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“It is an industry change that needs to happen and that is going to need us all to work together.” Vice Chair of the Railway Industry Association and Women in Rail EDI Charter, Ben Evans MBA, explains the journey ahead in creating industry change. Read the full article in #RailDirector: #UKrail #railways

Deutsche Bahn's investment program is picking up pace – and the DB E.C.O. Group is right in the middle of it. With a historic investment volume of EUR 16.9 billion gross (EUR 7.6 billion net), primarily in rail infrastructure, the year 2023 marks a turning point for German rail with a clear focus on comprehensive renewal and modernization. Deutsche Bahn aims to create an efficient rail network of more than 9,000 kilometers by 2030, with a particular focus on renewing around 40 heavily used rail corridors. As a leading expert in engineering and consulting services, DB E.C.O. Group’s subsidiary DB Engineering & Consulting is a reliable partner to Deutsche Bahn for this record-breaking program of unprecedented complexity. The kick-off will be the general refurbishment of the Riedbahn this summer, where we are responsible for design, construction supervision, environmental and geoservices, as well as validation and assessment. We were already able to show that we are up to the challenge during the test phase in January, where five times the usual amount of construction material was installed. The knowledge and experience gained from such large-scale projects will not only serve strong rail in Germany, but also benefit our current and future projects around the world. In the end, it's all about one thing: Transforming the future of mobility.

🗣️ ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION - MEMBERS & SPECIAL GUESTS 🗣️ As part of an 'Insight to Rail' day, we were proud to facilitate a dynamic roundtable hosted by DB ESG at their Derby headquarters. This gathering brought together a range of #RFmembers to discuss the future of UK rail with two newly elected Labour MPs - Baggy Shanker of Derby South, and Catherine Atkinson of Derby North. Key topics included: 🟣Barriers to Innovation 🟣Collaboration Across the Rail Ecosystem 🟣Sustainability and Future-Proofing, Including Skills Pipeline 🟣Priorities for the Transition to Great British Railways The roundtable featured contributions from a range of #RFmembers, including Angel Trains, DB ESG, Encompass Engineering, Sperry Rail Inc., Mott MacDonald, Railston & Co Ltd, Tidyco Ltd, Tracsis PLC, TrainFX Ltd and Structural Fabrications . The discussion underscored the importance of collaboration, innovation, and strategic planning in navigating the challenges and opportunities facing the rail industry today. A huge thank you to DB ESG for hosting this event and to all our members who contributed to these valuable discussions. #Rail #Innovation #Collaboration #Roundtable

Happy to see WSP in Canada continue to play an important role in advancing many of the critical transit investments in Canada's major cities. As Corina Moore states, the Ontario Line subway represents a generational improvement to the transit network in Toronto, expanding and strengthening connections to subway, rail and bus systems. This, of course, is a key plank in the long-term plan to resolve congestion by expanding mobility network connectivity. https://lnkd.in/e_WhvKVh

As part of AECOM’s ongoing Future of Infrastructure thought leadership series, based on research conducted with over one hundred global high-speed rail industry decisionmakers, AECOM has published ‘From Vision to Reality: a new high-speed rail playbook’, exploring pathways to success for fast, modern, integrated and sustainable rail services across the globe. High-speed rail: Transformative. Profitable. Challenging. Impossible? In select markets, HSR networks have efficiently moved people, transforming communities for decades. Yet, in other regions, hurdles persist — costs, time pressures and skepticism. From insights that can be applied to improve existing projects, to success factors that can be considered for proposed networks, this report will inform and stimulate discussion for operators, contractors, policymakers and community members alike. Explore more below: #HighSpeedRail #Rail #FutureofInfrastructure

