Interfleet Technology Limited
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| Private, 100% owned by SNC-Lavalin Group | |
| Industry | Rail Industry and business services |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Headquarters |
Derby United Kingdom 29 Offices worldwide in 9 countries |
Key people | Richard George, Managing Director |
| Products | Rolling Stock, Infrastructure, Rail Control Systems, Transport Advisory |
Number of employees | 750+ |
| Website | www.interfleetgroup.com |
Part of the SNC-Lavalin Group, Interfleet is an international rail technology consultancy group. Founded in 1994, Interfleet provides railway systems consultancy services.
Not to be confused with Interfleet Inc. which is the wholly owned subsidiary of Grey Island Systems Inc, now a wholly owned subsidiary of Webtech Wirelss Inc. TSX:WEW. Interfleet Inc. is based in Floral Park, New York and is in the business of fleet management solutions.
History
Formation and early years
Interfleet Technology was formed in April 1994, as part of the privatisation of the UK rail industry. Interfleet originated from the former InterCity Fleet Engineering division of the British Rail engineering and technical headquarters, which managed the rolling-stock operated by the then InterCity sector of British Rail. From April 1994 to March 1996, the company traded as a subsidiary of the BR Board, then in March 1996, Interfleet was privatised by means of a Management and Employee Buy-Out (MEBO) from British Rail, led by its Directors. At the time of privatisation, the firm employed 99 staff and had one office in Derby. Turnover at that time was approx. £5 million. In October 2011, Interfleet was acquired by the SNC-Lavalin Group.
Organizational structure and regional offices
The international Interfleet group currently comprises nine regional subsidiaries in North America, the UK, Germany, India, Scandinavia and Australasia. The group has 29 offices in Australia (Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney), Canada (Burlington & Vancouver), Germany (Wiesbaden and Berlin), India (Mumbai & Delhi), New Zealand (Auckland and Wellington), Norway (Oslo), South Africa (Johannesburg), Sweden (8 locations including Gothenburg, Malmo and Stockholm), the United Kingdom (Derby, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London and Manchester) and the United States (Philadelphia & New York) and has 750+ staff.
Service areas
Interfleet provides services across the railway system, the major elements of which include rolling stock, infrastructure, signalling, communications, testing, software etc. The company works throughout all stages of the asset lifecycle, from feasibility, specification and procurement, through operations, maintenance and renewal. Services offered range from strategic railway management through to engineering and detail technical services.
Clients and assignments
Interfleet works throughout the international rail industry. Clients include governmental and regulatory agencies, and private clients including manufacturers and maintainers, operators and owners as well as banks, investors and international development agencies. Assignments undertaken range from day-to-day engineering and technical support, through to management of major projects such as new train procurement and strategic support to bidders for passenger rail franchises.
References
1. Interfleet Website
2. Interfleet corporate brochure/marketing materials