BV) 1999
Project management for the aquisition of new vehicles i
Client: Swedish State Railways (SJ) and Stockholm Local Transport 1999
IT strategy for Citypendeln i
Client: Via GTI (Keolis) – BK-tåg – Go Ahead Group 1999
Assessment of the Swedish market of Railway Rolling Stock Services
Client: Alstom Transport 1999
Tender for the operation of the train services Malmö-Gothenburg, Sweden i
Client: Via GTI (Keolis) – BK-tåg – Go Ahead Group 1998-1999
Studies on freight transport between Sweden and Europe. i
Client: Transnord 1998-1999
Study on the traffic capacity on the line from the south into Stockholm Central Station, Sweden i
Client: SJ (Swedish State Railways) 1999
Maintenance documentation for the vehicles of BV Production i
Client: The Swedish Railway Administration (Banverket, BV) 1999
Arranging and managing of seminars on the new EU Directives i
Client: The Swedish Railway Administration (Banverket, BV) 1999

1998

Tender for the operation of the commuter train services in Stockholm, Sweden i
Client: Via GTI (Keolis) – BK-tåg – Go Ahead Group 1998
Production control system at the Hagalund depot i
Client: SJ (Swedish State Railways) 1998
Specification for refurbishment of suburban trains. i
Client: SL (Stockholm Public Transport Authority) 1998
Vision for the Gothenburg LRTS i
Client: Trafikkontoret Göteborgs stad 1998
Comparison of the STAN and TSDA transport models i project page
Client: The Swedish Institute for Transport and Communication Analysis (SIKA) 1998
Classification of commodities as regards transport requirements i
Client: The Swedish Institute for Transport and Communication Analysis (SIKA) 1998
Definition of a Highly Competitive Train
Client: SJ Technical Division 1998
Concept for new postal trains in Sweden
Client: SJ Technical Division 1998

1997

Vision for the passenger transport system in the region of Bergslagen. i
Client: Intresseföreningen Bergslagen 1997
Organisation of the technical sector i
Client: The Swedish Railway Administration (Banverket, BV) 1997
Estonian Railway Regulatory Standards i
Client: Swederail 1997
Eurotrains II i
Client: Community of Nordic Railways (DSB, NSB, SJ, VR) 1997
Life Cycle Cost (LCC) study. i
Client: Fiat Ferroviaria SpA, Italy 1997

1996

Cargo System 2000 i
Client: SJ (Swedish State Railways) 1993-1996
Eurotrains i project page
Client: The Community of Nordic Railways (DSB, NSB, SJ, VR) 1994-1996
Trains and Railway System of the Future i
Client: European Commission, DGVII-E, Brussels 1996
Strategy for the Swedish Public Transport Authorities. i
Client: SLTF (Union of Swedish Public Transport Authorities) 1996
Business plan i
Client: ERRI (European Railway Research Institute), Holland 1996
Review of the ERTMS specifications. i
Client: ERRI (European Railway Research Institute), Holland 1996
Eurotunnel shuttle traction and rolling stock i
Client: Eurotunnel, UK 1996
Maintenance of Copenhagen Minimetro Rolling Stock i
Client: Carl Bro Industri & Marine as, Copenhagen

No title
Client:
Railenergy
Railenergy is a research project within the EU R&D framework program. Transrail's part in the project is to manage a work package regarding energy efficient operation. This includes energy efficient driving and timetabling.
Management of high speed testing
Management of the high speed texting to verify railway functionality on the Botnia line. Specifications, procurement, test execution and reporting.
The RS workshops of Skånetrafiken
No description
Main responsible for EMR delivery of maintenance of passenger coaches
During a period of 6 months EMR needed assistance to manage their maintenance of SJAB fleet of 441 passenger coaches. At the same time an improvement program should be carried out. The work included daily issues as regards the maintenance at the workshops, various problems management and technical problems etc. Among other things an internet based IT-tool to manage and monitor the maintenance production was developed.
