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1 | RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEMS PORTFOLIO SHAPING SOLUTIONS WSP has delivered low-carbon rapid transit systems for across the world.

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WSP are one of the world’s leading engineering WSP consultants have all the technical and professional services consulting firms. We are commercial expertise in system engineering, dedicated to our local communities and propelled operations, asset management and a broad market by international brainpower. knowledge that allow us to deliver specialised services across the entire project life cycle. With our WSP have played a key role in the technical development knowledge in different technologies, we have the of public transit systems in New Zealand and cities experience and expertise to know what the best across the world. collection system is for your specific case. Our experience spans the world with such projects as Our approach to planning and designing Rapid the and Edinburgh in the Transit Systems is focused on complementing the UK, , Newcastle and the Gold Coast Light urban environment and being responsive to the Rail in Australia, in addition to the Central Business needs of both residents and local businesses. , . We challenge ourselves to design resilient systems We’ve also delivered rapid transit options for Ottawa, that meet the standards of green energy / carbon Helsinki, Dubai, Stockholm, , and neutral, cost-efficiency and innovation. New Orleans to mention a few. Our solutions are backed by comprehensive traffic modelling data and tested planning principles to manage the complex intersection between and rail.

In this portfolio we list the project’s that relate to New Zealand’s unique needs. See our complete global portfolio here.

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Our Services 4

Feature Projects

Parramatta Light Rail, Aus 5

CBD and SE line, Aus 6

Sydney , Aus 7

Newcastle Light Rail, Aus 8

Gold Coast Light Rail, Aus 9

Edinburgh Tram, UK 10 CONTENTS Manchester Metrolink, UK 11 Helsinki Light Rail, Finland 12

Confederation Line, Ottawa CA 13

Stockholm South Tramway, SE 14

Tramway , Stockholm, SE 15

Eglinton Crosstown, CA 16

Key Contacts 17

More Materials 18

3 | RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEMS PORTFOLIO SHAPING SOLUTIONS OUR SERVICES

• advisory in Alternative Project Our expertise spans Delivery models • Environmental Assessment, design and all aspects of the consenting project lifecycle. • Embedded and ballasted track design We can apply our • Station and stop design excellence • Noise and air quality impact analysis and design rare blend of global • Engineering expertise and local • Level Crossings and knowledge to • Multidisciplinary Rail Engineering Design • Operation and Maintenance Planning apply international • Maintenance Facility Design and operation best practice to • Transit-Oriented Development advisory • Traffic Operation Analysis New Zealand’s • System Integration and Vehicle model integration unique landscape. • Asset and Vehicle management

4 | RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEMS PORTFOLIO SHAPING SOLUTIONS FEATURE PROJECTS

PARRAMATTA LIGHT RAIL. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA Client: Transport for NSW Project Value: $2.4 B (stage one) Construction date: 2019 Completion date: 2023 Parramatta is Sydney’s second Central Business Our initial focus was on transport planning to identify District, supporting a growing population of 4.5 growth potential of corridors and centres for jobs and million and counting. Local transport in the area is a housing, as as opportunities for improved access major issue, with significant congestion from private to land uses such as health, education, recreation, use, as well an existing network and social housing. We then applied an engineering featuring indirect routes and long times for overlay to the project to determine its feasibility at commuters who currently use and . an early stage, including consulting light rail delivery experts at the beginning of the planning process in Transport for NSW was looking for an option for a order to maintain a focus on end-state operational truly integrated public transport network for Western requirements. Sydney, one that could act as a catalyst for urban renewal in the region and improve the sustainable WSP has recently won two of the detailed design transport outcomes for the Greater Parramatta to packages for Infrastructure and the Supply Operate Olympic Peninsula Growth Corridor. and Maintain package for Parramatta Light Rail. WSP had previously undertaken a feasibility study for When complete, the light rail will provide around local government, focused on a Western Sydney Light 20km of new public transport, supporting identified Rail network. This initial study generated the funding for growth precincts and creating a sustainable future for state government to undertake further planning (the Western Sydney. It will also create new transport links Parramatta Transport Corridor Study) in order to assess between key centres within the Greater Parramatta the suitability of a number of public transport modes region. and corridors, before a light rail network was proposed.

