Rolling stock
Great rail services depend on rolling stock that’s reliable, energy-efficient and cost-effective to run. For railways to be competitive with other transport networks, the trains themselves need to be appealing, enjoyable and safe to travel in. Arup works as a design and engineering partner to government bodies, rail operators and rolling stock manufacturers, helping to specify, design and procure the right trains for the service needs. Our insights enable our clients to procure new, repurpose or upgrade existing rolling stock efficiently and cost-effectively.
We work across passenger and freight, on both heavy and light rail systems. Our rail engineers are also helping to decarbonise railways, through supporting new electrification projects, adopting traction battery rolling stock technology, as well as supporting investigation of other emerging traction technologies.
How we can help
We help you to achieve your network's operational goals:
Rolling stock projects
Discover how we're supporting clients with procurement, life extension and decarbonisation of rolling stock assets
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Rail experts
Contact our team today:
TC Chew
Director
TC is responsible for Arup’s global rail business. He leads a talented and experienced international team working on all kinds of rail transit systems, including high speed rail, metros, light and heavy rail.
TC Chew
Director
TC is responsible for Arup’s global rail business. He leads a talented and experienced international team working on all kinds of rail transit systems, including high speed rail, metros, light and heavy rail.
Peter Guest
Principal
Peter Guest is a Principal and the Americas Rail Business Leader based in Arup’s New York office.
Peter Guest
Principal
Peter Guest is a Principal and the Americas Rail Business Leader based in Arup’s New York office.
Alice Reis
Principal
Alice Reis is the Australasia Rail Leader, helping clients to shape and deliver rail projects.
Alice Reis
Principal
Alice Reis is the Australasia Rail Leader, helping clients to shape and deliver rail projects.
Jason Wong
Director
Jason is a member of the East Asia Regional Board, the East Asia Rail Business Leader, the Hong Kong 2 Geography Leader and also the Group Leader of the Rail & SIT Group of Hong Kong.
Jason Wong
Director
Jason is a member of the East Asia Regional Board, the East Asia Rail Business Leader, the Hong Kong 2 Geography Leader and also the Group Leader of the Rail & SIT Group of Hong Kong.
Gillian Sisk
Gillian Sisk
Phil Harrison
Director
With over 25 years of experience across rail design, engineering and strategy, Phil leads Arup’s Rail Business in the UK, India, Middle East and Africa.
Phil Harrison
Director
With over 25 years of experience across rail design, engineering and strategy, Phil leads Arup’s Rail Business in the UK, India, Middle East and Africa.