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Published 08 Jul 2025

Rail Planning Software

Northern Trains Limited · Yorkshire and the Humber

Key facts

Estimated value
£11,000,000
Engagement closes
29 Jul 2025
Contract ends
31 Jan 2032
Buyer type
Central government

Description

Northern Trains Limited has a requirement to replace its existing service planning software by March 2027 due to the current product reaching end of support at that time. Northern are therefore looking to engage the supply market to understand the available solutions currently deployed in similar organisations. The proposed solution should take into account the complex nature of Northern's extensive network: • 2,500 services run per day • 474 stations • 345 trains • 3,158km of route • 2000 drivers • 1500 conductors • Shared routes with other Train Operating Companies Northern will be looking to procure a solution that enables the following functionality: • Create and manage timetables through to submission of bid to Network Rail • Consume information in a range of industry standard formats such as reports, dashboards and visualisations. • Report and manage the availability and allocation of units • Create and manage crew diagrams • Validate timetables plans and diagrams • Provide maximum crew coverage while adhering to rules, including union terms and conditions and legal requirements • Generate and exchange information in a range of formats for download or direct exchange with existing systems. • Maintain an audit of access and changes to system records. Northern are also keen to explore additional capabilities within the marketplace that would offer the following enhancements to the solution (the following list is non-exhaustive and Suppliers are encouraged to demonstrate any functionality not listed that would complement the solution based on the requirements above): • Automated optimisation of timetables, crew and unit allocation. • Scenario modelling and other forecasting. • Functionality to support Northern in better understanding the risks and vulnerabilities of timetables. • Internal and external collaboration. • Provide remote capability via mobile platforms.

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