Passenger rail

Compared to travel by car, travel by rail is an energy-efficient,
environmentally responsible option. Rail routes can also provide an opportunity for parks and greenways that offer recreation and relaxation. Reliability and resilience
are prime considerations when designing or upgrading
passenger rail systems.

Whether your project is a new-start passenger rail program, an expansion, a series of extensions, or a major upgrade to an existing passenger rail system, Mott MacDonald can help ensure successful project delivery.

Our solutions address the public demand for sound fiscal management, intelligent traffic operations, environmental responsibility, and regulatory compliance Our extensive experience covers a variety of passenger rail modes:

  • Commuter rail
  • Heavy rail transit
  • High-speed rail
  • Intercity passenger rail
  • Streetcars
  • Light rail transit

Our team can assist in the initial project phases including project alternatives, right-of-way, and community and environmental mitigation measures, through design, construction, and activation. Our services cover all aspects of rail engineering:

  • Feasibility studies
  • Route planning/alignment
  • Environmental approvals
  • Track and guideway
  • Station design
  • Electrical and mechanical elements
  • Signalling and communications
  • Bridges and tunnels
  • Control and maintenance facilities

We provide associated services such as value engineering, risk assessment, analysis and management, quality assurance and control, constructability reviews, and community relations.

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