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Transit-oriented development and rail corridors

The shift in thinking of railroads as a major economic growth opportunity offers transformational benefits for people, communities, economies, and the environment.

Our approach to transit-oriented development and the realization of value along rail corridors is research-driven and community-focused. By taking a place-based approach to decision-making for rail projects, we gauge every design decision – from the route to station site and design – in terms of its ability to stimulate the economy, connect people, and improve life in both the cities and beyond.

How we can help

We help rail clients to think long-term and achieve valuable outcomes:

Rail corridor development
Adding value to communities along the route
Masterplanning
Maximizing the commercial, social and environmental opportunities around stations

Services

Find out more about our rail services:

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Services
Acoustic consulting
Asset management
Civil engineering
Climate change risk, resilience and adaptation
Economic planning
Intelligent mobility
Lighting design
Masterplanning and urban design
Rail infrastructure design
Rail scheme development, case making and funding
Rail systems and technologies
Transport architecture
Digital tools and solutions
MassMotion
Developed in-house by Arup, MassMotion is the world’s most flexible pedestrian and crowd simulation software.
SoundLab
SoundLab is an environment where you can explore and understand every aspect of sound and noise performance.
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.

Impact

Learn more about our work across every type of rail development:

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Amsterdam transforms Zuidas financial district into bustling urban hub
Zuidasdok
The new public transport hub seen from the air
Pioneering a people-first mobility hub for California’s sustainable transportation future
Sacramento Valley Station Area Plan
People around the valley station
Developing the alignment for the proposed high-speed rail link between Dallas and Houston
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

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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