High-Speed Rail

a world leader

SYSTRA has contributed to the design of over 30 high-speed rail lines worldwide, including more than 6,500 miles in service or under construction. This includes the Paris-Bordeaux Line (South Europe Atlantic), Europe’s largest railway construction project. A hub for innovation that included a new economic model, new construction techniques, original concepts for efficient maintenance, and advanced concurrent engineering methods to facilitate design, accelerate construction, and optimize systems integration. ​

We develop solutions to reduce costs, accelerate construction, and improve the resilience and maintainability of infrastructure. To meet the need for operational performance and build new lines, SYSTRA codeveloped a patent for a new generation of ballastless track using low-carbon concrete, named Slab Track.

This addresses major challenges that track renewal projects face: it is quick to lay, economically efficient, and produced on a fully prefabricated structure made of low carbon reinforced concrete and suitable for trains running at 220-240 mph.

A Trusted Partner in California

SYSTRA USA, in joint venture with TYPSA, plays a key role in the nation’s first high-speed rail program, bringing world-class expertise to advance California’s vision for modern, sustainable transportation. ​

Our team is providing comprehensive contact system (OCS) design for key segments of the California High-Speed Rail program. Drawing from SYSTRA’s experience delivering more than 30 high-speed rail lines worldwide, our US experts are applying proven international best practices to meet California’s unique operational and environmental needs. ​

Working closely with the California High-Speed Rail Authority, SYSTRA is helping establish the foundation for a cleaner, faster, and more connected rail network that will transform mobility across the state. ​

“SYSTRA USA is enthusiastic about bringing high-speed rail to the US. We have been involved in the California High-Speed Rail Program since its inception. By studying the possibilities of reducing the costs of the project, minimizing risks, and improving journey times, SYSTRA is committed to supporting the creation of a network that is accessible, economical, and sustainable.”

Frederic Bana
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer