Airport and Railway Integration

Airport rail access is the missing link in our transportation network, allowing for fast connections between our essential city centers and our primary long distance travel mode. Extending rail service to airports is a goal commonly expressed by decision-makers even when a new urban rail system is still in the planning stage. The attraction is obvious because many of their citizens will fly at some point, so each can envision themselves using the service. Airports add a whole new dimension to ridership estimates and, depending on the type of service, can bring a real boost to the new line. Just about every rail mode has been used for service to airports, including heavy rail rapid transit, light rail, intercity rail, automated guide way, monorail and maglev.

Bringing rail service to airports allows airlines to handle more travelers with less impact on the environment, multiplies the destination possibilities for travelers, and ensures that time-sensitive business can be transacted without large allowances for potential highway congestion. But bringing rail lines into a complex airport site requires specialized planning and design by two groups not used to working together: rail engineers and airport engineers.

We see transportation with an eye for the big picture. Our edge is simple: we have the in-house resources to connect air travelers to the airport via local light rail, heavy rail rapid transit, commuter rail line, or a dedicated express train service; providing wayfinding solutions throughout the terminal; and designing supply chain management enhancements to make the journey of people and goods more efficient, our integrated staff provides a one-consultant solution center for today’s airport rail access needs.