The Strategic Advantage of Common Data Environments in Rail and Construction Projects The Strategic Advantage of Common Data Environments in Rail and Construction Projects Introduction The rail and construction sectors are experiencing a significant shift towards digital transformation, characterised by the adoption of more open and adaptable systems. Central to this transformation is the utilisation […]

Getting Started on Digitising Your Rail Projects – Part 1 The Importance of Digitisation in Railway Construction Management Introduction The rail industry is characterised by its complex blend of construction, safety, technology, and engineering, so project management requires the combination of comprehensive, robust technological systems to overcome the challenges of having diverse, disparate teams and […]

Getting Started on Digitising Your Rail Projects – Part 2 The Importance of Digitisation in Railway Construction Management Introduction In our last blog post, we focused on the initial 5 best practices for digitising rail projects. To refresh your memory, the first 5 of the 10 Best Practices were:Agree on Data Management StandardsInvolve End Users in System […]

eviFile’s Sales Performance in 2023 Revolutionising Digital Solutions in the Rail, Construction and Renewable Energy Sectors Introduction In an era where digital transformation is paramount, eviFile has emerged as an innovator and instrument for digital transformation in the rail, construction and energy sectors. The year 2023 marked a series of remarkable accomplishments for eviFile, highlighting […]

UK Light Rail Conference 2023 – the end of the front seat view Representatives from all existing UK tram and light rail networks together with regional leaders with plans for ambitious urban transportation systems gathered at this year’s UK Light Rail Conference in Gateshead on 11/12th July. A large contingent of delegates from European companies also […]

Digital Enablement Thought Leadership Piece The Importance of Digitisation in Railway Construction Management Introduction How important is hard evidence to you when delivering a project, managing assets, delivering maintenance or indeed running your railway? How confident are you that you have a comprehensive picture of what is really happening in your respective operations? Can you […]

How digital transformation helps us achieve compliance in the rail industry Few industries face as much regulatory oversight as rail. The Office of Rail and Road continues to set targets involving safety, performance, asset management and environmental control.  To stay compliant, railway teams must have visibility over their operations, but still find themselves asking: Do we have a comprehensive […]

Are you getting the best from your digital transformation? The advent of Industry 4.0 has seen great strides across multiple sectors. With a suite of tools from data analytics to automated reporting, we’re seeing businesses across the globe improve their decision-making and up productivity.  Evidence-based decision-making is crucial in the rail sector. From maintaining track safety […]

Digital Transformation More and more organisations are either looking into, or have already started a digital transformation programme. Many have identified that they have a vast amount of technology deployed within their organisation, most of which does not talk to other applications or internal systems. This creates a massive challenge and can be overwhelming and […]

Project on a Page Data is becoming more and more available on projects, through digital tools and higher adoption rates which have been fuelled by a need to ensure your project remains compliant. The building safety bill, regulatory requirements and the need for strong document control are becoming more and more of an issue for […]

Transitioning from GRIP to PACE GRIP, which stands for Governance for Railway Investment Projects, has been the framework chosen by Network Rail to deliver rail projects since 2000. But in November 2020 a new programme called PACE was approved and has been developed in an effort to deliver efficiency and improvements across the rail network.  […]