--- title: Mass Transit url: "https://www.systra.com/uk/markets/mass-transit/" type: markets date_published: 2025-10-01 date_modified: 2026-01-15 schema: @type: WebPage language: en-GB word_count: 1360 reading_time: 7 min canonical: "https://www.systra.com/uk/markets/mass-transit/" featured_image: "https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/09/mass-transit-header.jpg" --- # Mass Transit ![Sheffield Supertram in Sheffield city centre](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/09/mass-transit-header.jpg) #### A world leader in urban mobility **Mass transit systems – trams, metro, light rail – are a speciality of SYSTRA across the globe. They’re part of our DNA in fact.** We’ve delivered more than 700km of light rapid transit (LRT) worldwide, including the first ever 100% catenary-free LRT in Dubai and the first ever LRT line in Africa (Casablanca). One in two light rail systems around the world benefits from SYSTRA knowledge. And we’re currently working on more than 50 tramway line and network projects worldwide. #### Key contacts ![A close up headshot photo of Andrew Dugdale. Andrew is wearing a shirt and suit jacket and is smiling at the camera.](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/02/andrew-dugdale-2.jpg) A**ndrew DUGDALE** Market Director > [LinkedIn](https://uk.linkedin.com/in/andrew-dugdale-b590a330) ![David Carter](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/09/david-carter-1.jpg) **David CARTER** Director #### Our comprehensive approach to mass transit As an experienced multi-disciplinary partner for the design and delivery of advanced mass transit systems, we support the entire project lifecycle, from initial costing, analysis and planning through to detailed engineering designs, construction services, maintenance and operations. Our globally connected teams deliver their expertise in local contexts, ensuring every project benefits from innovative, best-practice approaches, and meets the needs and challenges of the area in which it will operate. [connect with our MASS TRANSIT specialists](https://www.systra.com/uk/contact/business/) [keep up to date with systra](https://www.systra.com/uk/newsletter/) [Learn more about our mass transit team](https://www.systra.com/uk/markets/mass-transit/#h-we-d-love-to-help-with-your-next-mass-transit-project) #### Our light rail markets - [Light Rail & Tramways](https://www.systra.com/uk/markets/transport/light-rail/) - [Metro](https://www.systra.com/uk/markets/transport/metro/) ![l3-service-headers_transport-advisory](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/05/l3-service-headers_transport-advisory-1-1024x645.jpg) _services Transport Advisory Read more sur Transport Advisory_ ![public-stakeholder-consultation-header](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/06/public-stakeholder-consultation-header-1024x645.jpg) _services Public and Stakeholder Consultation and Engagement Read more sur Public and Stakeholder Consultation and Engagement_ ![SYSTRA colleague sat at computer desk in Glasgow office](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/06/intelligent-transport-systems-banner_01-1-1024x645.jpg) _services Intelligent Transport Systems Read more sur Intelligent Transport Systems_ ![strategic-traffic-modelling-website-header](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/06/strategic-traffic-modelling-website-header-1024x645.jpg) _services Strategic Transport Modelling and Simulation Read more sur Strategic Transport Modelling and Simulation_ #### End-to-end solutions for mass transit systems We have played an integral role in the delivery of every type of mass transit system throughout the world, helping local authorities and transport operators to implement safe, fast and sustainable solutions. There are many challenges when planning, designing, implementing and operating metros, trams and light rail, and SYSTRA specialists support clients at every step of the journey.   From securing funding, gaining consents and carrying out stakeholder engagement; through design development and construction support; right through to maintenance, operation and ticketing services, and then on to benefits analysis – we have the expertise within our vast network of connected teams.  ### mass transit case studies - ![The Elizabeth Line](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/06/elzabethline-thumb.jpg) - [ The Elizabeth Line ](https://www.systra.com/uk/project/the-elizabeth-line/) - ![Nexus Metro](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/08/shutterstock_746843119-474x474.jpg) - [ Social Value of the Tyne & Wear Metro ](https://www.systra.com/uk/project/social-value-of-the-tyne-wear-metro/) - ![Dubai Metro – United Arab Emirates](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/13-dubai-474x474.jpg) - [ Dubai Metro – United Arab Emirates ](https://www.systra.com/uk/project/dubai-metro-united-arab-emirates/) - ![Grand Paris Express (Lines 15, 16, 17 and 18) – France](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/header_grand_paris-express-474x474.jpg) - [ Grand Paris Express (Lines 15, 16, 17 and 18) – France ](https://www.systra.com/uk/project/grand-paris-express-lines-15-16-17-and-18-france/) - ![Bologna Tram Network – Italy](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2020/09/bologna-tram-city-2-474x474.png) - [ Bologna Tram Network – Italy ](https://www.systra.com/uk/project/bologna-tram-network-italy/) - ![Bordeaux Tram Network – France](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2020/09/tramway_bordeaux-e1611659205138-474x474.jpg) - [ Bordeaux Tram Network – France ](https://www.systra.com/uk/project/bordeaux-tram-network-france/) - ![Lyon Tram Network – France](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/11/lyon-tram-474x474.jpeg) - [ Lyon Tram Network – France ](https://www.systra.com/uk/project/lyon-tram-network-france/) The breadth of expertise and specialisms across SYSTRA enables us to provide every aspect of urban rail project delivery in an integrated way – combining architecture, planning, environmental assessments, landscaping, engineering design, systems integration,  [**modern methods of construction**](https://www.systra.com/uk/services/modern-methods-of-construction/)  and operations. That means we can address every client challenge, from gaining planning approvals and funding, through to developing sustainable transport networks that deliver social, economic and environmental benefits.  ### We’d love to help with your next mass transit project ![Andrew-Dugdale](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2024/10/andrew-dugdale.jpg) **Andrew DUGDALE** Market Director ![David Carter](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/09/david-carter-1.jpg) **David CARTER** Director [Connect with our MASS TRANSIT specialists](https://www.systra.com/uk/contact/business/) ## Insights ![data-mobility-urban-transport-planning-5](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/03/data-mobility-urban-transport-planning-5-1024x645.jpg) - Expert Insights ### Personal Mobility Data & The Future of Urban Transport Planning [ Read more ](https://www.systra.com/uk/expert_insights/personal-mobility-data-the-future-of-urban-transport-planning/) ![Zoomed in photo on priority seat on train. 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