Simulator for training of train drivers in Chile
Analysis of the potential for cost decrease and quality increase of driver training in Chile by the introduction of a driver simulator.
Dynamic vehicle weight measuring system to Iran Railways
Development of graphical interface and programming support for modernisation of the calculation parts of Amtab's measuring system.
View installation
Installation of a new wheel profile and pad thickness measurement equipment in the Bro depot as well as adoption of the View data to Euromaint's internal computer network
Maintenance of the vehicles belonging to Ofotbanen.
Project management and planning of the maintenance including compiling of maintenace documentation
Uppsala PRT
Project management and system engineering of a PRT test track in Uppsala. Apart from many challenges, technical and others, Transrail is responsible to ensure the project target of a safety approval by the Swedish Rail Agency.
Technical Controller
Full time engagement as Technical Controller at the department for Safety and Technology. The department is responsible for maintenance and other aspects as regards the rolling stock used on the Stockolm underground and tramways, which are operated by Veolia.
Studies of capacity, problems, solutions and possible effects in and around Hallsberg
Analysis of earlier reports and studies concering capacity, solutions and possible effects in and around Hallsberg
Automatic inventory control in empty freight car distribution
Expert support at the implementation of automatic inventory control in the empty freight car distribution process at Green Cargo
Pre-study regarding implementation of STEG-CATO on Malmbanan
Analysis of the presumptions to introduce train control via digital MMI and optimization of speed profiles at Malmbanan.
Capacity to and from a new commuter train depot in Södertälje
Analysis of how capacity is affected by different connections between the depot and the mail line.
Strategic study concerning the commuter train traffic in Stockholm, among other things concerning punctuality
Analysis and proposal for traffic with good possibilities to run with high quality, if necessery suggest additional traffic, analyzing parameters that in the future might have an impact on the traffic etc.
Energy saving program for Arlanda Express. Pre-study
Analysis of the potential for energi saving of Arlanda Express train operation, covering driving, auxiliary power and HVAC.
Capacity studies on Roslagsbanan
Investigation of the possibility to run traffic every 10 minutes. Analysis of an earlier study concerning traffic every 15 minutes.
Actiion for improved punctuality pf the trains in the Stockholm region.
Support to SL in analyzing proposals concerning chnages of time table on Mälarbanan and the line to Gnesta.
Railway container transports to/from a new container port in Norvik outside Stockholm.
The Ports of Stockholms intend to relocate the container port in central Stockholm to Norvik in Nynäshamn. The study is an analysis of how railway transports of containers between Norvik and Stockholm/central Sweden could be designed in a competitive way compared to road transport.
Investigation of a collision in Nyköbing F
Analysis of what happened at a shunting collision in Nyköbing F.
Maintenance of service vehicles
Planning of the maintenance of the service vehicles on the SL network
More efficient duties and rosters for the staff
Development of more efficientduties and rosters for the train crew.
Passenger train yard handling in Stockholm
Analysis on possibilities and consequenses of changing the handling of passenger trains before departure and after arrival.
Stops and departure routines at Stockholm Central station
Ongoing work to change places where the trains on Stockholm Central station shall stop, and to increase quality in departure routines.
Norrström-Söderström
Project management for part of a project (traffic) aiming to replace the railway bridges between Stockholm C and Stockholms Södra after start of the Citybanan traffic (Citybnan is a commuter train tunnel under Stockholm centre).
No title
Analysis of the traffic consequences of the rebuilding of Tegelbacken at Stockholm Central station.
Comparision of some costs related to different connections between a future depot i Södertälje and Banverkets tracks
Analysis of some costs related to production and public economy conserning two different connections between a future depot in Södertälje and Banverkets tracks.
Investigation concerning traffic issues due to an idea of removing a level crossing in Knivsta
Analysis of traffical issues such as reduced travel time, higher capacity, less traffic disturbances and better safety if the level crossing in Knivsta is removed.
