In March we launched our report, From Vision to Reality: a new high-speed rail playbook, which presents original quantitative and qualitative research conducted with 112 senior decision-makers involved in high-speed rail (HSR) projects globally. Informed by AECOM’s 30-year expertise in HSR design and delivery, the report, which is part of AECOM’s ongoing Future of Infrastructure thought leadership series, investigates the latest industry trends and outlines best practices for the successful delivery of HSR systems around the world.
Research presented in the report found that economic growth, technology, adaptability and on-time completion prove the most critical success factors in the first year of HSR operation. In the five-to-ten-year period post launch, top success factors shift to passenger experience and adaptability while the impact of project delays becomes less important.
In response to industry headwinds, the report explores several best practices to streamline HSR delivery and facilitate the expansion of HSR networks globally:
- Long-term decisive political leadership
- New funding models
- Greater trans-regional and international cooperation
- New design and construction
- Increased collaboration and industry outreach
- User-centric design and engagement
- Design to cost (DTC) and disciplined cost control
Read the press release here
Or access the report here