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SYSTRA is continuing to support Chile’s rail revival, working for the national operator EFE (Empresa de Ferrocarriles del Estado). In particular, this involves improving connections between the interior of the country and the capital, such as the modernisation of the Santiago-Chillán passenger line, in which our teams were involved until the end of 2022.
SYSTRA has been chosen to design a new maintenance workshop for the new fleet of trains on this line, in a consortium with the Chilean engineering company JEJ. The workshop will be built close to Chillán station in order to offer greater flexibility when repairing Chile’s regional trains.
The result will be optimised maintenance expenditure, a safer network and greater availability for passengers, as well as a new industrial activity for local development.
This new assignment for EFE is an excellent signal for SYSTRA. We are becoming one of their main partners for engineering studies and we are strengthening our presence in the country. The integration of our new colleagues from SYSTRA Subterra will also help us to continue our development in Chile.
Hervé Laurain, Hispanic America Cluster Director
The future maintenance workshop is fully integrated into the project to revitalise the city centre, which also includes a new museum, a new urban park and renovated avenues and station. The attractiveness of this town of 160,000 inhabitants will be enhanced by the new workshop, which will not only make more trains available, but also faster trains to Santiago (3h40 min compared with 5h). These are major advantages in convincing the 250,000 or so annual passengers to adopt a more sustainable and more efficient form of mobility than buses, which take over 5 hours.
The studies carried out by our teams, and in particular by the modelling manager Mery Delgado, took into account the limited footprint of the workshop, the choice of a building that was aesthetically pleasing while keeping within the budget, and the need to fit into an urban area requiring optimum noise and vibration mitigation, thanks in particular to the team of experts Éric Augis and Walid Wasmine from SYSTRA France, based in Lyon. I would also like to thank SYSTRA Chile’s systems engineering team for their commitment.
Felipe Silva, Project director, SYSTRA Chile
The teams were responsible for soil studies (topography, geotechnics, hydrology), preliminary and execution studies in BIM for the infrastructure and rail systems (track, power supply, signalling), workshop equipment and architecture, landscape integration, environmental impact management, functional and technical specifications, optimisation of construction and operating costs, and the workshop maintenance plan.
These studies were submitted at the end of 2022 for a construction tender currently being awarded by EFE.
In 2019, the Chilean authorities launched an ambitious plan: Chile sobre rieles, Chile on the rails, which intends to triple the country’s rail capacity by 2027. SYSTRA is involved in this project, which has been underway in Chile for several years:
Experts from SYSTRA Chile and SYSTRA Subterra are continuing to support the development of the Santiago metro with the construction of line 7, systems studies for the extension of line 6 and preliminary studies for lines 8 and 9 for the operator Metro S.A., a long-standing client of the Group for over half a century.
SYSTRA integrates three Atkins entities in Sweden, Denmark and Norway and strengthens its presence in ScandinaviaWith 770 experts working in 12 offices, including 7 in Sweden, 4 in Denmark and 1 in Norway, these teams have established themselves as key players in the field of infrastructure and consultancy. These acquisitions mark a major step forward for SYSTRA’s development in Nordic countries, where the Group already employs 300 staff.
This strategic reinforcement will enable SYSTRA to respond more effectively to the major projects undertaken in these countries and to offer its clients a wider range of services.
Pierre Verzat, CEO of SYSTRA with Jean-Charles Vollery, COO of SYSTRA and Arnaud Jeudy, CFAO of SYSTRA, in Copenhagen, Denmark, on August 31st to welcome our new colleagues
We are delighted to welcome these new expert teams to SYSTRA. These acquisitions are in line with our growth strategy in Europe and strongly confirm our presence in Sweden, Denmark and Norway, where governments are investing massively in transport infrastructure, particularly railways. Together, we will be able to contribute to major sustainable mobility and resilient infrastructure projects in the region.
Pierre Verzat, CEO of SYSTRA
The SYSTRA Group has been present in the Nordic countries for over 10 years, and has been involved in numerous projects and emblematic ongoing projects such as :
Opened for revenue service in 2008, the Kaohsiung metro is one of the most modern in Asia; currently boasting two cutting-edge metro lines, this system is characterized by its state-of-the-art infrastructure, featuring air-conditioned stations and through the strategic integration of lifts, escalators that provide a comfortable environment for passengers.
Additionally, the network includes a circular Light Rail Transit (LRT) line, meticulously designed to ensure complete accessibility for individuals with reduced mobility and clearly marked walkways. The Kaohsiung metro network continues to expand and has chosen SYSTRA Asia’s expertise to support it.
