Rail

Railways provide convenient, fast and reliable low-carbon transport. We partner around the world to create sustainable and iconic transport projects that help transform societies, including the first and largest nationwide ERTMS system

Enabling high volume, low carbon transport

Rail is one of the most energy-efficient modes of transport. We must expand and upgrade our existing rail infrastructure if we are to shift passenger and goods activity away from cars and trucks and decarbonise our transport system.

With Ramboll’s extensive expertise in railway and urban transport services, we offer planning, design, approval, operational, and commissioning services spanning the whole project cycle, from inception to evaluation upon completion.

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Multidisciplinary consultancy

Ramboll delivers major complex projects requiring specialist railway expertise combined with more general capability in civil engineering, structural engineering, environmental services, IT and project management.

Global partner to the rail market

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We draw on our vast local, national and international experience to deliver globally competitive projects and partner with all major stakeholders in the rail market – from government departments, railway authorities, infrastructure and train operators, contractors, suppliers to private investors.

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Next-gen high speed rail in Sweden

Ramboll helped Sweden develop its next generation high-speed rail network, including a connection between Gothenburg-Borås.The aim was to deliver better journey times and accessibility, while minimising the impact on the environment or nearby inhabitants.

Denmark’s ERTMS rollout: The world’s largest digital rail signalling upgrade

As Europe pushes ahead with digitalising its rail networks, Denmark is leading the way with the largest nationwide deployment of the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS).

Light Rail Line 15: Keeping the Finnish capital region’s future on track

The 25-kilometre-long Light Rail Line 15 connects Helsinki with Espoo and is a significant stride towards lower carbon transportation for Finland’s capital region.

Fehmarnbelt: World’s longest immersed tunnel

18 km long and 40m underwater. Fehmarnbelt, the world's longest immersed tunnel, showcases innovative thinking and challenges engineering standards. Ramboll is advisor to the client, Femern A/S, within the Ramboll-Arup-TEC Joint Venture partnership.

Electrifiying Marschbahn for a more sustainable and resilient future

The 170km Marschbahn is one of Germany’s oldest railway lines and connects Itzehoe with Westerland on Sylt, the country’s most popular holiday island destination. The busy route is currently served by diesel locomotives and work is now underway to electrify and modernise the line – making it more sustainable and resilient.

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What we offer

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Metro and Light Rail
Our expertise within rail engineering, traffic planning, and urbanisation covers all disciplines of metro and light rail projects. We take a holistic approach and provide multidisciplinary consultancy services, from regional and comprehensive planning to detailed design of railway infrastructure.

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European Rail Traffic Management System
In Europe, a common signalling system known as ERTMS is being introduced to enable seamless rail travel across borders. Ramboll has extensive experience with ERTMS, ETCS and GSM-R radio – including designing the world’s first and largest nationwide ERTMS system.
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Intercity and High Speed Railways
We expand, manage and modernise rail lines across the world. Working in challenging environments, we use our cross-cutting expertise in bridges and tunnels and environmental assessments to ensure safe and fast rail lines that are also operational and simple to maintain.
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Independent Assessor
Ramboll Accredited offers independent assessments of rail safety for all types of railway projects in accordance with the common safety method for risk evaluation and assessment (CSM-RA)and with CENELEC standards.