Passenger rail transit systems, including high-speed rail (HSR), metro systems, light rail transit (LRT) and commuter rail, provide high-capacity, reliable mobility that supports population growth and economic development. These systems reduce congestion, improve travel times and form the backbone of integrated, sustainable transport networks for cities and regions.

WSP provides end-to-end advisory, planning, design and delivery services for high-speed and higher-speed rail (HSR) projects worldwide. We help governments and transport authorities develop world-class HSR networks that improve long-distance mobility, relieve pressure on road and air travel, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions through energy-efficient rail operations.

WSP supports the modernization, expansion and new delivery of metro systems to improve capacity, safety, resilience and passenger experience. Our multidisciplinary teams integrate civil, structural, systems and operations expertise to deliver metro networks that are reliable, climate-resilient and aligned with long-term urban development and decarbonization goals.

Light rail transit (LRT) offers a flexible and cost-effective public transport solution that connects neighborhoods, supports urban regeneration and increases transit accessibility. Compared to fully underground metro systems, LRT provides strong mobility benefits while supporting transit-oriented development and enhancing the public realm along surface corridors.

Rail stations are essential components of passenger rail systems, acting as arrival and departure points as well as intermodal mobility hubs. WSP designs stations that are accessible, people-centric and digitally enabled, supporting efficient passenger flows while anchoring transit-oriented development and enhancing urban livability.