As part of AECOM’s ongoing Future of Infrastructure thought leadership series, based on research conducted with over one hundred global high-speed rail industry decisionmakers, AECOM has published ‘From Vision to Reality: a new high-speed rail playbook’, exploring pathways to success for fast, modern, integrated and sustainable rail services across the globe. High-speed rail: Transformative. Profitable. Challenging. Impossible? In select markets, HSR networks have efficiently moved people, transforming communities for decades. Yet, in other regions, hurdles persist — costs, time pressures and skepticism. From insights that can be applied to improve existing projects, to success factors that can be considered for proposed networks, this report will inform and stimulate discussion for operators, contractors, policymakers and community members alike. Explore more below: #HighSpeedRail #Rail #FutureofInfrastructure

🚆 Driving innovation and investment in the rail industry 🚆   This week, I had the honour of speaking at the New Civil Engineer Rail and Transit conference, where, alongside Robert Cook and Chris Porter, I shared my thoughts on driving innovation and investment in the rail industry. Here are just three of my main takeaways:   👉 The government wants economic growth and rail can help deliver it – for every £1 spent on rail, £2.50 is generated for the wider economy according to the Railway Industry Association.   👉 Early political signs are positive but we need more clarity including a fully funded strategic pipeline for the next 5-10 years to turn ambition into delivery and realise positive societal outcomes for a growing population. Schemes such as the Bakerloo Line extension, DLR Extension, West London Orbital and Crossrail 2 will improve connectivity, unlock housing and create sustainable development to drive growth.   👉 Clients and industry need to further collaborate to deliver quality infrastructure on time and to budget. This includes building the workforce of the future to close the skills gap and establishing collaborative funding and delivery models to encourage innovation across the supply chain to transition to a sustainable world.

Curious about the future of transport in the UK in the race to net zero Mobility? Hear more from industry expert Leigh Stolworthy, keynote speaker at a recent Interchange Conference in Manchester, with a presentation titled: City shaping and supporting behavioural change for better integration between land use and transport'. Conversations covered from reimagining future infrastructure to navigating societal readiness, the challenges and opportunities shaping the path to a sustainable future. #NetZero #SustainableTransport #FutureMobility

We're thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with TRL, a global leader in transport and mobility innovation. This collaboration leverages the complementary strengths of both our organisations to address the unprecedented challenges facing the delivery and renewal of road and rail infrastructure in the UK. By combining TRL’s cutting-edge transport research and development expertise with Buro Happold’s pioneering engineering, consultancy, and advisory services, we aim to deliver innovative, future-focused solutions. Our partnership will focus on driving improvements in sustainability, resilience, and operational efficiency across the nation’s road and rail network. Oliver Plunkett, CEO at Buro Happold, said: “This partnership with TRL provides us with the opportunity of combining our experience with TRL’s knowledge of the sector to meet the pressing needs of the UK infrastructure sector as we all look to meet the challenges of climate change and the opportunities of technology adoption. We are excited about the potential this partnership holds for making a meaningful impact on the nation’s infrastructure.” Together, TRL and Buro Happold are committed to shaping the future of an integrated transport and mobility network in the UK. Our collaborative approach will support the evolution of a modern and resilient road and rail network that meets the needs of current and future generations. Read more: https://buro.im/48mC8P4 #infrastructure #innovation #sustainability #engineering #transport #mobility #startegicpartnership

As part of AECOM’s ongoing Future of Infrastructure thought leadership series, based on research conducted with over one hundred global high-speed rail industry decisionmakers, AECOM has published ‘From Vision to Reality: a new high-speed rail playbook’, exploring pathways to success for fast, modern, integrated and sustainable rail services across the globe. High-speed rail: Transformative. Profitable. Challenging. Impossible? In select markets, HSR networks have efficiently moved people, transforming communities for decades. Yet, in other regions, hurdles persist — costs, time pressures and skepticism. From insights that can be applied to improve existing projects, to success factors that can be considered for proposed networks, this report will inform and stimulate discussion for operators, contractors, policymakers and community members alike. Explore more below: #HighSpeedRail #Rail #FutureofInfrastructure