Project Value: $2.4 billion

5 | RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEMS PORTFOLIO SHAPING SOLUTIONS CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT AND SOUTH EAST LINE SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA Client: Transport for NSW Budget: $2.2 B Construction date: 2015 Completion date: 2020 The Central Business District and South East Light During Stage II, WSP prepared the Supporting Rail Project comprises the construction and operation Documentation for the SSI Application, followed of a new light rail service in Sydney, including by a large and complex Environmental Impact approximately 12km of new tracks, 20 stops, and the Statement (EIS), as well as the Submissions Report, maintenance and stabling facilities. The proposal also which includes a Preferred Infrastructure Report. includes the transformation of 40 percent of George During the process we managed a number of , through the development of a pedestrian zone specialist subconsultants for heritage, visual impact, between Hunter and Bathurst . social impact, economic impact, and planted trees. Specialist assessments for traffic, transport and access, During Stage I, WSP provided strategic planning and noise and vibration and other environmental approvals advice to Transport for NSW (TfNSW) to issues were also incorporated into the EIS. determine the likely approvals pathway for the project. We also provided environmental and planning input WSP maintained a close and collaborative relationship into the development of the definition design, which with the TfNSW project team throughout the project involved coordinating an options assessment process to ensure the project deliverables were delivered for various project elements. within budget and on time, within a compressed program.

Delivered on-budget and on-time within a compressed program.

6 | RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEMS PORTFOLIO SHAPING SOLUTIONS A WSP-developed, online community portal provided clear information to the

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SYDNEY METRO, WESTERN SYDNEY , EIS, NSW, AUSTRALIA Client: , Western Sydney Airport, EIS, NSW Project Value: $11 B Construction date: 2021

Sydney Metro WSA is a critical state-significant WSP, in JV, is Planning Approvals Contractor for the infrastructure project, servicing Metro WSA project’s environmental approvals, Sydney and the new Western Sydney International which included satisfying Commonwealth and State (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport. The WSA metro line will environmental planning approval legalisation (EPBC, become the transport spine for the Western Parkland EP&A, and Airport Acts) in a single EIS document, City’s growth, connecting communities, travellers and containing a streamlined assessment process. existing public transport. We developed a robust, collaborative approach The project will build six new metro stations to integrating with the design Technical Advisor between St Mary’s Station and the new Aerotropolis and other service providers, by providing early town centre, via the new airport, as well as tunnel environmental input to the Scoping Definition Design and viaduct sections. It’s an Australian and NSW phase, resulting in a well-received EIS praised by government shared objective to have the Sydney Sydney Metro and stakeholders. Metro WSA operational in 2026.

7 | RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEMS PORTFOLIO SHAPING SOLUTIONS , NSW, AUSTRALIA Client: Transport for NSW Project Value: £594 M Construction Date: 2017 Open to public: 2019 The Newcastle Light Rail is a high capacity, frequent • Removing many overhead wire structures (made transport service through the city centre. At 2.7 km in possible because of new battery ), length, the project includes six stops and a depot. enhancing the new infrastructure’s look and feel while preserving aesthetics and heritage The light rail runs from at Wickham to Pacific Park in Newcastle East, just 200 m from Newcastle Beach. Our visualisation team worked alongside the design team to continually optimise different parts of WSP was initially engaged in 2014 as lead designer the project. They confirmed data accuracy and on the project as part of a design joint venture that for use in 3D software packages and undertook project scoping, definition and concept provided a common design to work from. design. In 2016, we moved into detailed design, managing complex design issues and volumes The team achieved increased levels of detail by of changes to prepare approved-for-construction combining various digital datasets to create one documents. comprehensive model Our work included detailing all infrastructure The model had increased realism and accuracy, and requirement specifications for all rail systems providing an engaging visualisation that reflected components, including alignment and civil works, six the project environment. The team created several stops, a depot, power supply, TCS and communication different animations using this same model, helping systems. different parts of the project team to meet tight deadlines and deliverables. The design team introduced several innovations, which resulted in: The animations also helped to maintain the excitement around the project, as it enabled the • Maximising on-street parking community and stakeholders to visualise the positive • Minimising lane-sharing between general traffic impact it would have on their city. and light rail vehicles

The Light Rail is the first entirely catenary-free or ‘wire free’ system in Australia.

