Transport and mobility innovation company TRL has given details of its strategic partnership with world-renowned engineering consultancy Buro Happold, first announced in Thursday’s Highways Voices podcast from Highways UK (22m45s in).
The companies say the partnership is set to leverage the complementary strengths of both organisations as the public purse faces unprecedented challenges around the delivery and renewal of road and rail infrastructure in the coming decades.
By combining TRL’s transport research and development expertise with Buro Happold’s engineering, consultancy and advisory services, the two companies aim to deliver innovative, future-focused solutions to meet the UK’s complex challenges including the delivery of smarter energy systems, asset optimisation and renewal. The partnership will focus on driving improvements in sustainability, resilience and operational efficiency across the nation’s road and rail network.
Paul Campion TRL, CEO of TRL, commented: “We are thrilled to join forces with Buro Happold. Both organisations have a shared vision for creating safer, more efficient, and more sustainable transport networks. This partnership enables us to bring world-class innovation to both the public and private sector and contribute to the transformation of UK highways and rail network infrastructure.”
Oliver Plunkett, CEO at Buro Happold, added: “Buro Happold is proud of its established pedigree in nearly 50 years of innovation in the design and engineering of complex client needs working collaboratively with many partners along the way. This partnership with TRL provides us with the opportunity of combining our experience with TRL’s knowledge of the sector to meet the pressing needs of the UK infrastructure sector as we all look to meet the challenges of climate change and the opportunities of technology adoption.
“We are excited about the potential this partnership holds for making a meaningful impact on the nation’s infrastructure.”
Together, TRL and Buro Happold have committed to help shape the future of an integrated transport and mobility network in the UK. They say their collaborative approach will support the evolution of a modern and resilient road and rail network that meets the needs of current and future generations.
(Graphic – TRL)
