About Us

Our Team

We are a multidisciplinary group of problem solvers with backgrounds in logistics, transport, software development, data engineering and rail operations. Our strength lies in our diversity — and our shared belief that better data leads to better outcomes.

Led by Barrie Louw, with over 30 years of experience in system implementation and logistics, the team includes delivery specialists, developers, and domain experts committed to delivering smart, grounded solutions.

Meet the team

Our Partners

We believe in the power of partnership. We have longstanding relationships with experts that enable us to access the breadth and depth of expertise that we cannot maintain as a small stand-alone organisation. This includes expertise in software development, rail freight and research. We have huge appreciation for the talent, experience and work ethic of our partners and consider it a privilege to be associated with them.

University of Hull | Logistics Institute

Our roots are in the Logistics Institute where we started the development of Railwhere (then NR+ and REEC) in 2017. We still work closely with the Logistics Institute as our research partner.

Established in 2008, the Logistics Institute is a world-renowned centre for research, education and expertise in logistics and supply chain management. We are a leader in applied logistics research and industry outreach programmes, both national and international. Our focus is to drive sustainable growth through viable logistics.

Aether

We partner with Aether Limited on consulting engagements, who provides expertise in rail energy and emissions modelling. Much of the rail modelling methods encompassed in our LENS product comes from Aether.

Aether are world experts in environmental data analysis and interpretation. Our talented team of consultants use their knowledge and experience of sourcing, analysing and interpreting complex environmental data to create bespoke data analysis systems. We provide solutions for governments, local authorities, international organisations and property developers.

Lampada

Lampada provides us with a breadth of IT skills and support services. This enables us to access specialised software development skills and provides us with flexibility in capacity to deliver large and complex projects.

Lampada are a growing team of experienced professionals, who have a wealth of knowledge within software development, eLearning platforms, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Mixed Reality, and are experts in the field. Providing services to the emergency services, local government, the education sector, and commercial corporations.

Carrickarory Consulting

We partner with Carrickarory on consulting engagements, who provides expertise in rail modelling. Much of the rail modelling methods encompassed in our LENS product comes from Carrickarory.

Dr Neil Grennan-Heaven heads Carrickarory Consulting, a specialist consulting company based out of United Kingdom.

Carrickarory provides quantitative and qualitative modelling based on detailed research to address complex technical and regulatory challenges and their financial impacts. The majority of work spanning transport (including rail), energy, engineering and environmental sectors.

Our Customers

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Awards

Rail Freight Team of the Year 2024 (Rail Staff Awards), won by Lampada (Railwhere) and Network Rail combined project team.

Rail Freight Project of the Year 2024 (Rail Freight Group Awards), won by Freightliner for Mendip timetable overhaul.

Safety and Sustainability Award 2024 (Rail Freight Group Awards), won by Freightliner for partnering with REEC (Railwhere LENS) development.

Nominated for 2025

Innovation of the year in partnership with Network Rail - Rail Business Awards

Safety in Rail in partnership with Network Rail – Spotlight Awards

Our story

Our journey began at the Logistics Institute of the University of Hull in 2018 when we identified a gap in the UK rail freight sector for an integrated, consolidated digital platform for planning and analysis data. This led to the creation of NR+, a digital database and platform that uniquely brings together multiple data sources, making them accessible through a suite of intuitive, browser-based visual applications.

Building on this foundation, we developed our journey simulation tools, enabling in-depth, rapid analysis and optioneering of specific rail journeys across the GB network. These tools have been enthusiastically received by the industry and successfully adopted by leading rail freight operators.

In 2025, the University of Hull supported the creation of Railwhere as a spin-out company to build on our success and ensure a sustainable, growing product offering. This milestone coincided with the launch of our Railwhere product branding, marking a new chapter in our journey.

We take great pride in the impact our products and company are making in enhancing rail freight efficiency and contributing to the decarbonisation of logistics. By continuing to strengthen our partnerships with the Logistics Institute, Lampada Digital Solutions, and leading rail technical and emissions specialists, we remain committed to delivering innovative solutions to complex rail freight challenges.