8 | RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEMS PORTFOLIO SHAPING SOLUTIONS GOLD COAST LIGHT RAIL, , AUSTRALIA Client: TRANSLINK Project Value: $1.3 B Construction Date: 2010 Open to public: 2016 The Gold Coast light rail is one of the largest public The first stage of work connects 16 stations from transport projects in the country, as well as the largest Griffith University and Gold Coast University Hospital transport infrastructure project ever undertaken on near Southport to the Convention Centre at the Gold Coast. It is one of Australia’s fastest growing Broadbeach. This section includes 13km of double local government areas, with over 400,000 residents track, a maintenance depot, and a stabling area. WSP and an estimated 60,000+ visitors each night. Traffic is provided detailed design of the system. also growing rapidly, particularly along the urbanized The amount of documentation required on site was areas of the coastline between Southport and minimised, allowing significant time saving while Broadbeach. As development continues, a greater meeting client’s strict program and cost requirements. emphasis is being placed on the need to provide a The award and provision of the civil and track sustainable transport system that caters to future alignment contract allowed for four months growth and helps shape more sustainable land use. to complete design and review. To meet time TransLink first commissioned WSP to complete a constraints, WSP compressed the design process into comparative analysis study for a rapid transit (BRT) a three-month period - from release of civil and track or light rail transit (LRT) operation for the Broadbeach alignment to complete design delivery for submission to Parkwood corridor. The Gold Coast Light Rail to government and relevant stakeholder review. WSP’s Feasibility Study followed from previous studies unique, simplified drawing system contributed to that identified the need for a high frequency public managing budget and time constraints. transport corridor on the Gold Coast. Since the light rail route is proposed to travel underground, on the surface, and over structures, appropriate geotechnical, hydrogeological, and contaminated land investigation techniques were applied for each location. The LRT will also reduce the carbon footprint by using clean electrical energy rather than fossil fuel.

WSP’s unique drawing system contributed to managing budget and time constraints.

9 | RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEMS PORTFOLIO SHAPING SOLUTIONS The development of a new tram system provided a solution to the city’s growing public transport needs.

EDINBURGH TRAM, , UK Client: Transport Initiatives Edinburgh Project Value: £700+ M Start date: 2005 Date of Completion: Mid 2011 With congestion forecasted to double by 2021, WSP’s role included complete design services, Edinburgh needed to address the issue of transport specifications for overall system functionality, capacity. The development of a new tram system integration of the system with other transport provided a solution to the city’s growing public modes for road use, pedestrians, traffic management transport needs. Potential routes were assessed, and public transport issues, delivery of a design and the Leith Waterfront to Edinburgh airport route that maximizes the speed of construction, system was selected for development in Phase I. WSP engineering, systems assurance processes, safety designed the first line of the planned network, and Reliability Availability Maintainability (RAM) which extends from east to west across the city procedures, and energy evaluation and reduction and connects to the airport. recommendations, including regenerative braking designs. A wide and complex mix of urban realm and streetscape was included in the route. Integration WSP also provided support for the client’s procurement with existing traffic flows required significant process for , covering provision of specifications remodelling of roadway and traffic signal controlled and technical support through to the development junctions to permit practical runtimes for the tram. of the tender for tram provision and maintenance. WSP provided key stakeholder management, interfacing with the city planning authorities, Network Rail, and the bus operators.

10 | RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEMS PORTFOLIO SHAPING SOLUTIONS Metrolink Tram System MANCHESTER, UK Client: Transport For Greater Manchester Project Value: £1.9 B WSP Involvement: 2007 Recent works: £350 M Trafford Park Line expansion (2020) Since 2007, we have worked to secure funding, of new line opening significantly ahead of develop, expand, and enhance Greater schedule. The 14.5km extension to Manchester Manchester’s iconic tram system. This expansion Airport opened to passengers in November 2014, programme will nearly triple the size of the over a year ahead of schedule. Most notably, we network with some 60km of new lines being developed an alternative rail control delivered in a range of urban environments as solution to bring forward the opening of the well as bringing a range of improvements to South Manchester Line. transform the wider network. This has included The original design for the Oldham Town Centre the construction and refurbishment of over extension did not fit within funding parameters. 300 retaining structures, , viaducts, We developed a solution to construct an at-grade and bridges. tramway integrated with a fully remodeled Operating as a fully integrated delivery team, highway layout, which has transformed the WSP has provided a comprehensive program area to support wider regeneration plans, with management service, including risk significant cost savings. management, project controls, and contract Utility diversions are a key cost and program management, as well as extensive engagement risk for Light Rail Schemes. They were a huge with thousands of stakeholders − ranging from project in their own right, with over 500 separate members of the public to businesses, local contracts. Our development of specific solutions authorities, politicians, interest groups, and to individual problems was a major achievement. statutory bodies. We achieved a saving of £10 million and a nine Our accomplishments as part of the TfGM month reduction on the overall utility diversions Metrolink Integrated Delivery include bringing program on the Manchester Airport Line, an 5 new lines into service in 11 phases, with 24.5km effort recognised by the Light Rail Awards.

