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Rail

Our rail experts bring decades of experience working with major international railroads at every stage – from initial vision, to design and delivery of new projects or large-scale enhancements, through to operations, maintenance, and asset renewals of some of the world’s busiest railroads.

We work with public and private sector clients to unlock the transformative potential that low-carbon and resilient railroads can bring to people, communities, economies, and the environment.

Rail submarkets

Metronet Morley Ellenbrook line

Commuter and main lines
Two high speed trains pass one another

High-speed rail

High-speed rail is one of the fastest growing infrastructure sectors in the world, and for good reason. It can be used to unlock economic and social benefits for whole regions and even countries and help square the circle of meeting decarbonisation targets while satisfying society’s demands for increased mobility.

Sydney South East Light Rail

Metros, light rail and urban transit
Tottenham Court Road Crossrail Station

Transit-oriented development and rail corridors
Orientkaj Station, Copenhagen

Stations and depots
Gautrain

Rolling stock

Rail services

Find out more about our services across the rail sector:

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Services
Asset management
Civil engineering
Climate change risk, resilience and adaptation
Rail infrastructure design
Rail scheme development, case making and funding
Rail systems and technologies
Transport architecture
Transport consulting
Tunnel design
Digital solutions and tools
MassMotion
Developed in-house by Arup, MassMotion is the world’s most flexible pedestrian and crowd simulation software.
Rail Signalling Visualisation Tool
Gain early design stage insights into how rail signalling systems will behave in their surroundings.
Virtual Engage
Public consultations are a critical part of any infrastructure project. Arup's Virtual Engage is an online platform to boost local engagement and win trust.

Rail projects

Learn more about our work across the rail sector.

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Pioneering a people-first mobility hub for California’s sustainable transportation future
Sacramento Valley Station Area Plan
People around the valley station
Exploring Arup’s role in London’s new suburban metro system
Crossrail / Elizabeth line
Streamlining delivery of a $2.6bn infrastructure modernization project for the MTA Long Island Rail Road
Long Island Rail Road expansion
Long Island rail road
Reimagining Hong Kong’s mega four-line interchange at Admiralty Station
Admiralty Station
Passengers disembark from a train that has arrived at the station
A world-class 18-stop light rail line will breathe new life into Northwest Toronto
Metrolinx Finch West Light Rail Transit
CGI of Metrolinx Finch West Light Rail Transit. Credit: Mosaic Transit Group
Designing the route alignment for Texas' high-speed rail
Texas Central High-Speed Train
An elevated high-speed train over a field of flowers

Insights

Rail continues to be a sector where new ideas, new technologies and transformative benefits can be realised. Our rail experts provide insights into the trends shaping the sector’s future.

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Article

A stronger future for our bridges

A bridge with a metal frame.
Podcast

Sustainable Forces S3 E6: Is your commute climate proof?

Kiwi rail train travelling across New Zealand
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Podcast

Sustainable Forces S3 E5: How can high speed rail transform the future?

Passengers on a high speed train
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Publication

The rail and urban transport review: an assessment and ambition for a new government

Aerial view of urban transport in a city
Publication

Rail Resilience Framework

Train at a station with passengers on the platform
Article

How does the rail industry find space to prioritise resilience planning and investment?

Aerial view of a flooded road and railway crossing the road
Article

How High Speed 1 has influenced London's growth for the past 20 years

St Pancras International Station
Article

Making the compelling case for high-speed rail

High speed train travelling across the countryside

Issues

Our rail and transport experts explore the future of transportation:

Issue

How do countries unlock the value of high-speed rail?

High speed train

Issues

What makes a connected, accessible city?

Rail experts

Meet our globally based rail leaders:

John Fagan, is Arup’s Transport Leader in the UK, India, Middle East and Africa

John Fagan

Global Rail Leader

John Fagan is Arup’s Global Rail Leader.

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John Fagan, is Arup’s Transport Leader in the UK, India, Middle East and Africa

John Fagan

Global Rail Leader

London, UK

John Fagan is Arup’s Global Rail Leader.

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Peter Guest

Peter Guest

Americas Rail Leader

Peter Guest is a Principal and the Americas Rail Business Leader based in Arup’s New York office. 

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Peter Guest

Peter Guest

Americas Rail Leader

New York, USA

Peter Guest is a Principal and the Americas Rail Business Leader based in Arup’s New York office. 

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James Musgrave, Arup

James Musgrave

Asia Pacific Rail Leader

James Musgrave leads the Rail business in Arup’s Asia Pacific (APAC) Region, which spans East Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand.

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James Musgrave, Arup

James Musgrave

Asia Pacific Rail Leader

Hong Kong

James Musgrave leads the Rail business in Arup’s Asia Pacific (APAC) Region, which spans East Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand.

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Gillian Sisk

Gillian Sisk

Europe Rail Leader

Dr. Gillian Sisk leads Arup’s Rail business in Europe.

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Gillian Sisk

Gillian Sisk

Europe Rail Leader

Cork, Ireland

Dr. Gillian Sisk leads Arup’s Rail business in Europe.

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Phil Harrison, UKIMEA Rail leader at Arup

Phil Harrison

UKIMEA Rail Leader

With over 25 years of experience across rail design, engineering and strategy, Phil leads Arup’s Rail Business in the UK, India, Middle East and Africa. 

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Phil Harrison, UKIMEA Rail leader at Arup

Phil Harrison

UKIMEA Rail Leader

Bristol, UK

With over 25 years of experience across rail design, engineering and strategy, Phil leads Arup’s Rail Business in the UK, India, Middle East and Africa. 

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