Plans for reducing traffic if necessery
Making of plans for reduction of the comuter train traffic in Stockholm during autumn 2006 and winter 2006/2007 if necessery.
Traffic on the Nynäshamn railway line
Study on the effects of a partly changed traffic solution on Nynäsbanan.
Operational cost of future high-speed traffic in Sweden
The Swedish Railway Administration is doing a feasibility study on high-speed (250-320 km/h) passenger train services in Sweden, in particular the corridor Stockholm – Linköping – Jönköping - Gothenburg. As a part of this study, Transrail was contracted to do a calculation of the operational costs of such traffic. The study included all cost elements of the operation, in specific estimates on the investment and maintenance of suitable types of rolling stock.
High-speed train operation in winter climate
A study on winter problems as regards high-speed passenger train services in the Nordic countries. The study was carried out as part of the BV research project "The green train". The main purpose of the study has been to complie primarily Scandinavian knowledge and experiences.
Bid manager vehicle system engineering
Bid manager for system engineering (vehicles). During the assignment proposals for Rome Line C, Flytoget internediate cars (Norway), Budapest Metro and Iran Metros were produced.
Typical train data
Market analysis and classification of European rolling stock for passenger services, with focus on high-speed traffic. Transrail compiled and proposed representative technical data for different types of rolling stock, for instance with regard to traffic simulation studies.
No title
Study of the possibility to decrease the number of train staff using other duty parameters than previously.
Rail vehicles and maintenance in Serbia
Study in Serbia of all types of rail vehicles regarding their availability and maintenance. The study also includs proposals of improvements to get better efficiency
Safety revision of EuroMaint suburban train maintenance
System revision (safety audit) of EuroMaint Rail’s maintenance of the rolling stock in SL’s commuter train traffic.
Tågia AB
Course on Project Management specific for Tågia. The work included development of a project management manual for Tågia.
Passenger flows and stop times for X12
Västrafik has found problems to keep the station stop times with their regional trains class X12. In order to decide whether the trains should be rebuilt and fitted with additional entrances/exits Transrail made calculations of passenger flows and stop times for before and after a possible rebuild.
Trains on time
Transrail performed a preliminary study on why there has not been any substantial and long-lasting improvements of reliability within primarily the railway passenger services. A work process and tools to analyse and improve punctuality was proposed as a R&D project..
Vehicle related traffical disturbances
Vehicle related traffical disturbances have rised significally, comparing outcomes from months january - august 2005 with the same period 2006. The purpose of the study was to investigate reasons for this increase.
CATO field tests
Computer Aided Train Operation, a R&D project financed by clients and Transrail, is intended to optimise train driving, thus reducing operational costs and enhancing line capacity. Analysing the full traffic situation drivers are given information on how to best drive their trains. Field tests are now done to verify and update the System Requirement Specification.
Rule Book and Safety Test Instructions
No description
Tender for the operation of Stckholm commuter trains
Project management and other consultancy participation for Keolis tendering for this contract, including traffic and station services.
Tender for operation of the traffic system "Tåg i Bergslagen"
Participation in Keolis tender for the regional passenger services in Bergslagen (middle Sweden). Transrail made the staff schedules and traffic plans, rolling stock circulations and maintenance parts of the tender. Transrail also conducted a SWOT-analysis and a pre-study prior to the tender.
Analysis of the European market for new rolling stock
Analysis of the present and future European rolling stock market. Based on the analysis Transrail made an assessment of the factors that affect the Swedish rolling stock market in general and ASJ’s activities in specific.
Risk Analysis as regards introduction of new rolling stock and a new depot
Development of a risk analysis including mitigation strategies for the migration to new commuter trains in the Stockholm area, requiring new schedules for staff, maintenance and operation. At the same time, a new depot was to be taken into operation.
Uppsala C railway station
No description
Railway Standardisation
Development of a proposal to make Swedish participation in European railway standardisation more efficient.
Contracting of Rolling Stock technical administration
Technical and commercial support in the public procurement ("LoU"), evaluation and contracting of the technical administration of the rolling stock. Continuation of the work to establish a rolling stock unit, additional business process analysis.
