Background
The 122km route Transpennine Route between York and Manchester transported 29 million passengers between 23 stations from 2019-2020. Prior to the upgrade, trains on this route were often slow, crowded and infrequent leading to an unsatisfactory experience for customers.
The upgrade project which is being overseen by Network Rail, the TRU West Alliance, and the TRU East Alliance includes full electrification, upgraded signalling to increase tracks from two to four in places, as well as other upgrades which will improve line speed – resulting in more frequent and shorter journeys for passengers, as well as supporting the goal of a low-pollution, low-carbon emissions network.
Key Facts
List qualitative and quantitative outcomes.
- 122km route upgrade project with Network Rail, the TRU West Alliance, and the TRU East Alliance
- Align its real-time Field-to-Control Room insight solution to overhaul railway possession activities. This programme wide solution includes tracking completions management, quantities and volumes as well as progress on site.
- Follows on from successful pilot that improved project efficiency by over 20% and reduced hours spent in possessions reporting by over 50%.
- Reduction in stress and fatigue by avoiding duplication and unnecessary communication between multiple stakeholders
- More effective decision-making due to all relevant information in a single place
- Better collaboration between alliance partners, the HQ control room and Network Rail
- Increased productivity by 5% through better visibility, quality and performance tracking and clarity on forecasting
- Live H&S tracking of any accidents and close calls, allowing for analysis of recurring issues and avoidance on future projects