Services Categories
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Asset Services
Rail asset services support the development, certification, operation and lifecycle management of rail infrastructure and rolling stock. These services include component testing, diagnostic analysis, condition monitoring, certification and homologation, reverse engineering and bespoke engineering support. Suppliers in this category help rail operators, OEMs and infrastructure managers maximise safety, compliance and asset performance across the network.
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Leasing & Financial Services
Leasing and financial service providers in the rail sector offer funding solutions for both infrastructure and rolling stock projects. This includes ROSCOs (rolling stock companies) that purchase and lease trains to operators, as well as banks and financial institutions that fund large-scale mobility and rail infrastructure developments. Services may include asset financing, project funding, financial planning, insurance and risk management tailored to the needs of the rail industry.
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Management Support
Management support services in the rail sector assist clients across the full lifecycle of rail projects – from planning and design to implementation, operation and optimisation. This includes consultancy on project management, regulatory compliance, risk management, quality assurance and performance improvement. The suppliers listed here provide strategic and technical guidance to infrastructure managers, operators and manufacturers.
Services News
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3Squared’s Media Insights, Spring 2023
3Squared summarises the top headlines in the rail industry this year, covering infrastructure, technology, wellbeing and sustainability.
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HDR to Manage Utah's FrontRunner Strategic Double Track Project
The Utah Department of Transportation has selected a HDR-led team to manage its FrontRunner Strategic Double Track project.
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Green Transition Increases the Need for Freight Wagons
The ongoing emphasis on sustainable development is leading to increased demand in freight wagon manufacturing, claims VR FleetCare.
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US: Plan Approved for Phase 1 of Austin Light Rail Project
The Austin Transit Partnership, Austin City Council and CapMetro have approved the first phase of the Austin Light Rail project.
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Ricardo Feasibility Study for Net Zero Rail Commuter Services
Ricardo Rail is preparing a feasibility study for net zero rail commuter services in Adelaide, South Australia.
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Caltrain Begins Testing Electric Trains in Santa Clara
Caltrain's electrification project has commenced testing electric trains operating under power from the overhead lines.
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FCH2Rail Project Tests Bi-Mode Hydrogen Train on Spanish Railway Network
The FCH2Rail project has commenced the first test runs of its bi-mode hydrogen train on the Zaragoza-Canfranc line on Spain's rail network.
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KfW Ipex-Bank Provides Financing for Dutch State Railway
KfW IPEX-Bank has contributed EUR 200 million to the Dutch State Railway company NS’ investment programme for the region.
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Sweden: Systra to Project Manage Construction of New Tramway in Uppsala
The city of Uppsala has selected Systra to provide project management services for the construction of its first tramway.
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UK: Department for Transport Advances Plan for East West Rail Line
The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced the preferred route alignment from Bedford to Cambridge for the new East West Rail line.
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VR FleetCare Provides Air Conditioning Maintenance
VR FleetCare's service operations are expanding to the maintenance of air conditioning systems in light rail vehicles in Helsinki.
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3Squared at Rail Tech Event Railtex 2023
3Squared recently attended Railtex – the UK’s International rail industry exhibition event at the NEC in Birmingham.
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Construction Permit Issued for Rail Baltica Pärnu Passenger Terminal
The Pärnu City government has issued a construction permit for Rail Baltica to build the Pärnu international passenger terminal in Estonia.
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Washington Metro Presents Designs for Future Trains
Washington Metro has presented the latest design concepts for its future fleet of trains that will be produced by Hitachi Rail.
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Meet Roediger Vacuum at South East Europe Mobility in Belgrade
Meet Roediger Vacuum in Belgrade May 30-31st at the 4th South East Europe Mobility fair, the international fair on the Western Balkans.
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Station4All - Integrating Small Train Stations into Daily Life
Station4All, managed by Netwiss, is a research project exploring the best possible integration of train stations into daily life.
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LiveEO and Capella Space Partner
LiveEO and Capella Space have partnered to bring high-speed, high-resolution SAR satellite insights to asset managers.
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Ricardo Safety Assessment for Toronto’s New Subway Route
Ricardo has been appointed by Hitachi Rail STS Canada to provide ISA support for the build and launch of services on Toronto’s Ontario Line.
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Aon's Global Market Insights Report Q1 2023
Aon's latest Global Market Insights Report dives into the macro events that impacted the insurance market in the first quarter of 2023.
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DB and Systra to Manage Construction of Belgrade Metro
The city of Belgrade has contracted DB Engineering & Consulting to project manage the construction of its first metro.
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World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2023
For World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2023, 3Squared want to investigate what technology can do to support the safety of its industry.
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Thoughts and Trends 2023
Stahl Recruiting Executive Search presents The 2023 MOW spending report, reflecting boosted MOW budgets for 2023.
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MOSDORFER RAIL Organisation Announcement
Following recent changes to its organisational structure, Mosdorfer Rail is pleased to announce several new positional appointments.
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Global Centre of Rail Excellence Commences Partnership with Talgo
The Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) has taken delivery of its first rail carriage, marking the start of a new partnership with Talgo…