X60 Maintenance Documentation
Maintenance documentation for new commuter trains (X60) to Stockholm Local Transport (Sweden). The assignment includes translation of the documentation to Swedish.
X40 Maintenance Documentation
Maintenance documentation for new regional trains (X40) to SJ AB (Sweden). Assignment includes project management assistance, assistance in customer relations, review of the documenation before delivery and, finally, translation of the documentation to Swedish.
No title
No description
Training material for the Eskisehir Tramway (Turkey)
Development of training material (course plan and description, course overheads, check-up questions) for the technical overview course of the Eskishir Light Rail Transit System and its operation.
Establishment of strategic plan for the Rolling Stock
Establishment of strategic plan for the rolling stock, with recommendations on financially viable renovations and status upgrades. The work included also the establishing of maintenance programmes and take over of technical documentation.
Contracting of Rolling Stock heavy maintenance
Technical and commercial support in the public procurement ("LoU"), evaluation and contracting of heavy maintenance. In addition establishment of maintenance programmes, analysis of material need and compiling + creation of maintenance documentation.
X60 Maintenance Analysis
Stockholm Local Transport (SL) is replacing old commuter trains with a new X60 type by Alstom requiring new schemes for maintenance and operation. In parallel a new depot is taken into operation. The analysis identifies how to operate and organise the maintenance system of the commuter train services, including necessary investments and other measures.
Documents for operation of the Eskisehir Tramway (Turkey)
Following previous work on system design of the new Eskisehir Tramway (Turkey), Transrail was assigned by the supplier (Bombardier Transportation) to draft the necessary documentation for mobilisation and operation of the system.
Establishment of a Rolling Stock Unit at the Swedish State Railways
Organisational analyis and establishment of a Rolling Stock Unit with the purpose of renting vehicles to operators. Vehicle take-over from SJ AB, rental contracts for operators, initial technical administration of the fleet.
Visual Inspection System
Development of a system for vehicle status inspections before/after rental periods. Managing the inspections when the vehicles were taken over by ASJ from SJ AB
Arlanda Express Settlement Agreement.
Management of the Settlement Agreement action plan to finalise the delivery of the rolling stock. The plan included technical issues to be finalised by the supplier in order to receive customer acceptance.
Nose Cone redesign
Already at the design reviews A-Train had concerns about the GRP nose cone. Latrer, operational experience shoved that a redesign was needed. The modification of an existing design would be difficult, and Transrail was entrusted with the task to manage this work on behalf of ATrain.
Prognosis for the future fleet of railway rolling stock in Sweden
Forecast on the future fleet and technical standards of railway rolling stock in Sweden. The objective was to identify how trends within rolling stock development would influence the Swedish infrastructure and its standards.
Future market of high speed trains
Forecast on the future rolling stock in Sweden and its technical standards. Identifying rolling stock trends and their impact on the infrastructure and its standards.
Maintenance of the Stockholm commuter trains in the future.
Study on the future conditions for maintenance of the Stockholm commuter trains, considering the migration to a new fleet witch is not compatible with the old vehicles and the introduction of a new second depot.
Systems design of the Eskisehir Tramway (Turkey)
System design of the Eskisehir Tramway in Turkey including integration with other transport services, routes, system performance, safety aspects, normal and disrupted traffic. It provided high-level system design requirements and support for the municipality approval of design parameters.
Analysis of a new intermodal transport system for Rail Combi
Rail Combi (CargoNet), the main intermodal railway operator in Sweden, wanted to make a major change of their rail production scheme. Transrail analysed the planned train and wagon circulation, impacts on the wagon fleet and kilometre performance. Successfully solved using Transrail's TSDA tool with new software routines to minimise wagon empty runs.
Eskisehir LRTS System Training
Following previous work on system design of the new Eskisehir Tramway (Turkey), Transrail was assigned by the supplier (Bombardier Transportation) to develop a course for system training of the operator's staff.
