Railways
worldwide operate in an environment that few would have recognised
even ten years ago. State controlled monoliths have given way to a
mix of private and public ownership which may vary from country to
country but which is becoming increasingly commercial in tone.
Politics are still an important factor with regulation taking a
prominent role but the days when railway expertise was measured
simply in terms of engineering and operations are long gone.
A
full understanding of all commercial aspects of railways is one of
First Class Partnerships' core capabilities. Whether in the public or
private sector or at the interface between the two, FCP has a track
record that is second to none. Whether settling Business Plans or
undertaking professional due diligence for clients contemplating
market entry or a new investment in rail, FCP has unrivalled
experience of providing advice in many parts of the world. Not only
have we both led and supported successful company bids for publicly
procured concessions but we have also acted for government in
determining specifications and negotiating franchise contracts.
As
a consequence of our experience in running railways over many decades
and advising clients since 1999 we have also developed related
expertise in a number of other vital commercial activities including
demand forecasting and revenue modelling, market and financial
planning.
