Project Delivery
Welcome to the world of Project Delivery. In the ever-evolving telecoms industry, the maintenance of rail networks are crucial for the efficient and safe transportation of people and goods. Project delivery plays a pivotal role in ensuring the success of rail-related projects, from the inception of an idea to its completion. This will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the unique challenges, best practices, and key considerations in rail project delivery.
Project Engineering
Our team of Project Engineers are highly skilled in the specialist field of managing and executing the engineering aspects of the projects. The role encompasses a range of tasks, from planning, budgeting, design, preparing documentation, delivery and testing. All of these tasks are completed whilst undertaking a focus on safe, efficient and reliable delivery. Project engineers play a pivotal role in co-ordinating various stakeholders, including third parties and the client, whilst adhering to industry regulations, providing assurance of working to NR standards, and delivering projects on time and within budget.
Project Management
Our Project Managers are specialists in working within the rail sector, understanding the complex challenges of the sector. The key aspects of project management that our experienced project managers will consider are;
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Stakeholder Collaboration
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Regulatory Compliance
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Timely Delivery
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Budget Constraints
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Risk Management
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Health and Safety Focused
Our project management always work closely with the client, and the project engineers to ensure excellent delivery on each and every project.
Contractors Responsible Engineer (CRE)
Railcom Solutions are delighted to offer our services through our CREs. Our CREs, a professional responsible for ensuring that all the work carried out is carried out safely, in compliance with NR standards and to the required quality. The role of a CRE is critical to maintaining the safety of infrastructure that is being worked on. The key responsibilities of the CRE includes;
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Design Review
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Quality Assurance
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Compliance
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Safety
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Documentation
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Reporting
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Problem Solving
Our CREs are typically highly experienced and qualified engineers who are well-versed in the specific requirements and standards of the rail sector.
Personal in Charge of Testing (PICOT)
Railcom Solutions has the ability to offer PICOT services to our clients. A PICOT will oversee all of the testing on a project, to ensure that the testing is managed by one single person, who will lead the testing team.
The key stages that a PICOT will manage are;
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Testing Planning
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Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
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Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
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Site Integration Testing
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Entry Into Service
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System Testing
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Commissioning
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Safety Certification
PICOTs can work individually on a project, or be embedded as part of the day to day project team.
What is the process of Project Engineering at Railcom Solutions?
Ensuring Safety, Regulatory Compliance and Assurance
Safety is paramount in the rail industry. Our engineers must adhere to strict safety standards to protect both the workers and the public.
Compliance with regulations, guidelines and Network Rail standards is essential for project success.
All our engineers are fit to complete the right tasks, by having the right qualifications and skills for the tasks.
Complex Infrastructure
Rail networks involve intricate infrastructure, including regularly working trackside, working within REBs, signal centres, and more. Ensuring these components work seamlessly is a challenging task. Railcom Solutions are also experienced in legacy equipment, as well as Alcatel, Cisco technology and Keymile (XMC equipment).
Project Planning and Integration
Rail projects are massive undertakings that require precise planning and coordination. Integrating various systems and components is crucial.
Comprehensive planning is the foundation of rail projects. It involves defining project scope, setting goals, and determining a budget and timeline.
Quality Assurance and Control
Maintaining high-quality standards is essential to guarantee the rail network's long-term reliability and safety.
Risk Management
Identifying and mitigating potential risks, such as technology changes, scope changes, and budget overruns, is critical.
Stakeholder Collaboration
Collaboration with various stakeholders, including the client, other contractors and third party organisations, is vital for project success.
Engineering Design
Creating detailed engineering plans that encompass all aspects of rail infrastructure is a core function of rail project engineers.