LRT & Intermediate Modes

Across the globe, providing for the movement of large numbers of people in towns and cities means metro or light rail systems. High performance and high reliability that is delivered cost effectively are key requirements. Jacobs Consultancy has experienced staff who can provide advice, guidance and delivery from inception of a project to its operation. We advise on all aspects of the ownership, regulation, organisation, operation, maintenance of systems, and also renewal of existing systems.

Our staff have gained experience across the world, on heavy rail, metros and light rail systems

Services

• Studies of ownership and financing options
• Demand, revenue and capacity studies
• Investment advice
• Bid strategy and management
• Auditing and monitoring
• Safety cases and safety management
• Incident management and review
• Performance analysis
• Quality improvement plans
• Implementation plans
• Operating specifications for project design
• Scheduling, crew rostering and rolling stock planning
• Control room operations and ergonomics
• Service control and management
• Service planning and timetabling
• Station layout, operation and design
• Ticketing systems

Representative Projects

• Docklands Light Rail Operations Franchise
• Light Rail Study for City of London
• Manchester Metrolink Phase 3 Study
• Leeds Supertram
• Cross River Tram
• City Tram
• Birmingham Metro Underground