A company involved in the design, construction and supply of multi-unit trains experienced delays and significant cost overruns in its production process. FTI Consulting was engaged to conduct a structured project assessment analysing and quantifying the disruptions. The final report helped the company shape its negotiation position with vendors and customers and reach a satisfying result for all parties.
The client achieved a negotiated settlement for the delays and resulting penalty risks, followed by the delivery of more than 60 trains into service.
The structured project assessment allowed the client to gain a fuller understanding of the root causes of the delays and how delays were linked to the associated penalties, enabling them to be better prepared for potential disputes in the future.
Armed with FTI Consulting’s report, the client established a robust defence and negotiation strategy and was prepared for potential litigation.
FTI Consulting’s transportation and logistics experts performed an independent, structured review of the project, analysing documentation and schedules and conducting targeted interviews to uncover the root causes of the delays and cost overruns.
Our experts identified the major drivers of disruption, including delayed design freeze, client-driven changes, change of law and testing challenges, spanning the full project lifecycle, from design through to production, certification and final delivery.
Our robust expert report delivered clear, defensible insights into the project’s delays, providing the company with the necessary support to shape a strong defence strategy, manage penalty risks and strengthen its negotiation position.
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