Modelling and Simulation

Confident decisions start here

In critical industries like transport and utilities, even small changes can have big consequences. But predicting how those changes will play out – in complex systems and for the people who depend on them – is rarely straightforward.

That’s where modelling and simulation tools help. They let you test ideas in a safe, virtual space and see what might happen before making real-world decisions – or costly investments.

Our team uses these tools across critical infrastructure to help clients spot challenges early, improve performance, and move forward with confidence.

 

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Advanced modelling and simulation

Client success stories

Shaping Britain’s rail network through real-world modelling and simulation
Empowering European transport operators with data-driven insights, optimising routes and enhancing the British rail network through advanced modelling and simulation. 
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Our heritage

Graffica, part of Sopra Steria

In 2022, Sopra Steria acquired Graffica, a specialist provider of simulation products, software systems and consultancy services to the transport industry. Now fully embedded into the Sopra Steria family, the team continues to deliver cutting-edge solutions that enhance operational efficiency, safety, and decision-making across the transport sector.

Our core services and offerings

Simulation platforms are tools that mimic real-world systems for testing and development purposes. Our platforms support your research and development needs for concept evaluation, experimentation, demonstration, and trials.

Our platforms are architected to seamlessly integrate with a wide range of third-party systems, such as live surveillance, simulators, and prototype applications, through various industry-standard interfaces.

We offer the perfect platform for prototyping ideas and concepts. Before you commit to a new system or major contracts, we can:

  • Test and refine requirements on our simulation platforms.
  • Emulate the proposed system's functionality and user interface.
  • Provide a system for technical, human factors, and operational evaluations.
  • Eliminate the costs of prototyping on an operational system.

We create secure, safe, and scalable operational systems, which range from centralised data processing hubs through to Europe-wide distributed and connected airspace management tools.

We have developed a suite of bespoke software solutions to address the toughest of industry challenges, from three-dimensional airport environments to high-fidelity rail network simulators.

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