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SYSTRA Partners to Plan Network Operations for High-speed Rail in Australia

Arup will lead a team with partners SYSTRA to plan the proposed network operation of high-speed rail in Australia.

Arup, global collective dedicated to sustainable projects, will lead a team with SYSTRA, a world leader in transport engineering and mobility solutions.

The team will plan the operation of the proposed high-speed rail network in Australia. It will play a key role in defining the project and network concept for a future system connecting Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney and Brisbane. The initial focus will be on the operational and maintenance requirements for the first stage between Sydney and Newcastle, for which a business case is currently being developed.

Arup and SYSTRA bring international experience in high-speed operations and maintenance blended with local rail planning expertise to the project.

Alex Borg, Australasia Transport Leader at Arup, said:

" High-speed rail opens up a wealth of benefits for the communities it connects, providing a sustainable transport link for residents, workers, and visitors, and unlocking the potential for social and economic growth.”[…]

Jean-Philippe Lavallee, Operations and Maintenance Director at SYSTRA stated:

“ SYSTRA is delighted to contribute to define Australia’s vision for a more connected and sustainable future. We look forward to leveraging of our expertise gained through worldwide high-speed rail projects, […] to define a sustainable, attractive, performant, and cost-efficient high-speed rail transportation system.”

The contract for Network Rail Operations Planning was awarded to the Arup-led team after a competitive tender process by the High Speed Rail Authority, as part of their work to deliver the Sydney to Newcastle Business Case. With 14.9 million passengers annually, Sydney to Newcastle is the busiest intercity rail line in Australia. The business case will determine important elements of the network, including proposed corridor alignment, station locations, fleet, cost estimate and construction timeframes.

Source: SYSTRA