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Highspeed 1, UK
Cityringen station, Copenhagen
Medellin tramway, Colombia.

Rail

Our rail experts bring decades of experience working with major international railways at every stage – from initial vision, to design and delivery of new projects or large-scale enhancements, through to operations, maintenance and asset renewals of some of the world’s busiest railways. We work with public and private sector clients to unlock the transformative potential that low carbon and resilient railways can bring to people, communities, economies and the environment.

Rail submarkets

Metronet Morley Ellenbrook line

Commuter and main lines
Two high speed trains pass one another

High speed and intercity rail
Sydney South East Light Rail

Metros, light rail and urban transit
Tottenham Court Road Crossrail Station

Transit-oriented development and rail corridors
Orientkaj Station, Copenhagen

Stations and depots

Services

Find out more about our services across the rail sector:

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Services
Asset management
Civil engineering
Climate change risk, resilience and adaptation
Rail infrastructure design
Rail scheme development, case making and funding
Rail systems and technologies
Transport architecture
Transport consulting
Tunnel design and ventiliation
Digital solutions and tools
MassMotion
Developed in-house by Arup, MassMotion is the world’s most flexible pedestrian and crowd simulation software.
Rail Signalling Visualisation Tool
Gain early design stage insights into how rail signalling systems will behave in their surroundings.
Virtual Engage
Public consultations are a critical part of any infrastructure project. Arup's Virtual Engage is an online platform to boost local engagement and win trust.

Projects

Learn more about our work across the rail sector.

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Exploring Arup’s role in London’s new suburban metro system
Crossrail / Elizabeth line
Reimagining Hong Kong’s mega four-line interchange at Admiralty Station
Admiralty Station
Passengers disembark from a train that has arrived at the station
A world-class 18-stop light rail line will breathe new life into Northwest Toronto
Metrolinx Finch West Light Rail Transit
CGI of Metrolinx Finch West Light Rail Transit. Credit: Mosaic Transit Group
Pioneering a people-first mobility hub for California’s sustainable transportation future
Sacramento Valley Station Area Plan
People around the valley station
Streamlining delivery of a $2.6bn infrastructure modernisation project for the MTA Long Island Rail Road
Long Island Rail Road expansion
Long Island rail road

Insights

Rail continues to be a sector where new ideas, new technologies and transformative benefits can be realised. Our rail experts provide insights into the trends shaping the sector’s future.

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Publication

Rail Resilience Framework

Train at a station with passengers on the platform
Article

How High Speed 1 has influenced London's growth for the past 20 years

St Pancras International Station
Article

Making the compelling case for high-speed rail

High speed train travelling across the countryside
Article

How rail station upgrades can drive wider urban change

Coal Drops Yard in London's Kingscross
Publication

High Speed 1: laying the tracks for transformation

Highspeed rail
Publication

Active Train Stations

Active train stations
Article

Getting rail ready for a net zero world

Getting rail ready for a net zero world
Article

Material change: can timber play a role in sustainable rail infrastructure?

Timber in rail infrastructure CGI

Issues

Our experts explore the future of transport:

Issue

How do countries unlock the value of high-speed rail?

Issues

What makes a connected, accessible city?

Experts

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