KiwiRail have launched the RNR project to best prepare for the increased number of rail movements that will occur once the City Rail Link (CRL) opens in 2026.
The increased demand on the rail network will reduce access for infrastructure maintenance and renewal. RNR is designed to accelerate any outstanding capital projects and asset upgrades to help de-risk the network performance and improve resilience before the CRL is commissioned.
This project is prolific and has multiple workstreams and facets. Vitruvius have been involved in the development of the structure of the catch-up renewals delivery process, roles and responsibilities.
Neil Mason, Founder of Vitruvius and Managing Director at the time, supported KiwiRail in a strategic advisory capacity during the development and delivery of key elements of a world‑class rail metro infrastructure network.
Vitruvius was heavily involved in the delivery of the catch-up renewals programme involving the upgrade of the existing assets.
The tasks we are involved with include:
- Identifying the individual workstreams
- Development of the programme
- Frontline project delivery
- Development of the philosophies
- Delivery framework and gateway reviews for each workstream
- Resource management and critical path
- Business case development
- Strategic planning.
Project: Rail Network Growth Impact Management (RNGIM)
Client: KiwiRail
When: 2019 – Current
Vitruvius Scope: Strategic Advisory, Project Delivery, Rail Infrastructure
