Transport interchanges
Helping designers, operators and owners plan for people
Stations, airports and transport hubs help our cities live and breathe.
Irrespective of the project stage or type – concept through to detailed design – new-build, expansion, or improving existing operational capabilities, designing interchanges for safety, comfort, flexibility and efficiency is imperative.
MNSolutions draws on experience gained from delivering modelling studies for over 50+ interchanges globally and collaborating with clients on a wide range of transport modes – commuter rail, metro, monorail, BRT, multimodal hubs and airport terminals.
We specialise in the use of advanced 3D pedestrian modelling software MassMotion, enabling rapid and precise analysis of 2D or 3D BIM models. Coupled with broad-ranging experience and in-depth understanding of how interchanges work, this permits fast and efficient identification of potential issues and the testing of multiple scenarios to evaluate designs and potential improvements.
How MNSolutions can help
- Improving safety & ensuring compliance
- Station capacity assessments – understanding a stations ability to provide a safe, cost-effective environment that is focused on passenger experience.
- Validation of designs based upon local rquirements and international best practice.
- Assessment and development of emergency evacuation strategies.
- Identification of potential areas of congestion and conflict, and development of mitigation measures.
- Maximising user experience
- Microsimulation of all public accessible areas, including elevators, to ensure safe, comfortable and inclusive interchange design.
- Streamlining of security and ticket check layouts.
- Evaluation of different events – peak hours, refurbishments and construction works, special events etc.
- Assessment of increased passenger demand forecast and development of mitigation measures.
- Enhancing efficiency, resilience & flexibility
- Efficient and cost affective scenario testing of infrastructure and operational options.
- Identification of deficiencies and potential improvements
- Development of design solutions based upon in-depth understanding of interchanges, ensuring viable options.
- 3D environment microsimulation models developed directly from BIM models, ensuring efficiency and compatibility.
- Informing decision making
- Detailed crowd flow modelling (static and dynamic) providing valuable input for option selection, design development and operational planning.
- Clear, insightful and data-driven analysis.
- Holistic and realistic 3D visualisation of passenger movement, maximising stakeholder understanding and engagement.
Get in touch to discover how we can support you with your interchange planning and operations
Project experience
Over 30 years of experience gained from supporting clients on diverse transport interchange projects, including over 50 stations.
São Paulo Metrô – Line 19
2022-2023
São Paulo Metrô – Line 6
2020-2024
São Paulo Metrô – Line 1
2022
Macaé Airport
2021-2022
Union Station Toronto
2018-2020
BRT Salvador
2020
Metro de Salvador
2014-2015
CPTM
2013-2015
São Paulo Metrô – Line 4
2012-2013