Together building railways for the future

Innovation and sustainability in the rail sector

Rail transport is the sustainable solution we need to keep cities accessible, both now and in the future. Even so, several developments — including climate change, nitrogen emissions, grid congestion and increasing urbanisation — mean the rail sector faces an uphill struggle. Demand for capacity is rising but physical space is often limited, large-scale maintenance projects means sacrificing capacity, and sometimes lack of qualified staff inhibits rapid development. Smart sustainable designs are the new standard. Digitalisation and innovation offer solutions when it comes to improving rail capacity and reliability.

Simulations offer an effective way to gain the key information needed to decide on appropriate solutions. In-depth knowledge of the field, including signalling and telecom, , power supply and overhead catenary systems, permanent way design and  civil engineering, result in holistic and implementation-oriented designs. At Haskoning, we rely on over 140 years of experience, and we partner with diverse and reliable actors to realise complex projects. We are facilitating the transition to digital rail. That way, we are contributing to sustainable, future-proof train, light rail and metro networks.