Photo: COWI

Operation and maintenance, railways 

Operation and maintenance of railways and railway related works are demanding on the infrastructure owner or manager. Requirements to operation and maintenance are fixed through norms for railways, maintenance norms and knowledge gained during many years.

COWI can assist with the latest knowledge on maintenance principles, systematisation and optimisation of operation and maintenance work, databases and tender of operation.

We perform operation and maintenance jobs within many fields: industrial works, road traffic works, structures and not least railways. We are continuously in front in terms of the latest principles and updated tender directions.

Uptimes and operating economics

Operation and maintenance of railway systems is important to ensure the uptimes of the railway. Maintenance must be based on a predefined condition in consideration of structural, functional and safety requirements. It is furthermore important in connection with the identification of needs for replacements.

Operation and maintenance activities are often connected with high costs. A tender of operation ensures that work is done at market price, the required documentation is supplied and work is carried out according to current rules. A tender of operation may include incentives to less strict professional borders and more cooperation.

COWI's vast experience with tenders for railway works includes services such as:

  • Condition assessment of civil works
  • Needs assessment and action plans
  • Operational database
  • Implementation of tender of operation
Photo: COWI