Light Rail

Light rail transit systems have sprung back to the top of a city planners wishlist in recent years thanks to its ability to connect communities in a sustainable and reliable manner.

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How Light Rail can Rejuvenate cities today and in the future

The argument for light rail transit systems is that they are accessible for communities particulary those in dense urban areas. They are sustainable in that they are integrated with modern place-making trends and remove cars from our roads, reduce emissions as well as congestion.

Better yet, Light Rail transit lays the foundations for urban renewal and economic development. They connect communities to employment, housing, health, and tourism opportunities among other amenities. As cities look for more flexible and scalable solutions to meet transport demand, light rail systems can be tailored to fit specific needs and provide an economically sound business case compared to other mass transit systems.

Sydney light rail passing Central Station

We’re connecting towns and communities all over the world

SYSTRA is the signature team for innovative, sustainable and modern light rail transit systems, with projects in more than 40 towns and cities around the globe amounting to more than 500 kilometres.

We have experience in design and engineering across Australia including the Sydney, Parramatta and Newcastle systems.

In France, SYSTRA has worked on more than 60% of the light rail transit lines currently in use. The Bordeaux light rail transit system is the first in the world with no overhead power cables which was later installed in Sydney as well. Other transit systems such as Brest and Casablanca were voted the two best light rail transit projects in the world by the British Light Rail Transit Association in 2012.

SYSTRA provides preliminary studies and engineering, owner assistance, project management and supervision services for tramway and tram-train projects.

How can we integrate better, earlier, and with greater impact?

System integration is critical to managing complexity, reducing risk, and delivering infrastructure that performs — yet it’s often misunderstood or brought in too late.

Our State of System Integration 2025 report explores what’s working, what’s not, and where the biggest opportunities lie to improve how integration is delivered across projects.

Based on insights from professionals across the sector, it’s designed to spark an important conversation and support better outcomes.

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Our Light Rail Expertise

Our Signature Projects

Rolling Stock Fleets that deliver long term value

To be the signature team for rolling stock projects means being there where it matters. Backed by an international team, we leverage our global experience to simplify integration, manage risk, and optimise performance, ensuring rolling stock fleets are reliable, future-ready, and deliver long-term value to operators and communities.

Our capabilities

How we make a difference

We integrate operation and maintenance from day one
We have developed a recognised expertise in urban planning and the execution of works with minimum disruption to residents during construction
We integrate and customise tramway for each unique urban environment with a holistic approach.