Metro and urban rail systems, technology and integration
An incredibly dense urban environment above and below ground means planning, designing, constructing and operating an urban rail system presents many challenges.
We help ensure the vision for any new railway or rail enhancement can be technically achieved to enable safe, reliable and efficient railway operations. As technical advisors, we help clients to undertake a forensic assessment of the entire rail system – from track, power, communications, signalling and control to rolling stock and the full spectrum of technologies available for any rail system. We then work through the entire rail lifecycle to identify and set the systemwide requirements, develop a feasible concept of operations, design tender and procurement requirements, develop systems assurance and integration processes and lead the testing and commissioning phase to bring new services into entry.
In addition, we support our clients’ digitisation programme. From renewable energy technologies to smart infrastructure powered by sensor-technologies and big data, we help rail clients to make sense of the rapidly evolving possibilities. From here, we can help identify the right investment decision, strategy and implementation plan to generate the greatest whole-life return that’s right for your unique circumstances.
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Projects
Explore more rail projects:
An ambitious station modernization program for New York’s subway system
MTA Enhanced Station Initiative, United States of America
Managing and supporting the delivery of sustainability services for California’s high-speed rail system
California High-Speed Rail Systemwide Sustainability Program, United States of America
Designing California’s Central Valley high-speed rail stations and establishing a system-wide station kit of parts
California High-Speed Rail Central Valley Stations, United States of America
A new integrated transport hub for Northern Ireland
Belfast Grand Central Station, United Kingdom
Commuter and mainline rail
Across the world, Arup has been at the forefront of urban transit for more than 40 years, working with clients to unlock the transformative potential rail systems offer. Our international team helps clients to take projects from initial vision to operational reality, whether a completely new urban rail project or a major extension of an existing network.
