Our Specialties

PTSI Transportation

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Operations, Operations Planning, Operations Training


  • The Route Learning System™ for Physical Characteristics/route familiarization training
  • (see Route Learning Systemâ„¢ under Products and Services)

  • Schedule Development and Evaluation, using proprietary software
  • Operating Rules – training, review, development
  • Technical Writing (putting operating documents into understandable English)


On Board Service, Catering (Food & Beverage), Customer Service, Marketing


  • As part of a joint venture with On Board Specialists, all aspects of railway food and beverage service
  • including increasing revenue and satisfaction, assistance to caterers and suppliers, development and implementation of technology and service assets

  • Provision of Complete On Board Service for privately owned railcars and special movements
  • Audits of Customer-facing service; Mystery Shopping
  • Audits of Wayfinding, Signage, Customer Information Provision
  • Development of and guidance to Customer and Advocacy Groups
  • Service Planning and Market Research


Bus, Transit and Motor Coach Service


  • Customer-Oriented Route and Service Planning
  • Optimization of the Public-Private Interface
  • Branding and Valuation of intangible Assets; Brand Outreach
  • Service Development Keyed to Market Generators and Segments
  • Integrated Fare and Market Plans


Railway Passenger Rolling Stock


  • High Level Specifications
  • Schedule Development and Evaluation
  • Appraisals; Optimization of Residual Value; Disposition Assistance


Transport Management Systems and Standards


  • Management System Plans, Development, Maintenance and Audits
  • Environmental and Safety System Plans
  • International Standards, Audits, Compliance, Assistance with Certification