Over the next eight years, we will be providing support for the extension of the Yellow and Red lines:
For the Yellow Line, we are participating in the review of the detailed design of E&M systems, rolling stock, Niaosong depot operations, operation and maintenance, as well as Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Safety (RAMS) This endeavor is undertaken as a subcontractor collaborating with CECI Engineering Consultants, within the framework of a consultancy and project management assistance (PMC) mission.
This new line will run in a “Y” pattern through the heart of the city, a pivotal addition to the city’s transportation network. In collaboration with CECI, we are resolute in our mission to contribute substantively to the realization of a modern, efficient, and seamlessly integrated transit solution that will significantly enhance urban mobility and cater to the evolving needs of the city’s inhabitants.
For the Red Line, we have been selected as an IV&V to extend the line to the south as far as the outlying Linyuan area. We are providing our verification and validation services of the overall system, including the track and Civil Work to ensure the safety of future operation, to the local public authority, Kaohsiung Mass Rapid Transit (KMRT).
Our involvement signifies a dedicated commitment to ensuring that every facet of this ambitious project aligns seamlessly with the highest standards of technical excellence and operational efficacy.
We are proud to have won these two major contracts for SYSTRA in Taiwan. The development of the Kaohsiung metro was one of the main commercial targets for our team in 2023. We were able to count on the support of all the entities of SYSTRA Asia and the Group to win these contracts, and we are determined to continue our development on the island.
Victoria Chen, Managing Director, SYSTRA Taiwan
SYSTRA was one of the engineering companies involved in the creation of the Kaohsiung metro, first carrying out a feasibility study and transport plan in the late 1980s, then providing project management assistance from March 2001 to August 2008. We worked with the Taiwanese consultant CECI, assisting the system design management, risk management, interfaces and systems, as well as system design review. Since 2021, we have worked in technical advisory for the creation of the Yellow line.
SYSTRA has been present on the Taiwanese market since the 1980s and has been involved in all the major changes to public transport on the island. Our teams were involved in the creation of the Taipei and Kaohsiung metros, and then supported the design and construction of the high-speed line linking these two megacities. We also took part in setting up the systems for the express link to Taipei Taoyuan international airport.
With a team of 10 employees based in Taipei and Kaohsiung, SYSTRA Taiwan is part of the Asia Business Unit and contributes to numerous regional projects, such as the Jakarta metro. Most recently, in early 2023, our colleagues won a preliminary study for the future Blue Line of the Taichung metro. SYSTRA Taiwan is the only engineering company to have contributed to each of the island’s metros.
SYSTRA has once again risen in the ENR rankings, both in the transportation engineering category and in terms of international turnover in 2022.
In the Transportation ranking, which brings together the 2022 sales figures of the ten largest engineering companies in the mobility sector, we have moved up one place to 8th position, after already having moved up one place last year. We are the first French engineering company in this ranking.
In the Top 225 International Design Firms, which includes companies’ international turnover (generated outside France for SYSTRA), the Group moved up one place to 24th, after winning 4 places last year, which anchors us in the Top 25.
These two rises confirm the effectiveness of our strategy of excellence in the transport sector and our focus on the most attractive countries.
Moreover, we also moved up 2 places in the rankings based on the total sales (including France) to 45th place, confirming our place among the world’s Top 50 engineering companies.
The rankings for the Mass Transit & Rail and Bridges categories will be announced in December when the Global Sourcebook is published.
After a record year in 2022 for SYSTRA, our Group’s performance has been confirmed by this ENR ranking, which is a benchmark in the sector. This new rise confirms the relevance of our strategy of focusing on the transport engineering market in the most dynamic countries, where we are pursuing our organic growth as well as making targeted acquisitions.
Pierre Verzat, Chief Executive Officer
Find out more on Engineering News-Record ranking on their website.
Double success for SYSTRA in Kochi, IndiaThe 600,000 inhabitants of Kochi in India will benefit from a second metro line called the Pink Line. From east to west, it will link the city centre to the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium and the InfoPark, the largest IT centre in Kerala, via the Kakkanad industrial hub and the Kochi Special Economic Zone. Metro experts from SYSTRA India have successively been awarded the General Consultancy and Systems detailed design studies assignments for the new Kochi Metro Pink Line.
SYSTRA India, in a consortium with SYSTRA, has been appointed as General Consultant for the Pink Line. The scope of work includes overall Project Management including evaluation of the proposals submitted by the design consultant and contractors. We are also responsible for ensuring quality and safety standards in construction works. The appointment of the General Consultant is considered a significant stage before beginning the construction phase.
We are delighted to have been appointed as General Consultant for the second phase of Kochi metro by KMRL. With our reputation for technical excellence and our vast experience in the metro field, we are confident of bringing value to this project.
