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Moving the World Forward MOVING THE WORLD FORWARD ACTIVITY REPORT 2017 CONTENTS Moving the world forward INTO THE FUTURE p.3 p.4 Tomorrow’s transport p.11 Engineering design’s challenges and opportunities expanding horizons p.6 Reinventing the urban landscape p.12 Next-generation rolling stock p.7 Mobility and climate change p.13 Harnessing data to adaptation improve transport systems p.8 The rise of automation p.14 Modernisation of mass p.9 New technologies transit networks and new entrants p.15 Data-driven asset p.10 Data-driven design management Moving the world forward IN 2017 p.17 p.18 SYSTRA in numbers p.26 Delivering a safer world p.19 CEO’s message for everyone p.21 Supervisory Board’s message p.27 Maintaining the highest standards in ethics and CSR p.22 Supervisory Board p.28 A global framework to support p.23 Executive Committee local delivery p.24 A solid foundation p.30 The power of digital delivery for future growth p.31 A recognised expert p.25 A strong global footprint in transportation Moving the world forward TODAY p.33 p.34 High speed rail p.60 Bus network planning p.40 Heavy rail p.61 Roads and highways p.45 Stations p.62 Underground structures p.46 Metros p.63 Bridges p.52 Light rail transit p.66 Aviation p.56 Consultancy p.67 Financial results p.59 Urban cable cars ACTIVITY REPORT 2017 1 Moving the world forward INTO THE FUTURE As the signature team for transportation solutions, SYSTRA anticipates trends that will transform mobility. Specialist insight gained from decades of experience across every transport mode equips us to help prepare our clients for the future. 2 ACTIVITY REPORT 2017 3 Tomorrow’s transport DIGITAL AS THE DRIVER AIR QUALITY WILL SHAPE challenges and opportunities OF CHANGE TRANSPORT DECISIONS Smart infrastructure will coordinate multiple The health impacts of pollution mean more Economies rely on the seamless, safe movement of people and goods. transport and mobility systems and maximise city authorities will make air quality a priority, Transport systems must adapt to complex and rapidly evolving demands. the benefit of automation. Building Information hastening the switch to zero-emissions Modelling (BIM), digital simulation, the Internet technologies as well as shared mobility of Things and artificial intelligence will optimise services. Cities will introduce measures to ban management of complex interconnected or discourage petrol and diesel vehicles while infrastructure. Remote monitoring will support promoting cycling, walking and efficient urban failure prediction and preventative repairs of transit systems. fixed assets and rolling stock. INTERMODAL INTERCHANGES WILL EMPOWER PASSENGERS Urbanisation and city growth necessitate highly efficient public transport that supports mode switching, handling large passenger volumes Drivers such as urbanisation, population growth and the changing climate without bottlenecks. New solutions will are affecting how transportation schemes are planned, designed, maintained emerge for the first and last mile of journeys. and operated. As the signature team for transportation solutions, Flexible payment systems and transport apps SYSTRA helps clients prepare for the future. We see a number of emerging will help manage demand, updating travel trends that will impact the future of transport. advice in real time. MOBILITY AS A SERVICE DATA-DRIVEN ENGINEERING DESIGN THE RISE OF AUTOMATION WILL BE THE NORM AND CYBERSECURITY Digital models will capture all project lifecycle Connected technology will support innovation data in 5D format (3D plus time and cost), Automation will spread from metros to other forms that disrupts the status quo, potentially becoming vital in design validation and outcome of public transport, including cars. Machine learning accelerating the shift towards on-demand prediction. Increasingly complex client projects and artificial intelligence technology will strengthen services in place of scheduled services, as well as will need advanced collaboration skills, strong cybersecurity, improve crowd management and usage-based pricing. Increased access to real-time system integration and technical coordination. help to spot suspicious or threatening behaviour. information and city-wide route planning will foster rising expectations of service quality. SAFETY WILL DICTATE MODERNISATION WILL IMPROVE THE SPEED OF PROGRESS SAFETY AND AVAILABILITY SHIFT TO LIFECYCLE COST ANALYSIS Safety will always be paramount. This is all Upgrade projects will improve the safety and Clients will take a longer term view of CAPEX the more important as new transport modes are availability of existing transport systems, facilitate and OPEX, with a sharper focus on total cost introduced and automation – both in mass transit coordination and control, accelerate the shift to of ownership (TCO). Robust planning for all and cars – becomes more prevalent. The capability autonomous operation and provide real-time data lifecycle phases including future upgrades to demonstrate that new transport options for travellers. Passenger expectations will rise, will be vital. Tightened finance, rising complexity meet required safety levels is vital for securing including demand for high-speed internet access and compressed timeframes will place huge investment and public acceptance. within transport systems. emphasis on good project management. 