Rail revolutionaries

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Mott MacDonald has helped shape the railways that connect our world, from the world’s first deep tube electric railway and the Channel Tunnel, to delivering London’s Elizabeth Line and California High-Speed Rail today.

Insights from our experts in rail

Curious about what’s next for rail? Here, our rail experts share fresh perspectives and bold ideas that are driving innovation, as well as their personal journeys in the rail sector. Hear from Tony, our managing director of rail in the UK, and Suzanne, rail director in the UK who sits on the Liverpool-Manchester Railway Partnership Board.

Our footprint in rail

Our footprint in rail

Our Rail Revolutionaries are driving innovation across continents, blending technical excellence with community focused design and digital delivery.

As we mark 200 years of rail in the UK, we’re proud to share how we’re building the next generation of sustainable, inclusive and resilient rail systems.

200 years ago, the world changed when the first paying passenger boarded a train. Mott MacDonald has a played a huge part in the evolution of rail, from the earliest lines to today’s modern networks.

Our new timeline video highlights the milestones on that journey.

From Manila to the Midlands: John Mosuela’s rail story

John Mosuela reflects on how rail has shaped his life. From childhood, he was inspired by his father’s work with the Manila Light Rail Transit System – a legacy that sparked a lifelong passion for rail.

Today, John leads multi-disciplinary teams delivering high-speed rail across the Midlands. But his impact goes beyond infrastructure – John is also mentoring and inspiring the next generation of rail revolutionaries.

Full Circle: Clare Wildfire’s 200-Year Rail Legacy

In this video. Clare shares a deeply personal connection to rail that spans two centuries. In 1825, her ancestor, industrialist Edward Pease, played a pivotal role in financing and planning the world’s first public steam locomotive railway – a groundbreaking moment that changed the course of transport history.

Today, Clare continues that legacy as Mott MacDonald’s Global cities lead, shaping the future of rail to uplift communities, drive sustainability and improve lives around the world.

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