Rail Engineering

Designing the Railways of Tomorrow

Committed to delivering economic and sustainable railways, we produce cutting-edge design concepts, improve construction programs and lower whole-life costs, while considering environmental and resiliency issues to minimise impacts.

With a deep understanding of industry trends, technological advancements and our clients’ business drivers, we have a formidable record of helping them meet their aspirations of enhancing performance and safety while reducing operational costs.

Support at Every Stage of Your Project

WSP works across all phases of a rail project – from surveys to planning, design, construction supervision, management, operations and maintenance – tapping into our extensive local teams and broad global expertise.

Our project experience and capabilities span the full range of rail assets, including 

• Renewing infrastructure – such as track and signalling systems
• Implementing capacity enhancements at junctions and stations
• Designing upgraded power supplies to meet growing electrification demands
• Finding solutions for complex permanent-way design challenges

Core services

• Geotechnical and surveys
• Roads and civil earthworks 
• Track work and alignment design 
• Bridges, structures and building design
• Hydrology and drainage
• Station design and upgrade
• Electrification and power systems
• Railway systems, including signalling, power and telecommunications
• Station, workshop and depot design
• Feasibility and concept design
• Cost estimation plans
• Hydraulic design, modelling, analysis and assessment