WSP sits as a fully integrated team within the TfGM organisation.

11 | RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEMS PORTFOLIO SHAPING SOLUTIONS The light rail line will replace the busiest bus line in the Helsinki region.

HELSINKI RAIDE-JOKERI LINE, FINLAND Client: Helsinki’s City Planning Department In addition to light-rail tracks, the project plan will include stations, connections, exchange stations, Project value: the depot, as well as affected . LRT track infrastructure 386 M Euro These components will be carefully designed to LRT Depot 69.5 M Euro provide robust data on costs, feasibility, and impacts Construction date: 2019 to facilitate proper decision making. The project plan will serve as the basis for the construction Open to public: 2024 design process. The Raide-Jokeri LRT will be a dual-track light rail This vital cross-region service requires a rail link link between the Itäkeskus district in Helsinki and with a higher capacity and a higher service level. Keilaniemi in Espoo. A smooth, uninterrupted service Raide-Jokeri will also significantly influence land is one of the key design principles of this 25km use in the vicinity of the track in the near future. transit corridor. This consideration is also a part of the scope of With 32 stations, Raide-Jokeri will use modern trains the project plan. to connect Finland’s two largest cities. The light rail will partially replace the Bussi-Jokeri, Helsinki’s busiest bus service with 30,000 daily passengers.

12 | RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEMS PORTFOLIO SHAPING SOLUTIONS Connecting Canada’s capital city to the airport.

CONFEDERATION LINE, OTTAWA, CANADA. Client: City Of Ottawa Project Value: $2.13 B & $4.66 B (phase 1 and phase 2) Open to public: Project ongoing Ottawa’s Light Rail Transit is the first stage in Canada’s For Phase II, the City of Ottawa engaged our team capital city future rail network. The 12.5km electric to develop a business case for the extension of light rail system replaces existing diesel powered the City’s LRT system to the south, east, and west, buses, providing rapid transit between Blair Station as well as providing a connection to the airport. in the east and Tunney’s Pasture in the west. The This economic and financial business case was route includes 13 stations and a 2.5km tunnel that will developed to quantify and evaluate the benefits of alleviate congestion through the downtown core. the PPP project and to provide a basis from which For Phase I, WSP was retained by the City of to pursue funding from the government. In 2015, Ottawa to develop a business case and multiple the Ottawa City Council unanimously approved the account evaluation, provide program management project, and both provincial and federal governments services and assist in the selection of a partner have given funding commitments. for a public-private partnership (PPP) to deliver This project represents one of the many projects that a light rail transit system to serve the city’s combine our engineering and planning expertise with core north-south corridor. The team’s specific the economic and financial capabilities of the Global assignments included project management, analysis Strategic Consulting team. It represents one of our and recommendation of PPP delivery models, many engagements working with the City of Ottawa financial and economic viability and value for on the various iterations of LRT development since money analysis, advice on procurement strategies the early 2000s. and development of procurement tools, RFQ and RFP preparation and evaluation of submissions, recommendation of the preferred proponent and drafting of reports and recommendations.

13 | RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEMS PORTFOLIO SHAPING SOLUTIONS The biggest public transport investment project in Stockholm since the 1970’s.

STOCKHOLM SOUTH TRAMWAY Client: Stockholm Public Transport Open to public: 2015

Stockholm’s strong growth has put pressure on WSP studied four depot locations along the planned its transport system. Public transit is land-efficient track route and carried out cost estimation for the but must be attractive and competitive to respond depot alternatives. We estimated vehicle costs in to the increasing needs of passengers. To support order to identify future functional and technical an enhanced labour market, it is also necessary to requirements. We also investigated the future of the provide commuters with an efficient trip to and tramway considering the city of Stockholm’s strategies from regional centers. Public transport also plays an and development. important role as a catalyst for land development, providing homes for new residents in the region. WSP also performed passenger forecasts and economic calculations of alternative tramway Tramway South improves travel possibilities to and stretches and altered bus services. We made a within southern Stockholm. The tramway shortens summary of how infrastructure affects growth, the the distance between the regional urban centers, structuring characteristics of traffic systems, and the Flemingsberg and Kungens kurva/Skärholmen, social effects of transport investments. and towards Fruängen and Älvsjö. The tramway has its own track system, with a complete depot for vehicle maintenance. The two-phase track route expansion involved first a tramway between Flemingsberg and Center of Skärholmen, and then extending the track route to the Centre of Älvsjö.

