Rail data management and management information systems

Virgin Trains’ Management Information System, UK

Halcrow combines global knowledge with local understanding to identify with clients' key drivers

At Halcrow, we combine cutting edge information technology skills with front line railway management experience to provide robust management information systems which are essential to rail project delivery.

Our experience includes work in Australian, India, Romania, Mongolia and the USA as well as projects in the UK for Virgin Trains and Heathrow Express.

Our data management and management information systems services cover:

IT strategy including:

  • feasibility studies and new system reviews
  • risk evaluation
  • preparation of specifications
  • programme and project management

Marketing information systems including:

  • warehousing commercial data
  • data analysis
  • warehousing and using click-stream data

Business operations including:

  • real-time and mission critical systems
  • development and maintenance of freight billing systems

Service delivery including:

  • train planning and scheduling data
  • analysis of on-train monitoring and reporting systems data
  • performance data analysis
  • maintenance planning