Infrastructure Consulting
We support public and private clients in the professional conception, planning and implementation of infrastructure projects in the rail sector. Our focus lies on the integrated handling of operational, technical and planning-related issues throughout the entire project lifecycle – from the definition of requirements to implementation.
We have extensive experience in railway infrastructure projects under EBO regulations, in tram and light rail systems under BOStrab, as well as in dual-system solutions. We operate at the key interfaces between operations, technology, planning, approval and procurement, and support clients in the structured preparation and implementation of complex projects.
A key characteristic of our work is a holistic understanding of the interdependencies between funding, financing, planning law and technical system design. We do not consider these aspects in isolation, but as integral components of a robust project solution that is focused on feasibility, economic viability and stable operation.
We support clients and project stakeholders in the structured preparation of technical decisions. Through clearly defined requirements, transparent evaluation criteria and a consistent project logic, we provide orientation in complex project environments.
Our Infrastructure Consulting Services
Operational Concepts / Operational Requirements Specifications
Operational requirements form the basis for the design of infrastructure and technical systems. We support the development of coherent operational concepts and the derivation of operational requirements specifications (Betriebliche Aufgabenstellung, BAst) for railway and light rail systems, with the objective of achieving realistic and operationally robust solutions.
Our services include:
- Development and evaluation of operational concepts
- Analysis of operational processes and timetable concepts
- Contribution to the preparation of operational requirements specifications (BAst)
- Application of DB Guideline RIL 418
Technical Requirements Specifications
Technical requirements specifications define the functional and technical requirements for systems and components. We prepare technical requirements specifications (Technische Aufgabenstellung, TAst) for Digital Rail projects and support clients in the structured definition and commissioning of services.
Our services include:
- Preparation of technical requirements specifications (TAst)
- Projects within the Digital Rail programme (Digitale Schiene Deutschland, DSD)
- Application of the DB InfraGO process I.06.02.10
- Support in the call-off of services from framework and volume contracts
Railway Technical Equipment / Signalling and Control Technology
The selection of suitable technical systems requires a coordinated interaction between operations, technology and maintenance. We support the assessment and selection of railway technical components with regard to functionality, interfaces and life-cycle considerations.
Our services include:
- Technical support in system and component selection
- Signalling and control technology
- Evaluation of technical system solutions
- Consideration of operational and maintenance-related requirements
Secondary Construction Supervision
During construction, we ensure independent technical oversight of selected disciplines. Secondary construction supervision is carried out in compliance with applicable regulations and complements primary construction supervision through an independent technical review.
Our services include:
- Secondary construction supervision for signalling and telecommunications works (STE disciplines)
- Projects under the EBO regulatory framework
- Application of DB Guideline RIL 809
- Technical review of construction execution
Technical Specifications and Tender Documents
Clear and robust service descriptions are a prerequisite for successful procurement procedures. We support clients in the preparation of technical specifications and functional service descriptions for complex infrastructure and system procurements.
Our services include:
- Preparation of technical specifications
- Compilation of bills of quantities in accordance with HOAI principles
- Functional performance descriptions
- Support for complex system procurement procedures
CBTC and ETCS Deployment and Migration
Digital signalling and train control systems place high demands on planning and operations. We develop strategy and feasibility studies for the deployment and migration of existing systems and support clients in preparing for digital railway operations.
Our services include:
- Strategy and feasibility studies
- Deployment and migration of EBO- and BOStrab-based systems
- Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) and European Train Control System (ETCS)
- Application of DB Guidelines RIL 848 and RIL 819
Planning Support and Technical Plan Review
In early planning phases, technically sound support is crucial to ensure high-quality outcomes. We support planning coordination and carry out technical reviews of signalling and control documentation.
Our services include:
- Technical planning support
- Technical plan review for signalling and telecommunications disciplines (STE)
- Planning phases LPH 1–5 (PT1 / PT2)
- Support of specialist planners and integration of qualified plan reviewers
Technical Project Management
Complex infrastructure projects require integrated technical project management. We provide technical project management with a focus on interfaces, dependencies and consistent decision-making frameworks.
Our services include:
- Technical project management
- Complex rail infrastructure projects
- Coordination of technical and operational interfaces
- Preparation of technically robust decision bases
Public rail infrastructure projects are characterised by a high level of technical, legal and organisational complexity. For this reason, we do not view funding, financing, planning law and technical system design as separate aspects, but as interrelated components of a coherent and sustainable project solution.
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