Project management and system integration of a new signalling system
Management of the signalling aspect of the renewal of Line 2 of the Bucharest Metro. The work included delivery of a traffic control center, the driver cab displays, and the trackside equipment.
Supervision of the delivery of the Arlanda Express vehicles
In 1997 A-Train engaged Transrail to assist in customer management of the GEC-Ahlstom (Alstom) delivery of the Arlanda Express shuttle trains. Reviewing design, manufacturing and project schedule Transrail staff also supervised manufacturing and type/commissioning tests, and before traffic start identified and supervised necessary modifications of the trains
CATO (Computer Aided Train Operation) System Requirement Specification.
Development of a draft System Requirement Specification for CATO (Computer Aided Train Operation), a centralised system to give information to trains enabling optimal running profiles. Carried out as a R&D-project, financed by the Railway Adminstration and Transrail.
Tendering of a new generation commuter trains for Stockholm, Sweden.
Alstom contracted Transrail to support the successful tendering for a new generation commuter trains in Stockholm. Support on strategic issues, local conditions, drafting parts of the technical offer (incl the design booklet), translation of the tender, and in negotiations.
Analysis of freight traffic operational costs.
Development of models for the calculation of rail freight transport operational costs to be used in strategic studies. The work was based on the models in Transrail's TSDA system.
Trains Resource Management System (TRMS)
IT-system for scheduling and management of vehicles and train staff. First customer was the private operator Tågkompaniet for their night train services to northern Sweden. Regularly used by Transrail in consulting projects, it is also for sale as a Transrail InfoSys product.
Software tool to evaluate operational and maintenance statistics
During the first years of operation of the Arlanda Express, Transrail managed the reliability monitoring programme. Information on traffic and vehicle disturbances from drivers, the traffic control centre and the workshop was compiled in a database, enabling analysis of train and subsystem reliability, traffic consequences and maintenance actions.
Railway Rolling Stock Maintenance Services in Sweden
Mantena wanted to expand their business to Sweden. They needed to know who their potential customers are, a broader knowledge of the market and specific advance notice on maintenance procurements. Transrail helped them with this and the strategies for a Swedish establishment.
Models for calculation of vehicle empty runs
SIKA and the Swedish rail, road and maritime administrations cooperate on a national model for goods transport – Samgods, to carry out transportation forecasts, to identify and to study effects of infrastructure investments. Using our TSDA system Transrail built a realistic model to calculate empty runs (railway, road, sea), which is an essential part of the traffic flows.
Requirement specification for a new generation ticketing systems for SL
Based on our experience to handle project aspects on aesthetic and functional design, Transrail was commissioned to develop the design requirement specification for the purchase of a Smart Card ticketing system by SL.
Review of the Yugoslavian Railways for a rebuilding plan
This project to define a short term international investment plan for Yugoslavian Railways was commissioned by the Swedish International Development Agency. Transrail made technical reviews of infrastructure, rolling stock and maintenance facilities, and project prioritisation.
Authority Approvals of Coradia Duplex X40
Management of the Authority Approvals Process for the new double-decker regional trains to SJ AB (Sweden). Establish an Approvals Dossier, with all authority requirements, set up the approvals process and assist the supplier to fulfil the requirements.
Railway Rolling Stock Maintenance Services in Sweden
In 2001 the Swedish government launched a process to sell EuroMaint, former technical division of SJ, and still Sweden’s largest railway rolling stock maintainer. During the international bidding Siemens Transportation contracted Transrail for part of the due diligence. After due consideration Siemens withdraw from bidding, and later on the selling process was stopped.
Roles and responsibilities for traffic safety and vehicle development.
Study performed as a step in the reorganisation of the state-dominated railway sector, to propose a future sector organisation regarding roles and responsibilities for traffic safety and vehicle development. The study used the aviation sector as a benchmark and was based on round table discussions with railway organisation representatives.
