Background

Investment in rail infrastructure, as well as in road and subways infrastructure, has risen dramatically in recent years in an environment of increased economic pressure, rising customer service expectation and complex regulatory compliance. This growth stems from worldwide economic growth, globalization, increasing urbanization, the maintenance, renovation, or replacement of ageing infrastructures, increasing transnational connections and the dearth of existing networks in emerging markets.

From the preliminary study phase to the construction phase, the list of task to be successfully complited to implement a new rail system is long. Whether it be the consultation meetings with the population, the seeking of impact minimization, or even the phasing of interventions, each of these tasks are critical. To be able to deliver the project on time and within budget is also critical, as well as to ensure the global control of the project. The control of all documents produced and information exchanged during the global project cycle is the first criteria leading to success.

The best way to eliminate these workflow issues is to commit to document management, business process management and project collaboration solutions: software and web-based platforms that can either build upon or replace existing workplace systems, and enhance efficiency and compliance without sacrificing ease-of-use.

CTSpace has established itself as a leading provider of document management, business process management and project collaboration solutions for the transportation industry. Our solutions enable transportation companies to reduce operating costs, improve efficiencies and minimize risk ensuring effective communication of key documents across the supply chain. The platform triggers the distribution of data and files using a structured, collective and centralized approach. As a result, key indicators for the companies using the software can be quickly accessed (full background information, easy tracking, action taken, etc). The data provided answers the questions – who did what and when did they do it?

With strong customer references, a core focus on railways, and global footprint and resources, CTSpace is the leading provider on Rail projects. To find out more, download our "Transport - Reference projects" brochure.

Find out more about your specific industry:

• Railways
• Subways
• Roads

RAILWAYS - working on over $14 billion worth of projects

The benefits of CTSpace's solutions were immediate to the whole project team. At every stage on the project we can now save time and money through instant access to project information and we've already noticed a reduction in errors. Xavier GRUZ, Project Manager, RFF (France)
 

Railways projects are, by nature, ambitious and complex, involving a wide range of different players across territories. The challenge is to link up all these players and enable them to share all the data in real time. One of the most difficult aspects of such a project is handling the thousands of documents involved.

Customers include RFF (French national rail network’s owner), with more than 10 billion euros of projects, including:

• Rhine-Rhône High-Speed Line (HSL)(amount: €2.506b; delivery: 2011)
• Brittany HSL (amount: €2.375b)
• GPSO HSL (South-Western projects - amount: about €3b)
• SEA HSL (South Europe Atlantic - 1st phase: €1.71 billion – delivery: 2013)

Projects conducted with CTSpace solutions also include the refurbishment of “Forth Rail” bridge (Amount: € 100 million – Delivery: 2009), etc.

Find out more:

• Case studies: RFF
• Media coverage: RFF testimonial in Eurailmag magazine
   

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SUBWAYS - working on over €16 billion worth of projects

In long term, London Underground is significantly better off using CTSpace’s solution and the Document Controllers are very pleased with their enhanced ability to manage documents. Connect have also realised a 70% reduction in paper usage since implementation. Angus Wallis, Project Manager, London Underground
 

Projects conducted with CTSpace solutions: Station modernization and civil engineering works by Trans4m in UK, London Underground refurbishment (€11 billion), Extension of the B metro line of Lyon (2nd biggest subway network in France. Amount: €194 million – Delivery: 2013), Extension of the metro line number 12 in Paris [Amount: €295 million – Delivery: 2012], etc.

Find out more:

• Case study: London Underground

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ROADS - working on over $2 billion worth of projects

Currently in the design phase, the A65 project involves a dozen companies participating on this complex project. CTSpace solution has been very easily adopted by all Eiffage collaborators and other stakeholders of the project. It enables a high visibility on all project proposals, allows making quick decisions on the different technical proposals and ensures a good communication between all suppliers. Bruno BECKER, Technical Director, GIE (Economic Interest Grouping) A65 Pau-Langon, Eiffage
 

Projects conducted with CTSpace solutions include:

• €1.2 billion A65 motorway in France by Eiffage and Sanef (delivery: end 2010)
• various roads, motorway and tunnel projects worth €714 million in the UK by Balfour Beatty (A3, A120 roads; M77, M25 motorways, etc.)
• East-West highway in Algeria by Egis Route (amount: €60 million)
• etc.

Find out more:

• Press release: €436 million Limerick Tunnel in Ireland, “2006 European PPP-Deal of the Year”

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