Case Study
Rail-Time: Fatigue Risk Management Software for Safer Railways
Who We Worked With:
Rail-Time + PRB Consulting Limited
What We Did:
Discovery + Strategy + Architecture + Design + Build + Enhance + Maintenance
The Project
We partnered with PRB Consulting to bring their fatigue risk management software vision to life. The rail industry faces unique challenges around safety and compliance. Fatigue is one of the most critical risks to manage. Our goal was to create an application that met strict standards. It also needed to give operators and safety teams a clear way to monitor and reduce fatigue risks in real time.
The Rail-Time platform empowers rail organisations to make smarter rostering decisions, safeguard employee wellbeing, and maintain compliance with ease. Managers can instantly assess fatigue risks across teams. Employees benefit from transparent guidance on safe working hours. With predictive modelling, dashboards, and automated reporting, the application turns fatigue management into a proactive strategy. This helps the industry operate more safely, more efficiently, and with greater confidence.
The Client
What They Do
PRB Consulting Limited is a UK-based consultancy that helps rail organisations work safely, stay compliant, and operate effectively. They provide hands-on support to rail businesses of all sizes. Their services include guidance on safety standards, staff training, and industry regulations. By combining expertise with practical experience, PRB Consulting helps companies meet requirements. They also improve operations and build confidence in the way projects are delivered.
Why They Approached Us
PRB Consulting found us online while searching for a reliable development partner. They wanted a team that could turn complex needs into simple solutions. Our proven record in building industry-focused applications stood out. With compliance and safety at the centre of their work, PRB Consulting needed a partner they could trust.
Client’s Name:
PRB Consulting Limited
Industry:
Rail Industry
'From the outset, their team has been highly accommodating, collaborative, and quick to understand and interpret our ideas. The resulting website and app integrate seamlessly and reflect exactly what we envisioned. Many of our clients have been very impressed with the system, praising both its functionality and ease of use. Agile APP Co made the development process both informative and efficient, and we’re extremely pleased to have found such a capable partner. We look forward to continuing our work together on the Rail-Time project.'
- Richard Bell, Managing Director - PRB Consulting Limited
The Challenge
Fatigue is one of the most serious risks facing the rail industry. Tired staff increase the chance of errors affecting safety and efficiency. Traditional rostering often relies on manual checks or outdated systems. This makes it hard for operators to measure fatigue across a workforce. New legislation on fatigue risk management was also coming into effect. Organisations urgently needed software that calculated risk, supported smarter scheduling, and helped them demonstrate compliance.
PRB Consulting knew that without a solution, operators would struggle to adapt. The deadline for compliance created a tight timeframe. Rail-Time needed to be launched quickly. The challenge was to deliver a robust fatigue risk management tool while ensuring it was intuitive and easy to adopt.
The Solution
Working with PRB Consulting, we designed Rail-Time as a powerful yet simple fatigue risk management platform. Our focus was on a system that calculated fatigue risk automatically. It used working hours, schedules, and industry guidelines to generate insights. Managers received clear, actionable data they could use right away. By combining predictive algorithms with an easy-to-use dashboard, we made complex fatigue data simple to understand.
Legislation deadlines were fast approaching. To meet them, we prioritised essential features for safety and compliance. Agile development made this possible. Through collaboration, regular testing, and open communication, we delivered a solution that balanced speed, reliability, and scalability.
The Impact
The launch of Rail-Time gave PRB Consulting and their clients a trusted tool for managing fatigue risk. By leaving behind manual processes, operators gained confidence that they were meeting new regulatory standards. They also improved workforce wellbeing. Managers could make better rostering decisions. Employees received transparent guidance on safe working hours. Organisations found it easier to demonstrate compliance.
Beyond meeting immediate legislative change, Rail-Time positioned PRB Consulting as a leader in safety innovation. The application continues to help companies reduce risk, improve efficiency, and build a culture of accountability. Both staff and passengers benefit from safer rail operations.