14 | RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEMS PORTFOLIO SHAPING SOLUTIONS Tramway City is expected to carry 63,000 passengers per day.

TRAMWAY CITY, STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN Client: Stockholm Public Transport Construction Date: 2018 Completion date: Ongoing The tram network in Stockholm is undergoing a The entire Tramway City will cover 15.9km and include major expansion. Tramway City is expected to carry 30 stops. A depot with space for 30 trams is being 63,000 passengers per day by 2030 and will supply built in Lidingo. One of the major challenges was to the new Royal Seaport district with efficient and find solutions to build the new tracks in the existing environmentally friendly public transport. environment with ongoing traffic and laying the new tracks without disturbing local retail activity. It will provide a climate-smart, high-capacity connection between the of Lidingo, Another challenge has been communication with Stockholm Royal Seaport, and Stockholm city the public and with information services to brief centre. The tramway will also be extended to Sergel local residents on construction plans. The Tramway Square/Central Station, reaching the central hub of City project has a strong focus on sustainability and Stockholm’s public transport. Changing between will be certified by CEEQUAL, which assesses the commuter , , bus, and tram lines will be sustainability of infrastructure projects. We mobilized easy and efficient once the extension is completed. a multidisciplinary team of experienced engineers, WSP has provided preliminary and detailed design for architects, urban planners, traffic and construction the line. planners, cost managers, and environmentalists, who established a clear strategy to reduce the risk profile Services include permanent way, road design, and develop and clarify the delivery program. Relying landscape architecture, geotechnics, rock engineering, on high competence, extensive resources, committed land development, surveying and mapping, cable staff, and very good relations with the client, the ducting, acoustics, traffic, water and sewerage, project has been extremely fruitful. environmental impact assessment, risk and safety, 3D-model, cost estimates, and project management. The Tramway City project includes three elements: the modernization of Lidingo line, the construction of a new tram depot, and the expansion of the existing in two directions.

15 | RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEMS PORTFOLIO SHAPING SOLUTIONS Toronto Eglinton Crosstown UK TORONTO, CANADA Client: Metrolinx Start Date: 2011 Completion Date: 2022 Project Value: CAD 28.5 B

The Eglinton Crosstown is a 19km rapid transit and contract strategies; preparation of program line that will run through the heart of Toronto. terms and reference; coordination, monitoring Following along Eglinton Avenue, the transit and collaborative progression of consulting and line will run west to east, from Weston Road to construction requirements; provision of staffing Kennedy Station. requirements; preparing program presentations agreements; project delivery strategy; and A 10km section of the line will be tunnelled contract preparation. underground between Keele Street and Brencliffe Drive. There are 15 underground WSP, with its joint venture partners, has stations and 10 atgrade stops. Three of the also undertaken the direction and interface underground stations provide transfer points to management of other consultants, such as the existing TTC subway system and adjacent bus geotechnical, surveyors, and measurement terminals. The project also involves connection instrumentation consultants. WSP, with its joint and coordination with three GO Rail stations venture partners, has also provided third-party at Mount Dennis, Caledonia, and Kennedy. A approvals and utilities staff for the project. One of maintenance and storage facility is also part of the key issues with respect to utilities has been the project. the ability of staff to work with Toronto Hydro and secure “Offers to Connect” for high-voltage WSP, as part of a joint venture with Hatch and supply in advance of construction, to enable an Parsons, is providing project management and accelerated approval process once a consortium technical advisor services, from project initiation is chosen. through to project completion. The joint venture is responsible for project management WSP, with its joint venture partners, was activities, including: deployment and integration instrumental in leading the application of new of project staff with current Metrolinx staff; and amended road cuts, occupation permits, management of scope, design and schedule; risk and approval to support construction, as well assessment and mitigation; quality assurance as overseeing the traffic management plans and control programs; communications and developed for the station construction. management reporting; identifying project

WSP, as part of a joint venture with Hatch and Parsons, is providing project management and technical advisor services, from project initiation through Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit to project completion. Image Courtesy of Metrolinx

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