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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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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 & Transit Leaders

Eric Peissel
Global Director, Transport and Infrastructure
LocationGlobal
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Jennifer Verellen
Jennifer Verellen
Senior Vice President, Transportation Systems
LocationCanada
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Darren Reed
Managing Director, Rail
LocationUnited Kingdom
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Velko Zuvic
Market Director, Latin America
LocationChile
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Ulf Larsson
Head of Rail & Transit
LocationSweden
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Dan Irish
Associate Director - Infrastructure, Middle East
LocationUnited Arab Emirates
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Pradeep Vasudev
Pradeep Vasudev
Technical Director, Rail International
LocationUnited Kingdom
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Chris Reid
Chris Reid
Technical Director
LocationCanada
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Joseph Wong
Joseph Wong
Director, Transport and Infrastructure
LocationChina
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Inez Evans Benson
Inez Evans Benson
SVP, National Bus and Facilities Practice Director, Transit and Rail Developer
LocationUnited States
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Stuart Allabush
Director of Rail, Maritime, & Freight
LocationAustralia
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Angela Schwarz
Senior Vice President, Transit and Rail Market Leader
LocationUnited States
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Reto Graf
Head of Unit Rail & Transit
LocationSwitzerland
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Sylvain Couturier
Group Manager, TFER Administration
LocationFrance
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Torsten Nielsen
Torsten Nielsen
Manager Transit and Rail Engineering
LocationDenmark
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Mikko Saarinen
CEO Rail
LocationFinland
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Per L Larsson
Per L Larsson
Head of Rolling Stock, Rail Advisory
LocationSweden
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Tshepo Motsie
Technical Director, Rail
LocationSouth Africa
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