4 ACTIVITY REPORT 2017 5 Reinventing the urban landscape Mobility and climate change adaptation Forward-looking city authorities are using transport projects Global environmental concerns and poor urban air quality as a force for modernisation and regeneration. are encouraging cities to favour cleaner public transport. New or improved infrastructure can revitalise International agreements on climate change districts, stimulate economic growth and bring coupled with an increasing awareness of the DÉBORAH RONDET-PHILIPP Director, Environmental new employment opportunities. These goals health consequences of poor air quality are and Sustainable Engineering have resulted in landmark projects that SYSTRA is driving the political impetus for action. involved in such as Grand Paris Express in France, Many cities are responding with measures which aims to expand the capacity and reach of “The issue is no longer to develop and improve public transport while transport networks. which transport mode should simultaneously reducing reliance on petrol and dominate another, or even The increasing ubiquity of mobile internet access diesel vehicles. Potential policies include low lets people tailor their journeys and plan routes emission zones, proposals to ban or levy charges the role of public, private, in unfamiliar cities. Real-time location-aware on fossil fuelled cars, and incentives to switch collective or individual services are creating more choice and flexibility, to cleaner forms of transport – including moves funding. Instead, the question from hailing a cab to hopping on a hired bicycle. from diesel to electric locomotives. is how best to benefit Mobility as a Service (MaaS) Vehicle manufacturers are gradually switching from the combination to electric propulsion for cars, trucks and taxis, Advances in digital technologies combine of all these options.” CROSSRAIL: while future autonomous technology may real-time transport network data with CREATING MORE URBAN encourage more people to share hired vehicles, more flexible ticketless payment systems. TRANSPORT CAPACITY particularly in cities. Electric vehicles shift road MaaS enables payment for all modes of traffic emissions from tailpipes to electricity transport with a monthly flat-fee or payment London is home to more than grids, bringing benefits in urban air quality on a per-trip basis. People will no longer have 8.5 million people, who collectively as well as overall greenhouse gas emissions. to think about buying individual tickets for each make more than 26 million trips leg of their journey or decide which route to per day. The population is projected Coordinated infrastructure DRIVING ENVIRONMENTAL take as a third-party mobility operator would to grow to 10.5 million by 2041, with INNOVATION Transport efficiency is also likely to improve take care of the planning and ensure that each daily journeys rising to 32 million. as urban infrastructure joins the Internet of Airports are under increasing trip booked is fully delivered. This flexibility Crossrail is delivering the Elizabeth Things. Smart traffic signals collaborating with pressure to manage environmental also extends to transport operators as they line – a new railway that will increase autonomous vehicles will aim to create ’green issues, from noise and air quality are now better able to forecast and manage central London rail capacity by 10% waves‘ of moving vehicles in place of stop-start to mitigating the impact of surface demand on their existing infrastructure due when it is fully complete in 2019. congestion. Trams and buses will coordinate with traffic. SYSTRA helps clients address to intelligent mobility solutions. SYSTRA has played a significant role metro and rail services to deliver more convenient these complex evolving challenges. on Crossrail, working in a consortium interconnected services, encouraging more people For example, our extensive experience as delivery partner. We have provided to switch from private cars, with smart payment of public consultations has enabled ANDREW PICKFORD expertise in railway systems, such as removing ticketing hassle from public transport. us to develop innovative technology Technical Director,
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