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Timetable Construction and Analysis
MVA have the capability and expertise on all aspects of timetable
production and analysis required to support a clients with their
timetabling requirements. MVA operate a variety of software tools
to carry out timetable robustness analysis, ranging from high-level
analysis using the CMS system, to a detailed examination using
simulation tools such as RailSys, Railsim or Opentrack.
Using these tools, we are able simulate the effects
of day-to-day operations on the proposed timetable, apply perturbed
scenarios and
analyse the results to provide advice regarding robustness of bid
timetables. The simulation tools also allow the modelling the effects
of infrastructure enhancements on a network, in terms of whether
they provide the necessary capacity enhancements required by the
upgrade.
Resource Planning
MVA's resource planning capability covers both
rolling stock and manpower planning, we are experienced in the use
of computer
packages for the production of efficient rolling stock diagrams,
for franchise bids and the planning of other operational specifications.
Traincrew Management
MVA operations team has a wide
range of experience in the issues relating to the management of traincrew,
including
issues relating
to driver training, covering, selection and recruitment,
training programmes, the use of training aids such a simulators and
route learning videos. In addition, our expertise covers all
facets
of industrial relations and management of this key grade
of
staff, such as conditions of service, productivity initiatives
and safety
management.
We have members of the team who have direct management experience
of traincrew depots. In addition, we have knowledge of the
issues surrounding driver only operation; we have previously
advised
Bidders
on the productivity and industrial relations implication
of new Driver Only Operations schemes.
Demand Management
The operations aspects of demand management refer
to the management and analysis of passenger count data and the effects
of train loading on timetable robustness. We have experience
of using
computer software
to examine the impact of train loadings on based on
the
demand for services as well as how train loadings affects timetable
performance.
Railfreight
MVA consultants possess a wide range of knowledge
of both the operational and commercial aspects of operating
freight
services,
gained from
practical and commercial experience within this
specialised field of rail transport. Our expertise includes the
consignment and
handling of dangerous goods, advice on modal choice,
commercial considerations
of freight services and the loading and securing
of freight traffic.
MVA is able to provide clients with tailor made operational
solutions for freight logistics, including providing
indicative cost for
the operations of services and the analysis of
road versus rail costs.
Our expertise also extends to terminal operations,
where our consultants have advised clients on
rail terminal
layouts, connection of new
terminals to the rail network, vehicular flows
and the interaction with rails services within terminals.
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