Systems Design and Engineering

Digitalization is the evolutionary upgrade of all our traditional processes in Rail & Transit. WSP provides their clients more dependable, secure, and practical services by using digital technologies.

WSP has a wealth of experience providing rail and transit operators with digital solutions. Our team of professionals works closely with clients to fully grasp their needs and difficulties before developing solutions that are both specialized and practical. We support our clients with the implementation of digital solutions that improve passenger experience, lower maintenance costs, and optimize asset performance.

Our Software Assurance specialists support railway clients with project management, safety analysis, risk evaluation and quality testing to reduce operational risk. As rail systems increasingly rely on software controls and higher levels of autonomy, we help identify and manage specification errors, design flaws and inadequate safety requirements. Our pragmatic approach aligns with IEC 61508, EN 50128 (and EN 50716), IEC 62279, ISO/IEC 12207 and IEEE 1558.

WSP offers services for all aspects of alternating and direct current traction electrification systems, including street cars, people movers, LRT, urban mass transit, commuter systems, inter-city transit and high-speed trains. We can provide safe, sustainable and cost-effective solutions to any electrification system.

Our electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) experts help safeguard safety-critical rail systems by preventing electromagnetic interference across signalling, traction, radio and rolling stock. In complex networks, we identify issues early, protect assets and support approvals for new and upgraded systems, including integration with legacy infrastructure. Using analysis, modelling and testing, we assess compatibility, verify compliance with exposure limits and implement practical mitigation measures.

WSP is an international leader in the planning, design, and construction of automated fare collection technologies. We bring a comprehensive toolbox of skills based on best practices. This helps our clients acquire, build, implement, and support fare payment systems that achieve their business objectives, enhance service equity, increase system reliability, and improve the way customers experience their services.

WSP CCS Solutions encompasses everything from traditional colour light signalling to the most advanced moving block automated solutions, from control floor to trackside, and the integration of the end-to-end solution from concept to commissioning.

We cover all aspects of CCS including traffic management, train control, signalling and the secure communications systems associated with train operations and bring experience gained on deployments around the world.

Our engineers deliver proven ATB STM antenna solutions to support seamless, fail-safe train protection across Dutch and European networks. We help maintain compatibility between national systems and ERTMS/STM on both retrofits and new builds, improving detection reliability and enabling safe approvals. Drawing on decades of railway safety technology experience, our modern bogie- and chassis-mounted antenna designs enhance performance, durability and long-term operational confidence.

WSP’s Telecoms specialists provide top tier market leadership in advisory and design services for Digital Control, Command and Signalling (CCS), ensuring that WSP’s clients can benefit from our privileged position at the leading edge of global rail digitization. Our offering is orchestrated by Intelligent Infrastructure, Stations, and Operational Telecoms experts across all the technologies and systems required for complete rail and transit connectivity solutions.