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Welcome to PACE Rail

Battle-tested in rail's toughest programmes. Now intelligent.

PACE Rail delivers project and programme management for Britain's most complex rail and infrastructure schemes — enhanced by the Aikido Intelligent Control Platform for real-time visibility, automated reporting, and multi-stakeholder assurance

WHY CHOOSE PACE RAIL

Expert Teams Driving Confident Project Delivery

Battle-tested in rail's toughest programmes. Now powered by intelligent control. PACE Rail delivers project and programme management for Britain's most complex rail 

Proven Rail Expertise

25+ years delivering complex rail programmes with confidence and precision.

Intelligent Programme Control

Aikido provides real-time visibility, reporting and governance across programmes.

Delivery Focused

Practical expertise focused on better outcomes for complex programmes.

ABOUT PACE RAIL

Built On Rail Experience. Focused On Delivery.

Founded in 2015, PACE Rail is a specialist rail and infrastructure consultancy delivering complex, multi-disciplinary projects and programmes.

With experience across some of Britain's most demanding rail environments, we bring proven programme leadership, project management and delivery expertise — now enhanced by the intelligent control of Aikido ICP.

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WHAT WE DO

Expertise That Moves Complex Programmes Forward

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Integrated Project Delivery

Delivering multi-disciplinary projects and programmes from concept through to commissioning.

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Complex Scheme Deep Dive / Peer Reviews

Structured reviews of programme setup, controls, reporting and governance — identifying gaps and recommending corrective actions.

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PACE Control Tower Operations

Providing the controlling mind and stakeholder interface management needed maintain programme-wide visibility control.

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Data Management & Visualisation

Turning programme data into clear intelligence through data management, visualisation, tracking and reporting.

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Project Management & Engineering Consultancy

Quality-assured project management and engineering consultancy for complex rail schemes.

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Visualisation & Real-Time Simulation

Innovation and proven results through 4D planning, visualisation and real-time simulation.

 

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AIKIDO ICP BANNER

Intelligent Control for Complex Programme Delivery

Aikido ICP brings project delivery, reporting and governance into one intelligent platform — giving complex programmes real-time visibility, automated reporting and controlled access across stakeholders.

Built by rail people, for rail people.

CASE STUDIES

Proven Delivery. Real-World Results.

Proven Rail Expertise

Reimagining the delivery methodology for one of Britain's busiest live stations.

Key results:
~30 months off programme
Significant cost savings

HS2 Old Oak Common

Peer review, PMO strategy and Digital PMO leadership supporting delivery at HS2 Old Oak Common.

Aikido ICP is the main project management and reporting tool.

TfL Overground Programme

Supporting a £750M infrastructure programme across East and North London, with 200+ personnel managed.

TEAM PREVIEW

The People Behind the Delivery

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Jonathan Fernandez

​Founder & Programme/Project Director

25 years' PM experience. Projects up to £1Bn. Stage leadership of £4.4Bn programme. Currently leading NR SRSA HS2 Old Oak Common and NR Anglia Liverpool Street & Kings Cros

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Peter Tobbell

Digital Engineer & System Architect

20 years' engineering software experience. Lead full-stack developer of the Aikido ICP platform. Built Cambridge University infrastructure tool and NR digital services.

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Michaela

Role TBC]

Bio TBC — awaiting CV or role details]

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Aiya

Contracts and Commercial Management

Leads contracts and commercial management for PACE Rail. [Full bio TBC — awaiting further details]

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Chandrashekar Nakadi

Programme Integration Planning Manager

24 years' rail planning. NEC3/4 contracts, forensic planning, delay analysis. Expert user of Aikido ICP. Currently supporting Liverpool Street, Sizewell C, and Anglia Route.

CONTACT

Ready to Take Control of Your Programme?

Contact

+44 (0)78762 02004

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