What Transport Technology-Consult does

TTK TransportTechnologie-Consult GmbH is a privately held German engineering and consulting firm headquartered in Karlsruhe that specializes in planning and consulting services for public transport. Founded in 1996 as a joint venture between PTV PlanungTransportVerkehr AG and Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft (AVG), the company was created to disseminate the so-called 'Karlsruhe Model' of integrated tram-train operations to other cities and regions. Its service portfolio spans twelve activity areas, including strategic mobility planning, public transport network design, feasibility studies, transport infrastructure and civil engineering planning, construction supervision, tariff and ticketing studies, mobility hubs, cycling infrastructure, operations planning, vehicle technology and alternative drive systems, and applied research and capacity building.

The company operates a B2B professional services model, securing engagements through public procurement and direct consulting contracts with territorial authorities (Gebietskörperschaften) and public transport operators at municipal, regional, and national levels. Customers include DB-Infrago, Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Neckar, Münchner Verkehrsverbund, Eurométropole Strasbourg, Ile-de-France-Mobilités, and Hanoi Metropolitan Railway. TTK uses PTV VISUM and other third-party modeling tools, alongside its own scenario-analysis tools for e-mobility studies, but does not develop proprietary software or AI/ML systems. Revenue is project-based with pricing determined through procurement processes, and the company reported approximately €3 million in annual revenue and roughly 100 projects per year as of 2015.

TTK serves a German-French bicultural market with headquarters in Karlsruhe and French offices in Lyon (2002), Paris (2019), and Strasbourg (2021), plus a wholly-owned railway electrical planning subsidiary (B.E.P. GmbH) launched in 2021. Project activity extends across at least a dozen countries including Germany, France, Finland, Vietnam, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Poland, Austria, and Peru. The company is jointly owned by its two founding shareholders, PTV AG and AVG, and has been led since 2017 by Managing Directors Dr Rainer Schwarzmann and Christian Höglmeier. Marketing and business development are conducted through industry conferences (UITP, European Mobility Expo, AGIR), LinkedIn, and university career fairs.

Name

Transport Technology-Consult

Legal name

TransportTechnologie-Consult Karlsruhe GmbH

Website

https://ttk.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TTK TransportTechnologie-Consult GmbH is a German engineering and consulting firm founded in 1996 that provides planning, feasibility, infrastructure design, and e-mobility advisory services to public transport authorities and operators across Germany, France, and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Transport Planning & Consulting

NAICS

Engineering Services (54133)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Transportation & Traffic Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Transportation & Infrastructure Planning (BPAHAKAF), Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) Planning, Design & Engineering (MOT/TCP Plans) (TLAJALAA), Stations, Platforms & Depot/Yard Construction (IMAFAFAD)

Keywords

• Public transport consulting
• Transport planning services
• Mobility planning
• Tram-train engineering
• Feasibility studies

Headquarters

HQ city

Karlsruhe

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Engineering and Planning Consulting Services: TTK generates revenue through providing specialized planning, consulting, and engineering services for public transport infrastructure projects. Services include feasibility studies, network planning, infrastructure design, construction supervision, and technical studies for public transport operators and authorities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

TTK is a planning and consulting firm for public transport, providing engineering services that span mobility planning, transport infrastructure design, civil engineering structures, construction supervision, tariff and ticketing studies, public transport network consulting, operations, vehicle technology and alternative drives, mobility hubs, and research and capacity building. The firm serves public transport authorities (Aufgabenträger) and operating companies at municipal, regional, and national levels, executing feasibility studies, network planning, infrastructure design, and project supervision under direct consulting engagements and public procurement contracts.

Product overview

TTK (TransportTechnologie-Consult GmbH) is a planning and consulting firm for public transport, established in 1996 in Karlsruhe, Germany, with offices in Lyon and Strasbourg (France). The company operates as a unified service portfolio rather than a software product platform. Its offerings span mobility planning, transport infrastructure design, civil engineering, construction supervision, tariff studies, vehicle technology, and applied research. Key service areas include: Mobility Planning, Active Modes/Cycling Infrastructure, Mobility Hubs, Tariff and Ticketing Studies, Feasibility Studies, Transport Infrastructure Planning, Civil Engineering Structures, Construction Supervision, Public Transport Network Consulting, Operations, Vehicle Technology & Alternative Drives, and Research & Capacity Building. The company specializes in the 'Karlsruhe Model' of tram-train systems and cross-border transport planning between Germany and France.