Gaurav Kumar Srivastava, Business Unit Head – Rail, SYSTRA India
In addition to the General Consultancy, SYSTRA India is also in charge of the detailed design studies for the systems of the Pink Line, including the power supply by third rail, the electrical substations, and the architecture of the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA).
The quality of our technical expertise, proven methodology and understanding of the project requirements were decisive in our success. This project will strengthen our technical credentials in the field of metro and rail systems.
Sandeep Fuller, SVP Systems, SYSTRA India
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Cadence, a World-class Consortium, Qualifies for the High Frequency Rail (HFR) Call for Proposals
Montreal, July 20, 2023 – Cadence is delighted by the announcement from the Government of Canada that it has qualified for the procurement process of the High Frequency Rail (HFR) project along the Quebec City-Montreal-Ottawa-Toronto corridor.
Cadence intends to submit a high-quality proposal during the next phase of this procurement process for this fundamental Canadian project. The consortium wishes to respond to the challenges of connectivity and population mobility, and to contribute to the objectives of GHG emissions reduction and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.
About Cadence
Composed of CDPQ Infra, SNC-Lavalin (Atkins), Keolis, and SYSTRA, Cadence is a consortium of world-renowned companies with a vast expertise and know-how in the design, development, and operation of large-scale transportation infrastructures.
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SYSTRA expands in Scandinavia with three acquisitions in Sweden, Denmark and NorwaySYSTRA has reached an agreement with Atkins, part of the SNC-Lavalin Group, to acquire its Swedish, Danish, and Norwegian engineering businesses, which specialise in infrastructure design and project management consultancy, as well as its rail verification services in Denmark.
With 770 experts working in 12 offices, including 7 in Sweden, 4 in Denmark and 1 in Norway, these teams have established themselves as key players in the field of infrastructure and consultancy. Once completed, these acquisitions will mark a major step forward for SYSTRA’s development in Nordic countries, where the Group already employs 300 staff.
This strategic reinforcement will enable SYSTRA to respond more effectively to the major projects undertaken in these countries and to offer its clients a wider range of services.
From left to right: Pierre Verzat, CEO of SYSTRA and Eva Rindom, Managing Director Atkins Denmark;
Jean-Charles Vollery, COO of SYSTRA, Bruno Susak, CEO of SYSTRA Nordics, and Johannes Erlandsson, Managing Director Atkins Sweden; Arnaud Jeudy, CFO of SYSTRA, and Magnus Eriksson, Managing Director Atkins Norway.
Pierre Verzat, CEO of SYSTRA, said: “We are delighted to welcome these new expert teams to SYSTRA. These acquisitions are in line with our growth strategy in Europe and strongly confirm our presence in Sweden, Denmark and Norway, where governments are investing massively in transport infrastructure, particularly railways. Together, we will be able to contribute to major sustainable mobility and resilient infrastructure projects in the region.”
The SYSTRA Group has been present in the Nordic countries for over 10 years, and has been involved in numerous projects and emblematic ongoing projects such as : in Denmark, the Copenhagen automatic metro since 2007, the electrification of the entire Danish rail network since 2013, and the automation of the S-STOG suburban trains since 2021; in Sweden, the Ostlänken high-speed line since 2015, the Uppsala tramway since 2021 and the Kolmarden since 2023; and in Norway, the Follo-Line high-speed line tunnel since 2018, the Vestfold Nykirke – Barkåker line since 2019 and the Grenland bridge since 2021.
The acquisitions should be completed in Fall 2023, once administrative authorisations have been obtained.
Modernization of Rolling Stock for exoA year after winning an initial contract to support the acquisition of new locomotives, exo has called on the expertise of SYSTRA Canada’s Rolling Stock Business Unit for a major new project. Under this new mandate, we will be exo’s technical engineering representative for locomotive refurbishment.
To this end, SYSTRA Canada will mobilize a team of multidisciplinary experts, including an on-site expert to ensure that the work is carried out according to the technical specifications, that quality processes are respected, and to attend all qualification tests.
We are delighted to have been awarded this engineering technical representative contract, which demonstrates SYSTRA Canada’s expertise in rolling stock and the strength of our relationship with exo. We are also very pleased to continue improving the passenger experience and expanding mobility in Montreal.
David Anglin, Vice President, Rolling Stock
Since June 1, 2017, exo has been operating public bus and paratransit services in the north and south shores, as well as the train network in the Montreal metropolitan area. As the second-largest public transit operator in Greater Montreal, its network includes 5 train lines, 235 bus lines and 85 automobile transit lines.
David ANGLIN
Vice President – Rolling Stock
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