--- title: Where Better Journeys Begin url: "https://www.systra.com/ireland/where-better-journeys-begin/" type: page date_published: 2023-08-03 date_modified: 2025-10-06 schema: @type: WebPage language: en-IE word_count: 1157 reading_time: 6 min canonical: "https://www.systra.com/ireland/where-better-journeys-begin/" featured_image: "https://www.systra.com/ireland/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2023/08/where-better-rail-journeys-begin.jpg" --- # Where Better Journeys Begin ![Where Better Journeys Begin](https://www.systra.com/ireland/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2023/08/where-better-rail-journeys-begin.jpg) ### Begin with a vision to optimise every journey Striving to do things differently. Constantly defining ways to optimise safety, budget, programme, and sustainability ![Transpennine Route Upgrade (East)](https://www.systra.com/ireland/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2023/06/wires-being-installed-between-colton-junction-and-church-fenton-from-nr-1024x732.jpg) _projects Transpennine Route Upgrade (East) Read more sur Transpennine Route Upgrade (East)_ ![speed_train](https://www.systra.com/ireland/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2023/08/kevin-gedge-1024x683.jpg) - Expert Insights Kevin GEDGE ### Rail Systems Integration is a Contact Sport [ Read more ](https://www.systra.com/ireland/expert_insights/systems-integration-is-a-contact-sport/) ![cycle-rail-toolkit-for-stations-rail-operators](https://www.systra.com/ireland/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2023/07/cycle-rail-toolkit-for-stations-rail-operators.jpg) - Expert Insights Mike MULDOON ### Making the case for rail [ Read more ](https://www.systra.com/ireland/expert_insights/making-the-case-for-rail/) ![blue-monday-article-header](https://www.systra.com/ireland/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2023/06/blue-monday-article-header-1024x566.jpg) - Expert Insights Chris JUDGE ### Monday Blues? Could a Low Fare Strategy Reinvigorate Commuting by Rail [ Read more ](https://www.systra.com/ireland/expert_insights/monday-blues-could-a-low-fare-strategy-reinvigorate-commuting-by-rail/) ### Begin with multi-disciplinary end-to-end support From strategy, planning, engineering, testing & commissioning to operation and maintenance, we understand each project should be designed to make a difference ![artboard-8](https://www.systra.com/ireland/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2023/07/artboard-8-1024x645.jpg) _services Station and Platform Design Read more sur Station and Platform Design_ ![railway-electrification-website-header](https://www.systra.com/ireland/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2023/06/railway-electrification-website-header-1024x645.jpg) _services Railway Electrification Overhead Line Design Read more sur Railway Electrification Overhead Line Design_ ![leverl-crossings-header](https://www.systra.com/ireland/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2023/06/leverl-crossings-header-1024x645.jpg) _services Level Crossings Read more sur Level Crossings_ ![leeds-station-exterior-systra](https://www.systra.com/ireland/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2022/08/leeds-station-exterior-systra-1024x645.jpg) _projects Leeds Station Read more sur Leeds Station_ ![](https://www.systra.com/ireland/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2023/08/reading-station-area-redevelopment-project-2-1024x600.jpg) _projects Reading Station Read more sur Reading Station_ ![](https://www.systra.com/ireland/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2023/05/l3-service-headers_technical-systems-1-1024x645.jpg) _services Technical Systems Read more sur Technical Systems_ ![](https://www.systra.com/ireland/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2023/05/l3-service-headers_infrastructure-engineering-1-1024x645.jpg) _services Infrastructure Engineering Read more sur Infrastructure Engineering_ ![](https://www.systra.com/ireland/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2023/05/l3-service-headers_environmental-services-1-1024x645.jpg) _services Environmental Services Read more sur Environmental Services_ ### Begin with the global heritage of a rail transport specialist Bringing SYSTRA’s global rail heritage and expertise to every challenge, we put our learning in your back pocket. ![hs1](https://www.systra.com/ireland/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2023/06/hs1-1024x495.jpg) _projects HS1 : Pioneering Britain's First High-Speed Rail Line Read more sur HS1 : Pioneering Britain's First High-Speed Rail Line_ ![bandeau_telt3](https://www.systra.com/ireland/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2020/09/bandeau_telt3.jpg) _projects Tunnel Euralpin Lyon-Turin – France / Italy Read more sur Tunnel Euralpin Lyon-Turin – France / Italy_ ![bridge-and-viaducts](https://www.systra.com/ireland/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2023/06/bridge-and-viaducts-1024x645.jpg) _services Bridge and Viaduct Engineering and Design Read more sur Bridge and Viaduct Engineering and Design_ ![](https://www.systra.com/ireland/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2023/06/hong-kong-1024x683.jpg) - Expert Insights Francis SOOTOO ### Can Hong Kong Inspire New Ways to Fund UK Public Transport Infrastructure [ Read more ](https://www.systra.com/ireland/expert_insights/can-hong-kong-inspire-new-ways-to-fund-uk-public-transport-infrastructure/) ![tunnel-engineering-header](https://www.systra.com/ireland/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2023/06/tunnel-engineering-header-1024x645.jpg) _services Tunnel Engineering Read more sur Tunnel Engineering_ ### Begin with innovative thinking and digital technology Bringing creative thinking and new digital technology to re-define an approach to conventional rail ### Modular Platforms We design, manufacture and erect modular structures which deliver a wide range of off-site construction benefits such as enhanced speed of construction, greater accuracy and improved site efficiency. 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