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RASIC is a transport innovation consultancy and system developer focused on solving real-world
challenges across rail and mobility infrastructure.

We work with operators, infrastructure managers, and technology partners to deliver practical
solutions that improvesafety, operational efficiency, and passenger experience.

Driving Intelligent Mobility

Transport systems are becoming more complex. RASIC helps organisations navigate that
complexity with deployable innovation that delivers measurable impact across:

  • Operational efficiency
  • Passenger experience
  • Environmental performance

We combine research, technology, and operational insight to move ideas into live environments.

From Concept to Deployment

We don’t just advise — we implement.
RASIC bridges the gap between:

  • New products and technologies
  • Operational rail environments
  • Infrastructure constraints
  • Regulatory frameworks

Ensuring innovation works in the real world, not just on paper.

Proven in Operation

  • £10m+ in innovation projects delivered (last 3 years)
  • Recognised across the UK transport innovation landscape
  • Highly commended in multiple industry awards
  • We work across rail operators, transport authorities, suppliers, and research partners.

Built for Complex Environments

Rail is regulated, operationally critical, and multi-stakeholder.
RASIC specialises in managing the uncertainty of innovation in these environments — guiding
projects from early research through to live deployment.

Standards & Quality

RASIC operates to recognised professional standards and is ISO 9001 certified, ensuring quality management across our work.

This ensures that innovation projects are delivered with the same discipline and rigour expected of operational transport systems.

Our Ecosystem

DataWharf – turning rail data into operational insight

Shed No2 – preserving railway heritage through design

Let’s Solve the Right Problem
If you’re exploring transport innovation, digital transformation, or infrastructure solutions:

Meet our

talented team

Rail Expertise,
Real Experience

Led by rail industry veteran Marcus Mayers,
RASIC brings together a team of specialists with experience across operations, safety, innovation, technology and delivery:
focused on solving practical challenges in
live rail environments.

Marcus
MAYERS

Marcus is a transport innovation expert whose accomplishments include delivery of the UK’s first digital signalling scheme and inventor of the world’s first LED signal.

Benjamin
FORD

Ben is an expert in delivering innovation within regulated transport environments, combining project leadership, strategic vision, and deep industry insight.

Iain
MONTGOMERY

Iain is an expert in exploring new futures, immersing himself in the lives of customers and designing new propositions based on what he’s learned.

Gary
ROWNTREE

Gary is an inventor, technologist and psychotherapist, expert in bringing together experience across multiple disciplines to create real world functional products.

Kelvin
DAVIS

Kelvin is an innovation and human factors specialist with over 25 years’ experience across aviation, rail, motorsport and emerging transport technologies, including autonomous vehicles and Hyperloop.

David
TOOLAN

David is a Chartered Engineer and transformational leader with international experience across UK, European and American industry, specialising in interim and change management roles that drive business growth.   

Iain
MONTGOMERY

Iain is an expert in exploring new futures, immersing himself in the lives of customers and designing new propositions based on what he’s learned.

Gary
ROWNTREE

Gary is an inventor, technologist and psychotherapist, expert in bringing together experience across multiple disciplines to create real world functional products.

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