Commuter and mainline rail stakeholder management
The scale of rail projects requires a major commitment to public engagement. Keeping communities informed and involved in key aspects of the delivery programme is always critical to success.
We support our clients bring to life the many elements of any major rail scheme, to ensure stakeholders are informed and are able to contribute to decision-making. Our expert team support clients develop stakeholder engagement strategies and consultation.
Whether we need to share station designs, let the public experience the likely impact of noise to surrounding areas, understand the environmental impact along the route, or grasp the development potential along the rail corridor, we can also visualise and bring to life any aspect of a scheme. We do this using Arup-developed technologies such as SoundLab and eLab, built by our visualisation and simulation experts.
Using photo realism, virtual reality, augmented reality and sophisticated visual and aural representations of every aspect of the railway line, we were able to completely bring to life the route, the stations, the experience and the impact of the proposed HS2 line as part of the planning and consultation process.
Consultations with decision makers, communities and action groups were richer and more specific and the media were provided with footage that enabled the public to get a deeper understanding. Imagining the future has enabled everyone involved – from designers to policy makers – to make better decisions at every stage of the process.
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Commuter and mainline rail
Our international team brings extensive experience helping clients to take projects from vision to reality – whether a completely new urban rail project or a major extension of an existing network – delivering reliable and high-quality assets and a positive legacy beyond the railway.