UKTram have announced a new collaboration with Rail Intel which will allow systems to access and act upon real-time data. Rail Intel is a first of its kind global intelligence platform which allows data-driven decision making to be made by operators.
The new partnership will provide UKTram members with discounted access to Rail Intel’s powerful suite of tools that enable planners, operators and suppliers to unlock insights and smarter futures. The platform provides comprehensive, continuously updated information om every light rail and metro system worldwide, whether operational, under construction, or in the early stages of planning.
Matt Johnson, Mainspring’s CEO, said: “We built the Global Light Rail portal based upon the requests for business critical information we were receiving from organisations across the world. Partnering with UKTram means we can share that solution more widely, giving members the insights they need to plan smarter, act faster, and deliver better outcomes. It’s a privilege to support the UK’s light rail community in this way, and we’re just getting started.”
The database is designed for both local authorities and suppliers and offers real-time analytics, live tenders and forecasts to keep users ahead of the curve. It supports everything from high-level network modelling to granular project benchmarking and aims to help cities assess new opportunities for mass transit development and explore cost-saving procurement options.
User benefits will include detailed global maps, bespoke data fields tailored to their organisation’s priorities along with access to key performance metrics such as ridership, rolling stock characteristics, maintenance schedules and infrastructure type.
Dan Hill, UKTram Knowledge Manager, said: “The ability to access and interpret this sort of data is a game-changer. Through this collaboration, we’re making it easier for our members to plan and deliver improvements to services and efficiency.”