menu Search Icon Toggle search input HOMEPROJECTSRAIL Rail As our cities continue to grow, rail infrastructure will play an increasingly important role in providing lower carbon transportation for people and goods, stimulating economic regeneration and connecting people and communities. Through direct delivery, innovative partnering and joint venture arrangements, we deliver metro and light rail, underground, mass transit commuter, freight and heavy haul rail networks. Our multi-disciplinary experience includes programme management, civil engineering and tunnelling, and rail systems to include track construction, electrification services, signalling, and maintenance services gained through the delivery of unique rail systems in across the globe. In Australia, our track record in the delivery of mining infrastructure, particularly in enabling the transportation of minerals from pit to port, has made us a highly regarded partner to the world’s largest natural resource companies. Today we deliver rail infrastructure in every operating jurisdiction in our Australia Hub. In the UK we have delivered rail projects from rural infrastructure upgrades to ‘live’ urban interchange stations – working both above and deep underground – in a technically demanding, highly regulated sector. Our portfolio boasts projects such as the refurbishment of London’s iconic St Pancras International, Manchester Piccadilly and Sheffield’s main station. We have also played a key role in national infrastructure for Manchester Metrolink, HS2 and East West Rail, while in the capital we have delivered a number of key stations for Crossrail and London Underground. Our experienced teams of railway engineering professionals, and specialist plant and equipment, enable us to deliver certainty on the most complex projects. Meet our rail sector specialists Emma Gilchrist SECTOR SPECIALIST - UK Arrow Icon Get in touch Emma Gilchrist is Laing O’Rourke’s infrastructure sector specialist and has worked as an engineer, design manager and bid manager. She has developed Laing O'Rourke's UK infrastructure strategy with a focus on innovating to deliver high quality, greener infrastructure. James Yerbury GENERAL MANAGER RAIL - AUSTRALIA Arrow Icon Get in touch For more than 20 years James has held leadership roles guiding the delivery of complex projects for government and private clients across Australia and the United Kingdom. He has played a lead role in helping to deliver major building projects including an upgrade to the globally iconic Sydney Opera House. James now leads Laing O’Rourke’s engagement with the Australian rail sector and its clients. In this role he is focused on working with the rail industry to drive a more collaborative approach to project delivery, helping to deliver greater value and certainty to our clients. Ryan Alach GENERAL MANAGER, PRE-CONTRACTS - AUSTRALIA Arrow Icon Get in touch Ryan Alach brings more than 20 years of experience managing complex projects in the infrastructure sector. Joining Laing O’Rourke in 2016, he has built a reputation as a trusted advisor for government agencies delivering key city-shaping projects in Western Australia including Elizabeth Quay and City East Alliance. Ryan has a passion for building the capacity of the West Australian supply chain, supporting local jobs and economic development and using major projects as a platform to drive greater social inclusion and develop young professionals into rewarding careers. Search policies and documents RESET Search Icon Submit the form Card image RAIL United Kingdom Manchester Metrolink The largest light rail network in the UK, Manchester Metrolink’s success was roo... Arrow right Read More Card image RAIL United Kingdom East West Rail Atkins, Laing O'Rourke and Volker Rail form the three-strong alliance - East Wes... Arrow right Read More Card image RAIL Australia Sydney Central Station Metro When Laing O’Rourke was awarded a contract for the delivery of major, new featur... Arrow right Read More Card image RAIL Australia South Eastern Program Alliance In community engagement, health and safety, value, supply chain management, coll... Arrow right Read More SHOWING 4 OF 4 Social Media Icon Social Media Icon Social Media Icon Social Media Icon HEAD OFFICE Bridge Place 1 & 2, Anchor Boulevard Crossways Dartford, Kent DA2 6SN, United Kingdom +44 (0)1322 296200 COMPANY Projects Thinking Company Careers Contact us Media enquiries RESPONSIBILITY Sustainability Privacy policy Sitemap Modern slavery Cookie policy Brand guidelines Cookie settings © LAING O’ROURKE 2021 Your choice regarding cookies on this site We use cookies to optimise site functionality and give you the best possible experience Accept Settings