AtkinsRéalis to deliver Network Rail’s Property Digital Programme

Network Rail has appointed AtkinsRéalis to manage and upgrade the digital architecture of its property division, including lease management, data analysis, point of sale and digital asset management.

Over the next three years AtkinsRéalis will be responsible for delivering a programme of digital solutions, including running a Property Digital Hub which provides end-to-end management of Network Rail’s property portfolio.

AtkinsRéalis said it will introduce innovative technologies, such as upgrading the retail customer footfall and heatmapping system which provides insights into station usage patterns of the 700 million people who use Network Rail’s destination stations annually. Additionally, the programme encompasses the procurement and management of critical IT systems that will support Network Rail's property operations.

AtkinsRéalis said it will will bring “scalable innovation” and draw on its international capabilities for Network Rail Property.

Network Rail’s Property Digital Programme aims to support its vision of creating “Destination Stations” by implementing operational, technological, financial, and process improvements to generate new and increased revenue while maintaining the highest safety standards.