Rail and mass transit
Providing engineering and assurance services that deliver safe, efficient and compliant railways and systems.
Rail specialists you can trust
Our service mix of strategic consultancy, in-house engineering, and
independent assurance and testing means we can approach your
project from a unique vantage point.
Within our teams are experts who know your expectations, but
also understand the rail industry’s structures and idiosyncrasies,
its complex system interfaces, and the global standards and local
practices that underpin day-to-day operations.
Our role is to bring the expertise you need to navigate the industry’s
operational, commercial and regulatory challenges, and ensure
you have all the resources you need to deliver a safe, reliable and
sustainable railway in any part of the world.
“Commitment and hard work are the strengths of Ricardo”
Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company Limited
“I have a good working relationship with the project managers. Good communication and quick response to queries and requests.
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Network Rail
“Excellent cooperation. Very valuable expertise and experience.”
NS Financial Services Company Ltd.
How we can help you
Our capabilities support governments, network infrastructure managers, rail product suppliers, service operators and maintainers with assurance, engineering and technical advisory services:
Independent Assurance
Whether assessing new products against international standards such as EN 50126 or supporting the construction of entire railways, we offer a broad portfolio of independent assurance services via Ricardo Certification, an independent business within the Ricardo group.
Operations and Maintenance
Our team enables railway operators and maintainers to make informed data-driven decisions that enhance operational efficiency, extend asset life and optimise maintenance strategies.
Systems Engineering and Integration
We partner with Railway OEMs and suppliers to provide systems engineering and integration expertise, helping to ensure projects are seamlessly integrated into the wider rail network.
Technical Advisory
Whether you are looking to develop new regional transport plans, introduce low-emission technologies or procure new fleets, we bridge the divide between core engineering disciplines and the economic and environmental challenges of rail transport.
“Great response every time. All analysis is completed quickly no matter the time of or day.”
Hitachi Rail Europe
“Integrating the findings into our existing Safety Management System will ensure we continue to deliver safe railway services for the travelling public”
KORAIL
“Very pleased with technical content and turn around time for what was a difficult subject.”
Freightliner Group Ltd
Related sectors
Key segments within the Rail and mass transit market.