Spitfire

Rail

Improving depot performance and bringing work in-house

Improving depot performance, reducing cost and bringing work back in-house across passenger rail operations.

Trains stabled at a rail depot
Client
East Coast Rail
Sector
Rail
Industry
Passenger Rail Operations
Location
United Kingdom
  1. 01

    The challenge

    • Depot performance below the level needed to deliver the timetable.

    • Inefficient night servicing and traction maintenance.

    • Limited control of performance, skills and standards.

  2. 02

    What we did

    • Introduced Level 1–3 visual management and control.

    • Improved night-cleaning, maintenance planning and workplace organisation.

    • Standardised processes, roles and skills controls.

  3. 03

    The results

    £260k
    annual saving from night-cleaning improvements
    171%
    ROI within 12 months — five-month payback
    £240k
    annual opportunity realised by bringing work in-house
Spitfire gave us the visibility, control and discipline to improve delivery, reduce cost and build a clear plan for sustained depot performance.
Depot Manager — East Coast Rail

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