SYSTRA's digest #18: January 2024

Starting the year with intrapreneurship! 🚀

💡 Did you know that around fifty SYSTRA #intrapreneurs have already been incubated in recent years as part of the #SPARKChallenge programme ✨? SYSTRA launched in January the 3rd edition of this catalyst for innovation ⚡, which enables a new class of #bold collaborators to propose an idea and develop their project!

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Excellence throughout the Group

[Senegal] 100% electric buses for Dakar

In Senegal 📍, Dakar celebrated on January 14 the commissioning of its electric Bus Rapid Transit (e-BRT) network 🚌, the first #BRT in West Africa, and even the first high capacity electric BRT network in the world 🏆!

SYSTRA has been involved in this project since the preliminary stages, acting as project management assistant to our client the Dakar Urban Transport Executive Council.

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[Türkiye] A tunnel signed SYSTRA for Istanbul

SYSTRA SWS Türkiye reached a major milestone in Istanbul📍 with the junction of two complex structures of the he Sarıyer – Kilyos Highway #Tunnel Project 🛣️, designed by our teams.

🗓️ This new tunnel constructed by our client IC İÇTAŞ İNŞAAT / IC ICTAS CONSTRUCTION is scheduled to open in 2026.

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[Egypt] Inauguration of six new stations for the Cairo Metro

In Egypt 📍, line 3 of the Cairo Metro 🚇 continues to expand. It now benefits from six new stations and a new terminus, with SYSTRA's contribution.

We have been working with the Egyptian authorities on the design and development of their metro system for over half a century.

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[France] SYSTRA wins the design of an essential BRT infrastructure in the Paris region

SYSTRA France has just been awarded the project management contract for the ‘Bus entre Seine’, a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) 🚌 project launched by Île-de-France Mobilités. This new infrastructure will link four densely populated towns in the north-west of the Paris region.

📈 SYSTRA is involved in a growing number of bus projects, whether in France (Brest, Bordeaux, Lyon), Senegal (Dakar), Brazil or, more recently, Saudi Arabia (Makkah).

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[United Kingdom] Opening of the Gatwick Airport station

🦺 Improving safety

⬆️ Increasing capacity

😊 Improving the passenger experience

The Gatwick Airport station has been redeveloped with the contribution of SYSTRA UK & Ireland:

SYSTRA spearheaded the project’s success, leading on the architecture, design and engineering, and ultimately achieving Network Rail’s three key requirements for the transformed station:

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[Spain] High-speed rail win in Navarre

SYSTRA Subterra was awarded a new contract for the Cantábrico – Mediterráneo de Alta Velocidad corridor, on the stretch between Tafalla and Campanas.

We are working in a joint-venture with TPF INGENIERÍA and CEMOSA for this new contract, under the supervision of ADIF.

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[Peru] SYSTRA to accompany the metro network in Lima 🚇

In Peru 📍, SYSTRA Subterra has signed a contract with the Autoridad de Transporte Urbano para Lima y Callao to accompany the Lima and Callao Metro.

🎯 One of the aims of our study is to compare the different construction methods for the #metrostations and #tunnels on the future line 3 of the network.

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[Hong Kong] SYSTRA won awards from 2023 AIA Honors & Awards for HKUST Guangzhou Campus

2023 The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Hong Kong Honors and Awards Ceremony, awarded SYSTRA Hong Kong, as the Traffic Engineering Consultants, led by the Architect, Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF), with Merit Award for Architecture and Merit Award for Urban Design.

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World tour of our impact

[Canada] Career day in Montréal

January 24th, SYSTRA Canada continued its series of Career Days at Polytechnique Montréal. 💡

Our specialists were delighted to share their passion and experience with the many students present. Our Talent Acquisition Manager, Guy Frenette, Sourcing-Branding - Lead, along with our experts Martin Blouin, Director, Infrastructure and Simon Fortin, CPI - Transportation Modelling and Planning, were on hand to answer a variety of questions from students fascinated by the field of engineering in transportation.

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[Italy] Academic achievement for our teams

SYSTRA SWS Italy's colleagues successfully complete Master’s degree in the field of sustainable design of geotechnical works and tunnels 👏

Eleven of our colleagues reached the end of their Master’s program in 'Progettazione sostenibile di opere geotecniche e gallerie' in collaboration with Scuola di Master e Formazione permanente of Politecnico di Torino, thanks to the long-lasting collaboration between the University and SYSTRA ITALY. The aim of this Master's course is to train talents excelling in the field of underground infrastructures.

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[United Kingdom] Sharing tunnelling expertise

Our Director of Structures and Civil Engineering, Christian Gilbert, led a fascinating lecture yesterday evening in London on behalf of the British Tunnelling Society, an associated society of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). 🗣️

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[France] SYSTRA amongst the 500 best employers

📰 SYSTRA France proudly takes second place in the ranking of the 500 best employers in France by the prestigious magazine Capital!

🚀 We are delighted to be listed in the "Engineering & Control" category, a recognition that reflects the outstanding opinion and confidence of our teams.

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[Sweden] A new year of partnership in Lund

For another year, SYSTRA AB is continuing its collaboration with Campus Helsingborg, Lunds universitet ✨

Within this collaboration, we invite the students to visit our office in Helsingborg to highlight our work as consultants and our knowledge of the engineering sector.

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[Australia & New Zealand] ESG Commitments

SYSTRA ANZ outlined our commitment to achieve Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals up to 2030.🌱🌍 Our global team have also committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, with a letter of intent filed with the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi).

Join us on this journey towards a more sustainable future! 🌟

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[India] Kick off for the Surat Metro Rail project

Our GEC team to GMRCL for the Surat Metro Rail Project, Phase-I marked an unforgettable event that brought the entire team together in celebration and collaboration.

The inspiring messages from the esteemed Steering Committee Members of the SYSTRA India lead consortium fortified our colleagues for a bright time ahead.

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[Brazil] Top management visit in São Paulo

At the beginning of the year, Jean Charles Vollery and Arnaud Valranges from the SYSTRA Group went to our São Paulo office.

The visit was an opportunity to meet with our CEO Marc-olivier maillefaud and other SYSTRA Brazil leaders.

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[Dubai] Gathering our teams from around the Emirates

SYSTRA UAE knows how to mix work and fun. Our recent team building day was filled with laughter, fun group games, and unforgettable memories!

Beyond the enjoyment, our recent team-building activities have been instrumental in strengthening the bonds of teamwork, boosting morale, enhancing communication, and most importantly, fostering a culture of trust within our dynamic SYSTRA team.

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[Norway] Team building with speed!

The SYSTRA Norge (tidligere Atkins) team experimented the new Asker velodrome and its 200m loop!

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[Subterra] Celebrating 15 years of excellence

Our colleagues enjoyed the 15th anniversary of th creation of SYSTRA Subterra, and it was the opportunity to celebrate the presence of our team in the company throughout the years!

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[Australia] Learning more on our Reconciliation Action Plan

Launched last year, our RAP details our planned actions to continue to develop and strengthen relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, engaging staff and stakeholders in reconciliation.

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