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Railways

Speed, punctuality and reliability are three essential characteristics of modern, attractive rail systems and are prerequisites for customer-oriented rail operations and efficient rail infrastructure. As rail is an environmentally friendly and sustainable mode of transport, great efforts have been made in recent decades to modernize this infrastructure. However, much remains to be done to prepare rail infrastructure for future challenges.

With significant contributions to the design and implementation of numerous railway projects in Central Europe and beyond, ILF brings extensive experience and expertise in traffic facilities, civil structures and rail systems. This strong foundation enables the company to deliver comprehensive, multidisciplinary engineering services for all types of railway projects.

SERVICE PORTFOLIO

Highlights of ILF’s railway engineering service portfolio include:

  • New railway line design:Providing clients with comprehensive design expertise that helps successfully navigate the diverse and often conflicting requirements at an early stage in the design process in order to find a balanced overall solution
  • Upgrading and extension of existing railway lines:Applying the necessary know-how and experience in coordinating with stakeholders in the rail industry to overcome the key challenge of maintaining operations during the construction phase of railway upgrade projects
  • Implementation and permitting:Assisting clients both in the preparation of documentation for the permit application procedure and during the authority approval process by employing a high level of legal understanding, management skills and ability to deal with sensitive issues
  • Integrated solutions:Delivering an optimized project approach that incorporates a wide range of elements (including traffic facilities, structures, drainage facilities, ancillary infrastructure, as well as noise protection, landscape planning and other environmental measures), with all inputs provided from a single source

 

FIELDS OF EXPERTISE

  • High-Speed Railways
  • Conventional Railways 
  • Regional Railways 
  • Standard, Narrow and Broad Gauge Lines
  • Stops and Stations
  • Level Crossings

Proven Impact Through Real-World Projects

    Bruno Mattle

    Bruno Mattle

    Executive Vice President (EVP), Group Director Transport & Structures

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