NetDevices has developed the T-Ops platform
for planning railway works.

About

 T-Ops(Tracks-Operations Planning Strategy) called on NetDevices to design and develop a platform that will serve as a support tool for operational teams responsible for coordinating work on railway construction sites.

Background

The T-Ops platform facilitates efficient rail work planning by enabling the creation of projects via forms, the submission of work requests, the management of track conflicts, and the necessary daily adjustments. This solution is used by two types of users:

• Holders: These team leaders, who are present on site, use the documents produced by T-Ops to manage the work efficiently. They are responsible for implementing tasks and reporting to requesters.
• The applicants: these works managers supervise the installation of systems in accordance with a pre-established schedule and budget. They may manage several teams and contractors, thus ensuring the overall coordination of railway projects.

Solution(s)

Schematize the complex coordination of railway works with the Figma design tool. This tool includes the organization established by the teams that ensure the smooth coordination of the project.

Impact

The T-Ops Rail platform optimizes work coordination, improves resource utilization, reduces delays and disruptions, enhances safety on construction sites, and enables data-driven decision-making, ensuring more efficient and safer rail projects.

Challenges

The challenge in designing this railway platform lies in effectively representing the complex coordination of railway track work on Figma.

1. Schematization of railway works coordination: The first challenge is to create clear and understandable diagrams that visually represent the different stages and processes involved in coordinating railway works. This includes work planning, resource allocation, field team management, etc.
2. Organization of teams and owners: A crucial aspect of the design would be to represent the organization of the teams involved in the railway works, as well as the owners responsible for coordinating and supervising these teams. The hierarchical relationships between owners and applicants should be highlighted, clearly indicating the roles and responsibilities of each party.
3. Visibility of documents and data: The platform must also allow holders and applicants to easily access the documents and data necessary for the proper execution of the work. This could include work plans, budgets, schedules, progress reports, etc. The challenge would be to design an intuitive interface that makes it easy to navigate and search for this critical information.
4. Intuitive user interface: Finally, the main challenge would be to create a user-friendly and intuitive interface that offers an optimal user experience for holders and applicants. This involves designing interactive features, easy-to-navigate menus, clear action buttons, and a visually appealing layout that simplifies understanding and use of the platform.

By addressing these challenges, the design of the railway platform on Figma will effectively support the coordination of work and improve the productivity of teams involved in railway projects.