Concept development for maintaining a new fleet in a historic depot
Customer: SBB, Switzerland
Project tasks
- Project management
- Requirements analysis
- VR simulation & validation
- Concept development
Our approach
New vehicle fleets are to be introduced at the service facility in Lucerne, which will require additional roof access, in particular through the use of a crane. At the same time, there is a need for extensive renovation and replacement measures within the depot and its surroundings. Planning these structural modifications is challenging due to monument protection, limited space and ongoing operations.
PROSE analysed the maintenance requirements of the new vehicle fleets in a structured process and developed several infrastructure options. Each variant was systematically developed, evaluated and documented to support transparent decision-making. Acting as interim project manager, PROSE coordinated specialist planners and internal experts and carried out the detailed elaboration of the variants to ensure consistent progress across all areas. We also supported coordination with monument protection authorities and used virtual reality (VR) technology to simulate, test and validate the proposed solutions under realistic conditions.
Customer benefit
Through comprehensive support during the study phase and our expertise in maintenance planning, PROSE created a transparent and objective basis for all further decisions. The customer gained a clear overview of the planning status of all trades as well as coordinated cost and schedule plans. This enabled a smooth handover to the next project phase. The use of virtual reality (VR) technology supported the evaluation and optimisation of the infrastructure variants and helped to identify an optimal solution that met both operational and heritage conservation requirements.
