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Rail Summit 2025 Confidence in Motion SYSTRA’s Digital Innovation Journey for Tramways Leveraging the Autodesk Ecosystem

Gunjan THANKI Gunjan THANKI, Digital Engineering

Management Discipline Lead-Systra India

gthanki@systra.com

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mailto:gthanki@systra.com

SYSTRA’s Digital Approach to Tram Project

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1. How SYSTRA is digitally transforming tramway project delivery

2. Open BIM workflows using Autodesk technologies

3. Real-world benefits: enhanced collaboration, efficiency, and sustainability

4. Key lessons and best practices from recent projects

5. Preparing for future-ready, connected urban mobility

Why it matters: 1. Responds to increasing complexity in

tramway systems 2. Drives smarter, more sustainable

infrastructure 3. Empowers industry leaders with actionable

digital strategies

Innovating Mobility

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SYSTRA at a Glance: Our global expertise and rail vision

Challenges: Management-Engineering. How Systra overcame them with Autodesk Ecosystem

Digital Transformation in Tramway Projects: Systra’ s Delivery workflow

Project Highlights: Real-world implementation and achievements (Screenshot from Project)

Key Lessons Learned: Insights and best practices

Future-Ready Strategies: Embracing innovation for tomorrow’s mobily

Q&A: Open discussion

global leader for transportation solutions

80% of turnover achieved

abroad

SYSTRA has contributed to

1 in 2 High-Speed lines

in the world

SYSTRA has designed

1 out of 2 metro network

in service in the world

An operational presence in

80 countries

11,000 employees

Consultancy

Project

Management

Design Construction

Supervision

Testing &

Commissioning

Operation &

Maintenance

Engineering

DESIGN & CONSULTING

RAIL, METRO, WATER, HIGHWAY

& TRANSPORT PLANNING

CTR

RAIL, METRO, HIGHWAY, WATER

SYSTEMS

RAIL & METRO

PMC

RAIL, METRO, HIGHWAY, WATER

in India 2500 employees

Challenges(Management) of Delivering Trams in Complex Environments

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Management Challenges

1. On time, within budget delivery

2. Across the Globe coordination

3. Frequent design changes

4. Stakeholders’ concerns

5. Upskilling with new technologies

Systra’s Management Solutions

1. Fast, quality Global digital coordination

2. Cost control, Value Engineering

3. Proactive risk/change management, adaptable design

4. Stakeholder & community engagement

5. Innovation, automation, and regular upskilling

Autodesk Ecosystems

1. Streamlined workflows

2. Real-time coordination, centralized data

3. Version control, Seamless design updates.

4. Visual and animation for presentations/engagement.

5. Easy onboarding, role-based access, and mobile tools for Site.

Challenges(Engineering) of Delivering Trams in Complex Environments

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Engineering Challenges

1. Design & interface check for heritage-archaeological sites

2. Environmental and regulatory compliance

3. Multidisciplinary data Integrating

4. Safety and security

5. Operation and Management

Systra’s Engineering Solutions

1. Battery-powered, catenary-free trams for zero-emission

2. GIS-BIM planning to protect heritage sites

3. Unified data with engineering software

4. Advanced safety solutions and regular safety reviews

5. Flexible, upgrade-ready design for easy O&M

Autodesk Ecosystems

1. GIS-BIM integration with (Revit, Civil3D, Navisworks, and Civil 3D)

2. Environmental compliance with Insight

3. Coordination-centered Model(ACC-Navisworks,BIM360)

4. 3D clash detection (Navisworks)

5. As-built-Asset data in (Revit-Civil 3D-Parameter service)

SYSTRA Rail Project Delivery Workflow

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Project setup & Planning

1.Set project standards and BIM protocols.

2.Allocate resources and control access in ACC/BIM 360

Engineering Design & Collaboration

1.GIS GIS surveys and site assessment (InfraWorks, BIM 360 Field)

2.3D design (Revit, Civil 3D, AutoCAD, InfraWorks)

3.Model coordination, clash detection (Navisworks, ACC Coordination)

4.Integrated reviews and markups (ACC, BIM 360, iSystra)

Stakeholder & Approval Coordination

1.Exchange and review project requirements

2.Manage approvals, submittals, and document versions via ACC Meetings, BIM 360, SharePoint.

Quality, Risk & Change Management

1.Apply SYSTRA RedBook QA/QC standards in ACC Docs

2.Track issues, RFIs, and change orders in ACC.

Reporting, Handover & Lifecycle

1.Progress monitoring and reporting (PowerBI)

2.As-built digital models for handover (Revit, Civil 3D, ACC Build, Tandem)

3.Field access and mobile collaboration (ACC Mobile)

Enhancements

1.Carbon Tracker for sustainability analysis

2.Digital Twin for asset management (Autodesk Tandem)

3.Parametric design and AI clash analysis

4.Workflows mapped to SYSTRA RedBook & standards

SYSTRA’s global expertise + digital innovation = successful, efficient, transparent project delivery

Multidisciplinary Engineering in Action: Revit usage Screenshots

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Multidisciplinary Engineering in Action: Revit usage Screenshots

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Multidisciplinary Engineering in Action: Civil3D Screenshots

GIS:Real Ground with design progress

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Dynamo: Scripting Smart Automation Across Design

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Faster, more accurate, and fully coordinated project delivery—helping SYSTRA meet high expectations for innovation, sustainability, and heritage integration.

