We are proud to announce that global consultancy Arup has joined the Executive Committee of the US High Speed Rail Association.

Arup is bringing its technical expertise to the organization to help shape the future of high-speed rail in America.

USHSR is driving a national effort to modernize America’s transportation network, and is co-chaired by former U.S. Department of Transportation Secretaries Ray LaHood and Anthony Foxx, along with Rod Diridon, Chair Emeritus of the California High-Speed Rail Authority.

USHSR has already helped secure over $30 billion in federal and state funding for high-speed rail projects, with an expected $50 billion in industry services to be procured over the coming years.

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Founded in 1946, Arup is a global consulting firm with advisory and technical expertise across more than 130 disciplines. The firm’s network of experts spans the globe, with over 18,000 employees in 34 countries. In the United States, they have a diverse staff of experts of more than 2,000 people across 12 offices.

Arup has been at the forefront of transformative high-speed rail for the last 40 years. From High Speed 1 and 2 in the UK, to India’s first high-speed network, to the ambitious programs in California and Texas, the firm has helped shape some of the world’s most forward-thinking high-speed rail projects.

Arup’s membership with USHSR builds on its strong foundation and involvement with the organization and broader industry. Arup is deeply committed to advancing innovation in this sector and has had a strong presence at USHSR's National High Speed Rail Conference — sharing leading insights and connecting with public and private industry collaborators.

"We are excited to welcome Arup to our fast-growing Executive Committee," said Andy Kunz, USHSR President. "Arup brings decades of extensive global rail civil engineering experience to our large group of experts."

Arup sees high-speed rail as a powerful catalyst — an enabler of economic growth, efficient mobility, and urban densification to optimize land use, resources, and government investment. But delivering this vision isn’t simple. These projects are among the most complex in the world, taking years to plan and build and requiring a delicate balance of public and private investment​.

From political leaders to corporate executives, Arup works closely with clients to reimagine what’s possible at every stage of their journey. Arup is a trusted partner, whether it’s making a compelling case for investment and securing funding or placemaking through station design, or providing technical engineering that shapes communities. Arup’s technical expertise is backed by a strong focus on research and commitment to industry best practices.

Arup doesn’t just build railways; they help their clients shape the future of regions, cities, and countries. With each project, the firm seeks to redefine the role of high-speed rail in fostering economic vitality, energy efficiency, and societal wellbeing.

Arup is committed to working with governments, businesses, and communities to ensure that high-speed rail becomes an integral part of the transport networks of tomorrow, creating lasting benefits for generations to come.

“Arup is beyond excited to be joining the USHSR Association to advance our role in shaping the future of high-speed rail across the nation,” said Peter Guest, Arup’s Americas Rail Business Leader. “High-speed rail is a catalyst for national transformation. We are bringing our more than four decades of global high-speed rail experience to facilitate the continued growth of rail networks in America.”

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More information on Arup:

Arup | Rail Expertise | High Speed | Rail Resilience Framework | Stations | Join USHSR

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