Telecom Consultancy
Connecting rail networks through assured telecoms strategy
Softech Rail offers specialist Telecom Consultancy services to support the safe, secure, and future-ready operation of rail networks. From legacy infrastructure assessments to the integration of next-generation digital systems, we advise clients on telecom strategy, systems compliance, and operational continuity.
Whether enhancing station systems, enabling driver communication, or upgrading fibre networks, we help ensure that telecoms infrastructure is resilient, standards-compliant, and aligned with the needs of modern rail.
Our Telecom Consultancy
Our consultancy services are designed to help clients define, develop and deploy telecom systems that support both operational requirements and passenger experience. We operate independently — providing expert input on strategy, feasibility, and risk — while ensuring that all telecom decisions align with industry standards and operational realities.
We work across station, lineside, and control centre environments, supporting Network Rail, TOCs, and delivery partners on telecom upgrades, renewals, and integration projects. Whether advising on GSM-R transitions, SISS deployments or FTNx upgrades, our consultancy keeps performance, safety, and whole-life value in focus.
Supporting Rail-Related Projects
Softech Rail’s telecom consultants play a key role in multidisciplinary rail programmes — helping ensure that comms infrastructure integrates effectively with Signalling, Civils, OLE, and M&E systems. We advise on telecoms-related design implications, space planning, redundancy, and asset lifecycle — ensuring that new and upgraded systems work seamlessly within complex project environments.
Our advisory services also extend to operational risk and business continuity — supporting infrastructure owners and station managers in maintaining secure, service-critical communications.
Our Consultancy Expertise Includes:
- Telecoms scoping and requirements definition
- Feasibility studies and system option evaluation
- Risk assessments and compliance strategy (NR/L2, RIR, DfT)
- Legacy systems integration and migration planning
- Stakeholder alignment and interface coordination
- Operational and maintenance strategy input
Why Softech Rail?
With nearly 20 years of experience in rail telecoms, Softech Rail is a trusted consultancy partner for rail network owners and delivery organisations. Our telecom consultants bring a clear, structured approach to solving complex infrastructure challenges — always focused on long-term value, performance, and safety.
Whether you’re planning a station upgrade, transitioning to digital comms, or delivering systems assurance, we help you move forward with confidence.
Proven Track Record
Our consultancy teams have supported a wide range of UK rail projects, offering technical guidance on system upgrades, asset transition, and telecom design strategy. We are experienced in working across all telecom asset types — from fibre and copper networks to public address, CIS, CCTV, help points and UPS.
We understand the regulatory landscape, vendor ecosystems and operational impacts of rail telecom changes — and we help clients deliver upgrades that are future-fit and standards-aligned.
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