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Products and services

• Mobility Planning (Mobilitätsplanung) Strategic mobility planning service for local authorities, including scenario development and promotion of modal shift toward sustainable transport modes.
• Active Modes / Cycling Infrastructure (Radverkehr) Planning and development of cycling infrastructure and active mobility solutions for municipalities and regional authorities.
• Mobility Hubs (Pôles d'échanges multimodaux) Design and planning of multimodal interchange hubs that combine multiple transport modes (bus, rail, tram, cycling, pedestrian) into integrated interchange nodes.
• Tariff and Ticketing Studies (Tarif und Vertrieb) Fare structure analysis, integrated tariff system design, and ticketing distribution strategy studies for public transport authorities and transport associations.
• Feasibility Studies (Machbarkeitsstudien) Technical, economic, and legal feasibility assessments for transport projects prior to investment and implementation.
• Transport Infrastructure Planning (Verkehrsanlagenplanung) Planning of transport infrastructure including roads, rail facilities, and stations for public transport authorities and operators.
• Civil Engineering Structures (Ingenieurbauwerke) Structural planning for bridges, noise barriers, railway stations, and related civil engineering structures within public transport projects.
• Construction Supervision (Bauüberwachung) On-site construction monitoring and management services for infrastructure projects, provided to public transport authorities and operators since 2017.
• Public Transport Network Consulting (ÖPNV-Netzplanung) Public transport network design, optimization, and tender consulting services for transport authorities and operators.
• Operations Planning (Betrieb) Transport operations planning, scheduling, and optimization services for public transport operating companies.
• Vehicle Technology & Alternative Drives (Fahrzeugtechnik & alternative Antriebe) Fleet electrification strategy, alternative drive technology benchmarking, and e-mobility transition planning service using specialized software tools for scenario analysis, delivered to public transport operators.
• Research & Capacity Building (Forschung & Kompetenzaufbau) International research projects, professional training, technical visits, and benchmarking studies in sustainable mobility for public sector clients and partners.
• Railway Electrical Planning (via subsidiary B.E.P GmbH) Railway electrical planning services delivered via TTK's wholly-owned subsidiary Bahn.elektro.Planung. (B.E.P) GmbH, founded 1 June 2021 to complement TTK's and BLIC Group's engineering portfolios.

Named customers9 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CATP (Centrale d'Achat du Transport Public)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2019TTK is referenced as a service provider in the CATP catalog for technical engineering services in mobility and technical audit of public transport vehicles. TTK is referenced in two categories: (1) Technical engineering services in mobility - in partnership with A1 Statistiques, (2) Technical audit of public transport vehicle fleets - in partnership with Ade Transport.
• WSP Finland OycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2024, TTK has been supporting WSP Finland in several tramway projects in Finland, particularly in the Helsinki capital region. The collaboration aims to provide insights into practices and regulations in various European cities with efficient tramway networks.
• SignonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Schönbuchbahn infrastructure planning project.
• BasiccminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Schönbuchbahn infrastructure planning project.
• AxenneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner with Aklea in developing a Masterplan for introduction of electric vehicles in Grenoble Alpes Métropole.
• AkleaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner with Axenne in developing a Masterplan for introduction of electric vehicles in Grenoble Alpes Métropole.
• BLIC GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Munich regional bus fleet electrification study analyzing 156 lines and approximately 500 vehicles.
• PTV AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationLong-standing partner in transport planning projects. PTV provides software tools (PTV VISUM) used by TTK for strategic e-bus planning and transport modeling. Collaborated on Kurzstreckentarif VRN tariff study.
• PTV TC GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in feasibility study on alternative transport systems for guided public transport (magnetic levitation train system for Munich airport shuttle).
• Cideon GmbH & Co. KGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in feasibility study on alternative transport systems for guided public transport.
• TEST SAScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrequent collaboration partner in French public transport projects including PEM (pôles d'échanges multimodaux) studies, BHNS planning, and various infrastructure projects across France.
• Schüßler-PlanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in MobiPAMINA cross-border mobility study for Eurodistrict PAMINA.
• IngéropminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in MobiPAMINA cross-border mobility study.
• Cloix-Mendès-GilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in MobiPAMINA cross-border mobility study.
• KomoditeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in MobiPAMINA cross-border mobility study.
• Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbH (AVG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShareholder and founding partner of TTK. AVG is one of TTK's parent companies. Collaborates on DZSF research project on automated tramway operation functions.
• Marlo Consultants GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in DZSF research project on automated tramway operation functions.
• FAST (Institute of Vehicle Systems Technology)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in DZSF automated tramway research project.
• ECON Chair of Network Economics at KITminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology in DZSF automated tramway research project.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• WSP: Global engineering consultancy with a substantial public transport planning practice in Europe. WSP is simultaneously a TTK co-development partner on Finland tramway projects and a competitor for the same European municipal clients.
• Egis: French-headquartered engineering group with significant rail, transit, and urban mobility consulting capabilities. Competes with TTK directly for French municipal transport authority engagements, particularly tram and multimodal hub projects.
• Transitec: Lyon-headquartered transport planning and mobility engineering consultancy with offices across France, Switzerland, Belgium, and Germany. Closest direct competitor to TTK in the French public transport consulting market and a fellow specialist in tram and bus network planning.
• Intraplan Consult GmbH: Munich-based transport planning consultancy providing demand modeling, network planning, and feasibility studies for public transport operators and authorities. Directly comparable in scale, geography, and service mix to TTK.
• Ramboll: Danish-headquartered engineering consultancy with extensive European transport planning and urban mobility practices. Competes with TTK for Nordic and EU cross-border transport consulting mandates.
• PTV Transport Consult: Transport planning consultancy within the PTV Group, headquartered in Karlsruhe. PTV was a founding shareholder of TTK in 1996 and continues to operate in the same German-speaking public transport planning market with overlapping service lines including network planning and tariff studies.
• Citec: Swiss engineering consultancy providing transport infrastructure, traffic, and mobility planning services across Switzerland and France. Operates in the same Franco-Swiss corridor where TTK maintains three offices.
• Systra: French engineering consultancy specializing in rail and public transit infrastructure. Directly competes with TTK in tram, metro, and bus network planning for French and international transit authorities.
• Setec: French engineering group with a dedicated transport and mobility practice covering planning, infrastructure design, and project supervision. Direct peer in the French public transport consulting market.

Broad incumbents

• Sweco: Large European engineering consultancy with broad transport and infrastructure capabilities across the Nordics, Benelux, Germany, and Central Europe. Larger and more diversified than TTK but competes in overlapping municipal public transport planning engagements.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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