ExcelWraps Selected for European Railway Innovation Award for SmartFleet Digital Platform

LEEDS, U.K. - July 29, 2025 - PRLog -- The achievement was announced by Rail Forum, the UK's national railway industry body, in partnership with the Birmingham Railway Carriage and Wagon Company Innovation Centre (BRIC). ExcelWraps was chosen from 20 competitive entries across the UK region for its innovative approach to digitising railway maintenance and compliance processes.

Transforming Railway Maintenance
SmartFleet represents a fundamental shift from traditional paper-based maintenance processes to comprehensive digital workflows. The cloud-based platform integrates maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) operations, quality auditing, compliance tracking, and smart tool connectivity into a unified system that serves railway operators, maintainers, and rolling stock owners across the UK.

"We're delighted that SmartFleet has been recognised at the European level," said John Doyle, Director of ExcelWraps. "This award validates our commitment to transforming how the railway industry manages its most critical asset – rolling stock. Our platform addresses real operational challenges while enhancing safety and compliance across the sector."

Industry Impact
The SmartFleet platform delivers measurable improvements including:

• Eliminates paperwork - Reduces administration time by 30-45%
• Enhanced compliance – Competency management and audit trail reporting
• Smart tool integration - Direct connectivity eliminates transcription errors
• Real-time visibility - Dashboard analytics enable data-driven decisions
• Scalable solution – Immediate startup with pay-as-you-go pricing

With over 30 ready-to-use solutions covering everything from corrosion management to train cleaning scorecards, SmartFleet addresses the full spectrum of rolling stock lifecycle management.

European Recognition
The ERCI Innovation Awards celebrate groundbreaking technologies that advance railway safety, efficiency, and sustainability across Europe. Regional winners from across the continent will compete for the overall European title, with the final ceremony taking place at EXPO Ferroviaria in Milan on 30 September 2025.

Cat Appleby, Membership & Engagement Director at Rail Forum, commented: "ExcelWraps exemplifies the innovative spirit driving the UK rail sector forward. Their SmartFleet platform demonstrates how digital transformation can deliver tangible operational benefits while maintaining the highest safety standards."

The recognition comes as ExcelWraps continues to expand its presence in the UK rolling stock market, working with major maintenance depots, fleet operators, and rolling stock companies nationwide.

Visit https://smartfleet.live.excelwraps.com/