Computer Aided Train Operation (CATO) - Prestudy
Computer Aided Train Operation, a R&D project financed by clients and Transrail, intends to optimise train driving, thus reducing operational costs and enhancing line capacity. Analysing the full traffic situation drivers are given info on how to best drive their trains. In the pre-study we estimated system benefits, made a market survey and outlined a system architecture.
Workshop manual for A-Train
Writing of a depot manual for the Arlanda Express depot at Blackvreten. The manual covers the organisation of the depot, rules and routines of work, responsibilities, control activities, safety regulations and reviews.
Regional and commuter train systems south of Stockholm
Feasibility and idea study on a more efficient regional and commuter train system into Stockholm from the south. Means to improve the commuter traffic south of Södertälje were studied. An idea of great potential was the integration of regional and commuter train services at the Södertälje Syd station.
Strategic development plan for the Kosovo railways
Review of the rolling stock and maintenance organisation of Kosovo railways, estimates on the need of different types of rolling stock and status of existing rolling stock. The study was part of a strategic development plan for Kosovo railways, carried out by Hifab International.
Support on tendering for SJ Regional Trains (X40)
Local assistance during the tendering phase of the X40 Regional Trains. Transrail commented the customer's requirement specification, gave information on their likely preferences and informed on other conditions for a successful bid. The order was won by Alstom Transport.
Support on tendering for Gothenburg Tramways
Together with our partner Idesign, we prepared a Design Booklet, presenting the offered tram "Bris" based on Alstom's Citadis concept.
Support on tendering of DMUs for Jönköping
Preparation of a Design Booklet, presenting the offered DMU. The work was done together with the French company Avant Premier and Idesign, our Swedish partner on Industrial Design.
Regional train services over the Öresund bridge (Sweden-Denmark).
The train service over the Öresund bridge was originally set up as a cooperation between DSB and SJ (the Danish and Swedish national railways). In 2000 the responsibility on the Swedish side was transferred to the regional PTA. In preparing this transfer Skånetrafiken asked Transrail for a second opinion on the traffic prognosis and economy of the services.
Software for the calculation of train crew payments
In 2000 the private operator Tågkompaniet took over the contract to operate the night-train services to the north of Sweden from SJ. Transrail was contracted by both parties for a taking over status review of the rolling stock (110 vehicles). Review instructions were developed, a team organised and the controls were carried out during a short time period.
Book on aesthetic design in the transport sector
Participation in the writing of a book on aesthetic design and design management in the public transport sector.
Vision for the railway traffic in central Sweden
Management of workshops, plus a vision for future passenger and freight railway traffic in central Sweden. The aim was to develop the competence of the BV Middle Region staff and to create input for their infrastructure planning activities. Cooperation with the Swedish consultancy company Transek.
Development of the regulation BVF 504: "Rolling stock type approval"
Drafting of requirements to be included in a revision of the BV regulation on type approval of rolling stock.
Project management for the aquisition of new vehicles
In 1999 Swedish State Railways (SJ) and Stockholm Local Transport (SL) started a joint project for the acquisition of new electrical multiple units. Transrail was contracted to carry out management of the project.
IT strategy for Citypendeln
Development of an IT-strategy for Citypendeln (operator of the Stockholm Commuter train services) at its establishment.
Assessment of the Swedish market of Railway Rolling Stock Services
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Tender for the operation of the train services Malmö-Gothenburg, Sweden
Design of the traffic system for the Swedish west coast mainline Malmö-Gothenburg, construction of vehicle circulation patterns etc. Estimates on the required number of rolling stock. Advice on rolling stock maintenance issues.
Studies on freight transport between Sweden and Europe.
Participation in various studies on freight transport (modal split, effects of the Öresund Sweden-Denmark bridge etc.) between Sweden and Europe.
Study on the traffic capacity on the line from the south into Stockholm Central Station, Sweden
Study on traffic capacity on the line Älvsjö-Stockholm C (south entrance to Stockholm C).
