Case Study: TRU West improves project decision-making with Nodes & Links

How TRU West was able to make better decisions during a mega project using Nodes & Links

Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) West, the rail alliance delivering a multi-billion-pound upgrade between Manchester and Leeds, needed a better way to manage a highly complex programme with 26,000+ activities across 76 miles of track, 25 stations, and multiple closures. The team wanted to turn data into actionable insights faster, improve collaboration, and proactively spot schedule slips before they became costly delays.

TRU West chose Nodes & Links, using its AI-powered planning and analytics platform to share a single view of project data, drill down from WBS to activity level, and quickly identify critical and near-critical paths. The result was faster decision-making and better resource allocation, with reported gains including 360 hours saved per month, 5x more insights, 480x faster analysis, and ROI, helping TRU West improve predictability and manage risk more effectively.

Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) West

Jeancarlo Duran

Digital Planning & Reporting Manager