Navisworks: Coordination and clash detection

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As Built:Parameters Service for Revit and Civil3D

BENEFITS

3DsMax: Visualizations

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SYSTRA In-House Tools Integrated with Autodesk

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1. SYSTRA BIM Template Libraries

Comprehensive, SYSTRA-branded Revit and Civil 3D templates with pre-set families, styles, and annotation tools to ensure output is always SYSTRA-compliant and project-ready.

2. RedBook QA/QC Checklists (for Autodesk Docs/ACC)

Automated digital quality control checklists, audits, and naming conventions— standardizing deliverables, file structures, and review workflows inside Autodesk Construction Cloud.

3. SYSTRA “BIM Health Check” Add-in (Revit/Civil 3D)

Internal scripts and Dynamo routines for instant model diagnostics: clash checks, level/section validation, template conformity, and audit trail reporting.

4. IFC Exchange Automator

SYSTRA-developed batch tools and Dynamo scripts to automate IFC export/import for third-party model review and coordination, supporting strict client/EIR requirements.

5. Project Dashboard Integration

Power BI dashboard templates pre-configured to connect with BIM 360/ACC data exports, visualizing KPIs, risk status, and progress updates in real time (used for both internal management and client reporting).

6. SYSTRA SharePoint Integration

Custom document approval workflows that bridge Autodesk Docs/ACC and internal SharePoint for seamless review, versioning, and archival of project-critical documents.

7. Automated Drawing Stamping & Naming Macro

AutoCAD/Revit macros for auto-labeling and stamping of plans with required metadata for submissions, reducing manual entry and error risk.

8. SYSTRADATA for Geospatial & Asset Analytics

Proprietary scripts and plugins for pulling Civil 3D/Infra Works/point cloud data into custom asset analytics and GIS-based tracking platforms for O&M planning.

SYSTRA’s in-house BIM utilities, QA checklists, and dashboard

automations—fully integrated with Autodesk tools—deliver faster, cleaner, and more compliant

project outcomes.

A range of digital solutions to create, manage and use BIM data throughout the life cycle

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Automate the

creation of BIM data

Control the quality of

BIM data

Enrich data, build the

Asset Information

Model

Use the data, for

example to assess the

carbon footprint of an

infrastructure

Improve control of

technical risks

Summary and lesson learned

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Early, Unified Coordination

Seamless teamwork

between rail, civil, MEP, and utility

disciplines (Revit, Civil 3D,

Navisworks) reduced design

coordination time by 30%.

Cloud Integration Boosts

Stakeholder Engagement

Real-time data access for 120+ users (ACC/BIM 360) accelerated

information sharing and cut

document retrieval by 50%.

Protecting What Matters

GIS-BIM analysis ensured 100% protection of

heritage, environment, and

existing utilities along the corridor.

Smarter Utilities & Drainage Workflows Automated modeling and batch updates for drainage and ground details using Dynamo

scripts in Civil 3D/Revit saved

engineering hours and improved underground

accuracy.

Accelerated Approvals &

Reduced Site Risks Digital workflows slashed approval

cycles by 25% and reduced clashes

and rework by 40% through model

coordination and clash detection.

Field-Ready, Mobile

Collaboration Mobile BIM tools

enabled field teams to resolve issues 20% faster and keep models up to date onsite.

Transparent Reporting & Asset

Management Automated

dashboards (Power BI) and as-built

modeling (Autodesk Tandem) improved project monitoring,

handover, and lifecycle

maintenance.

What Next? Future Planning

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Leveraging Digital Twins for lifecycle asset management

Integrating AI tools for design optimisation and clash resolution

Implementing IoT technologies for smarter, connected tram systems

Using AR/VR for stakeholder engagement and design validation

Advancing sustainability through embedded carbon tracking and green design

Developing modular BIM workflows for adaptability and future-proofing

Connecting tram networks with smart city and mobility platforms.Harnessing predictive analytics for proactive operations and maintenance

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Thank you, on Behalf of the Entire SYSTRA India – SYSTRA Group Team, Gunjan Thanki

systra.com

Driving innovation for the future of sustainable mobility, with the confidence

that moves the world.

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At SYSTRA, we go beyond engineering—using digital twins, real-time analytics, and immersive technologies to deliver zero-emission, innovative journeys. Every project pushes boundaries and shapes a connected, collaborative future. Our confidence drives progress; our vision leads the way forward.

Q&A

Default Section Slide 1 Slide 2 Slide 3: SYSTRA’s Digital Approach to Tram Project Slide 4: Innovating Mobility Slide 5 Slide 6: Challenges(Management) of Delivering Trams in Complex Environments Slide 7: Challenges(Engineering) of Delivering Trams in Complex Environments Slide 8: SYSTRA Rail Project Delivery Workflow Slide 9: Multidisciplinary Engineering in Action: Revit usage Screenshots Slide 10: Multidisciplinary Engineering in Action: Revit usage Screenshots Slide 11: Multidisciplinary Engineering in Action: Civil3D Screenshots Slide 12: GIS:Real Ground with design progress Slide 13: Dynamo: Scripting Smart Automation Across Design Slide 14: Navisworks: Coordination and clash detection Slide 15: As Built:Parameters Service for Revit and Civil3D Slide 16: 3DsMax: Visualizations Slide 17: SYSTRA In-House Tools Integrated with Autodesk Slide 18: A range of digital solutions to create, manage and use BIM data throughout the life cycle Slide 19: Summary and lesson learned Slide 20: What Next? Future Planning Slide 21 Slide 22