London St. Pancras Highspeed appoints Mott MacDonald as strategic partner on sustainable asset management framework

London St. Pancras Highspeed, the operator of the UK’s only high-speed railway connecting London to the Channel Tunnel, has appointed Mott MacDonald as its sole strategic partner under a new sustainable asset management framework. The three-year partnership will support London St. Pancras Highspeed in delivering its long-term vision to be the most sustainable transport option across the UK and Europe and the world’s leading high-speed rail experience.

London St. Pancras Highspeed holds a 30-year concession, running until 2040, for the operation and stewardship of the 109km high-speed rail line and international stations from London St. Pancras to the Eurotunnel. The railway provides vital high-speed access for domestic and international passenger services, giving London St. Pancras Highspeed a unique and strategic role in the UK rail sector.

The newly launched framework brings together asset management and climate adaptation under a single, integrated approach. This reflects London St. Pancras Highspeed’s continued ambition to embed climate resilience and sustainability into its core operations ensuring long-term performance, regulatory compliance and enhanced value for customers and communities.

“This partnership supports our ongoing commitment to delivering a high-performing transport system that’s resilient, sustainable and ready for the challenges ahead” said Jo Parkes, head of asset management at London St. Pancras Highspeed. “By bringing together asset management and climate adaptation under one framework, we are both future-proofing our infrastructure and setting standards for sustainable rail.”

Mott MacDonald’s strategic advisory team will provide a wide range of integrated services across asset management, climate and sustainability and supply chain advisory. The collaboration will focus on developing and embedding best practice approaches that deliver tangible benefits to London St. Pancras Highspeed’s customers and the communities it serves.

Mott MacDonald’s strategic advisory lead, Andy Moulds, said: “We are delighted to be selected as London St. Pancras Highspeed’s strategic partner on this important framework. Our integrated advisory and consultancy experts will deliver highly tailored strategic advisory services that meet the unique requirements of London St. Pancras Highspeed. This is a powerful opportunity to combine Mott MacDonald’s strengths in asset management, climate resilience and innovation to help shape a more sustainable and resilient future for high-speed rail, supporting the UK’s transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient transport network.”