
Rail Director January 2025 - Embracing reinvention and risk

Our Rail Advisory services are designed to support the evolution of rail transport into a more efficient, sustainable, and technologically advanced mode of transit. With a deep understanding of the rail industry, we offer a range of services tailored to your specific needs. We cover passenger and freight train operations, rolling stock, service planning, infrastructure management, performance management, organizational design, safety, network optimization, industry reform, governmental affairs, regulatory advice, PSO tenders, bidding, and market development.
In the complex world of transport, wise investments are key to portfolio
growth. GoLink specialises in helping you navigate the intricacies of transport assets and commercial transactions, with a primary focus on rolling stock technical and commercial due diligence for passenger and freight fleets. We also offer supplementary knowledge covering ports, warehousing, and intermodal terminals.
Unlock the full potential of your supply chain with our logistics expertise. We help you streamline operations, decarbonise, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency. Our services include a strong focus on road-to-rail collaborations to develop new innovative offerings, craft new sustainable freight solutions, and optimise existing supply chains to reach net zero and realise crucial ESG objectives.
The emphasis on road-to-rail collaborations ensures that your transportation system
is not only cost-effective but also contributes to a greener, more sustainable operation..
We thrive on exploring new horizons in the transport industry, striving to unlock innovative, sustainable, and high-impact business models. Our New Ventures service is designed to help you take that bold step into uncharted territory. We work to bring these to market through our industry expertise, network of public/private funders, industry partners and strategic advisors. Our decarbonisation strategies focus on reducing your carbon footprint while enhancing your competitiveness.
Our Innovation and Design service is your gateway to pioneering sustainable, high-impact transport solutions that are built to last. Think differently, embrace change, explore possibilities, and revolutionise your approach to the transport industry. Embark on an innovative journey that will set you apart in the evolving world of transport.
Achieving sustainability is more than a priority, it is crucial. We specialise in finding and removing carbon across the transportation system, working with operators, asset owners, infrastructure managers and financiers. Our decarbonisation strategies focus on reducing your carbon footprint while enhancing your competitiveness.
We are a specialist transport consultancy that brings together strategic and commercial advisory services with deep sector expertise in Rail, Mobility, Logistics, Decarbonisation and Innovation.
Navigating the future of freight and passenger services
Unlocking the full potential of transport investments
Orchestrating multi modal collaborations
Pioneering sustainable transport solutions
Designing efficient, low emission models fit for the future
Unlocking Innovative Transport Business Models
Cost modelling
Feasibility studies
Business model development
Market analysis
Business plan and pitch deck creation
Bid writing
Funding strategies
Project management
Testing and proof of concept
Scaling and growth strategies
Due Diligence
Our team of transport specialists bring years of first-hand experience and an
in-depth understanding of the industry's complexities.
We understand that every client is unique. That's why we provide customised solutions that address your specific challenges and goals.
We are committed to greener, more sustainable transport solutions. Our decarbonisation strategies ensure that your business is both eco-friendly and future-proof.
We measure our success by your success. Our advisory services are designed to deliver impactful and tangible results that drive growth, emissions reduction and support innovation.
We initiate a thorough consultation with you to gain a deep understanding of your goals, challenges, and unique needs within the transport and rail sector. One of our advisors will then conduct a comprehensive evaluation of your current operations and identify specific areas for assistance or improvement.
Based on the assessment findings, our advisors will formulate a tailored strategy that aligns with your objectives, with efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability at the forefront.We present a clear and actionable plan, detailing the strategies, technologies, and initiatives that will address your specific challenges.
At stage 3, we outline a detailed project plan that details the recommended strategies, including milestones, timelines, decision stages, risks and responsible parties.Our advisors can provide hands-on support throughout the implementation phase, ensuring that the strategies are put into action effectively and efficiently.
We continuously help you moniotor performance and progress beyond the initial implementation, making real-time adjustments as needed to ensure the realisation of benefits in to your business operations.
Our deep sector expertise and individual personalities is what gives us a competitive edge.
We are proud to have partnered with a diverse range of clients, each contributing to our journey of excellence in the transportation consultancy sector. Our commitment to delivering high-quality solutions is reflected in the trust our clients place in us.
"GoLink has supported Cross River Partnership with technical advice, guidance, the development of technical models, market analysis and project support through developing the Waterloo Freight Hub, from concept through to the current plans for the delivery of the project. The project team has excellent knowledge of the logistics, freight and rail industry, and explain complex subjects to non-technical audiences very easily, combined with enthusiasm for new ideas in the rail sector. This means we would highly recommend working with GoLink Advisory in the future."
"GoLink Advisory has been instrumental in helping DPD understand the wider benefits and opportunities of incorporating rail within our transport network. The GoLink team is committed to helping us develop solutions to support the decarbonisation of our transport operations whilst also meeting strict service and cost expectations."
"Working with GoLink has been great. The team have brought their in-depth knowledge of the Rail freight industry to several of our projects and have contributed to recent stakeholder workshops that look to address some of the barriers to railfreight from multiple perspectives. We look forward to continuing our working relationship and help spread the work about the benefits of freight on rail."
"We contracted GoLink to provide detailed infrastructure operating costs for our new high speed open access services between Amsterdam, London and Paris, operating over 5 different infrastructure managers, each with unique network statements, commercial inputs and levy charges. The team at GoLink were able to deliver on our complex project with a quick turn around to a high degree of accuracy and detail. They went above and beyond and added significant value to our start up by introducing us to contacts in their network which supported our future investment prospects and capabilities. A pleasure to deal with...we couldn't recommend the GoLink team enough."
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We prioritize ongoing professional development and remain closely connected to industry associations, innovators, research bodies, and maintain a credible network of industry leaders at the forefront of change. This allows us to provide clients with the latest insights and innovations.
We serve a wide range of transport clients across asset owners, supply chain, rail, infrastructure managers, funders, public transport authorities and many more. Our services are adaptable to meet the needs of transport related clients.
We distinguish ourselves through our first hand industry expertise, our no nonsense approach to advisory services, a commitment to sustainability, a credible network of industry partners and funders, and a track record of delivering impactful outcomes for our clients.
Our services are designed to enhance the efficiency, sustainability, and profitability of your transport operations. We tailor our solutions to meet your specific needs and goals.
We specialize in transport advisory services covering rail, infrastructure, logistics, innovation, and decarbonization. Our services range from strategy development to funding, procurement, implementation, and ongoing support.