Maintenance documentation for the vehicles of BV Production
Preparation of maintenance documenation for the BV fleet of rolling stock used for railway construction and maintenance.
Arranging and managing of seminars on the new EU Directives
Seminars in order to present and discuss the new EU Directives with parties of the Swedish railway industry.
Tender for the operation of the commuter train services in Stockholm, Sweden
Design of the offered trafic and maintenance system, including necessary resources. Citypendeln won the contract to operate the Stockholm commuter train services 2000-2005.
Production control system at the Hagalund depot
Development of a vision for a future production control system at the Swedish State Railway´s rolling stock maintenance depot at Hagalund in Stockholm (this is the largest depot of SJ).
Specification for refurbishment of suburban trains.
Drafting of a specification for the modernisation of existing suburban trains in the Stockholm area.
Vision for the Gothenburg LRTS
Drafting of an idependent second opinion on the future of the Gothenburg Lighth Rail Transport System. Identification of a development programme.
Comparison of the STAN and TSDA transport models
SIKA and the Swedish rail, road and maritime administrations cooperate on a national model for goods transport - Samgods. To get new input on freight transport modelling SIKA ordered a study to compare Transrail’s tool TSDA with the INRO tool STAN that had been used for transportation forecasts, to identify and to study effects of infrastructure investments.
Classification of commodities as regards transport requirements
SIKA and the Swedish rail, road and maritime administrations cooperate on a national model for goods transport - Samgods. The modelling depends on the transport requirements of the various commodities. Transrail classified commodities following the Combined Nomenclature used by the EU.
Definition of a Highly Competitive Train
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Concept for new postal trains in Sweden
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Vision for the passenger transport system in the region of Bergslagen.
Vision for an efficient and attractive passenger transport system (the lines and schedules) in the region of Bergslagen, Sweden. Operational costs were calculated and requirements were identified for rolling stock and infrastructure in order to achieve cost effectiveness.
Organisation of the technical sector
Study on the future competence and organisation of the technical department within Banverket (BV), authority responsible for the Swedish railway infrastructure. A Rolling Stock unit was studied as a result of a reorganisation of the railway sector giving BV responsibility for the technical approval of new rolling stock.
Estonian Railway Regulatory Standards
Participation (rolling stock expertise) in an European Commission Phare-study for the Estonian railways on laws, regulations, standards etc.
Eurotrains II
Support to CNR (The Community of Nordic Railways) as regards initiatives for development of the "Eurotrains", a concept for a new generation of flexible modular passenger trains.
Life Cycle Cost (LCC) study.
Conducting an early Life Cycle Cost (LCC) study for a rolling stock tender.
Cargo System 2000
Developing a vision for a future Swedish railway freight transport system. Focus on the potential of intermodal transport in comparison to other means of transport. Included extensive technical-economical studies of different modes. Transrail tool TSDA (Transport System Design and Analysis) was used.
Eurotrains
Development of a strategy for future passenger rolling stock and acquisitions to the Scandinavian railways. "Eurotrains" was a concept for a new generation of flexible modular passenger trains. A copy of the Eurotrains booklet may be downloaded from our site.
Trains and Railway System of the Future
Contract by the European Commission to draft the railway R&D program within the 4th Framework Program.
Strategy for the Swedish Public Transport Authorities.
Drafting of a strategy for the Swedish PTAs as regards their common activities in the railway sector, especially in the light of preparations for a new Swedish Transport Policy 1998.
Business plan
The research institute of the European railways was reorganised in 1996. Transrail prepared the new strategic business plan of the institute.
Review of the ERTMS specifications.
Participation in the review of ERTMS (European Railway Traffic Management) Specifications, specifically representing the Swedish railway sector.
Eurotunnel shuttle traction and rolling stock
Independent review of the fitness for purpose of the traction and rolling stock.
Maintenance of Copenhagen Minimetro Rolling Stock
Participation in tender evaluations and contracting for the new Copenhagen Minimetro total rail project. Transrail was responsible for the Rolling Stock maintenance aspects.
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