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Davis Associates is one of the UK’s most experienced human factors consultancies in the transport sector. Our work covers vehicle design, control systems, stations and passenger environments.

CAD drawing of train cab for GSM radio location study

GSM-R radio location study


KCRC West Rail train passenger saloon interior

KCRC West Rail saloon interior

Ergonomics is at the centre of transport developments.  On the rail network, new systems, such as ERTMS and GSM-R, require integration into the driver’s cab and tasks.  Increased demand for rail services puts pressure on train operators to maximise utilisation of saloon capacity.

We work as an integral part of the project team, together with the rolling stock manufacturer, industrial designer, transport operator and independent safety advisor.

Our expertise includes: 

• Human factors integration management

• Driving cab ergonomics

• The implementation of ERTMS

• Control and display design and arrangement

• Passenger saloon design and layout

• Emergency evacuation systems

• Compliance with RVAR

• Functional and task analyses

• Passenger behaviour research and analysis

• Station dwell time analysis and management

• Human-computer interaction design


To find out more about our experience, techniques and previous projects in this area, please download this one-page summary:


People-centred design for transport

e-mail: ergonomics@davis-associates.co.uk

telephone: +44 (0)1707 663 665