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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.

Passenger Rail Transport
Rail Freight Transport

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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Rail Decarbonization: An Ecosystem Perspective

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

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Rail Decarbonization: Strategic Pivot

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

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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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Discover our latest insights

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November 2023

Beyond Speed: Five Key Lessons Learned From High-Speed Rail Projects

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December 2023

Enterprise Asset Management and Digitalization of Rail Systems

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September 2023

Driving freight towards a Net Zero future

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January 2025

Systems Integration Done Right

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March 2022

Delivering Digital Solutions With Systems Integration

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February 2022

Improving Governance In Infrastructure Projects to Accelerate Decision-Making

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December 2021

Applying a Systems Approach to Automation in Rail and Road Transport

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March 2021

Bringing Systems Integration to Rolling Stock

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January 2020

Transitioning to Zero Emission technology

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WSP's Rail and Transit leaders

Jennifer Verellen
Jennifer Verellen
Senior Vice President, Transportation Systems
LocationCanada
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Eric Smith
Eric Smith
Vice President, Rail and Transit, Western Canada
LocationCanada
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Tamsin Silvester
Senior Director, Programs, Rail and Transit
LocationCanada
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Mustafa Mirza
Mustafa Mirza
Vice President, Rail and Transit, Ontario
LocationCanada
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Garry Doyle
Garry Doyle
Senior Director, Rail and Transit, Ontario
LocationCanada
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Jean-Pierre Blondin
Jean-Pierre Blondin
Vice President, Rail and Transit, Quebec
LocationCanada
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Shivani Singh
Shivani Singh
Rail and Transit, India
LocationCanada
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Neil Mullen
Neil Mullen
Senior Director, Programs, Rail and Transit
LocationCanada
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Michael Freyger
Michael Freyger
Senior Director, Operations, Rail and Transit
LocationCanada
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Chris Reid
Chris Reid
Senior Director, Programs, Rail and Transit
LocationCanada
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