Rail and Transit

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Passenger rail transport

WSP has led the rail and transit sector since its first project: the design of the New York City subway system, in the 1880s. Our expertise is built on years of experience in public transport infrastructure in virtually all continents.

Rail freight transport

WSP provides feasibility, planning, design, and construction management services for any freight rail-related project. Our capabilities include capacity simulations, analysis and resolution of operational issues, market analyses, traffic forecasting, and multimodal competitive assessments.

As rail and transit systems are being built, modernized and expanded, technological advancements are being developed to make them safer, faster, greener and more reliable. WSP is at the forefront of applying and integrating these technologies to new and existing networks. We ensure our work is done efficiently, with minimal disruption to existing services and maximum value to our clients.

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High and Higher Speed Rail

Light Rail Transit

Metros

Stations

Rail Decarbonization: An Ecosystem Perspective

If rail is already relatively clean, why is it important to address its carbon footprint?

Rail Decarbonization: Strategic Pivot

How can rail lead the transportation sector onto a sustainable route?

Delivering Intelligent Integrated Digital Rail Systems and Operations & Maintenance

Early project adoption of integrated data-driven digital design is key to bringing high returns for operations and maintenance.

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Helsinki, Finland

From Kalasatama to Pasila - sustainable cross-link in Helsinki

The Kalasatama-to-Pasila project’s hallmark is excellence in community planning. Our experts are involved in designing the tramline extending from Nihti through Kalasatama Centre to Pasila, as well as numerous streets and green areas associated with the project.

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Hong Kong

MTR Hung Hom Station

We helped transformed the key interchange station in Hong Kong’s MTR network to accommodate its expansion plan and enhance the city’s connectivity.

Hong Kong

MTR South Island Line

MTR South Island Line provides a much-needed alternative mode of transport to the 350,000 residents living in the Southern District, who had faced daily traffic congestion to and from the downtown area of Hong Kong.

WSP's Rail and Transit leaders

Jennifer Verellen

Senior Vice President, Transportation Systems

Canada

Tamsin Silvester

Senior Director, Programs, Rail and Transit

Canada

Mustafa Mirza

Vice President, Rail and Transit, Ontario

Canada

Garry Doyle

Senior Director, Rail and Transit, Ontario

Canada

Jean-Pierre Blondin

Vice President, Rail and Transit, Quebec

Canada

Shivani Singh

Rail and Transit, India

Canada

Neil Mullen

Senior Director, Programs, Rail and Transit

Canada

Michael Freyger

Senior Director, Operations, Rail and Transit

Canada

Chris Reid

Senior Director, Programs, Rail and Transit

Canada

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